discovery+’s new four-part documentary series The Bond focuses on the special relationship between humans and animals. The series spotlights four extraordinary animal/human friendships, including that of a woman with cancer who shares a unique relationship with a dolphin. The docuseries also shines the spotlight on an animal rescuer who’s dedicated her life to helping kangaroos in need.
The Bond also features Frankie the well-traveled goat and his humans. Frankie’s traveled more than 60,000 miles with her owner, driving across the United States in an Airstream and stopping in all sorts of touristy locations including the Grand Canyon and Hollywood.
Don Argott and Sheena Joyce directed the series and Team Downey’s Robert Downey Jr, Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford executive produced. Additional executive producers include Glen Zipper, Sean Stuart, and Discovery Channel’s Howard Swartz.
The Bond will premiere on discovery+ on July 14, 2022.
discovery+ offered the following description of the four-part documentary series:
“The Bond tells the remarkable, moving, and surprising stories of fascinating characters from all walks of life who have formed deep bonds with creatures from across the animal kingdom. These bonds change the lives of both human and animal, and each episode will illustrate just how much we have to offer each other.
Spanning the globe, the four-part series takes an intimate look at the unique bond between animals and humans, spotlighting these relationships in its purest forms.”
