Discover the planet's largest social network in Netflix's Our Living World

The new series, narrated by Cate Blanchett, reveals the secrets that connect us all. At first glance, the grazing patterns of reindeer in the Arctic do not seem to have much to do with the daily lives of hippos in Botswana. But despite the physical distance between these herds, their survival is linked in a vast and intricate network of connections that allows our planet to sustain life itself.

Our Living World, an ambitious new documentary series from Wild Space and Freeborne Media (the Emmy-winning team behind Our Great National Parks) shows just how special these connections can be.



From Angola to New Zealand and dozens of countries in between, filmmakers, nature photographers and researchers come together to chronicle the wondrous tapestry of creatures and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth – and are under serious threat from human activity.

If the voice guiding you through the planet's globe-spanning wonders sounds familiar, there's a good reason for it. The four-part documentary series is narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett (pictured above).

“We found it very natural for her to speak with authority on the subject,” executive producer James Honeyborne told Netflix, adding that Blanchett had particular experience to bring to the series. “She is a beekeeper, so she has such a natural affinity for the subject and knows a lot about ecology.”

Our Living World premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, April 17.

Below you can watch a poster and trailer for Our Living World.