Our Planet: Review
breathtaking scenery from our one and only home
Rare are the documentaries that leave you breathless to see more and, at the same time, make you eager to stop watching and become active. Such is the case with Netflix’s Emmy Award winning Our Planet Series.
In eight episodes, the planet’s wild habitats are captured on camera, all backed up by highly engaging commentary. The series was developed in cooperation with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) and voiced by David Attenborough. The creators of the series take us on a journey across our planet: from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from forests and jungles over steppes and grassland, all the way to the deserts. From fresh waters to the depths of the oceans… we get to see the stunning beauty of the world we live in.
The incredibly close and razor-sharp video footage takes the spectator into a world of wonder.
How is a desert transformed into an oasis? What does the extravagant mating dance of birds in New-Guinea look like? Does science fiction exist for real in the depths of our oceans? Have you ever seen a majestic Siberian tiger up close? What does family life look like for the last orangutans in the tropics? What is it that drives so many of the world’s beautiful species into extinction? And what is our role in all that?
Is it worth watching?
This well-informed series leaves nobody indifferent. And the professional, magnificent footage makes it a real masterpiece. Even those who are usually not really into watching documentaries will surely enjoy watching Our Planet. Approximately 45 minutes in length, each episode is ideal for a relaxed family evening or a diverting break from work.
Those who want to delve even further into the topics brought up can visit https://www.ourplanet.com/en/ for hands-on information. This is not yet another documentary that will make you feel bad about your life and your impact on nature. It inspires awe and gratitude for the created world. And it offers some real answers to one of the most urgent questions humanity faces today.
How do we create a future in which both people and nature can thrive?
