Is Rooted coming back?
Rooted (2018) — nature on Smithsonian Channel
About Rooted
Rooted is currently on hold, with its return date unconfirmed. The show last aired its second season in November 2022, and there has been no announcement regarding its renewal or upcoming episodes. The series has not been officially canceled, but its future remains uncertain.
Rooted was a nature documentary series that premiered on August 9, 2018, on the Smithsonian Channel. It explored the hidden worlds among the branches of five iconic African trees, showcasing their unique ecological roles and the animal activity they support. The series highlighted remarkable behaviors, such as a baobab storing water in its hollow trunk and a sausage tree attracting pollinators with its bright flowers and large fruit.
The show featured Fiona Ramsay as the narrator. It was a 53-minute program that aimed to reveal the extraordinary life happening high among the trees, some of which had never been captured on film before. The series spanned two seasons, with the first airing in 2018 and the second in 2022.
Rooted episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2022 | S2·E3 | The Last Stand |
| November 16, 2022 | S2·E2 | Tangled In the Tides |
| November 9, 2022 | S2·E1 | Hard Nut to Crack |
| September 6, 2018 | S1·E5 | The Hollow Heart |
| August 30, 2018 | S1·E4 | Rock Splitter |
| August 23, 2018 | S1·E3 | The Giant |
| August 16, 2018 | S1·E2 | Sweet Seduction |
| August 9, 2018 | S1·E1 | Memoirs of Acacia |