The Americas

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2025
8.2 /10 (14)

Overview

A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

Country : US
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2025-04-13
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Specials
2025-04-20
Season 1
2025-02-23

Episodes

Episode: 1The Atlantic Coast
S01
E01
2025-02-23
Episode: 2Mexico
S01
E02
2025-02-23
Episode: 3The Wild West
S01
E03
2025-03-02
Episode: 4The Amazon
S01
E04
2025-03-02
Episode: 5The Frozen North
S01
E05
2025-03-09
Episode: 6The Gulf Coast
S01
E06
2025-03-16
Episode: 7Andes
S01
E07
2025-03-23
Episode: 8The Caribbean
S01
E08
2025-03-30
Episode: 9The West Coast
S01
E09
2025-04-06
Episode: 10Patagonia
S01
E010
2025-04-13

Series Cast

Tom Hanks

Self - Narrator (voice)

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