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Nature

Nature

1982–Ongoing20 seasons750 episodes~60 min/epTV-GMidcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Nature?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Nature to rent or buy on Apple TV, and on no subscription service.

Rent / Buy

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Highlights

What stands out about Nature?

Nature earns 4 badges, led by Top 5% of shows and Universally Loved.

  • Rank
  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is Nature worth watching?

Nature's Midcredits score is the 98th percentile of all shows, from 1.2K ratings across 2 sources. 91% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

98th percentile

Better received than 98% of shows

96th percentile among Documentary98th percentile among 1980s
Acclaim (how much people like it)97th
Approval (how many liked it)95th

Acclaim

Universally Loved: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

86 /100

97th percentile of all shows

94th percentile among Documentary97th percentile among 1980s

Rating distribution

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

Approval

How many liked it

91% liked it

95th percentile of all shows

92nd percentile among Documentary96th percentile among 1980s
91% rated it 7–109% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

65th percentile

1.1K ratings across platforms

88th percentile among Documentary48th percentile among 1980s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 53% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both camps acknowledge the series showcases compelling wildlife footage and aims to educate, but some factual errors and narration detract from credibility.

Fans praised

  • exquisite wildlife cinematography capturing diverse global locales
  • educational value for children connecting them to nature
  • iconic theme music and production quality

Detractors panned

  • factual inaccuracies such as misidentifying bear species
  • annoying narrator with unclear speech

What stands out

Cinematography85

stunning visuals of animals in natural habitats

Atmosphere80

immersive world-building through global settings

Sound and music78

memorable theme music and audio design

Emotional impact75

awe and connection to nature

Originality65

pioneering long-running wildlife series format

Preferred by

US vs non-US

Preferred by US Viewers

US viewers scored it 23 points higher than non-US viewers.

Episodes

45 seasons

Season 45 · 2026 · 5 episodes

  • S45E1

    Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure

    Oct 14, 2026
  • S45E2
    S45E2

    Tiger Island, Part 1

    Oct 21, 2026
  • S45E3
    S45E3

    Tiger Island, Part 2

    Airs Oct 28, 2026Upcoming
  • S45E4
    S45E4

    HumanLike: The Chimps of Fongoli

    Airs Nov 11, 2026Upcoming
  • S45E5
    S45E5

    Christmas in the Alps

    Airs Nov 25, 2026Upcoming

Watch experience

What is Nature like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, light and gentle — a slow-burn watch that leaves you hopeful.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
WarmContemplative
Heaviest: throughout
Register
Solemn: Grave and dignified; treats its subject with weight and respect.Warm
Told as
Episodic · 11% of shows: Loosely connected incidents rather than one driving plot.Unscripted · 15% of showsNew arc each season
ToneThe series presents wildlife observation with a straight, educational yet warm stance.
The rideThe series maintains a consistently calm, reflective, and warm mood, never shifting dramatically in tone across its run.
StructureThe series presents self-contained wildlife documentaries, each focusing on a different subject with no overarching story.
Episode formatEach episode follows a documentary format, exploring a specific wildlife topic with no continuing story or cast beyond the narrator.
Season formatWhile each season covers a variety of topics, ongoing seasons introduce new wildlife subjects and occasionally revisit previous ones, but the format remains consistent.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
HopefulThought-provoking
Why it leaves you this wayThe series leaves viewers with a sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
How it ends · evidence
Cyclical ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40% (this title)

No archetype fits — true of 40% of shows: ensemble pieces, satire, slice-of-life.

Why this archetypeNature is a documentary series; each episode explores wildlife subjects without a narrative plot archetype.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfNatureIdeas
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27%: Identity 20% · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% (this title) · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5% (this title): Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% (this title) · Nature 3% (this title) · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Ideas

Nature · 3% of showsSurvival · 12% of showsHope · 4% of shows
Observes its theme: Presents its theme neutrally, declining to judge.Global stakes: Consequences reach the world.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe series explores humanity's relationship with the natural world, emphasizing the beauty and resilience of wildlife while often warning about environmental threats.
StanceThe series presents wildlife and environmental topics with a neutral, educational perspective, allowing the natural world to speak for itself.

The world

ContemporaryWildernessRealistic
Orchestral classicalAmbientSupportive music · original score
SettingVarious natural habitats worldwide, from jungles to oceans to arctic tundra
MusicThe score varies per episode but commonly features orchestral and ambient pieces that complement the visuals without overwhelming them.

Content guide

Is Nature okay for kids?

TV-G

Nature is rated TV-G. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at intense (67/100), sexual content at mild (22/100), language at minimal (0/100), drug and alcohol content at minimal (0/100) and frightening material at mild (33/100). None has enough votes to rank yet.

Ratings in 6 other countries
  • AustraliaPG
  • Germany6
  • ItalyT
  • PortugalNR
  • Spain7
  • TürkiyeGenel İzleyici
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
not ranked
Violence & Gore
Intense · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
too few votes to rank (3 votes)
Sex & Nudity
Mild
too few votes to rank (3 votes)
Profanity
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (1 vote)
Alcohol & Drugs
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (1 vote)
Frightening / Intense
Mild
too few votes to rank (2 votes)

Too few votes to rank this title overall (10 votes across 5 categories; ranking needs 10 in at least three).

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Nature have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Nature?

Cast

Andia Winslow
as Narrator
Chris Morgan
as Narrator
Nyambi Nyambi
as Narrator
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Nora Young
as Narrator
Jayce Bartok
as Narrator
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Paul Christie
as Narrator
Brian Unger
as Narrator
Olga Merediz
as Narrator
Allison Argo
as Narrator
Toby Leonard Moore
as Narrator

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