Wildest Islands (2012)

Name: Wildest Islands
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8
Cast: Paul McGann, Susanne Grawe

Documentary

Islands can be home to the most extreme examples of life and the some of the most dramatic landscapes. Natural selection fuels evolution in the most extraordinary way. Isolated for hundreds of thousands of years, pockets of individuals survive, thrive and adapt to fill all available niches fuelling a rapid development of new species. Wildest Islands, a stunning five-part series featuring the world’s most spectacular island locations. Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean; journey through the lush forests of Zanzibar; discover the unspoilt environs of the Hebrides; and uncover the enduring wonders of the Galapagos Islands as Wildest Islands investigates the rich history of these pristine paradises.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (224 votes)
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video · Magellan TV · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

7.72 avg 5 episodes 7.6 → 7.5 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Zanzibar. Land of Giants	7.6	39
2	Caribbean: Wild Side of Paradise	8.0	35
3	Galapagos: Darwin's Eden	7.8	28
4	Sri Lanka: Monsoon Island	7.7	31
5	Hebrides	7.5	30

Season 2 (2012)

7.80 avg 5 episodes 7.8 → 7.9 52 min avg

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Japan: Islands of Extremes	7.8	34
2	Amazon River Islands: The Floating Forest	7.7	25
3	Vancouver Island: Rivers of Life	8.0	27
4	The Philippines: Islands of Mystery	7.6	26
5	Falkland Islands: Penguin Paradise	7.9	24