Our Universe (2022–2022)
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Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman, comes an epic tale 13.8 billion years in the making. Blending stunning wildlife footage with eye-popping cosmic special effects, this six-part series takes viewers on a fascinating adventure to explore the connections that drive our natural world. From the birth of the Sun to the birth of a sea turtle, Our Universe uses groundbreaking animation to dramatize the spectacular celestial forces that generated our solar system, while modern camera and CGI technology bring the audience up close and personal with some of the most iconic, charismatic animals on Earth.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Chasing StarlightA penetrating look at the sun as a vital source of energy and its impact on one cheetah's search for food in the sprawling plains of the Serengeti. - 02
The Cosmic ClockFrom the womb to a final moment of peace, witness the steady ticking of the universe's clock through the eyes of the chimpanzee. - 03
Turning SeasonsDive into the long year of the Alaskan brown bear through the Earth's seasonal cycle amid the frigid winter months and into the warmth of summer.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestChasing StarlightNovember 22, 2022A penetrating look at the sun as a vital source of energy and its impact on one cheetah's search for food in the sprawling plains of the Ser
- S01E02The Cosmic ClockNovember 22, 2022From the womb to a final moment of peace, witness the steady ticking of the universe's clock through the eyes of the chimpanzee.
- S01E03Turning SeasonsNovember 22, 2022Dive into the long year of the Alaskan brown bear through the Earth's seasonal cycle amid the frigid winter months and into the warmth of su
- S01E04
ElementalNovember 22, 2022The elements that constitute every living being were formed within the very first stars. Today, a green sea turtle searches the ocean for th - S01E05
Water WorldNovember 22, 2022The story of water's miraculous arrival onto our planet and its pivotal role in the survival — and amusement — of a herd of elephants. - S01E06
Force of AttractionNovember 22, 2022Shaping our entire universe, gravity has set the stage for life. For two king penguins, it steered them toward their soulmates.
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