Galapagos : Blu-ray Review

The Series Itself is another beautifully-shot nature-doc from BBC and 2 Entertain — the folks who brought us the groundbreaking and awe-inspiring Planet Earth series. Where Planet Earth is far more epic in its scale/purpose, Galapagos instead focuses intently on the titular islands. Within the opening seconds alone, it’s easy to see why these islands are deserving of their very own series. From the perpetual creation and ultimate destruction of the islands, to the unique forms of life that inhabit the land, Galapagos is a land all its own, and it is nothing short of incredible.

This three-part series does a fantastic job capturing the flora and fauna of the various islands, in addition to educating the viewer with respect to the island’s history. Perhaps of greatest interest is the second episode that chronicles the discoveries of the young Charles Darwin through his explorations of the alien-like territory — ultimately leading him to write his masterwork, “The Origin of Species.”

Galapagos reaches spectacular visual highs and does a very good job of keeping the viewer enthralled throughout the three-part series. If you’re a fan of Planet Earth, this should definitely make its way into your Blu-ray collection, or at the very least, your Netflix queue.