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Blue Planet II

Blue Planet II

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Blue Planet II

"Take a deep breath."

2017- 2017

1 Seasons

7 Episodes

8.6(353 votes)

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Documentary

Family

Overview

There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.

Where to Watch

Stream

Discovery+

Discovery+ Amazon Channel

Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

BBC Studios Natural History Unit

BBC America

Tencent

WDR

France Télévisions

CCTV

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Creative team

Showrunner: James Honeyborne
Produced by: Mark Brownlow

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