Wild Isles
By Joly Herman,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Surprises await in Attenborough's peek at nature in Britain.
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What's the Story?
In WILD ISLES, migratory Orcas stalk seals through seaweed channels, while golden eagles swoop to catch geese. Sky, sea, forest, rivers -- forces of nature abound, if you know where to look. In this documentary series, world-renowned naturalist and environmentalist David Attenborough looks to his own homeland, the islands of Britain and Ireland, to find that they're teeming with life. Attenborough gently looks at how human behavior has affected the forests and seas of this northern land. Further, he asks what can we do to support life where it exists naturally.
Is It Any Good?
Educational content is the name of the game in this series, as are glorious images of the natural world. In Wild Isles, there's ominous music that crescendos as a predator jumps on its prey. There are slow-motion shots of colorful birds emerging from watery feeding grounds with fish in their beaks. We've come to expect this type of sensual feast from Attenborough, whose nature documentaries have been stunning audiences for decades.
Fans of nature documentaries will enjoy this most, as will Anglophiles who may perk up when they hear that their favorite corner of Britain is home to a puffin. What makes this documentary unique is the patient whisper Attenborough reserves for his homeland. The grandfatherly awe in his voice comes through as ancient oak trees are explored, as does his gentle plea to preserve life as it exists on a heavily populated island.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about integrity in Wild Isles. What is environmental integrity? How can shows like this one teach kids lessons about behaving with integrity?
In this documentary series, some creatures we might take for granted (like flies and geese) are given a closer look to reveal how important each aspect of nature is interconnected. How are you taking care of your environment today?
This show lends careful attention to plants, animals, and sea creatures. Are you more grateful for the environment after you watch a show like this?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 22, 2023
- Cast: David Attenborough
- Network: Amazon Prime Video
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Activism , Science and Nature , Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Curiosity , Gratitude , Integrity
- TV rating: TV-Y7
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: August 21, 2023
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