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- 2021
- TV-PG
- Netflix
- 2021
- TV-PG
- Netflix
Summary The eight-part nature documentary series narrated by Patton Oswalt follows a group of penguins as they lay eggs, raise their chicks and mate during the summer months at Simon's Town, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa.
- 2021
- TV-PG
- Netflix
- 2021
- TV-PG
- Netflix
Penguin Town
Season 1 Premiere: Jun 16, 2021
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Summary The eight-part nature documentary series narrated by Patton Oswalt follows a group of penguins as they lay eggs, raise their chicks and mate during the summer months at Simon's Town, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
72
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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It’s hard not to look at this army of exquisite creatures striding smartly around—looking all the more impressive against the stunning beach background—without suspecting they’re off to some black-tie celebration. They’re not, of course—the celebration is in the minds of viewers following this enchanting sight, this filmed gift in eight parts narrated by Patton Oswalt.
With the requisite beautiful photography and a funny but warm narration from Oswalt, Penguin Town is definitely something you can either binge or dip in and out of, especially if you’ve bought into the penguins as something akin to sitcom characters.
“Penguin Town” is a featherweight documentary about this amazing species, with Oswalt providing light and humorous narration, some penguin couples getting names, bouncy pop music and graphics straight out of a reality dating show.
The access and camerawork of documentaries like Blue Planet have raised the bar for nature programmes, and to put it bluntly, some penguins going about their usual business doesn’t really cut it – especially when a more interesting story seemed to be lurking beyond the frame.
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Production Company:
- Red Rock Films
- Red Rock Films
Initial Release Date: Jun 16, 2021
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-PG
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Awards
Daytime Emmy Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations