On Earth’s Day (April 22), one of Netflix’s most watched series is the documentary “Our Living World,” which is narrated by Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett. According to FlixPatrol, the series currently holds the Top 2 spot on the global most streamed list.
Meanwhile, in the US, the series is currently in the fifth spot of the Top 10. The first season consists of a total of four episodes, all of which premiered together on Wednesday, April 17. The series tries to showcase how all life on Earth connects itself.
The series was produced by Ben Roy, and the team that was behind the Emmy-winning 2022’s documentary “Our Great National Parks.” Filming the documentary took three years, and was shot in 24 countries. Here’s all you need to know.
‘Our Living World,’ an optimistic documentary about nature
According to the official synopsis, the docuseries is the “is the definitive celebration of our living planet, revealing the astonishing web of connections that unites us all and sustains our universe’s most magical phenomenon — life.”
Each episode is dedicated to a specific process. For example, the first episode focuses on showcasing how all life on Earth is connected, despite obstacles. A symbol of the links is a rhino crossing through Sauraha, Nepal, on the border of Chitwan National Park, a major rhino sanctuary, to get to the farmlands on the other side of the town.
Meanwhile, the second episode shows how the natural world, including animals, have to adapt to the changes to keep in sync. For example, a lion learning to hunt in the afternoon to avoid the heat.
However, the third episode also showcases that not all animals can adapt to the new planet’s rhythms, and how human activity interferes with the natural environment. Other creatures also take advantage of the destruction. But, as we said, the series ends up in an optimistic tone with the final episode titled “Road To Recovery,” which shows how nature is a healing force.
