Our Planet

Our Planet is a sweeping nature documentary that takes viewers through Earth's most striking ecosystems, from polar ice to tropical forests and deep oceans. Rather than just showing pretty images, it pairs breathtaking cinematography with clear-eyed reporting on how climate change and human activity are reshaping habitats and species. Each episode focuses on different environments and the creatures that live there, balancing moments of astonishing behavior with sober scenes of environmental stress. Episode scenes alternate intimate animal behavior with wide-scale migrations and seasonal shifts, making the link between fragile life cycles and changing climates clear. David Attenborough's narration ties the series together, offering context without giving away surprises the filmmakers reveal about seasons, migrations, and survival, underscoring conservation urgency.

Released in 2019 on Netflix, the series features David Attenborough as narrator and was produced as a high-profile natural history project with cinematic production values and global scope. It used cutting-edge cameras and multi-year field shoots to capture rare moments.

It attracted award-season attention, earning recognition from industry groups for its technical achievements and storytelling in natural history television. It drew nominations in television and documentary categories, with particular notice for cinematography and technical craft. Industry panels highlighted the series' ability to combine spectacle with scientific urgency.

It helped push conversations about climate change and conservation into mainstream conversation, thanks to striking footage that went viral and a message that connected science to everyday choices. Educators and campaigners used episodes as conversation starters. It inspired social media campaigns and partnerships with conservation groups to reach new audiences.

Critics and audiences praised the series for its visuals and urgent message, reflected in an average user score of 8.508/10 from 425 votes. Core themes include biodiversity loss, interconnected ecosystems, and human responsibility for the planet's future. It also sparked debate over narrative tone and responsibility.