Secrets of the Penguins (2025)

Adventure · Documentary · Family

Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (503 votes)
Episode average: 8.5 +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu · Disney+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

8.53 avg 3 episodes 8.7 → 8.6 45 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Heart of the Emperors	8.7	85
2	Survival of the Smartest	8.3	56
3	Rebels with a Cause	8.6	55