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Pole to Pole with Will Smith (2026)

S1E3 The Amazon: Dark Waters

Jan 20, 2026 Season 1 Episode 3 Documentary

Episode Overview

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In the heart of the Amazon, Will, Bryan, and Carla team up with Penti Baihua, a respected elder of the Waorani tribe, on a quest to find the colossal green anaconda, the largest snake in the world. After a cautious approach, they manage to take a single scale from the impressive 17-foot creature. Will transitions from feeling anxious to experiencing a wave of relief and excitement. This one scale holds vital information about the health of the entire ecosystem, which is essential for the well-being of both the wildlife and the Waorani community.

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