With “The Americas,” the latest nature documentary to grace our screens, filmmakers have captured two of the most enduring treasures the planet has to offer: stunning natural vistas and the calming narrative stylings of the great Tom Hanks.
This 10-episode documentary series, which recently wrapped up its run on NBC, cast its eye on the highlights of the North and South American continents. The cameras explored regions in stunning detail, as well as all the varied creatures that call them home.
The high quality of “The Americas” came as no surprise, considering it was produced by the folks who brought us “Planet Earth” (one of the great nature documentaries of all time) and features a score from the great Hans Zimmer.
