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.
Across cultures and continents, this documentary explores how food has shaped civilizations, beliefs, and human identity throughout history. Narrated with a global perspective, it reveals how essential ingredients — from the simplest to the most prized — have influenced economies, traditions, and ways of life. From remote landscapes to bustling markets, it offers a captivating look at how what we eat connects the past with the future. In the first two episodes, the journey dives into the explosive story of chili peppers, tracing their path from humble origins to powerful cultural symbols across the world, from mild flavors to extreme heat. It then turns to bluefin tuna, uncovering how a once-overlooked fish became one of the most coveted and controversial delicacies on the planet, exposing a dramatic tale of demand, transformation, and global impact.
An extraordinary journey into the powerful natural forces that shape our planet, this visually stunning documentary series reveals how extreme weather, oceans, landscapes, and atmospheric phenomena combine to create some of Earth’s most spectacular events. Using breathtaking aerial footage and immersive close-up filming, the series brings viewers closer than ever to the beauty, danger, and raw power of nature. In the first two episodes, the documentary explores the spectacular lightning storms of Arizona, the giant waves of Nazaré, the power of storm clouds, hail, downbursts and tornado-like winds, the ocean forces that build monstrous waves, the cloud ‘tablecloth’ over Table Mountain in Cape Town, and the rare circular rainbows at Victoria Falls. It is a journey through extreme weather, dramatic locations and the hidden natural forces that create some of the most spectacular scenes on Earth.
Dean Potter emerges as one of the most daring and controversial figures in modern adventure, a climber, highline walker and BASE jumper driven by an almost mystical need to move toward fear. Through breathtaking footage, personal reflections and the voices of those who knew him, this documentary explores how he turned cliffs, voids and impossible lines into places of freedom, beauty and danger. But behind the legendary ascents and world records lies a more fragile and divided man, struggling with relationships, identity, obsession and the heavy cost of living as if every boundary were meant to be broken. In the first two episodes, Dean finds escape and joy in extreme climbing, pushing himself through bold ascents, speed records and free-solo feats that make him both admired and misunderstood. As his rebellious image grows, so do the pressures around his personal life and the risks he is willing to take. He searches for peace in highlining, BASE jumping and the terrifying purity of climbing without a rope, while his “Dark Wizard” persona attracts devoted followers and fierce criticism. Then a new force enters the climbing world: Alex Honnold, whose arrival threatens Dean’s place at the edge of the sport and turns admiration, rivalry and fear into a powerful new chapter.
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.