Series synopsis
Blue Planet II is a British documentary family television series that premiered on BBC One on October 29, 2017. It ended on December 10, 2017. It stars David Attenborough.
There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
Premise
There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
Premise: Take a deep breath.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | September 27, 2017 | January 1, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 7 | October 29, 2017 | December 10, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Prequel An introduction to the show, narrated by series presenter Sir David Attenborough, and set to an exclusive track developed by Hans Zimmer and Radiohead featuring an array of some of the most awe-inspiring shots and highlights from the series, as well as several exclusive scenes. |
September 27, 2017 |
| 2 |
Oceans of Wonder This extended special journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series. |
January 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One Ocean Oceans are explored to better understand the world beneath the waves. |
October 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Deep A groundbreaking journey to the deepest parts of the oceans. |
November 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
Coral Reefs The ingenious ways life exists in the undersea cities of tropical reefs. |
November 12, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 10, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |