Planet Earth II: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Nov 6, 2016 Updated Sep 18, 2026

Planet Earth II Season 1 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes.

Previously on Planet Earth II

Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Planet Earth II Season 1.
⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

Planet Earth II Season 1 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Nov 6, 2016

Islands are wildlife sanctuaries, but surviving in isolation comes with extreme challenges.

S1·E2 Core

Nov 13, 2016

The high peaks of the world are spectacular places where only the toughest survive.

S1·E3 Core

Nov 20, 2016

The Jungle is home to more animal species than anywhere else on Earth.

S1·E4 Core

Nov 27, 2016

Deserts are lands of such brutal extremes they have shaped remarkable survival stories.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Dec 4, 2016

From vast herds to epic predator and prey battles, Grasslands are home to huge spectacles.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Dec 11, 2016

Explore the world's cities and meet the wild animals that have found ways to survive here.