Octopus!: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Octopus! transports viewers into the otherworldly depths of one of the most intelligent and mysterious life forms on Earth as it follows the Giant Pacific Octopus from birth to death. The documentary features an eclectic mix of characters who have their own unique connections to these creatures, from the scientist trying to save them, the explorer trying to understand them, to the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan, who is obsessed with them. Their adventures will make us laugh, cry, and question our own place on this planet along the way.

Series details

• Title: Octopus!
• Format: Documentary
• Genres: Adventure, Nature
• Premiere date: 2025-05-08
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-05-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Prime Video
• Typical episode runtime: 40 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 84238
• IMDb ID: tt35984846
• TVDB ID: 460966

Cast and credited roles

• Phoebe Waller-Bridge — Narrator

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-05-08; final listed air date 2025-05-08; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

Adapted from Octopus! on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.