I don’t often post about particular TV shows or movies that aren’t generally accessible, but I have to tell you about a two-part documentary that I absolutely loved. It’s a National Geographic Explorer show called Secrets of the Bees, and it features some of the most amazing nature photography and narration I’ve ever come across. I always had a soft spot for bees, even after I was stung on the neck as a small child (I totally had it coming).

“National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.”

The series made me love the tiny, vastly-important creatures even more than I did before. The story arcs are fantastic and totally relatable, and I found myself yelling at the screen at points as if I were my dad watching the Mets. And the plight of the bees is delivered effectively but without scolding. Any teachers or parents out there looking for a good documentary series to show their kids should check it out.

And in case you don’t have Hulu access, I also found another documentary I thoroughly enjoyed called My Garden of a Thousand Bees on PBS’s YouTube channel. Enjoy!