Parents' Guide to Octopus!

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Octopus! TV show poster: A giant pink-colored octopus wraps one of its arms around a hard-hat diver who holds a bouquet of roses.

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Fernanda Camargo By Fernanda Camargo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Funny docu dives deep into feelings; mating images.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 10+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Octopus! Trailer
  • Octopus! TV show screenshot 1: Close up of a stopmotion orange octopus puppet hiding in a blue cave.
  • Octopus! TV show screenshot 2: A large orange octopus walks above the rocky ocean floor.

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What's the Story?

OCTOPUS! is a docuseries about—you guessed it!—octopuses, told through a wry lens that explores the connections humans have with these fascinating creatures. The series follows people whose lives relate to octopuses in various ways: an explorer, a scientist, a marine cinematographer, a comedian and marine-life enthusiast (Tracy Morgan), and a writer. The focus stays on the eight-legged creatures and what their studies can teach us about our role in Earth's ecosystem.

Is It Any Good?

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The playful tone of this docuseries, combined with the wealth of information it delivers, makes it a recommended watch for anyone interested in learning about animals or the environment. But Octopus! is less about the facts and more about reflecting on how our understanding of another species can teach us about ourselves and our role in the world.

Because of its unconventionalities, the series can also appeal to kids interested in filmmaking and writing. While not the definitive marine-life documentary, it stands out as one of the most distinctive in the genre.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what we learn from documentaries and the techniques that make Octopus! unique. How does its tone influence our emotions and opinions?

  • Do you think this series could inspire us to take action or change? Why, or why not?

  • Do you think personifying other species helps us relate to them better?

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Octopus! TV show poster: A giant pink-colored octopus wraps one of its arms around a hard-hat diver who holds a bouquet of roses.

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