In a brand new two-part series from Silverback Films and executive producer James Cameron, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees – among the planet’s most important animals.

Secrets of the Bees premieres March 31 at 8/7c on National Geographic, and streams April 1 on Hulu and Disney+.

Over three years, our specialist camera systems opened a rare window into the hidden world of bees. With more than 20,000 species pollinating one-third of the world’s food supply, the series reveals astonishing architecture, intelligence and social complexity – bringing audiences closer than ever to these vital creatures.

Episode Guide

“The Hive”
Bertie Gregory uncovers the hidden world of bees and their extraordinary talents, following the life of a single bee as her family races toward winter.

“The Pollinators”
As the hive recovers and prepares for winter, the series explores the global threats facing bees — and what humanity can do to help them survive.

“For its fifth anniversary, ‘Secrets of’ turns its lens to one of Earth’s smallest yet most vital heroes: bees,” says executive producer James Cameron. “Far more than pollinators, bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet. Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable.”

Secrets of the Bees is produced by Silverback Films for National Geographic. Executive producers include James Cameron and Maria Wilhelm for Lightstorm Earth. For Silverback Films, Alastair Fothergill and Huw Cordey serve as series producers, with Nadége Laici as producer and director. Pam Caragol is executive producer for National Geographic.