Pole to Pole with Will Smith
2026 · TV Series · TV-14 · 40 min · ★ 6.7
A 100-day expedition pushes a team through some of Earth’s most extreme environments, traveling from one pole to the other alongside scientists, explorers, and local experts. Along the way, the journey mixes awe-inspiring landscapes with accessible science and personal reflection on what these places can teach us about resilience and change.
Also known as Pole to Pole
Where to watch
Watch free on National Geographic and Spectrum On Demand — also streaming on Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV +1 more.
5 hours to watch · 7 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-01-13
- Network
- National Geographic
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 40 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (30 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a globe-spanning, relaxing adventure that mixes big landscapes with bite-size science and personal moments, similar to Welcome to Earth; Not for you if you dislike the host or want dense, fact-heavy nature docs.
Pros: stunning scenery; engaging travel vibe; approachable science | Cons: host-centric focus; uneven educational depth; can feel slow
Themes
- exploration
- animals
- nature
- arctic exploration
- arctic
Cast & crew
Will Smith
as Self - Host
Episodes1 season · 7 episodes
Season 17 episodes
- S1E1The South Pole46mDisney+Hulu
- S1E2The Amazon: Deadly Creatures30mDisney+Hulu
- S1E3The Amazon: Dark Waters43mDisney+Hulu
- S1E4The Himalayas46mDisney+Hulu
- S1E5The Pacific Islands44mDisney+Hulu
- S1E6The Kalahari Desert36mDisney+Hulu
- S1E7The North Pole37mDisney+Hulu