Secrets of the Octopus

Secrets of the Octopus
GenreNature documentary
Created by
  • Adam Geiger
  • Alex Schnell
Written by
  • Patrick Makin
Directed by
  • Adam Geiger
Presented byAlex Schnell
Narrated byPaul Rudd
ComposerRaphael May
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
ProducerSarah Beard
Cinematography
  • Adam Geiger
  • Rory McGuinness
  • Maxwel Hohn
  • Jason Sturgis
Production companySeaLight Pictures
Original release
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Secrets of the Octopus is a nature documentary television series that depicts a variety of octopus species in a variety of habitats. The first episode aired April 21, 2024, on National Geographic, with all three episodes being released the following day on Disney+ and Hulu to celebrate Earth Day. Executive produced by James Cameron, it is the third series in his Secrets of franchise, preceded by Secrets of the Whales, and Secrets of the Elephants.

The octopuses were filmed in their natural habitat over 200 days by the production team.