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TV series

Earth from Above

2006NR3 seasons8.6 / 10

Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the Earth. Each episodes talks about one particular environmental challenge.

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Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Earth from Above premiered October 31, 2006. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the Earth. Each episodes talks about one particular environmental challenge.

Cast, crew and production details

About Earth from Above

Cast

Yann Arthus-BertrandSelf - Narrator (voice)

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
15
Original language
French
Original title
Vu du ciel

Networks & production

  • France 2France
  • France 3France
  • Société Européenne de Production (SEP)
  • RTBFBelgium
  • France 2France

Themes

ecologyenvironmentalgeographymother naturenarrationnaturesustainability

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Biodiversity: All Alive, All Connected

1h 30m

From microscopic bacteria to the largest animals, this installment explores the incredible biodiversity of the Earth, highlighting the interdependence of the planet's inhabitants.

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Episode 2

Fresh Water: The Blue Gold

1h 30m

Discover why fresh water is the most precious resource on Earth, vital to life and prosperity, but is also one of the most threatened, with spectacular scenery of canyons, glaciers and waterfalls, as well as man-made structures.

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Episode 3

Sea and Oceans: Deep Blue

1h 30m

Covering 72 percent of the planet, the sea is an extensive, but not inexhaustible, resource. This episode sheds light on how to protect it and explores humankind's interdependence with the sea.

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Episode 4

The Earth and Its Resources: Save the Earth

1h 30mFinale

As man's impact on Earth reaches an all-time high, meet innovators who are attempting to reverse the damage and write a new contract with nature. In scenes across the globe from America to China, this exploration of man's influence on the Earth also includes discussion on how to lighten it.

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026