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Season 1 – Secrets of the Penguins

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Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovers secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of gregarious penguins, never filmed before. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dared dream, from courageous risk-takers to the power of friendship, and adventurers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world’s most extreme places.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Apr 18
A gentle, gloriously photographed three-parter with earnest-breathless narration by actress Blake Lively and a theme that likely made National Geographic’s overseers at Disney quite content. Go to Full Review Megan Andersen Common Sense Media Aug 20
This stunning series follows three different types of penguins "cradle to the grave," but without making viewers squirm in their seats the way some documentaries can. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gian @gian13 Jan 4 Nunca he sido fanático de los documentales, pero este me ha dejado maravillado. El referido narra las distintas travesías de cada especie de pingüinos dejando al espectador clavado a la pantalla con cada una de sus historias, recorriendo los pequeños pasos de estos animalitos desde la Antártica hasta Africa. 10/10, super recomendado! See more Farran S May 31 The voice of Blake lively was a HUGE mistake. Was so excited to watch them it was ruined. I really wish you would redo it with a different voice or switch so season 2 will be a hit. This just wasn't right for it. Ruined such a wonderful project!! See more Read all reviews
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Bertie Gregory

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Blake Lively

Narrator

Bertie Gregory

Cinematographer

Bertie Gregory

Producer

Marina Hui

Assistant Producer

Amabel Adcock

Assistant Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 20, 2025 Heart of the Emperors In Antarctica, emperor penguins reveal secret bonds they need to survive. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 20, 2025 Survival of the Smartest Perhaps the smartest penguins live among deserts, tropics and humankind. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 20, 2025 Rebels With a Cause In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to survive. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ruth Roberts, Martin Williams
Network
Nat Geo Wild
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 20, 2025