Netflix's Our Planet tackles climate change head on

Variety

"You’d be forgiven for believing Our Planet is just another Planet Earth," says Caroline Framke. Both docuseries share the same executive producer, Alistair Fothergil, and narrator, David Attenborough. But as Framke notes, while "Planet Earth is a celebration of the world, Our Planet is a call to arms to save it before it’s too late." She adds: "Make no mistake: the mission statement of Our Planet is to make its viewers think beyond the gorgeous images onscreen to what it will take to keep their subjects alive... It encourages viewers to consider their own roles in the continuing destruction of the Earth’s natural resources, and given Netflix’s singularly large international reach, it’s not unfeasible to imagine that it could make a difference. So while Our Planet revels in the remaining glory of the Earth, it’s always upfront about that critical 'remaining' aspect of it."

ALSO:

• Our Planet's flaw is that it doesn't delve enough into the causes of climate change
• Our Planet is in stark contrast to the BBC nature documentaries that minimize climate change to avoid being polarizing
• Our Planet exemplifies how nature docs can make you feel very small, but extremely powerful
• It's the ultimate plea for fighting against climate change
• What makes Our Planet so compelling is the cinematography: complex shots, vibrant colors, masterful editing
• The horny dancing birds steal the show