Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith embarks on a 100-day, pole-to-pole odyssey that pushes him far beyond his comfort zone. Traveling alongside scientists, explorers, and local experts, he climbs remote mountains, dives beneath polar ice, and confronts the raw power of nature. The journey blends adrenaline and curiosity, revealing how extreme environments shape life—and how facing the planet’s edges can reshape us, too. In the first two episodes, the adventure begins with sweeping ambition and immediate immersion. Smith sets out on the global route with National Geographic, then plunges into the Amazon rainforest, tracking dangerous wildlife and learning from those who know the jungle best. It’s a vivid opening that sets the tone for a quest defined by discovery, risk, and awe at the natural world.
In episodes 3 and 4, the journey intensifies as Will Smith pushes deeper into both the physical and emotional extremes of the planet. In the Amazon, he ventures into dense, unforgiving jungle in search of the elusive green anaconda, confronting fear, danger, and the raw power of one of Earth’s most mysterious predators. Guided by local experts, the expedition becomes a test of courage and trust in a world where nature sets all the rules. The adventure then shifts dramatically to the Himalayas, where the challenge is no longer survival but meaning. High above the clouds, Will explores the idea of happiness alongside monks, scientists, and mountain communities, discovering how isolation, altitude, and ancient wisdom reshape the human mind. Together, these episodes connect the wildness of nature with the inner journey of self-discovery, revealing that the greatest expedition may be the one within.
This eye-opening documentary puts a simple but provocative question to the test: how much does what we eat really shape our bodies and our health? In a tightly controlled scientific experiment, identical twins adopt radically different diets and lifestyles for eight weeks, allowing researchers to isolate the impact of food itself. By combining cutting-edge science with deeply personal experiences, the series reveals how diet influences everything from energy and metabolism to long-term wellbeing. In the first two episodes, the experiment begins as each pair of twins commits to either a plant-based or an omnivorous diet. As they adjust to unfamiliar routines, some changes feel surprisingly easy while others expose cravings, doubts, and unexpected challenges. Along the way, questionable dietary advice is put under the microscope, and a celebrity chef rethinks his approach to cooking, highlighting how habits, culture, and taste all collide when science meets the dinner table.
Guided by Stanley Tucci, this documentary journeys into the heart of Italy to reveal the country as it truly is, complex, contradictory, and deeply rooted in its culinary traditions. Through food, Tucci uncovers stories of history, identity, and innovation, showing how every dish reflects centuries of culture, migration, and local pride. What emerges is not a postcard Italy, but a living, evolving nation where cuisine is a language spoken by everyone. In the first three episodes, Tucci immerses himself in Tuscany, savoring the artistry of its cuisine while exploring Florence and Siena, where Renaissance creativity still shapes the table. He then heads north to Italy’s industrial regions, discovering cutting-edge gastronomy and futuristic farming, from high-tech agricultural labs to unexpected gourmet food found at service stations. Finally, in the German-speaking Alpine north, he explores a dual cultural identity through mountain dishes, skiing traditions, and glacial river fishing, revealing how history, borders, and landscape have forged a cuisine unlike any other in Italy.
This beloved culinary travel series follows Phil as he journeys across the globe with boundless curiosity, a contagious laugh, and an appetite for connection. More than just a food show, each episode blends local traditions, heartfelt conversations, and cultural discoveries, as Phil shares meals with chefs, families, and friends who reveal the soul of their cities through flavor. With warmth, humor, and genuine enthusiasm, the series celebrates how food brings people together in the most unexpected and joyful ways. In the first two episodes, Phil dives into Amsterdam’s vibrant culinary landscape, tasting everything from herring and smoked eel to sweet stroopwafels and fluffy pancakes, while sharing a memorable meal with Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie. He then heads to San Sebastián, the gastronomic jewel of Spain, indulging in exquisite pintxos, world-renowned seafood, and crisp Txakoli wine, savoring every bite in a city where culinary artistry is a way of life.
During 1959-1961 both the Americans and Soviets are planning manned space flight, and we see both sides preparing to do so with the development of the Vostok programme (Russia) and Project Mercury (USA). After difficulties and failures on both sides, the Soviets succeed in putting Yuri Gagarin into space first, with the Americans putting Alan Shepard up shortly afterwards.
In the first two episodes, the adventure begins with sweeping ambition and immediate immersion. Smith sets out on the global route with National Geographic, then plunges into the Amazon rainforest, tracking dangerous wildlife and learning from those who know the jungle best. It’s a vivid opening that sets the tone for a quest defined by discovery, risk, and awe at the natural world.