What is the best David Attenborough documentary series of all time?

From the groundbreaking Planet Earth to the conservation-focused Our Planet, David Attenborough's documentary series have defined wildlife filmmaking for generations. Which is the ultimate masterpiece?

1

Planet Earth

The landmark 2006 BBC series that revolutionized wildlife documentary filmmaking with unprecedented footage from every major biome on Earth.

2

Planet Earth II

The acclaimed 2016 sequel capturing wildlife stories in cities, islands, jungles, deserts, grasslands, and mountains with groundbreaking camera technology.

3

Blue Planet

A breathtaking 2001 BBC exploration of ocean life from shallow coral reefs to the mysterious abyssal deep.

4

Blue Planet II

The 2017 sequel that brought ocean conservation to a global audience and revealed never-before-seen deep-sea behaviors.

5

Life

A sweeping 2009 BBC ten-part series showcasing the extraordinary survival strategies of creatures across every corner of the natural world.

6

Our Planet

Netflix's flagship 2019 nature documentary combining stunning cinematography with an urgent conservation message.

7

Frozen Planet

A 2011 BBC awe-inspiring journey to the Arctic and Antarctic documenting some of the planet's most extreme wildlife and landscapes.

8

Dynasties

An intimate 2018 BBC five-part portrait of iconic animal families — including chimpanzees and emperor penguins — fighting for survival.

9

Africa

A 2013 BBC six-part series exploring the astonishing diversity of Africa's wildlife, from lush rainforests to scorching deserts.

10

Seven Worlds, One Planet

An epic 2019 BBC journey across all seven continents revealing the remarkable wildlife that evolved in isolation on each landmass.

11

The Living Planet

A 1984 BBC classic series exploring the diversity of Earth's environments and the remarkable adaptations of the creatures that inhabit them.

12

Life of Mammals

A 2002 BBC ten-part series tracing the evolution and diversity of mammals from insect-eaters to great apes across every continent.

13

Life of Birds

A 1998 BBC ten-part comprehensive exploration of birds — their evolution, diversity, and remarkable behaviors — featuring over 300 species.

14

A Perfect Planet

A 2021 BBC five-part series examining how natural forces — volcanoes, ocean currents, sunlight — sustain life, and how humans are disrupting this balance.

15

The Green Planet

A 2022 BBC five-part series using time-lapse technology to reveal the extraordinary hidden lives and behaviors of plants.

16

Trials of Life

A 1990 BBC twelve-part behavioral study following animals from birth to maturity, examining how they find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.

17

Wild Isles

A 2023 BBC love letter to the wildlife of the British Isles, exploring the rich biodiversity found in Britain and Ireland's varied habitats.

18

Private Life of Plants

A pioneering 1995 BBC six-part series using time-lapse photography to reveal the hidden survival strategies and reproductive behaviors of plants.