What is Planet Earth II's IQ Score?

Planet Earth II has an IQ Score of 197/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Masterclass tier. The score breaks down to 48/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 50/50 Educational Value, and 50/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Planet Earth II educational?

Planet Earth II is strong on educational value, 50/50 on TVI's rubric, which covers academic content, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, life skills, and knowledge transfer.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Planet Earth II , IQ Score 197/200

Planet Earth II has an IQ Score of 197/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Masterclass tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-05-15·Methodology

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197/ 200

Masterclass TVI Essential

Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity

Planet Earth II poster, IQ Score 197/200, Masterclass tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

Cinematic Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,276 titles, version-controlled

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TVI Essential · Consensus

Planet Earth II scores 197/200 on the TVI IQ Score, Masterclass tier. David Attenborough's nature documentary exploring ecosystems from volcanic islands to rainforests, earning Cultural Impact, Intellectual Substance, and Lasting Significance. TVI Essential is an editorial designation; IQ Score is a content rating, not an intelligence measurement.

The TVI Take

David Attenborough's nature documentary exploring ecosystems from volcanic islands to rainforests. Educational value is immense: precise biological information about animal behavior, evolution, and ecology.

Cognitive engagement from appreciating adaptation and the interconnectedness of life. Entertainment from the cinematography and the revelations about life forms most viewers have never encountered.

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