Series synopsis
Secrets of the Penguins is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on April 20, 2025. It ended on April 20, 2025. It stars Blake Lively and Bertie Gregory.
Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
Premise
Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Blake Lively as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Bertie Gregory as Self - Explorer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 20, 2025 | April 20, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heart of the Emperors In Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth. These bonds are the secret to surviving their extreme world. |
April 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Survival of the Smartest The banded penguins venture far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands—and even city life—to become perhaps the smartest of all. |
April 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Rebels with a Cause In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge. Taking risks helps make them the most successful of all. |
April 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 20, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |