National Geographic Channel's Explorer Review

Since September 25, 2005, the National Geographic Channel has aired the series Explorer, which has scientists, geologists, historians, and explorers travel across the world to study diverse and unique interests.

What's the show all about?

The show displays in-depth studies on various topics all around the world, ranging from oil drilling to obscure cities of the Amazon to an alleged monster named "Hogzilla" in southern Georgia. What makes the show especially captivating, however, is that it has no limits. While in an oil drilling episode, it will focus on technologies and the problems that those novelties pose. Explorer will focus on oral history and anecdotal stories to learn about Hogzilla. The show's format follows a similar style of those found on The History Channel: there is a persuasive and convincing narrator, they use elaborate graphic models to illustrate their data, they support their claims with numerous facts, and their camera work is truly dynamic. Powerful music is tied with strong imagery, making it nearly impossible to leave before a commercial break. Even then, the cliff hangers before the breaks make this a show that is difficult to run off on before the full hour is actually over. By watching this series, you'll hear things you'll have never even heard of before, often prompting you to learn more about the subject online. And you're not alone, Explorer currently holds a 4.3/5 rating on Zap2It's TV Listings. National Geographic's Explorer is a fascinating and intriguing series that I encourage everyone to watch.

Would I, personally, like to watch this show?

The great thing about the series is that it doesn't stick to one subject. Say you like American history. Great! Within the next three weeks Explorer has episodes relating to U.S. Naval ships, like the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower supercarrier and the U.S.S. Texas nuclear-powered submarine. Could care less about naval ships? Maybe you'll be interested in how, and how quickly, locusts can swarm across continents and clear anything in their paths. Or maybe you'll like to see how scientists examine the series of events that led up to some of the world's most catastrophic disasters. Get my point? The show covers it all. The show is rated TV-PG, meaning you don't have to shield your kids from it, and comes in high definition for your viewing pleasure. Whether you like natural disasters or the modern gold trade, the vast and diverse content of Explorer is engaging for all viewers.

Sources:
"Explorer." Zap2It.
"Explorer." National Geographic.