Name: Yellowstone
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-03-15
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Peter Firth

Where bison battle wolves and geysers erupt like Earth's own heartbeat.

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Epic wilderness soap operaNature's brutal beautyCinematic survival saga

Latest Episode

50 min

Season 1 • Episode 3

Latest

Autumn

Mar 29, 2009

Elk move down from the mountains and beavers repair their dams in preparation for winter.

Overview

Documentary

A natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone, following the fortunes of America's wildlife icons as they face the challenges of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth.

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animals nature wildlife nature documentary miniseries national park yellowstone

Survival against elemental forcesInterconnected ecosystemsThe illusion of wilderness permanenceLife cycles and renewal

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Stunning seasonal transitions that make you feel the cold.

Score

Orchestral grandeur worthy of these landscapes.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Heads up:Disturbing

First AiredMar 15, 2009

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Seasons1·Episodes3

Top Cast

Peter Firth

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

Yellowstone's volcanic activity creates microclimates that directly shape animal migration patterns shown across episodes.

Trivia

Crews endured -40°F temperatures for weeks to capture the winter sequences; cameras frequently froze solid.

Gallery

Yellowstone (2009)