Where to watch Planet Earth II

Where to watch Planet Earth II

David Attenborough presents the follow up to one of the greatest natural history series.

Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • 4K Ultra HD
  • 5.1
  • AD
  • CC
  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1 season
  • Docuseries
  • Cast: David Attenborough

Trailers & Extras

  • Planet Earth II - Trailer

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Islands

    Islands are wildlife sanctuaries, but surviving in isolation comes with extreme challenges

    EPISODE 1 • 51m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Mountains

    The high peaks of the world are spectacular places where only the toughest survive.

    EPISODE 2 • 50m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Jungles

    The Jungle is home to more animal species than anywhere else on Earth.

    EPISODE 3 • 50m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Deserts

    Deserts are lands of such brutal extremes they have shaped remarkable survival stories.

    EPISODE 4 • 50m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Grasslands

    From vast herds to epic predator and prey battles, Grasslands are home to huge spectacles.

    EPISODE 5 • 50m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

  • Cities

    Explore the world's cities and meet the wild animals that have found ways to survive here.

    EPISODE 6 • 50m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

Specials

  • Diaries

    Behind the scenes with Planet Earth II film crews as they document epic wildlife stories.

    2016 • 52m

    Where to watch Planet Earth II

Cast

  1. David Attenborough

Genres

DocuseriesDocumentaryNature

Features

4K Ultra HD5.1ADClosed CaptionsAvailable to DownloadChromecast ReadyAirplay Ready

Rating

PGMild themes, Predatory animal behaviour

About

1 season2016

  1. February 17, 2017

    51min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    From adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.

  2. February 24, 2017

    49min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    The great mountain ranges are some of the planet's most spectacular landscapes, but they are unforgiving places to live in, and only a few animals have what it takes to live at extreme altitude. Mountain animals are amongst the most elusive in the world, and this film provides unique and intimate glimpses into their secretive lives.

  3. March 3, 2017

    50min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    Jungles provide the richest habitats on the planet - mysterious worlds of high drama where extraordinary animals attempt to survive in the most competitive place on earth. Flooded forests are home to caiman hunting jaguars and strange dolphins that swim amongst the tree tops, while in the dense underworld, ninja frogs fight off wasps and flying dragons soar between trees.

  4. March 10, 2017

    49min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    The world's deserts are lands of extremes that force animals to come up with ingenious ways of coping with hostile conditions. A pride of desert lions are so hungry they risk hunting a giraffe several times their size. Filmed for the first time, a tiny bat does battle with one of the world's deadliest scorpions, and in Madagascar, a locust swarm of biblical proportions is seen as never before.

  5. March 17, 2017

    49min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    Grasslands cover one quarter of all land and support the vast gatherings of wildlife, but to survive here animals must endure hostile seasonal changes. From Asia's bizarre looking saiga antelope, to the giant ant-eaters of Brazil, grassland animals have adapted in extraordinary ways to cope with these extremes.

  6. March 24, 2017

    49min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    Cities are the fastest growing habitat on Earth but, for animals, life in the manmade world is not easy. Some are successful - Leopards prowl the streets of Mumbai and Peregrine falcons hunt amongst New York's skyscrapers. Many creatures, however, are struggling to cope in the urban jungle. As the architects of our future will we choose to build cities that are home both for us and for wildlife?

  7. 7. Planet Earth II: Diaries

    March 24, 2017

    52min

    TV-PG

    Subtitles

    Audio languages

    Behind the scenes with the Planet Earth II film crews as they document epic wildlife stories.

Customers also watched

Cast and CrewPowered by

More details

Other formats

Reviews

  1. 91% of reviews have 5 stars

  2. 5% of reviews have 4 stars

  3. 2% of reviews have 3 stars

  4. 1% of reviews have 2 stars

  5. 1% of reviews have 1 stars

Top reviews from the United States

Wynona M.Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent and educational. I love these

Verified purchase

I enjoy watching these often. They are amazing.

5.0 out of 5 stars

INCREDIBLE

Verified purchase

BBC Continues to WOW us with SPECTACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY and AMAZING and EXOTIC Locations . In-depth and Insightful. We have Continued to Expand our Video Collection by the BBC . I purchased an 80 inch TV JUST to GET the MOST SPECTACULAR Video Experience Possible.
Thank You BBC

Jared ThomasReviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Demo Quality

Verified purchase

This is what you put on the TV when you want to show off the true capabilites of 4K and HDR. Drone footage is breathtaking.

Shweet PotatoReviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars

Spectacular and touching, highlights the new roles of today’s humans in nature

Verified purchase

If you were as big a fan of the first Planet Earth series as I was, you will not be disappointed by this series released 10 years after the original. Like that one, this series also required years to film and the heroic effort of the wildlife film crews was completely worthwhile. Thank goodness for the intrepid souls willing to bear long stretches in inhospitable conditions in order to capture some of the most jaw-dropping footage you're likely to ever see. I have no doubt the breathtaking imagery will inspire a new generation of up-and-coming nature lovers to do their part as the new stewards of the planet.
Indeed, I love how this series presents humans not as something separate from native habitats and their creatures, but as an integral part of the natural world. Due to the urgency of climate change, deforestation, and other irreversible anthropogenic changes, our role is increasingly becoming one of stewardship. If nature is to have any chance, it will be essential for us as the dominant species and engineers to foster and even create entirely new habitats if the planet is to survive. An example of this is the creation of artificial reefs by purposely sinking ships, submarines, and other structures in order for corals to have a place to attach. This, in turn, brings fish, invertebrates, predators, and an assemblage of other species which are increasingly under threat. It is better to have man-made habitats where most of the major functional groups of an ecosystem can persist (even if not perfectly), than to totally wipe out all forms of life.
I have come to expect from David Attenborough's programs mesmerizing imagery spotlighting the majesty of nature at its best and this one delivers in spades. The visuals are hypnotic and I could watch this series on loop all day and not get bored. The warm and rousing soundtrack also conveys a sense of optimism and awe, just in case your heartstrings weren't already pulled nearly to bursting.
But forget all the technical merits of which I could go on and on. The best part is the various animals' touching struggle to survive. The poignant bond between mates as demonstrated by a pair of albatross proves to me that animals are more like us than not. The touching reunion of those two after half a year apart literally made me cry.
We can not afford to lose such beautiful and sentient beings from our planet. Programs and films such as this I can only hope will have their intended effect of convincing people that they are worth saving and that it is our duty to preserve as much of nature as we possibly can. It's not too late to make a difference, and we can all make small changes that add up to large scale improvements.

2 people found this helpful

ChrisReviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars

Doesn't come with a digital edition

Verified purchase

I bought it thinking like all the other 4k purchases I've made, there would be a digital edition included. Nope. Still, the picture quality is amazing, so I'm not gonna one star it because I didn't read well. Solid 3 stars. 5 if it'd have a 4k streaming option included.

Dr. D123Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great 4K programs to show off 4K beauty

Verified purchase

Great nature series, particularly in 4K. I would rate this the second-best program to "wow" your friends with the beauty of 4K. I would rate Flight of the Butterflies as the most impressive 4K program available now to demonstrate 4K (it also comes with a 3-D version). As for Planet Earth II the visuals are very stunning in both clarity and variety. You KNOW you are watching 4K here and it's a great nature series. Yes, some would prefer an American narrator over a British one (David Attenborough pronounces the animal seb-ra and not zeeb-ra as most Americans would say it), but I find his narration is still very good. Let me address some controversies that other reviewers have raised:

1. Some reviewers have implied that this series is not in 4K. It definitely IS in 4K and that goes for all 6 episodes! While watching I kept hitting "Info" on my player and it showed the resolution was 4K throughout all six episodes with no exceptions. Planet Earth I is not in 4K. Planet Earth II is in 4K. My guess is that some are new to 4K and are sending the Blu-ray player cable through an amp which cuts out 4K capabilities (you must send the signal directly to the TV in most setups to see a program in 4K and not 1080), or they have a Samsung One Connect box that will not allow them to watch anything in 4K without upgrading the box (see my review of the One Connect box for more details).

2. Some reviewers have stated that this program is really a rehash of Planet Earth I, but in 4K. For the most part, these reviewers are correct. I estimate that at least 40% of the six episodes are the same material as found in Planet Earth I except it is filmed in 4K. They actually shot Planet Earth I in 4K, but released it as a 1080 program because 4K players were not out when Planet Earth I had its debut. Later, they edited the original material again for Planet Earth II. From here on out, I'll probably focus on the 4K version, but will occasionally listen to Planet Earth I.

I still consider it valuable to buy Planet Earth II even if you have Planet Earth I, but mainly for those who have a 4K TV and 4K Blu-ray player or anticipate buying these shortly. Otherwise you might not need the Planet Earth II version and should stick with Planet Earth I.

4 people found this helpful

Kristin B.Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars

We Love the Planet Earth Series!

Verified purchase

My husband and I purchased [[ASIN:B003ZUXZCC Planet Earth]] years ago and enjoyed it so much, we immediately purchased this set as soon as we heard about it! We buy Blu Rays whenever there are a lot of beautiful landscapes and nature scenes so that's the version we bought for this one.

Planet Earth II is the second installment in the Planet Earth series. It's narrated by David Attenborough who also narrated the first one. The Blu Ray edition contains two discs for a total of six episodes. Here is a list of the episode titles since I didn't see them listed anywhere in the product description:

1. Islands
2. Mountains
3. Jungles
4. Deserts
5. Grasslands
6. Cities

In total, these discs run about 300 minutes. Each episode is about 50 minutes long with an additional 10 minutes each of "Planet Earth II Diaries," which talks about how the crews had to work to get the footage they did. Some parts of them were pretty funny too!

My husband and I enjoy watching an episode at night after the kids go to bed. Since they are about an hour long, it's doable to watch one every chance we get. We loved this series and the breathtaking views we saw! I love David Attenborough's voice because it's very soothing and easy to listen to, plus I just love British accents. I love music too and really enjoyed the instrumentals in this series. After looking at the credits, I discovered the music is composed by Hans Zimmer who has composed music for a lot of movies. This series is mostly about the animals that inhabit the six different areas shown and we learned some new information. Most of all, we got to see views of places we've never been before!

We absolutely loved this series and were sad to finish the last episode but we can just start over again and watch one when we want to. The Planet Earth series never disappoint us and we are so happy we bought it. This would make a great gift for someone else or for yourself!

10 people found this helpful

See all reviews

Does Netflix have Earth 2?

The follow-up to the most ambitious nature documentary ever is now streaming. Nature is messed up.

Is Earth 2 on any streaming service?

Earth II, a science fiction movie starring Gary Lockwood, Anthony Franciosa, and Scott Hylands is available to stream now. Watch it on Vudu Movie & TV Store, VUDU or Apple TV on your Roku device.

What TV program is planet Earth 2?

Planet Earth II is a 2016 British nature documentary series produced by the BBC as a sequel to Planet Earth, which was broadcast in 2006. The series is presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough with the main theme music composed by Hans Zimmer.

How can I watch Planet Earth 2 in Australia?

TV Guide Australia – Free to Air..
Channel 7..
Channel 9..
Channel 10..