Plot Synopsis

MAGICAL LAND OF OZ is a three-part documentary series that explores wildlife in Australia, following unique species that navigate extremes on land and sea. Blue chip cameras capture the continent's diverse animal populations in its highest snow peaks, frigid southern seas and suburban backyards. MAGICAL LAND OF OZ had its U.S. premiere on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10pm on PBS (check local listings), with one episode debuting on three consecutive Wednesdays:

"Land" (U.S. premiere on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10pm): An exploration of one of the most magical lands on the planet. Its unique wildlife includes a tree-dwelling kangaroo, a spider that survives underwater and a bird that spreads fire.

"Ocean" (U.S. premiere on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10pm): A natural history exploration of Australia's magical coasts and islands where three oceans create the perfect environment for whales, giant cuttlefish and sharks.

"Human" (U.S. premiere on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10pm): An exploration of Australia's mesmerizing wildlife and how they've adapted to survive in the human environment, including a flamboyant dancing peacock spider in a suburban garden.