A Perfect Planet(2021)
The story of Earth's power and fragility.
Overview
A unique fusion of blue chip natural history and earth science that explains how our living planet operates. This five-part series shows how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of wildlife.
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Miniseries
5 episodes • 2021Avg: 8.9
Miniseries
5 episodes • 2021Avg: 8.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volcano | Jan 3, 2021 | 8.5 |
| 2 | The Sun | Jan 10, 2021 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Weather | Jan 17, 2021 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Oceans | Jan 24, 2021 | 9.0 |
| 5 | Humans | Jan 31, 2021 | 9.0 |
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