172 people rated this episode with 1 star. I take it they are a bunch of conservatives that didn't like to see that global warming is real and it affects the planet.
2 Reviews
Lowest rated episode of the series?
fede_44889 April 2021
How human activity affects the oceans
TheLittleSongbird11 December 2017
David Attenborough is nothing short of a national treasure, although it is a term he happens to not like apparently. He has done so many treasures and even his lesser output of a long and consistently impressive career is still good.
Absolutely adore the first 'The Blue Planet', one of my favourites of his, so was psyched to hear that there was a second 'Blue Planet' series. Luckily, 'Blue Planet II' turned out to be every bit as amazing, easily a highlight of 2017 television and one of not many programmes that year to leave me completely transfixed and wanting to see the whole lot and looking forward to it every week. This is saying a lot, seeing as apart from the odd gem 2017 has not seen me watching new television by habit, often find myself seeing re-runs or films more.
OK, so 'Blue Planet II' may not be as ground-breaking as 'The Blue Planet' and not everything is new here. This doesn't matter, because 'Blue Planet II' is just as beautiful to watch, non-stop transfixing, educational, inspirational and emotionally complex.
The final episode "Our Blue Planet" is equal in quality to the consistently brilliant previous six episodes. It may not have the quite as beautiful images, the jaw-dropping creatures or unforgettable scenes of tension and emotional power as the previous six episodes. Despite being the most sombre, and perhaps the episode that makes us feel most sad and cross regarding mainly what is said about the pollution, it is no less emotional in its own way. Despite how it sounds, being a more human-oriented and their contribution to marine life's struggles, "Our Blue Planet" doesn't feel out of place at all and makes some important and relevant points that makes one think.
Visually, "Our Blue Planet" is a wonder and a feast of gorgeous images. It has gorgeous scenery and rich colours. Standing out even more is the photography, the underwater sequences are just as stunning as 'The Blue Planet' (unequalled when it comes to underwater sequences).
While not with the involvement of George Fenton, the music here soars, rouses just as much and touches the soul just as much, definitely worthy of cinematic quality. It not only complements the visuals but enhances them to a greater level. Some have found the music and sound effects too bombastic and intrusive, not for me.
Really can't fault the narrative aspects in "Our Blue Planet" either. There are things already known to me, still delivered with a lot of freshness, but there was a lot that was quite an education. Found myself learning a lot about the mystery and beauty of the ocean and the marine life that inhabits it.
Ever the amazing presenter and narrator, Attenborough's narration and presenting helps quite significantly too, he clearly knows his stuff and knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers it with his usual richness, soft-spoken enthusiasm and sincerity, never talking down to the viewer and keeping them riveted and wanting to know more.
Nothing episodic or repetitive here. Instead, it feels like its own individual story with real, complex emotions and conflicts. There is an honesty and humanity in the behind the scenes moments.
In summary, wonderful, sombre but interesting and important. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Absolutely adore the first 'The Blue Planet', one of my favourites of his, so was psyched to hear that there was a second 'Blue Planet' series. Luckily, 'Blue Planet II' turned out to be every bit as amazing, easily a highlight of 2017 television and one of not many programmes that year to leave me completely transfixed and wanting to see the whole lot and looking forward to it every week. This is saying a lot, seeing as apart from the odd gem 2017 has not seen me watching new television by habit, often find myself seeing re-runs or films more.
OK, so 'Blue Planet II' may not be as ground-breaking as 'The Blue Planet' and not everything is new here. This doesn't matter, because 'Blue Planet II' is just as beautiful to watch, non-stop transfixing, educational, inspirational and emotionally complex.
The final episode "Our Blue Planet" is equal in quality to the consistently brilliant previous six episodes. It may not have the quite as beautiful images, the jaw-dropping creatures or unforgettable scenes of tension and emotional power as the previous six episodes. Despite being the most sombre, and perhaps the episode that makes us feel most sad and cross regarding mainly what is said about the pollution, it is no less emotional in its own way. Despite how it sounds, being a more human-oriented and their contribution to marine life's struggles, "Our Blue Planet" doesn't feel out of place at all and makes some important and relevant points that makes one think.
Visually, "Our Blue Planet" is a wonder and a feast of gorgeous images. It has gorgeous scenery and rich colours. Standing out even more is the photography, the underwater sequences are just as stunning as 'The Blue Planet' (unequalled when it comes to underwater sequences).
While not with the involvement of George Fenton, the music here soars, rouses just as much and touches the soul just as much, definitely worthy of cinematic quality. It not only complements the visuals but enhances them to a greater level. Some have found the music and sound effects too bombastic and intrusive, not for me.
Really can't fault the narrative aspects in "Our Blue Planet" either. There are things already known to me, still delivered with a lot of freshness, but there was a lot that was quite an education. Found myself learning a lot about the mystery and beauty of the ocean and the marine life that inhabits it.
Ever the amazing presenter and narrator, Attenborough's narration and presenting helps quite significantly too, he clearly knows his stuff and knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers it with his usual richness, soft-spoken enthusiasm and sincerity, never talking down to the viewer and keeping them riveted and wanting to know more.
Nothing episodic or repetitive here. Instead, it feels like its own individual story with real, complex emotions and conflicts. There is an honesty and humanity in the behind the scenes moments.
In summary, wonderful, sombre but interesting and important. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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