The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the world's greatest supercontinent. For the first time, the Americas stars in its own incomparable series, using cutting-edge technology to uncover never-before-seen behavior, and highlight the extraordinary, untold wildlife stories that will deeply connect with millions around the world. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, this groundbreaking series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth's most varied landmass - the only one to stretch between both poles. The Americas' unprecedented scale and ambition delivers remarkable world firsts; new species, new intimate courtship, dramatic deep sea hunting and some of nature's strangest stories - even a frog that seems to defy death every day. Each hourlong episode features a different iconic location across the Americas: "The Atlantic Coast," "Mexico," "The Wild West," "The Amazon," "The Frozen North," "The Gulf Coast," "The Andes," "The Caribbean," "The West Coast" and "Patagonia."
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Nature
Episodes ordered: 10 episodes
Official site: www.nbc.com
8 (11 votes)
Previous Episode
Patagonia
Episode 1x10; Apr 13, 2025
Patagonia, a wilderness at the far south of the Americas. Pumas hunt in snowy mountains, rockhopper penguins brave the waves, giant stag beetles climb trees, orcas learn to hunt and elephant seals fight for dominance on the coast.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10: Patagonia | Apr 13, 2025 | |
| 1x09: The West Coast | Apr 6, 2025 | |
| 1x08: The Caribbean | Mar 30, 2025 |
Cast
Tom Hanks
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