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Tales by Light

2015 – 2018Show3 seasons18 episodes

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–88%

An awe-inspiring, hopeful documentary series about everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E4 "Misunderstood Predators: Part 2" 8.6

Episodes

7.9
7.9
8.3

Story

Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.

Feels like

  • Nature Documentary
  • Photography Exploration
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Breathtaking Cinematography
  • Educational
  • Inspirational
  • World Travel
  • Art & Craft
  • Environmental Awareness

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Abraham Joffe
Written by
Abraham Joffe

Everyone

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Facts

May 24, 2015 · September 16, 2018 · Ended

First aired
May 24, 2015
Last aired
September 16, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tales by Light?"

Questions about Tales by Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tales by Light?

Netflix

In the United States, Tales by Light streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Tales by Light worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Tales by Light okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Tales by Light?

7 h

About 7 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Tales by Light?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Tales by Light plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.