Underdogs (docuseries): Release date, concept, and everything we know so far
Underdogs, the new wildlife docuseries by National Geographic, makes the viewers step into the lesser-known worlds of several unique animals. From escape tricks to finding their life partners, the animals shown in the series are touched upon per their special traits or actions. Along with learning the distinct behavior patterns and lifestyle of these species, the docuseries also offers a special narration by actor Ryan Reynolds.
Underdogs is set to release on June 15, 2025, at 9 pm ET on National Geographic and will also be simulcast on ABC. The show will also be available for streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
When and where to watch Underdogs?
The new docuseries Undergoes is slated to premiere on National Geographic on June 15, 2025, at 9 pm ET. It will also be simulcast on ABC. The series will roll out its first episode on June 15, following which viewers can also stream it on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
The release schedule for the show across regions is listed in the table given below:
The docuseries contains five episodes and their release dates are listed below (as per ET schedule):
Viewers can watch the show online via Disney+ and Hulu.
To subscribe to Disney+, the basic (with ads) plan is charged at $9.99/month with 4K UHD & HDR4 streaming option on multiple devices at a time. Offline downloading is not available in this plan. To enjoy the features of 4K UHD & HDR4 quality ad-free stream, Dolby Atmos audio, and offline downloads, a premium plan can be opted for at $15.99/month. Viewers can further check bundle subscription plans as well.
In order to subscribe to Hulu, a basic ad-supported plan is charged at $9.99 per month. For ad-free streaming, one can choose a plan worth $18.99/month. Student discounts, bundle subscriptions, and Hulu+ Live TV plans can also be checked by interested viewers.
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All about the concept and details about National Geographic's Underdogs
The docuseries promises a glimpse at the wild world that is rarely seen before. The misfits of nature, shadowed by the usual popular animals, continue their odd and unique ways of living—with the show presenting an ode to them.
Its official synopsis reads:
"This ground-breaking series tells the stories of the heroic underdogs of the natural world – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, the series will spotlight the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a cast of little-known animal characters in the natural world, including their camouflage techniques, parenting skills and courtship rituals."
As the viewers will get to witness various aspects of these animals, narrator Ryan Reynolds will guide through each episode, explaining in detail about the animals in an entertaining yet informative style.
Episode 1 titled Superzeroes will explore varied animal species that are lesser-known, but their powers, like superglue slime, make them a natural wonder. Some faulty, risky, and misunderstood parenting styles of different animals will be explored in the second episode Terrible Parenting.
How animals find their fated mates in a rather unusual manner will be explored in the episode titled Sexy Beasts. The outcast con artists of wildlife will be introduced to the audience through the penultimate episode The Unusual Suspects. Lastly, episode 5 titled Total Grossout will showcase how some of these misfit species bring questionable solutions to their problems.
Underdogs is produced by Wildstar Films and Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds' company.
Watch Underdogs on National Geographic and ABC, and stream it online on Disney+ and Hulu.
