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The Blue Planet

8.420011 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they…

DirectorAlastair Fothergill
ProducerAlastair Fothergill

Where to watch

Discovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery +Discovery +Planet Earth Amazon ChannelPlanet Earth Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Introduction
Sep 12, 2001 7.5
E2
The Deep
Sep 19, 2001 8.5
E3
Open Ocean
Sep 26, 2001 7.8
E4
Frozen Seas
Oct 3, 2001 7.9
E5
Seasonal Seas
Oct 10, 2001 7.7
E6
Coral Seas
Oct 17, 2001 8.0
E7
Tidal Seas
Oct 24, 2001 7.9
E8
Coasts
Oct 31, 2001 7.9

Cast · Directed by Alastair Fothergill

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Blue Planet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Blue Planet?

The Blue Planet is streaming on Discovery+, Discovery + and Planet Earth in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Blue Planet on Netflix?

No, The Blue Planet is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Discovery+ and Discovery +.

Is The Blue Planet on Amazon Prime Video?

The Blue Planet isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Blue Planet for free?

The Blue Planet is available on Discovery+ and Discovery + in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Blue Planet?

The Blue Planet has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2001.

Are all episodes of The Blue Planet out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The Blue Planet are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Blue Planet?

No — The Blue Planet ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.