Episode 1
Born of Fire
45m
On these islands, the violent power of the earth has created a realm of biodiversity and beauty.
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TV series
Paradise Islands
20171 season6.7 / 10
The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Paradise Islands premiered January 1, 2017. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.
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Episode 2
Sun Kings
45m
One power shapes the greatest assemblage of life in these ancient rainforests - the sun.
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Episode 3
Creatures of the Moon
45mfinale
From enormous fish to tiny crabs, the moon wields its mysterious power over seas and coastlines.
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More about Paradise Islands
Cast
Michael IzquierdoNarratorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicUnited States
Nat Geo WildUnited States
Studio Hamburg DocLights
Terra Mater Factual StudiosAustria
National Geographic Channels InternationalUnited States
Themes
islandnaturenature documentarywildlife