: A modern look at the coexistence of nature and civilization. Critical Consensus
: High-altitude drama involving snow leopards and golden eagles.
: Stunning photography of the Namib Desert and the struggle for water.
(2016) is widely considered one of the greatest nature documentaries ever made, holding a near-perfect 9.5/10 on IMDb and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes . Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the six-part series serves as a breathtaking sequel to the 2006 original, utilizing ten years of technological advancement to bring the natural world closer to viewers than ever before. Key Highlights
: The series was the first major BBC production filmed in 4K Ultra High Definition . The use of stabilized camera rigs and drones allows the audience to feel like they are moving with the animals, rather than watching them from a distance.
Reviewers frequently praise the series for its balance of and educational depth . While the original Planet Earth felt like a broad overview of the world, Planet Earth II feels intimate and urgent, often subtly addressing the impacts of climate change and habitat loss without becoming overly "preachy."
: Unlike the original series, this season includes a groundbreaking episode on urban wildlife, highlighting how animals like leopards in Mumbai and peregrine falcons in New York have adapted to human-made environments.
: Massive migrations and the hidden lives of creatures in the "great plains."
: A modern look at the coexistence of nature and civilization. Critical Consensus
: High-altitude drama involving snow leopards and golden eagles.
: Stunning photography of the Namib Desert and the struggle for water. Planet Earth 2 - Season 1
(2016) is widely considered one of the greatest nature documentaries ever made, holding a near-perfect 9.5/10 on IMDb and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes . Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the six-part series serves as a breathtaking sequel to the 2006 original, utilizing ten years of technological advancement to bring the natural world closer to viewers than ever before. Key Highlights
: The series was the first major BBC production filmed in 4K Ultra High Definition . The use of stabilized camera rigs and drones allows the audience to feel like they are moving with the animals, rather than watching them from a distance. : A modern look at the coexistence of
Reviewers frequently praise the series for its balance of and educational depth . While the original Planet Earth felt like a broad overview of the world, Planet Earth II feels intimate and urgent, often subtly addressing the impacts of climate change and habitat loss without becoming overly "preachy."
: Unlike the original series, this season includes a groundbreaking episode on urban wildlife, highlighting how animals like leopards in Mumbai and peregrine falcons in New York have adapted to human-made environments. (2016) is widely considered one of the greatest
: Massive migrations and the hidden lives of creatures in the "great plains."