# Blue Planet II (2017)

> A seven-part BBC natural history miniseries that dives into the least known parts of the ocean, narrated with awe by David Attenborough.

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## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 7
- Episode runtime: 60 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: documentary
- Network: BBC One
- Cast: David Attenborough
- TMDB rating: 9.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6769208/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: reverent, awe-filled, calm, wondrous, soothing

## What critics say

Critics and audiences broadly agree the series is a visually stunning, awe-inspiring natural history event that brings little-seen ocean life to the screen.

## Synopsis

Blue Planet II (2017) is a British nature documentary miniseries produced for BBC One. Presented by David Attenborough, who appears as narrator and on-screen guide, the seven hour-long episodes take viewers into the open ocean, the coral reefs and the deep sea, following the marine life that lives there. The engine of the series is discovery: each episode is built around expeditions that reveal animal behaviour rarely captured on film, from creatures hunting in the dark depths to fragile reef communities struggling to survive. Rather than a single storyline, the show moves through a sequence of self-contained encounters, so its shape is that of a single seven-part event rather than a continuing drama. The tone is reverent, calm and wondrous, with the ocean presented as both powerful and unforgiving yet deeply beautiful. Its polished cinematography and scientific curiosity make it a natural fit for anyone seeking a soothing, awe-filled watch. Fans of Planet Earth II, the original Blue Planet and Our Planet will find the same blend of spectacle, patient observation and conservation-minded wonder that defines the BBC natural history tradition.

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