The critically acclaimed programming event PLANET EARTH II which premiered across BBC AMERICA, AMC and SundanceTV on February 18th, delivered 2.7 million total viewers, including 1.2 million adults 25-54 and 1 million adults 18-49 in Nielsen live+3 ratings. In the key 25-54 demo, the episode now ranks as the most watched nature program on US TV in five years. The 9 pm premiere telecast on BBC America alone accounted for more than half of the total premiere night audience and, with three days of time-shifting included, the audience of that telecast increased by 51 percent in total viewers and 69 percent in both demos from live/same day ratings.[1]
On BBC AMERICA, Planet Earth II ranks as the network's most watched unscripted telecast ever in total viewers. New episodes of the series continue Saturday nights on BBC America with the second episode, Mountains at 9/8c. Receiving wide praise, the series enjoys a 96 rating on Metacritic, tying for the best reviewed unscripted series of all time, and a perfect 100 score from both critics and viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been lauded as "stunning and sublime" by The Hollywood Reporter, "... the most important program of our generation" by Variety, and as "dazzling" by The New York Times. The series ranked as the #1 most social program on premiere day. "Planet Earth II is extraordinary television, we're so happy people gathered together in such numbers for our premiere event. Captivating audiences and critics alike, the launch of this series has received universal critical acclaim and off-the-charts enthusiasm on social platforms," said Sarah Barnett, President of BBC AMERICA. "We believe this kind of storytelling, as well as hitting unparalleled visual and technical heights, also - and maybe more profoundly - brings us together in shared awe, love and amazement for our planet."Videos