Big Beasts

Big Beasts

Never so big. Never so close.

TV-PG Limited Series 2023 · 10 eps · ★ 7.4 · Documentary

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Travel from freezing poles to tropical rainforests to meet nature’s most captivating giants, who prove being big comes with enormous challenges.

Directed by Ed Watkins

Network: Apple TV

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