Right now you can watch Seven Worlds, One Planet in the US on Philo and YouTube TV, and in the UK on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer — and it earns the access it was given. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 9/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The access the production secured is remarkable, and it does justice to it. Put it on tonight on Philo and see for yourself.

Seven Worlds, One Planet is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Seven Worlds, One Planet approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven extraordinary continents. This documentary series reveals how each distinct continent has shaped the unique animal life found there. Featuring David Attenborough, it gets access that is hard to secure twice. It was aired in 2019. Seven Worlds, One Planet lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find Seven Worlds, One Planet essential viewing. Viewers who responded to Planet Earth III will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. David Attenborough's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

Seven Worlds, One Planet wrapped up in 2019 — and 1 season is 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.