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Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the secrets of the octopus are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.

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Cast & Crew See All

Alex Schnell
Self - Host
Paul Rudd
Self - Narrator

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Shapeshifters

Sun, Apr 21, 202440 mins

Whether transforming their body shape and color to disappear or mimicking their deadliest enemy. Octopus use shape-shifting superpowers to survive.

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Awards

  • 2024 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Narrator - nominated
  • 2024 - OFTA Television Award - Best Narration - nominated
  • 2024 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Science/Nature Documentary - nominated
  • 2024 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Limited Documentary Series - nominated

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