Episode 1
Islands
50m8.7 / 10
Islands are wildlife sanctuaries, but surviving in isolation comes with extreme challenges.
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Directed by Elizabeth White
TV series
Planet Earth II
2016TV-G1 season8.6 / 10
A new world revealed.
David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Planet Earth II premiered November 6, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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Episode 2
Mountains
50m8.5 / 10
The high peaks of the world are spectacular places where only the toughest survive.
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Directed by Justin Anderson
Episode 3
Jungles
50m8.4 / 10
The Jungle is home to more animal species than anywhere else on Earth.
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Directed by Emma Napper
Episode 4
Deserts
50m8.3 / 10
Deserts are lands of such brutal extremes they have shaped remarkable survival stories.
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Directed by Ed Charles
Episode 5
Grasslands
50m8.1 / 10
From vast herds to epic predator and prey battles, Grasslands are home to huge spectacles.
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Directed by Chadden Hunter
Episode 6
Cities
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Explore the world's cities and meet the wild animals that have found ways to survive here.
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Directed by Fredi Devas
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Cast
David AttenboroughSelf - NarratorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Natural History UnitUnited Kingdom
ZDFGermany
France TélévisionsFrance
BBC AmericaUnited States
TencentChina
Themes
animalscaptivatingcitiesclimate changedesertearthfishforest