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Life in the Freezer

8.319931 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent

DirectorAlastair Fothergill
ProducerAlastair Fothergill

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Bountiful Sea
Nov 18, 1993
E2
The Ice Retreats
Nov 25, 1993
E3
The Race to Breed
Dec 2, 1993
E4
The Door Closes
Dec 9, 1993
E5
The Big Freeze
Dec 16, 1993
E6
Footsteps in the Snow
Dec 23, 1993

Cast · Directed by Alastair Fothergill

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

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Life in the Freezer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life in the Freezer?

Life in the Freezer isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not on Netflix.

Is Life in the Freezer on Netflix?

No, Life in the Freezer is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Life in the Freezer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life in the Freezer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Life in the Freezer for free?

Life in the Freezer isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

How many seasons are in Life in the Freezer?

Life in the Freezer has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of Life in the Freezer out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Life in the Freezer are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Life in the Freezer?

No — Life in the Freezer ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.