“Last Lands” Returns With New Series On Disney+ & Hulu
Disney has announced details on the return of the multiple Emmy-nominated documentary series “Last Lands”, which explores the preservation efforts in Guatemala’s El Mirador and Panama’s Coiba National Park.
The two-part documentary series takes a deep dive into the battle to protect the health of the planet . The documentary is hosted by award-winning ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff and spotlights conservation efforts to preserve Earth’s most threatened ecosystems.
Woodruff embarks on a journey to Central America — El Mirador in Guatemala and Coiba National Park in Panama — to learn how national parks act as sanctuaries, crucial to the health of the planet and a safeguard to endangered species. Each episode will immerse viewers in the vital work of preserving national parks and the relentless efforts of those on the frontlines around the world.
Woodruff said in a statement regarding the new series:
“It’s crucial to witness what’s happening to the world’s greatest parks; the threats to their land, forests, and seas are real. If we don’t act now, our children may never experience what we’ve long taken for granted. ‘Last Lands’ isn’t just about exploring these remarkable places; it’s about telling the stories of the people fighting to save them.”
The episodes’ highlights include the following:
- El Mirador is a former thriving Mayan city, now hidden by a near-impenetrable rainforest. Woodruff ventures to see the ancient city through the eyes of its protectors: the park rangers who are risking their lives to save the rainforest at large and their heritage.
- Coiba National Park lies 15 miles off the coast of Panama. The island, previously home to one of the most notorious prisons in all of Central and South America, is now in the middle of the world’s largest shark and humpback whale superhighways. Woodruff documents the overwhelming beauty of this forgotten corner of the world and investigates the impact of cartels using the route to smuggle illegal products north. (Oct. 23 at 8:30 p.m. EDT)
Seni Tienabeso serves as executive producer of the series. Season 1 of “Last Lands” earned a Webby Award in the Sustainability & Environment category.
The series will premiere on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Thursday, 16th October 2025, at 8:30 p.m. EDT, with the second episode being released a week later on October 23rd 2025.
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