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How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' — TV and streaming details for orca documentary

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Hour-long documentary offers never-before-seen footage of orca behavior.

Orcas circle an isolated seal in the new BBC/PBS documentary, 'Expedition Killer Whale'
Orcas circle an isolated seal in the new BBC/PBS documentary, 'Expedition Killer Whale.' (Image credit: BBC Studios)
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For a deep dive into orca behavior, "Expedition Killer Whale" packs stunning footage into a fascinating hour-long documentary, and we have all the details here on how to watch it.

How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' - Quick Guide

► Watch in US: PBS

► Watch in UK: BBC iPlayer

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The documentary is a joint venture between the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, PBS and the WNET Group, the parent company that runs the New York City PBS station. It follows a team of scientists and filmmakers in a remote corner of Antarctica, where they're using various techniques to further our understanding of these highly-sophisticated apex predators.

The show promises never-before-seen footage of orca behavior, including hunting tactics and teaching sessions from adults to their young.

Read on for all the information on how to watch "Expedition Killer Whale" in the U.S., U.K., and wherever in the world you might be.

'Expedition Killer Whale': TV and streaming in the US

In the U.S., "Expedition Killer Whale" premieres on Wednesday, Feb. 12 on PBS at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT.

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You can watch PBS on television via most cable TV packages — check your local listings for details.

You can also live stream "Expedition Killer Whale" for free on the PBS website and app, which will provide a simulcast of your local PBS station broadcast. The app requires a registration but the website browser player is just click and play.

"Expedition Killer Whale" will be available to watch on demand, although it is unclear if it will be free to do so. The "Nature" shows on the PBS streaming platform are often reserved for PBS Passport holders. PBS Passport is a membership system for PBS donors, with access offered to those who donate at least $5 per month — check your local PBS station for details.

How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' in the UK

Viewers in the UK can watch Expedition Killer Whale on the BBC iPlayer. It will only be available for a year.

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BBC iPlayer requires registration but is free to use, although you do need a valid TV licence even when streaming on-demand content.

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Expedition Killer Whale: Trailer

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Patrick Fletcher
Patrick Fletcher

Patrick manages How To Watch content across Future's portfolio of Knowledge and Sports publications, helping to bring readers all the information they need to watch the best shows and live events across TV and streaming. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with a decade of experience in digital media.

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