David Henrie Invites Viewers to ‘Pause and Dive In’ With His New Travel Docuseries

"There’s so much that I don’t get when I watch a travel show,” David Henrie said. “I felt like I got to explore that in this series."

That curiosity is the foundation of Seeking Beauty, a new adventure documentary series from EWTN Studios in partnership with actor, director, and producer David Henrie, now streaming on EWTN+. Set against the historic and spiritual landscape of Italy, the series expresses faith-based storytelling by uncovering the sacred embedded in culture, architecture, art, food, and music—suggesting that beauty itself is a universal language of the divine.

Best known for his role as Justin Russo on Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place and his recent directorial debut Monster Summer, Henrie steps into Seeking Beauty not as a traditional host, but as a curious companion. Rather than racing from landmark to landmark, the series invites viewers to slow down, observe, and listen—an approach Henrie says was essential to telling a more honest story.

“I’m naturally curious by nature,” Henrie said. “I get to ask deeper questions. I love diving into the why.”

That curiosity became the driving force behind the series. From the soaring dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to intimate restoration workshops that reveal the human hands behind masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo, Seeking Beauty blends adventure with reflection. Episodes explore Byzantine mosaics, Renaissance fountains, sacred music, and authentic Italian cuisine—each element offering a glimpse into how faith shaped culture across centuries.

While deeply rooted in faith, Seeking Beauty is not designed for a narrow audience. Instead, it aims to bridge divides by focusing on shared human wonder—something Henrie believes resonates even with viewers who may not be religious or familiar with Italy.

“Anyone can watch this, because it’s an honest look at these old places,” he said. “You can’t go to these places and not actually take in the reasons why these things were built [...] This show absolutely dives into the why—and that, of course, is going to have a religious significance to it, because the Church was involved in building these places—but it’s honest. You’re hearing the real stories.”