OK, so BBC seems to be at it again. Honestly, the camera work was absolutely stunning and the "Out in the Cold" sections provide insights into what goes there. All my rating stars (5/5) are for that.
My issue is with the locations that were chosen and how they were shown. How can you possibly have an episode about the Frozen Peaks without a mention of the world's highest mountain range? They went from Andes to Rockies to Alps to Japan to New Zealand. Not even a single mention, however, of the Himalayas in the entire hour long episode!!! WHY?! The only time these mountain ranges come up for a discussion are for 5 seconds in the first episode when David Attenborough is giving an overview of the things to follow and expect! No mention of the peaks in South Asia at all!! Unacceptable!!!
Even the message conveyed is just about global warming, and while I am not saying that is wrong, a little too much of it leads to stagnation. They could have also shown the harmony that seems to exist in animals found in these regions. For example, there were at least three instances in episodes 2 & 3 alone where animals, instead of fighting for territory, decided to cohabit/coexist. Instead, the narrative went towards global warming!! Hence no stars for the narration, for we know that the guy is far better than this. (0/5)
The only improvement from the first season seems to have been in the camera and cinematography department. I was disappointed, except for the locations and filming, for that is the only saving grace in this series.
My issue is with the locations that were chosen and how they were shown. How can you possibly have an episode about the Frozen Peaks without a mention of the world's highest mountain range? They went from Andes to Rockies to Alps to Japan to New Zealand. Not even a single mention, however, of the Himalayas in the entire hour long episode!!! WHY?! The only time these mountain ranges come up for a discussion are for 5 seconds in the first episode when David Attenborough is giving an overview of the things to follow and expect! No mention of the peaks in South Asia at all!! Unacceptable!!!
Even the message conveyed is just about global warming, and while I am not saying that is wrong, a little too much of it leads to stagnation. They could have also shown the harmony that seems to exist in animals found in these regions. For example, there were at least three instances in episodes 2 & 3 alone where animals, instead of fighting for territory, decided to cohabit/coexist. Instead, the narrative went towards global warming!! Hence no stars for the narration, for we know that the guy is far better than this. (0/5)
The only improvement from the first season seems to have been in the camera and cinematography department. I was disappointed, except for the locations and filming, for that is the only saving grace in this series.