Planet Earth III magnificent but sad, say critics [View all]
Critics have called Sir David Attenborough's latest series of Planet Earth "awe-inspiring" and "magnificent" but also "horrifying" and "sad".
The third instalment of the award-winning programme began on Sunday on BBC One, watched by 5.6m people.
The eight-part series shows animals around the world fighting for survival amid constant environmental change.
The Guardian described episode one as "yet more majestic TV" from the veteran broadcaster.
"This awe-inspiring series has a scale that is simply spectacular," wrote Rebecca Nicholson in a five-star review. "It is possible to watch and enjoy it purely for the astonishing footage - but it will horrify you too."
She added: "It should be alarming that, in the six years since Planet Earth last appeared on our screens, this third series finds itself in a darker mood."
The documentary, narrated by Sir David, 97, contains footage of the natural world - including shots from overhead drones and remotely operated deep-sea submersibles - gathered over five years across 43 countries.
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