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Miniseries – Blue Planet II

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97% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 88% Audience Score 100+ Ratings
A follow-up to the 2001 award-winning show "The Blue Planet," this natural history series sees Sir David Attenborough return as narrator and host. A breathtaking exploration of the world's vast oceans, hourlong episodes capture animals and other living organisms in their natural habitat, presenting viewers with a fascinating insight into what life is like underwater. From tropical seas to the harsh conditions of the Arctic, the makers of "Blue Planet II" use modern filming equipment and techniques to shine a light on areas of the planet that humans have never seen before. Read More Read Less
Blue Planet II — Miniseries

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Blue Planet II's hypnotic beauty is complemented by intense ethical musing, contrasting the micro and the macro in a humbling exploration of humanity's relationship with the ground it stands on.

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Brian Lowry CNN.com "Planet Earth" again provides a pretty spectacular view from almost every angle. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Hanh Nguyen indieWire Its message, and the methods it employs to deliver it, makes this the most important television on right now. Rated: A Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Troy Patterson New Yorker Oceanic in topic, tone, scope, and majesty. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Rucha Sharma DNA India Blue Planet II can be your educational documentary served at a gourmet restaurant. It can be your cinematography aspiration. It can be your expedition inspiration. It is definitely one of the best pieces of television made ever. Jul 10, 2019 Full Review Amy Glynn Paste Magazine Haunting. Thrilling. Terrifying. Humbling. And, holy shit, gorgeous. All I can say is thank you to the people who spent four years putting this together. Well, that and please, do not miss this program. Rated: 9.8/10 Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Chadwick Jenkins PopMatters Rather than provide any semblance of a lecture, each vignette sets forth its material in a visceral, engaging manner that delights the eye. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mr Splinute i have no words. thank you sir david. I came back to this series 5 years later and it helped me relieve my anxiety. I wish I could watch it for the first time again over and over. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A truly mindblowing experience. Informative, epic, beautiful, and inspiring. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member a stunning study of earth Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Eye opening. The stories and pictures are incredible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing show! Hope that this series will continue Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review toby h Stunning as always documentary series! BBC's best content on TV! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Season Info

Network
BBCRDB1
Original Language
British English