Penguin Town: Season 1

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Penguin Town

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 16, 2021

Summary: The eight-part nature documentary series narrated by Patton Oswalt follows a group of penguins as they lay eggs, raise their chicks and mate during the summer months at Simon's Town, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary, Science

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Episode 08
Air Date: June 16, 2021
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S1:E7. Episode 07
Air Date: June 16, 2021
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S1:E6. Episode 06
Air Date: June 16, 2021

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Joel Keller

Jun 16, 2021

With the requisite beautiful photography and a funny but warm narration from Oswalt, Penguin Town is definitely something you can either binge or dip in and out of, especially if you’ve bought into the penguins as something akin to sitcom characters. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Jun 16, 2021

It’s hard not to look at this army of exquisite creatures striding smartly around—looking all the more impressive against the stunning beach background—without suspecting they’re off to some black-tie celebration. They’re not, of course—the celebration is in the minds of viewers following this enchanting sight, this filmed gift in eight parts narrated by Patton Oswalt. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jun 17, 2021

“Penguin Town” is a featherweight documentary about this amazing species, with Oswalt providing light and humorous narration, some penguin couples getting names, bouncy pop music and graphics straight out of a reality dating show. Read full review

i Barbara Speed

Dec 3, 2021

The access and camerawork of documentaries like Blue Planet have raised the bar for nature programmes, and to put it bluntly, some penguins going about their usual business doesn’t really cut it – especially when a more interesting story seemed to be lurking beyond the frame. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E8. Episode 08
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E7. Episode 07
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E6. Episode 06
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E5. Episode 05
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E4. Episode 04
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E3. Episode 03
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: June 16, 2021
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: June 16, 2021