What is 'Big Beasts' about? Here's what to expect from Tom Hiddleston-narrated docuseries

The documentary series will take viewers on an epic journey across 17 countries to meet the world's largest and most captivating species
UPDATED JUL 17, 2023
Tom Hiddleston in 'The Essex Serpent' (Apple TV+)
Tom Hiddleston in 'The Essex Serpent' (Apple TV+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Apple TV+'s upcoming wildlife docuseries 'Big Beasts' will bring viewers closer to some of the world's most captivating giants across 17 countries, from the freezing poles to tropical rainforests.

‘Loki’ actor Tom Hiddleston narrates the wildlife docuseries. The show's executive producers are Tom Hugh-Jones, Martha Holmes, and Grand Mansfield, the creative team behind the award-winning Apple TV+ docuseries 'Tiny World', narrated by 'Antman' actor Paul Rudd. Plimsoll Productions is in charge of the show's production.

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What is ‘Big Beasts’ about?

The ten-part documentary series will take viewers on an epic journey across 17 countries to meet the world's largest and most captivating species. The series will shed some light on how being a giant doesn't always come easy for the animals—the bigger the animal, the bigger the challenge for them. Besides, the series will use first-ever footage captured over two years using specialized equipment and next-generation filming techniques.

The wildlife docuseries will feature giant species such as the gray whale, elephant seal, giant otter, gorilla, hippo, brown bear, ostrich, orangutan, tiger, and polar bear.

'Big Beasts' will premiere on Apple TV+ on April 21.

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