Name: Blue Planet II
Genre: Documentary, Family
Cast: David Attenborough

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Directors: Alastair Fothergill
Produced by: Jonathan Smith, Orla Doherty, Miles Barton
Music by: Hans Zimmer, David Fleming, Jacob Shea

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Facts

October 29, 2017 · December 10, 2017 · Ended

First aired: October 29, 2017
Last aired: December 10, 2017
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating: TV-G
Genres: Documentary, Family
Original language: English
Made in: China, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 40 countries

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Where can I stream Blue Planet II?

In the United States, Blue Planet II streams on HBO Max, Discovery+, Discovery +, and Planet Earth. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Blue Planet II worth watching?

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 97). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is Blue Planet II okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Blue Planet II?

7 h

About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching Blue Planet II?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Blue Planet II plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.