Yellowstone

A natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone, following the fortunes of America's wildlife icons as they face the challenges of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth.

Yellowstone (2009) is a British natural history miniseries produced for BBC Two, a three-episode nature documentary that follows the park's celebrated wildlife across a single year. Rather than a single narrative cast, the series treats America's wildlife icons as its protagonists, tracking the animals through the seasonal pressures that shape their survival, from harsh winters to the scramble for food and territory in spring and summer. Each hour is built from patient observation, long-lens camera work, and the rhythms of the landscape itself, so the drama comes from the natural world rather than scripted conflict. The result is a calm, awe-filled viewing experience, warm and wondrous in tone, that rewards viewers who enjoy immersive wilderness footage. Its scale is modest, three episodes totaling roughly three hours, and its focus remains on the vast geysers, rivers, and forests of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth. Fans of Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II, and Our Planet will find the same sense of wonder and natural-history craftsmanship here.

• Planet Earth IIobservational nature documentary, seasonal wildlife portraiture, awe-driven tone
• Blue Planet IInatural history miniseries, wilderness setting, family-friendly wonder
• Our Planetlandscape-focused nature documentary, patient observation of animal life

Release Date

2009-03-15

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

8.4 / 10 (33)

What is Yellowstone about?

A BBC Two natural history miniseries that follows the wildlife of Yellowstone through one year in America's celebrated wilderness.

What is Yellowstone like to watch?

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

Is Yellowstone violent?

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

Which shows are like Yellowstone?

Shows with a similar feel include Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II, and Our Planet.

How long is Yellowstone?

Yellowstone: 1 season, 3 episodes.

Is Yellowstone still running?

No, Yellowstone has ended.

Where can I watch Yellowstone?

In United States, Yellowstone streams on BBC Select Apple Tv channel.