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January 14, 2026
Pole to Pole With Will Smith review
It may feel like a redemption tour, but the star’s epic jolly across seven continents is consistently funny, moving and quite frankly breathtaking

TL;DR
- Will Smith is traveling across seven continents for the National Geographic series "Pole to Pole With Will Smith."
- The journey is in honor of his late mentor, Dr. Allen Counter, a Harvard professor and explorer.
- The series showcases breathtaking landscapes, scientific research in isolated regions, and encounters with new species.
- Smith interacts with experts like polar athlete Richard Parks, Brazilian climate scientists, toxicologist Prof. Bryan Fry, and Ecuadorian climber Carla Pérez.
- The show includes "soul-bearing" moments where individuals share personal struggles, such as survivor's guilt and recovery from injury-related depression.
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