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Season 1 – Bugs That Rule the World

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Scientists and enthusiasts around the world explore the beauty and complexity of bugs.

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Bugs That Rule the World — Season 1

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal May 9
Hardly a doomsday screed; the photography is consistently riveting, and the experts are good-natured advocates. Still, the series might have viewers thinking twice about where they’re walking, or what they’re swatting at on the beach. Go to Full Review
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 7, 2025 Insect Apocalypse Scientists and enthusiasts reveal the crucial roles bugs play on the planet and what the future would be without them. Details Episode 2 Aired May 14, 2025 Lifegivers The colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators -- bees, moths and butterflies. Details Episode 3 Aired May 21, 2025 Eat or Be Eaten The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies. Details Episode 4 Aired May 28, 2025 Beetle Mania The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet." Details
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Season Info

Network
PBS
Genre
Nature, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 7, 2025