10 Shows Like Planet Earth II (2016)

Description: 'The Blue Planet' is a precursor to 'Planet Earth II', sharing the same high production standards and focus on the natural world. Both series were groundbreaking in their use of underwater filming technology and feature David Attenborough's narration. They also share a similar episodic structure, with each episode focusing on a different marine habitat.

Fact: 'The Blue Planet' was the first comprehensive documentary series about the world's oceans. The series inspired a sequel, 'The Blue Planet II', in

Description: This series shares 'Planet Earth II's' epic scale and visual splendor, while adding a stronger focus on Earth's geological and climatic forces. Both are narrated by David Attenborough and use cutting-edge technology to showcase nature's wonders. 'A Perfect Planet' expands the scope to include how natural forces shape life, complementing 'Planet Earth II's' habitat-focused approach.

Fact: 'A Perfect Planet' was filmed across 31 countries. The series features footage of vampire finches that drink the blood of other birds. It includes the first-ever footage of a volcano erupting underwater.

Description: This series shares 'Planet Earth II's' focus on dramatic natural events and their impact on wildlife. Both use state-of-the-art technology to capture these events in stunning detail, with narration by David Attenborough. The storytelling is similarly immersive, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature.

Fact: 'Nature's Great Events' features the largest gathering of dolphins ever filmed. The series includes footage of polar bears hunting beluga whales, a behavior rarely captured on film. It took over three years to produce.

Description: 'Life' shares the same high production values and stunning visuals as 'Planet Earth II', being another BBC nature documentary series. It explores the diversity of life on Earth, with each episode focusing on a different group of organisms, similar to the thematic organization of 'Planet Earth II'. The series also features narration by David Attenborough and uses advanced filming techniques.

Fact: 'Life' was the first BBC series to be filmed in high definition. The series took over four years to produce. It features a famous sequence of a Komodo dragon hunting a water buffalo, which took three weeks to film.

Description: As a spiritual successor to 'Planet Earth II', 'The Green Planet' focuses exclusively on plant life with the same breathtaking cinematography and David Attenborough narration. It uses similar time-lapse and macro photography techniques to reveal the hidden drama of the plant world, mirroring 'Planet Earth II's' revelation of animal behaviors.

Fact: 'The Green Planet' was the first BBC documentary series dedicated entirely to plants. The series used robotic cameras to capture plant movements in real time. It features the world's oldest living organism - a 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine.

Description: Like 'Planet Earth II', 'Africa' is a visually stunning BBC documentary series that explores the diverse ecosystems of a continent. It shares the same emphasis on dramatic storytelling and intimate animal behavior, with narration by David Attenborough. The series also uses innovative camera techniques to capture never-before-seen wildlife moments.

Fact: 'Africa' was the first BBC series to use gyro-stabilized cameras for aerial shots. The series features the first-ever footage of a black rhinoceros giving birth in the wild. It took over four years to film across 27 countries.

Description: 'Earthflight' is unique in its bird's-eye view perspective, but like 'Planet Earth II', it offers breathtaking visuals of the natural world. Both series use innovative filming techniques (in this case, cameras mounted on birds) to provide fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes and wildlife behaviors.

Fact: 'Earthflight' used trained birds with miniature cameras to capture aerial footage. The series features footage of geese flying over iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. It took over three years to film across six continents.

Description: While 'One Strange Rock' has a more cosmic perspective than 'Planet Earth II', both series explore the wonders of our planet with stunning visuals. Hosted by Will Smith with insights from astronauts, it shares 'Planet Earth II's' sense of awe and appreciation for Earth's complexity, though from a more scientific and extraterrestrial viewpoint.

Fact: 'One Strange Rock' features perspectives from eight astronauts who have seen Earth from space. The series was produced by Darren Aronofsky, known for his visually striking films. It was filmed in 45 countries over four years.

Description: Similar to 'Planet Earth II', 'Dynasties' is a BBC-produced nature documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. It focuses on the lives of specific animal families, providing an intimate look at their struggles and triumphs, much like the detailed storytelling in 'Planet Earth II'. Both series use cutting-edge cinematography to capture breathtaking visuals of the natural world.

Fact: 'Dynasties' was the first BBC natural history series to focus on individual animal families over multiple episodes. The series took over four years to film. One episode features a chimpanzee named David who leads his troop in a dramatic power struggle.

Description: 'Wild China' is similar to 'Planet Earth II' in its breathtaking cinematography and focus on diverse ecosystems. Produced by the BBC and China Central Television, it explores the rich biodiversity of China, much like how 'Planet Earth II' examines various global habitats. Both series combine stunning visuals with informative storytelling.

Fact: 'Wild China' was the first co-production between the BBC and China Central Television. The series features rare footage of the elusive snow leopard. It took over two years to film across 26 of China's provinces.