MagellanTV Now

United States United States

MagellanTV Now is a documentary-focused channel available in the United States. Its programming centers on factual content spanning history, science, nature, and technology, often drawing from the broader MagellanTV library of non-fiction titles. Viewers can expect in-depth explorations of historical events, natural phenomena, and scientific discoveries, with a tone that leans toward educational and narrative-driven storytelling rather than breaking news or entertainment. The channel does not carry sports, music videos, or religious programming, and its schedule is built around long-form documentaries and docuseries rather than talk shows or live events.

For those who prefer on-demand access, the channel’s content is also available through the MagellanTV streaming service, which offers a larger catalog of documentaries and original productions. Television listings for MagellanTV Now are typically published by cable and satellite providers, and the channel is often found in specialty or documentary tiers rather than basic lineups. Its programming does not include commercials, as it operates as a subscription-based channel without advertising interruptions.

Schedule
Fascinating Places
00:14 - 00:37
Fascinating Places
Lake Maggiore
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the great crested grebes and lizards that show just how wild nature can be at Lake Maggiore.
Fascinating Places
00:37 - 00:59
Fascinating Places
Wild Ticino
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the varied natural landscape of Switzerland's Italian-speaking Ticino region.
Fascinating Places
00:59 - 01:21
Fascinating Places
Graubuenden in Winter
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the various different strategies Ibex, marmots and common vipers employ to survive winter's icy grip.
Fascinating Places
01:21 - 01:43
Fascinating Places
Along the Aare River
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the Aare, the longest river whose entire course lies within Switzerland.
Fascinating Places
01:43 - 02:05
Fascinating Places
The Bernese Oberland
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at nature in the Bernese Oberland, which is marked by pretty alpine meadows full of colorful flowers and rugged rocks.
Fascinating Places
02:05 - 02:25
Fascinating Places
Days of Eternal Light
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at one of the coldest regions on Earth, which turns into a paradise for animals during the summer.
Fascinating Places
02:25 - 02:46
Fascinating Places
A Summer With Polar Bears at Hudson Bay
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at polar bears during an ice-free, colorful summer.
Fascinating Places
02:46 - 03:06
Fascinating Places
Summertime Wilderness
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the brief summers in Hudson Bay, which offer ideal living conditions for numerous animals and plants.
Fascinating Places
03:06 - 03:27
Fascinating Places
Season of New Beginnings
Series, Nature, Documentary
A look at the major challenges for wild plants and animals, such as breeding and stocking up on energy, that come with the arrival of spring.
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
03:27 - 03:58
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Smell & Taste
Series, Documentary, Animals
Examining how things taste, and how vital scent is from the animal perspective; an animal's sense of smell will also detect the scent of odorants carried through the air.
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
03:58 - 04:31
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Superhuman Senses
Series, Documentary, Animals
Certain animals have some crazy looking sense organs; every feature has a special purpose that has evolved to ensure the survival of the animal.
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
04:31 - 05:03
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Sixth Sense
Series, Documentary, Animals
Animals have sense organs with which they can recognize electromagnetic fields; they can feel when an earthquake is approaching and sharks can track their prey.
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
05:03 - 05:35
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Sense of Timing
Series, Documentary, Animals
Living beings have an internal biological clock, modeled on the famous circadian rhythm of night and day and running over a period of 24 hours; this rhythm is particularly evident in the cicada, lizards, bears and Arctic ground squirrels.
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
05:35 - 06:07
Super Senses: Wild Feats of Evolution
Underwater
Series, Documentary, Animals
The sea hosts an enormous quantity of species of fish, mammals, and crustaceans that have unique mechanisms to withstand pressure, low temperatures, and total darkness of the seabed.
Fascinating Places
06:07 - 06:28
Fascinating Places
Time for Awakening
Series, Nature, Documentary, Animals
For wild animals in Central Europe, early spring is a time to gain energy and produce offspring.
Fascinating Places
06:28 - 06:49
Fascinating Places
Autumn and Winter
Series, Nature, Documentary
The traditional mixed orchard is a crucially important cultivated landscape, especially in fall and winter.
Fascinating Places
06:49 - 07:09
Fascinating Places
Spring and Summer
Series, Nature, Documentary
In spring and summer, the orchard meadow reveals an invaluable habitat for the local flora and fauna.