NBC's "The Americas" is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
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NBC's 'The Americas,' narrated by Tom Hanks, aims to showcase the diverse wildlife of North and South America across 10 episodes. Despite stunning visuals and impressive expeditions, the series suffers from a repetitive narrative style that reduces its potential impact. Influenced by David Attenborough, Hanks' lighthearted narration lacks ecological depth, focusing primarily on family dynamics and mating behaviors without a critical lens. As a result, while the series presents breathtaking landscapes and creatures, it seems to convey little lasting insight on the fragility of these ecosystems.
But I hesitate to answer if the scant analysis provided will have much staying power.
Instead, this series examines nature purely via family and mating structures, making for a narrow vision whose vitality is akin to a slideshow.
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