The show's core appeal lies in the between its leads. "Hooten & the Lady" The Amazon (TV Episode 2016) - IMDb

The Amazon: Hooten & The Lady Series Premiere Hooten & The Lady kicks off its first season with a fast-paced pilot that introduces an unlikely duo of treasure hunters in the heart of the South American jungle. The series follows Lady Alexandra Lindo-Parker (Ophelia Lovibond), a dedicated curator for the British Museum, and Ulysses Hooten ( Michael Landes ), a rugged American adventurer with a more... flexible approach to history. Episode Summary

: To escape, Alex convinces Hooten to challenge the tribe's strongest warrior. While he wins, he can’t resist secretly swiping a gold skull on the way out.

: Their bickering flight through the jungle eventually leads them to the very site Alex was searching for: the fabled Lost City of Gold (El Dorado).

Lady Alex's first expedition leads her to the Amazon in search of the lost camp of legendary Victorian explorer . Her mission takes a dangerous turn when she crosses paths with Hooten, who is busy attempting to sell a stolen diamond to some very unhappy characters.

: The two literally "meet-cute" while hanging upside down in the camp of a local tribe after being captured.