What is Parenthood like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Parenthood as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Parenthood violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Parenthood as mild.

Which shows are like Parenthood?

Shows with a similar feel include Planet Earth II, Our Planet, and The Life of Mammals.

How long is Parenthood?

Parenthood: 1 season, 5 episodes.

Where can I watch Parenthood?

In United States, Parenthood streams on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

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Parenthood

Name: Parenthood
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-08-03
Rating: 8
Cast: David Attenborough

David Attenborough narrates a five-episode BBC wildlife documentary that follows animals through the trials of raising their young.

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MoodWarm
EnergyEnergetic
PacingMeasured
IntensityMild
ComplexityEasy to follow
ViolenceMild

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OverviewA journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

Parenthood (2025) is a British nature documentary miniseries presented by David Attenborough for BBC One. Across five episodes of roughly fifty-seven minutes each, Attenborough narrates the wildlife footage as animals take on an epic challenge: raising their young. The engine of each episode is a sequence of concrete trials, from a lion cub struggling to stay alive to parents searching for food, shelter and safety while the young depend on them. Rather than a single protagonist, the series follows different species, and its drama comes from patience, danger and the unforgiving rhythm of the natural world. The tone is warm, reverent and quietly awed, with moments of tension when predators and harsh conditions close in. Its survival stories are built around the sacrifices parents make, giving the series an emotional pull that rewards viewers who enjoy family-centred natural history. Fans of Planet Earth II, Our Planet and The Life of Mammals will find the same blend of spectacular photography and intimate animal drama, all presented as a single, self-contained miniseries.

Shows like Parenthood, and whyPlanet Earth II, Our Planet, The Life of Mammals

Planet Earth IInature documentary format, narrated wildlife survival, awe at animal behaviour
Our Planetdocuseries structure following animal life cycles with Attenborough narration
The Life of Mammalsintimate wildlife docuseries on animal family life and survival struggles

TV Show Details2025 · 57 min

Release Date: 2025-08-03
Episode runtime: 57 min
Rating: 8.0 / 10 (24)

Common questionsWhat is Parenthood about?

What is Parenthood about?: David Attenborough narrates a five-episode BBC wildlife documentary that follows animals through the trials of raising their young.
What is Parenthood like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Parenthood as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Parenthood violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Parenthood as mild.
Which shows are like Parenthood?: Shows with a similar feel include Planet Earth II, Our Planet, and The Life of Mammals.
How long is Parenthood?: Parenthood: 1 season, 5 episodes.
Is Parenthood still running?: No, Parenthood has ended.
Where can I watch Parenthood?: In United States, Parenthood streams on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

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