On May 8, 2024, Sir David Attenborough turned 98, and it is safe to say that he is the most popular and beloved broadcaster and narrator to have ever existed.
Attenborough is the reason many people all across the globe have been drawn to nature documentaries and docuseries. His career also involves having worked as a biologist and natural historian.
There’s plenty to love and learn when it comes to Attenborough, which brings us to Netflix’s latest docuseries, Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough.
In this 3-part docuseries, he delves into the various sounds of nature, and just how important they are to tell the stories of the endless marvelous creatures, and here’s our review of it.
A Treat for Anyone Who Loves Nature
There’s no doubt that Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough on Netflix is for all fans of Sir David Attenborough, and we’re certain those of you who have followed his work for years or decades have already added this docuseries to your watchlist on the streaming platform, but if not, you are surely missing out.

If you want to learn about the importance of sound in nature, the little chirps, the venomous hiss, the brave roar, and much more, then you have come to the right place. Three episodes of this docuseries feel like an absolute breeze and it is over before you know it.
The opening scene of Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough starts with different sounds, along with Attenborough’s brilliant narration that will immediately put your mind at ease.
While this docuseries relies heavily on sound, it is also a visual treat, but for the sake of making the most of this experience, we recommend putting your headphones on while you watch all three parts.

You don’t just hear Attenborough in this docuseries but also see him, which only adds to the experience, especially if you have been a fan of his for a long time. He gives us an insight into the technology and how important it has been in the evolution of being able to capture sounds that once couldn’t be heard. We also learn about the masters of silence – owls.
Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough is a marvelous docuseries, one that can give tough competition to several nature documentaries out there, especially because it picks one element and really explores it in the greatest of depths.
It is a learning experience, a visual treat, and of course, who wouldn’t fall in love with the different sounds of nature after this?

Conclusion
One can thank Sir David Attenborough and Netflix for Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough, because amid all the sci-fi, action, drama, and romance, this docuseries was a piece of peace, and we highly recommend watching it.