Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Uneven docuseries centers on unique animal and human bonds.
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The Bond
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What's the Story?
THE BOND takes an up-close look at the unique bond between animals and humans and spotlight these relationships around the world.
Is It Any Good?
With a compact, four-episode season, this nature docuseries explores stories of human and animal connection that range from silly to extraordinary. The first, and most remarkable, episode of The Bond centers on Kanku, the kangaroo who inexplicably bonded with an Australian conservationist and heroically saved many fellow kangaroos from the historic 2019 bush fires. It's a heartwarming and gripping tale that sets high expectations for the rest of the season, which is precisely why the episode centering on a goat traveling the U.S. with two empty nesters, in their camping trailer, seems trite in comparison. True animal lovers will likely devour this micro-series in its entirety, but others may come away disappointed that the rest of the series couldn't measure up to the stunning first episode.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the compassion and empathy the people featured on The Bond feel for animals. Why are these important character traits?
Families can talk about the popularity of wildlife documentaries. What attracts families to nature films? How is this one different from others you've seen?
Many of the people featured have displayed a lot of perseverance to continue helping animals. Why is this an important character trait?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 14, 2022
- Cast : Jay Sargent , Rae Harvey
- Network : Discovery+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Activism , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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