Down to Earth with Zac Efron

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously, available in Australia on Netflix and Hoopla, and in the US on Netflix and The CW? Down to Earth with Zac Efron does. Every one of its 2 seasons holds up. 310 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What makes Down to Earth with Zac Efron work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live. The involvement of Zac Efron and Darin Olien signals a level of access rarely granted. Across 2 seasons (2020–2022), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The restraint in Down to Earth with Zac Efron is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, Down to Earth with Zac Efron delivers on both counts. The tonal similarities to Top Gear are real, though Down to Earth with Zac Efron carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The access the production gets is remarkable, and the storytelling does full justice to it. Worth watching in order, from the beginning.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron was cancelled in 2022 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.