Sir David Attenborough returned to narrate Blue Planet III, which aired on BBC One this Sunday (November 1), and viewers were moved to tears within minutes of the opening episode. The six-part nature documentary follows the success of Blue Planet II and offers another intimate look at the world's oceans.
Viewers react to the stunning cinematography
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one fan wrote: "I am in awe watching #BluePlanetIII. The cinematography is stunning, as always." Another added: "Blue Planet III, WOW! Utterly stunning as usual! Just beautiful! #blueplanet3."
A third viewer, moved to tears early in the programme, posted: "Made me cry before it even tried to make me cry. Just beautiful." A fourth watcher said: "Wow! Sea life is absolutely fascinating. David Attenborough is an absolute legend!! #BluePlanetIII."
What to expect from the new series
The synopsis teases: "Where Blue Planet II exposed the threats to our oceans, Blue Planet III will also explore stories of adaptation and resilience in this changing world, along with stories of hope and recovery. The series will focus on the planet’s five key underwater habitats: Tropical Seas; Open Ocean; Seasonal Seas; Polar Waters and The Deep."
The first three episodes are now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The opening episode focuses on tropical seas, with the synopsis teasing: "In the tropical seas, year-round sunshine has created the perfect conditions for the ocean’s richest habitats to flourish, but survival takes remarkable and surprising ingenuity."
Music and availability
Former Little Mix member JADE collaborated with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer on Into The Deep (Seas Cry), an original song created exclusively for the launch of the new season. The song has already received over 800,000 listens on Spotify.
Blue Planet III is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
