A Real Bug's Life

A Real Bug's Life

2 incredible 2 believe.

TV-PG2024•7.4/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.4/10(20)

Enter an unseen micro-verse where miniature heroes use amazing superpowers to survive in a series of spellbinding dramas.

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Production

National Geographic, Plimsoll Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 24, 2024

Last Aired

January 15, 2025

Networks

Disney+

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Big City

E1

The Big City

Air date: 2024-01-24

In the big city, only the most daring and streetwise bugs survive.

Welcome to the Jungle

E2

Welcome to the Jungle

Air date: 2024-01-24

In Costa Rica, a shiny bee and a tiny ant begin their first day on the job!

Braving the Backyard

E3

Braving the Backyard

Air date: 2024-01-24

Only the most adaptable bugs can thrive in an ever-changing Texan backyard.

Land of Giants

E4

Land of Giants

Air date: 2024-01-24

In the African savanna, two heroic bugs face mammoth challenges in a land of giants.

The Busy Farm

E5

The Busy Farm

Air date: 2024-01-24

On a British farm, busy bugs join the farmer to lend a hand - or six!

Cast

Awkwafina

Awkwafina

Self - Narrator (voice)

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