Have loved nature documentaries for a long time and try to see as many as possible. Wolves are absolutely fascinating animals and whenever they appear on documentaries they are captured amazingly on footage. Footage with a very wide range of emotions and more than once a "how was this even filmed" sensation. Had never personally seen any documentary that focused solely on them and in a way different to usual, until 'Kingdom of the White Wolf' came along.
'Kingdom of the White Wolf' is a gem of a series. When it comes to anything documentary-related about wolves, it doesn't get much better or more comprehensive than 'Kingdom of the White Wolf'. Proof that wolves should be shown on screen a good deal more than they are and that there should be more documentaries available based solely around them. Also loved its different approach, seeing it from the point of view and journey of Ronan Donovan as well as the wolves.
Expectedly, 'Kingdom of the White Wolf' looks wonderful. It is beautifully shot and enhances the truly enchanting but also unforgiving scenery. The wolves are a mix of majestic, adorable, caring and intelligent and it was easy to invest in what they have to go through good and bad.
The information is very entertaining but is also very educational, despite wolves being familiar animals there is a lot that is illuminating, and emotionally investable. Delivered with sincerity and enthusiasm by Donovan himself, whose personal journey is as interesting and investable as that of the wolves. The footage is cute, tense and moving in equal measure, it doesn't hold back on any uncompromising moments but there is plenty that entertains and charms greatly.
Overall, an absolute gem. 10/10.
