Parents' Guide to Pole to Pole with Will Smith

TV Disney+ , National Geographic Channel Reality TV 2026
Pole to Pole with Will Smith TV show poster: Big close-up on Will Smith's face wearing multiple layers and a yellow jacket as snow falls across.

Common Sense Media Review

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

age 11+

Curiosity, respect, humor, some nudity in fun nature doc.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 11+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Pole to Pole with Will Smith Trailer
  • Pole to Pole with Will Smith TV show screenshot 1: A local man from the Phillipines teaches Will Smith about their culture.
  • Pole to Pole with Will Smith TV show screenshot 2: Will Smith holds a transparent container with a giant tarantula inside.
  • Pole to Pole with Will Smith TV show screenshot 3: In the South Pole, Will Smith and an explorer seize the moment after climbing an ice wall.

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What's the Story?

National Geographic invites viewers to explore some of the most remote places on Earth, going from POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH. Accompanied by scientists and researchers, Smith goes on a 100-day excursion around the globe. From snowstorms to hunting anacondas, he gains a better understanding of himself, our world, and how interconnected we are.

Is It Any Good?

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This is a nature documentary produced for entertainment viewers. Pole to Pole with Will Smith flips the script of traditional wildlife series by mixing incredible views, interesting facts, and extreme adventures with the right dose of humor and relatability. It's perfect for viewers actively interested in biology, science, and climate, but it's also accessible and engaging enough to attract more casual viewers.

For families OK with brief cultural nudity, the show may also be suitable for tweens. But the emphasis on taking risks might influence younger viewers to mimic those behaviors.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how celebrities help raise awareness for important issues. Would Pole to Pole with Will Smith attract the same audience without him?

  • What role does a host/character like Will Smith, who shows fear and uncertainty, play when you watch a show or a movie?

  • The series shows extreme close-ups of dangerous animals. How do you think they film that? Do filmmakers need special training for this type of content?

  • Had you heard of these regions before watching? What other areas would you like to learn about?

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Pole to Pole with Will Smith TV show poster: Big close-up on Will Smith's face wearing multiple layers and a yellow jacket as snow falls across.

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