Secrets of the Whales (2021)

Adventure · Documentary · Family

Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.

IMDb rating: 8.4 (1,290 votes)
Episode average: 8.6 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): 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 (2021)

8.60 avg 4 episodes 8.7 → 8.5 48 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Orca Dynasty	8.7	165
2	Humpback Song	8.6	133
3	Beluga Kingdom	8.6	118
4	Ocean Giants	8.5	112