Will Smith just pulled off the wildest adventure of his life, and it’s nothing like his usual big-screen blockbusters. In the new National Geographic series, ‘Pole to Pole with Will Smith’, he travels from Antarctica all the way up to the North Pole. We’re talking 100 days straight of survival, science, environmental stories, and some serious soul-searching. Fans and critics are calling it epic — and Will himself says, “This was unlike anything I’ve ever done.”
What is ‘Pole to Pole with Will Smith’ about?
In the series, Smith circles the globe, hitting all seven continents. He starts in the brutal cold of the South Pole, then pushes through the Amazon’s wild jungles, scales the Himalayas, crosses African deserts, visits far-off Pacific islands, and finally reaches the top of the world at the North Pole. It’s thousands of miles, every type of ecosystem you can imagine, and a ton of surprises.The show took five years to make, and it’s not just about pretty landscapes — Smith gets right into the action. He climbs mountains, skis across ice, milks a venomous tarantula (yes, really), and even dives under the Arctic’s frozen surface alongside scientists. He’s not alone either. Local guides, explorers, and researchers lead the way, giving him a front-row seat to cutting-edge science and indigenous wisdom. All of it points to how fragile the planet is — and how much humans matter in protecting it.
Will Smith calls this his most intense journey yet
As per IANS News, he stated, “This journey was unlike anything I’ve ever done at times I feared I might not make it home! It’s an exploration not just of the planet’s edges, but of some of the most extraordinary people living there.From the coldest ice to the deepest jungles, the beauty of our world inspired my every step with awe and hope.”Will isn’t just fighting off Antarctic winds or chasing wild animals in the Amazon — he dives right into his fears. If you’ve only seen him in ‘Men in Black’ or ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, get ready for something different. Here, he’s open, curious, and honestly, sometimes a little vulnerable. He picks up survival tricks from the San people in the Kalahari and jumps into real scientific work, not just for the cameras. This series isn’t just another celebrity adventure. It’s about connecting with people, respecting wild places, and seeing the world through new eyes.
What can you expect from the show?
First and foremost, jaw-dropping scenery, fascinating science, and plenty of drama. Each episode drops you into a new part of the world and its unique experiences. Whether it’s the South Pole with icy, cold, and polar experts showing him the ropes, the Amazon Rainforest with deadly creatures, deep jungle, and wild ecosystems, or the Himalayas, where he’s climbing high, searching for meaning, you’ll see the adventure he embarked upon. Whether it’s the Pacific Islands, with rising seas, endangered languages, and unique cultures, the Kalahari Desert with hunter-gatherers, or the North Pole and diving under Arctic ice for rare samples, this show promises to take you on a journey you’ve never seen before.The series is a visual feast, but it’s also a wake-up call, urging viewers to think about our environment, biodiversity, and the resilience of cultures facing significant changes.
How to watch
The first episode of the documentary dropped this Friday at 9:30 PM on National Geographic. In this one, Will heads straight for the South Pole, skiing and trekking across endless ice fields. At one point, he even faces down a massive wall of ice, all while freezing winds whip around him.In the second episode, coming out January 23, Will dives into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. He’s on a wild hunt for deadly creatures, with Professor Bryan Fry and local mountaineer Carla Perez by his side.The final episode lands January 30. This time, Will, Bryan, and Carla team up with Waorani elder Penti Baihua in the Amazon. Together, they’re on the trail of the world’s largest snake — the giant green anaconda.
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