Overview
- The two-part series, which premiered Tuesday on National Geographic at 8 p.m. ET, arrives on Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, April 1.
- Hosted by Bertie Gregory with entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey shaping the science, the program follows hive life to show bee intelligence across many species.
- Shot over about three years using custom macro rigs, the production delivers inside-hive views and close tracking of individual bees that standard cameras miss.
- New footage documents Japanese honeybees chewing pungent leaves and rubbing them on a hive to erase hornet scent marks, a behavior Ramsey says is shown on video for the first time.
- The episodes stress threats such as varroa mites and shrinking habitat while pointing to fixes like breeding hygienic bees, planting diverse flowers, and using fewer pesticides, reflecting Cameron’s push to spotlight scientists as engaging problem‑solvers.