Nature just got a whole lot more dramatic—and, let’s be honest, a little more wholesome—because TOM HANKS is narrating it. That’s right, America’s dad is here to talk about Mother Nature in The Americas, a brand-new nature docuseries that premieres TONIGHT (Sunday, February 23) at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
And because one hour of Hanks serenading us with wildlife facts wasn’t enough, NBC is blessing us with TWO back-to-back episodes right out of the gate. That’s double the jaw-dropping nature scenes, double the epic Hans Zimmer score, and probably double the times you’ll yell, “Wait, WHAT?! That animal does THAT?!”
📺 Where Can You Watch It?
Worried about missing out? Fear not! The first hour is everywhere—NBC’s got it, plus Bravo, CNBC, E!, SYFY, and USA are all jumping in. The next day, you can find it streaming on Peacock, because Peacock understands we love to binge-watch nature from the comfort of our couch while eating snacks.
Want to stream it LIVE? Options, baby! Sling TV, Fubo, and Peacock’s Premium Plus plan will let you watch in real time. Just think—while a frog is out there literally cheating death, you’ll be comfortably in bed watching it on your laptop.
🌍 What’s The Americas Even About?
Short answer: Nature is wild, y’all.
Longer answer: The Americas is here to blow your mind with the untold stories of this incredible continent—aka the ONLY landmass that stretches from the Arctic all the way to Antarctica (flex much?). Using next-level technology, the series is bringing us never-before-seen animal behavior and moments that will have you questioning EVERYTHING.
🦅 Five years in the making.
🦀 180 expeditions.
🐸 A frog that cheats death every single day (I NEED TO KNOW MORE).
🐠 Deep sea hunting like you’ve never seen.
💘 Animal courtship that might put your love life to shame.
Expect stunning landscapes, crazy creatures, and enough WHAT IS HAPPENING?! moments to last a lifetime.
📍 Each Episode Focuses on an Iconic Location
Buckle up, because we’re going everywhere. Each episode explores a different breathtaking spot:
🌊 The Atlantic Coast – Where waves crash, birds dive, and crabs probably plan world domination.
🌵 Mexico – Home of tacos, tequila, and, oh yeah, some of the most unique wildlife on Earth.
🐎 The Wild West – Yeehaw! Nature’s cowboys (bison, mustangs, and coyotes, probably) take center stage.
🌳 The Amazon – Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and deadly things.
❄️ The Frozen North – If Elsa had a favorite nature episode, it would be this one.
🌴 The Caribbean – Sun, sand, and creatures that make you rethink ever swimming in the ocean again.
🗻 The Andes – Where the mountains are high and the animals are *higher* (on altitude, obviously).
🐊 The Gulf Coast – Swamps, gators, and all sorts of creatures that look like dinosaurs.
🌊 The West Coast – Surf, sun, and sea life just vibing.
🐧 Patagonia – Snow, ice, and penguins that look adorable but probably have a ruthless side.
🎥 When to Watch
Mark your calendars and set those reminders because nature waits for no one:
📅 Episode 1 & 2 – Sunday, Feb. 23 @ 7 & 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 3 – Sunday, March 2 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 4 – Sunday, March 9 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 5 – Sunday, March 16 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 6 – Sunday, March 23 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 7 – Sunday, March 30 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 8 – Sunday, April 6 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 9 – Sunday, April 13 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Episode 10 – Sunday, April 20 @ 8 p.m. EST
📅 Bonus Episode (“The Making of The Americas“) – April 21 on Peacock
🦉 Final Thoughts
This show is about to be the Super Bowl of Nature, and with Tom Hanks as our narrator, you KNOW it’s going to be good. Expect laughs, gasps, and a deep emotional attachment to at least one tiny creature.
So grab your snacks, get comfy, and prepare to scream “NATURE IS INSANE” at your TV. See you in the wild! 🌿🐻🔥
