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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 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. Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Farran S 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!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review 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