Plot Synopsis

SPY IN THE OCEAN is a four-episode NATURE miniseries that uses waterproof animatronic spy cameras that venture to the depths of the ocean floor to interact with their animal counterparts, communicating with them and mimicking their patterns. These sea creature look-a-likes -- including a whale calf, shark, dolphin, manatee, cuttlefish, octopus, seal, and crab -- swim, float, paddle, waddle, drift and fly into every nook and cranny to film rarely seen behavior that reveals how ocean animals possess emotions and behavior similar to humans -- including the capacity to love, grieve, deceive and invent. SPY IN THE OCEAN made its U.S. debut on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8pm on PBS (check local listings). Episodes include:

"Deep Thinkers" (U.S. debut on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8pm): Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including large-brained whales, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative fish and other intelligent animals.

"Deep Feelings" (U.S. debut on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 8pm): Spy creatures explore animal emotions and the deep feelings we share. With surfing dolphins, kissing manatees and sensitive cuttlefish, witness the emotional roller coaster of life in the sea.

"Deep Relationships" (U.S. debut on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8pm): Spy creatures uncover surprising undersea relationships as sharks befriend fish, whales play with dolphins, and lobsters do the conga in seas where even spider crabs have friends.

"Deep Trouble" (U.S. debut on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8pm): Spy creatures showcase the challenges of ocean life. From a baby whale in danger and marine iguanas battling storms, to a mantis shrimp's knockout punch, the spies are never far from trouble.