Kingdom review – David Attenborough never fails to make nature awe-inspiring

The premiere of David Attenborough's 'Kingdom' on November 9, 2025, continues his legacy of awe-inspiring nature documentaries. However, the show faced scheduling challenges, being placed in a teatime slot due to competition from the popular show 'Strictly.' This decision has sparked concerns about its potential viewership, especially when compared to 'Blue Planet II,' which was the most-watched program of 2017 with 14.1 million viewers. The juxtaposition of nature's beauty against the backdrop of reality television highlights the ongoing struggle to engage audiences in natural wonders. A YouGov survey revealing that half of Britons would decline a free trip to the moon suggests a broader trend of diminishing interest in exploration and nature, prompting questions about the future of wildlife documentaries in a crowded entertainment landscape.