Wonders of the Monsoon

Season 1

The monsoon. One of the natural world's greatest phenomena, this seasonal rain brings life to Southeast Asia and Australia. This three-part series travels across the countries of the monsoon region and documents the impact it has on the animals and cultures that live there.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

Waiting for the Rains
E1
Waiting for the RainsFrom India to Australia, all life awaits the transforming power of the monsoon rains.
Deluge
E2
DelugeThe grand entrance of the Asian monsoon. The bringer of life and the destroyer of worlds.
The Drought
E3
The DroughtAfter the wet torrent, drought soon starts building up again as the heat returns. Again challenges and opportunities shift for many prey and predator species. The reproductive cycle must match the expected food availability, so some males compete bitterly for breeding rights, sometimes even braving the scorching sun as show of force, despite roaming wolves.
Strange Castaways
E4
Strange CastawaysA journey to the heart of the monsoon, a world of strange creatures and tropical islands.
People of the Monsoon
E5
People of the MonsoonAn extraordinary story of the relationship between nature and the people of the monsoon.