Outstanding cinematography. Outstanding narration. Outstanding research and storytelling.If this level of compelling and passionate documentary doesn't have an effect on our attitude towards the utter essentialness of the well-being of our oceans, then I fear nothing ever will. This should be compulsory viewing for all students everywhere, lest the next generation follows in the current generation's attitude of unforgivable nonchalance towards our planet's health and astonishing biodiversity.

Less than 2 years ago, we received another batch of David Attenborough-hosted and narrated (and BBC-produced) nature documentaries in "Plane Earth II", and now already comes a new round in the form of "Blue Planet II", which is of course the sequel to the original "Blue Planet" series from 2001, yes almost 2 decades ago. In the opening moments of "One Ocean", the first episode of "Blue Planets II", Attenborough explains that since 2001, there has been a breakthrough both in science and in technology as to the filing of life in the oceans, and hence the time has come to revisit the 'blue planet".Couple of comments: while I've had an HD TV for a couple of years, it's only been about a year that I actually get all my TV channels in high definition, and what a difference this has made. The photography in "Blue Planet II" is so amazing, it's like sitting IN the water and experiencing it in person. I honestly can't think of another documentary series that features this kind of jaw-dropping photography. And while the photography gets all of the acclaim, kudos to the documentary makers for bringing us some fascinating stories as such (check out the fish that breaks open the clam shell, "all without hands" adds Attenborough jokingly, or the devastating effects of the shrinking ice cover in the Arctic on the walrus, especially the females who need to provide places to rest to their young ones, etc. etc.). Yes, the documentary makes do address climate change but it's done in a very respectful way."One Ocean" premiered this past weekend, and thankfully "Blue Planet II" has 6 more episodes to go ("The Deep", "Coral Reefs", "Big Blue", "Green Seas", "Coasts", and "Our Blue Planet"). Episodes originally airs 9 pm on Saturdays on BBC America, and then available On Demand (at least on Spectrum), and of course are also available on Amazon Instant Video. If you love or enjoy nature documentaries, you should absolutely not miss this. "Blue Planet II" is a WINNER.

If you are human it can be saved but you will need to give up all those luxury items wrapped in plastic shipped from China to give us a few moments of joy then to the bins. You have said what we all say we don't deserve the BLUE PLANET. What wonders we have still to discover but the BIGGEST might be ourselves and how we can change. Starting with ME & YOU. THANK YOU WORLD. The program shows us how we can change and save some of the fish and animals but everyday we lose more wonders including humans War and Destruction might see the end of us but unfortunately it will take the planet years to recover Loved the reality hope it's still here for my grandchildren THINK DO I NEED THIS STOP THE WASTE.

The first two episodes seemed to me to be among the best episodes of a TV documentary I had ever seen. Then, yesterday, episodes 3 came along and took things to a whole new level.It was beautiful and informative beyond words. The producers have created something very special which will be viewed with awe and admiration for many years to come. Blue Planet II is easily one of the classiest productions ever made and everyone involved deserves a round of applause. The small glimpses into how this incredible show was created are very welcome but, in all honesty, you could probably have a 7 part series devoted to just that. Brilliant TV.