Africa: Season 1

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Discovery | Discovery Channel | Season Premiere Date: January 8, 2013

Summary: Four years in the making, the BBC/Discovery Channel co-production bring a seven-part mini-series that shows never-before-filmed areas, animals, and their behaviors in Africa.

Genre(s): News/Documentary, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E7. Making of 'Africa'
Air Date: February 12, 2013
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S1:E6. The Future
Air Date: February 9, 2013
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S1:E5. Sahara
Air Date: February 5, 2013

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Verne Gay

Jan 4, 2013

Africa convincingly, emphatically, establishes that you ain't seen nothing yet. Read full review

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Tom Gliatto

Jan 4, 2013

Discovery's Africa is yet another marvel of high-definition photography. [14 Jan 2013, p.56]

Sheri Linden

Jan 4, 2013

The filmmakers at times push too hard for a sense of freshness and drama. But at its best, the seven-part series is a breathtaking chronicle of species both familiar and rare, some of them engaging in stranger-than-fiction behavior in otherworldly landscapes. Read full review

Mike Hale

Jan 8, 2013

People eat this stuff up, and a skeptic can find himself riveted by the best of it. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 8, 2013

A treat for armchair travelers. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 8, 2013

Africa feels somewhat victimized by having been there and seen that. Still impressive in moments, based on the premiere, it appears to be less memorable than some of this collaboration's recent nature projects. Read full review

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Thug-Negus

Dec 18, 2013

For me the best wildlife documentary I've seen so far, everything is successful in this series, narration, special effects, the sequences filmed it's just outstanding, great show

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mrmonster

Jan 11, 2013

Perfect nature documentary. Anyone who likes Planet Earth or life will be a raving fan of Africa. The life in Africa is truly amazing, and even a person who hates nature will be left in awe and amazement. Well done discovery, well done.

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Caged_Sephiroth

Feb 17, 2013

Probably the best nature show I've ever watched. The incredible camera work and slow motion effects really bring the show to life. I also enjoy David's much-loved enthusiasm. LOVE IT!

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foxgrove

Jan 12, 2013

As you would expect Africa is stunningly photographed with an epic sweep of the country in all its beauty and cruelty. In the first episode the sight of two male Giraffes fighting was truly amazing. An entertaining and educational delight.

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dannyt986

Jan 29, 2013

Some incredible sequences, but also some that feel deja vu and a bit too much doleful music and a tendency to anthropomorphism compared to some of the earlier series. Editing a bit loose at times too, for example in the Cape episode you completely lose your geographic bearings unless youSome incredible sequences, but also some that feel deja vu and a bit too much doleful music and a tendency to anthropomorphism compared to some of the earlier series. Editing a bit loose at times too, for example in the Cape episode you completely lose your geographic bearings unless you already know the area, and this is relevant and the weather patterns are a major factor. Nevertheless, what will we do when Attenborough passes away... this remains streets ahead of most nature programs.… Expand

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Holton

Feb 26, 2013

I am a big fan of nature documentaries and of Attenborough in particular (though I gather Forest Whitaker narrated the US version) and I did enjoy this. The images were outstanding, with the giraffe battle being a highlight. That said, personally, I felt as if there was not quite enoughI am a big fan of nature documentaries and of Attenborough in particular (though I gather Forest Whitaker narrated the US version) and I did enjoy this. The images were outstanding, with the giraffe battle being a highlight. That said, personally, I felt as if there was not quite enough information, not quite enough detail. Everytime they cut to a scene, they left after the action without a full explanation. It was as if the spectacle was enough. And I imagine it was for many but I left still wanting to know more.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 8, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E7. Making of 'Africa'
  Air Date: February 12, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E6. The Future
  Air Date: February 9, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E5. Sahara
  Air Date: February 5, 2013
- tbd
  S1:E1. Kalahari
  Air Date: January 8, 2013