Everything we have come to expect from David Attenborough is not only realised but exceeded in this series. His calm yet exuberant narrative leads you through a world previously unbeknown to us.
The energy and effort put into this from the various agencies involved in its making is immense. The camera team and the world’s top wildlife photographers employ cutting edge, sophisticated cinematographical techniques to bring us scenes of incredible depth and beautiful detail. They are able to capture sights never before seen on television.
Attenborough’s ability to turn the mediocre into something life-affirming begs you to ask the question – how did they discover such trivial yet complex aspects of the daily lives of all the species they visited?
The intense music and expressive narrative gives the creatures human characteristics. We learn that our co-inhabitants do not differ a great deal from us. The commentary is clear, concise and easy to follow making it accessible to all. This is an amazing, breath taking and evocative series.
5 stars
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