Tales by Light

Tales by Light

Created by Abraham Joffe

On National Geographic Channel

2015–20183 seasons18 episodes23 min7.4 / 10

A visually stunning documentary series celebrating the artistry and human stories behind wildlife and nature photography, balancing technical craft with emotional exploration.

Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.

Questions people ask

  • Is Tales by Light scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Tales by Light easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is Tales by Light violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Does Tales by Light leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Tales by Light sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity90

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Tales by Light

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tales by Light

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tales by Light, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tales by Light, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tales by Light, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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