Strain Hunters

Since 1995, Arjan Roskam and his head breeder, Franco Loja, have been producing some of the most well-known strains of marijuana out of their sophisticated lab in Amsterdam. Arjan has won 38 Cannabis Cups and dubs himself the “King of Cannabis.” Along with his crew, he now travels all over the world searching for rare, untouched cannabis strains.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Strain Hunters
First Air Date	January 1, 2008
Last Air Date	December 29, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	11
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
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S01E11

Kyrgyzstan Expedition

The Strain Hunters embark on an extraordinary journey across Kyrgyzstan, traveling deep into Central Asia in search of rare and ancient cannabis landraces. Following historic routes once used along the Silk Road, the expedition moves from preparation and arrival to full immersion in some of the region’s most remote and challenging landscapes. Along the way, the team passes through the world-famous Nomad Games, where traditional sports, horsemanship, and cultural ceremonies offer a powerful glimpse into the nomadic heritage that has shaped life in Central Asia for centuries. These encounters provide essential cultural context for understanding how people, landscape, and plants have coexisted across the region.

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