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Amazon Abyss (2005–2009) — nature on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded February 5, 2009.
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Genre
Nature
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
April 4, 2005
Ended
February 5, 2009
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
7episodes

About Amazon Abyss

Amazon Abyss ended on February 5, 2009, on BBC Two. The show concluded after its first season, which aired from April 4, 2005, to February 5, 2009.

Amazon Abyss was a nature documentary series that explored the mysteries beneath the Amazon River's surface. The series followed Mike de Gruy, Kate Humble, and an international team of scientists and divers as they investigated the underwater world of the Amazon. Filming some of Earth's most unusual creatures, including giant black piranhas, six-foot-long man-eating catfish, and oversized freshwater stingrays, the show aimed to reveal the secrets of this largely uncharted environment.

The series featured presenters Mike de Gruy and Kate Humble. Each episode provided insights into the diverse and often dangerous ecosystem beneath the river, showcasing rare footage of creatures many had never seen before. The episodes had a runtime of 30 minutes each, offering viewers a detailed look at this fascinating and perilous world.

Amazon Abyss episode schedule

7 aired

Aired · 7

DateEp.Title
February 5, 2009 S1·E7 Compilation 2
January 29, 2009 S1·E6 Compilation 1
April 8, 2005 S1·E5 Episode 5
April 7, 2005 S1·E4 Episode 4
April 6, 2005 S1·E3 Episode 3
April 5, 2005 S1·E2 Episode 2
April 4, 2005 S1·E1 Episode 1

Amazon Abyss cast