‘Blue Planet II’ is a nature documentary series that follows ‘Blue Planet’ which was shown in 2001. The original documentary series won many awards. Both television series were narrated by the famous naturalist Sir David Attenborough. The first episode of ‘Blue planet II’ was aired on BBC One, BBC One HD, and BBC Earth on October 29, 2017. It was shown in the United Kingdom, Asia, Nordic regions, and many European countries. It is planned that this series will air in the United States in 2018. Here are just five of the reasons you should try to watch ‘Blue Planet II’.
1. It is a Big Hit in China
Since its release, ‘Blue Planet II’ has seen huge viewing figures. In fact, there were over 24 million viewers of the first episode in China alone. This suggests that this series has the potential to become a huge hit on a global scale. If the Chinese viewing figures are anything to go by, this series is definitely worth watching.
2. Music by Hans Zimmer
While it may be the content of the series that initially attracts you to watch ‘Blue Planet II’, the music is also noteworthy and adds to the overall viewing experience. The main music score was composed by Hans Zimmer who also composed the main music score for the original ‘Blue Planet’. The band ‘Radiohead’ wrote a song called ‘Bloom that was inspired by ‘Blue Planet’ and this featured on their 2011 album ‘The King of Limbs’. Hans Zimmer recorded a new version of this song which was recorded alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra for ‘Blue Planet II’. Others who contributed to the soundtrack include Jacob Shea and David Fleming.
3. Interesting Commentary
Sir David Attenborough is one of the best-known and most experienced naturalists in the world. Using his knowledge to provide the commentary for this series means that viewers get an informative and detailed account of what they can see on their screens. Sir David Attenborough has worked extensively in broadcasting and his work is usually about life on planet Earth. He is the brother of the late Richard Attenborough who was a director, producer, and actor.
4. Unusual Footage
Most people have very little knowledge about what goes on in the depths of the ocean and even scientists still have plenty to discover about this underwater world. ‘Blue Planet II’ is filled with unique footage about the unique landscapes and unusual creatures that lie beneath the ocean’s waves. The series covers the deepest areas of the ocean, the stunning coral reefs and the diverse coastlines from across the globe.
5. A Learning Experience
Watching ‘Blue Planet II’ is an opportunity to learn something new. Regardless of whether you are a fan of nature documentaries or you are new to this genre of television series, there are many interesting facts and figures included throughout the series that will give you a deeper insight into the ocean. Even those with extensive knowledge of marine life and ocean landscapes will learn many new and interesting things by following this series.
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