Secrets of the Whales

About Secrets of the Whales

"Secrets of the Whales" is a riveting National Geographic documentary mini-series released on Earth Day 2021 on Disney+. It's a four-part series that encapsulates the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species – Orca, Humpback, Beluga, Narwhal, and Sperm whales. This series aims to capture viewers through an immersive exploration into the life and culture of these majestic creatures: their dietary habits, singing voices, social bonding, and even their distinctive methods of hunting and feeding.

Making / Production

'Secrets of the Whales' is executive produced by Brian Skerry, James Cameron, Maria Wilhelm, and Shannon Malone-deBenedictis. Award-winning National Geographic Photographer and Marine Conservationist Brian Skerry has spent more than three years filming in 24 different locations, capturing remarkable, intimate, and previously unseen whale behaviors on over 400 hours of footage, giving an unparalleled window into their world.

Actors

• Sigourney Weaver: As the narrator of this series, Weaver's iconic, soothing voice adds an insightful, engaging element to the narration that beautifully complements the stunning underwater visuals and whale behaviors.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Each episode focuses on a specific species of whale, revealing profound insights about their intelligence, social structures, and their unique 'cultures.'
• The series was released on Earth Day (April 22, 2021) reinforcing National Geographic's commitment to conserving our planet and its incredible species.
• "Secrets of the Whales" is based on Brian Skerry’s book with the same title.

Awards

As of now, the series has not won any known awards. However, given the exceptional quality of the series, it would come off as no surprise if it gets recognized in the near future.

Quotes

• "There's a culture in whales? It really floored me." - Brian Skerry
• "Each species is a different tribe. And each tribe has culture." - Sigourney Weaver (narration)

Music, Soundtrack

• Raphaelle Thibaut: The music in the series is beautifully crafted by composer Raphaelle Thibaut. Her score complements the emotional journey, amplifying the unique stories and cultural characteristics of each whale species.