All Episodes Premiere October 1, 2020

S1:E1 “The Coral City – Narrated by Lucy Liu” – Written by Phoebe Smith; Directed by Nic Stacey; Read by Lucy Liu

As the breaking dawn illuminates the thriving underwater metropolis of coral in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a multitude of tiny, majestic creatures work together to keep the reef alive. Narrated by Lucy Liu. 

S1:E2 “The Glassmaker – Narrated by Zoë Kravitz” – Written by Candace Reardon; Directed by Ben Devlin; Read by Zoë Kravitz

Aided by a deep understanding of the natural world, one of the Netherlands’ leading glassmakers harnesses the elements – earth, wind, fire, and air – in order to transform sand into wondrous works of art. Narrated by Zoë Kravitz. 

S1:E3 “The Birds’ Journey – Narrated by Nicole Kidman” – Written by Andrew Martin; Directed by Dan Smith; Read by Nicole Kidman

As spring arrives and birds around the world take flight for their yearly migrations, a system of interconnected moving parts help keep nature driving forward. Narrated by Nicole Kidman. 

S1:E4 “Snowfall – Narrated by Cillian Murphy” – Written by Mel McGrath; Directed by Karen McGann; Read by Cillian Murphy

After completing an epic voyage through the atmosphere, the real journey for snow begins after it touches down on earth, blanketing the world with promises of wonder and adventure. Narrated by Cillian Murphy. 

S1:E5 “Living Among Trees – Narrated by Keanu Reeves” – Written by Christina Yang; Directed by Emma Webster; Read by Keanu Reeves

In order to fulfill a childhood dream, a Latvian man roots himself in the slow and steady rhythm of the natural world to craft a canoe from one of its massive, yielding tree trunks. Narrated by Keanu Reeves. 

S1:E6 “The Great Beyond – Narrated by Idris Elba” – Written by Chris Advansun; Directed by Nic Stacey; Read by Idris Elba

As we take giant leaps in the advancement of space travel, the vast, complex beauty of galaxies reveals itself with a level of clarity and reach that prior generations could only dream of. Narrated by Idris Elba. 

S1:E7 “Noodles – Narrated by Oscar Isaac” – Written by Candace Reardon; Directed by Ben Devin; Read by Oscar Isaac

The story of a family recipe lovingly passed down through generations exploring the origins of the humble noodle from China to Italy and back to the USA. Narrated by Oscar Isaac. 

S1:E8 “A Horse’s Tale – Narrated by Kate Winslet” – Written by Faith Adiele; Directed by Dan Smith; Read by Kate Winslet

Uncover the true magic of horses – free, beautiful, and calm spirits who embody power, gentleness, and adaptability. Narrated by Kate Winslet. 

S1:E9 “The Gift of Chocolate – Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas” – Written by Mel McGrath; Directed by Karen McGann; Read by Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Celebrate one of the world’s most prized and venerated trees, the cacao, a symbol of fertility and abundance once traded as currency – and a gift from nature that, above all else, gives us chocolate. Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. 

S1:E10 “Water, Giver of Life – Narrated by Mahershala Ali” – Written by Faith Adiele; Directed by Emma Webster; Read by Mahershala Ali

As water in all of its various forms weaves a tapestry across the globe and permeates every facet of life, take a moment to reflect on its journey and offer gratitude for all it provides. Narrated by Mahershala Ali.