Plot Synopsis

JEREMY WADE'S MIGHTY RIVERS is a one-hour docuseries that follows extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade, as he explores some of the planet's largest waterways with the same immersive style he used in RIVER MONSTERS. In this series, he takes the pulse of the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube, and the Zambezi to understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the ruin of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities and home to his beloved monsters. From bustling cities to remote jungles, Jeremy travels around the globe as he meets the people who live alongside these majestic rivers, hearing their stories as he unearths the truth. Armed with astonishing new evidence, Jeremy utilizes his unparalleled knowledge and experience to gather what he can about the rivers health and sustainability. Together with the people that rely on these rivers, Jeremy proves there is hope and every act big or small can make a significant contribution to improving the health of these rivers.