MagellanTV Now
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
00:34 - 01:39
Wildest Africa
Nile
Series, Documentary, Animals
Tracing the Nile River's course from the African Great lakes to the Sahara desert.
01:39 - 02:43
Wildest Africa
Virungas: Land of Fire and Ice
Series, Documentary, Animals
The Virungas are home to some of the world's most iconic animals and the most mysterious landscapes.
02:43 - 03:16
Race of Life
Natural Warriors
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
A look at how the males and females of some species fight, which can often lead to death, and examines the brevity of their arguments.
03:16 - 03:47
Race of Life
Run Like The Wind
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
A look at how prey utilize defensive adaptations such as speed as an effective means to escape from various predators and survive.
03:47 - 04:19
Race of Life
The Early Bird
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
Showcasing of how avian predators and prey attack and evade each other, including horizontal speeding, turning and diving.
04:19 - 04:51
Race of Life
Reptiles
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
A look at the crocodile and its ancestors that roamed Earth millions of years ago; how snakes rely on the heat of the sun to regulate their body temperature.
04:51 - 05:23
Race of Life
Defenses
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
A look at the unique ways in which different animals avoid danger and protect themselves, from the viselike jaws of the hyena to the gunshot speed of the frog.
05:23 - 05:56
Race of Life
Underwater Predators
Series, Documentary, Animals
A look at how sea creatures have adapted methods of survival over time, from the deadly spines of a lionfish to the lightning speed of a barracuda.
05:56 - 07:00
Animal Doctors
Special, Documentary
Exploring how animals developed over time and generations their own medicine and health care strategies and how have these may have been passed onto early humans.
07:00 - 07:59
Chicken Planet
Special, Entertainment
The love story between chickens and humans has lasted for over 5000 years; today, there are over 19 billion chickens on Earth, three times more than human beings and more than any other bird species.
07:59 - 09:03
Antarctica
Special, Nature, Documentary
Exploring Antarctica, one of the world's most beautiful, yet inhospitable, landscapes.
09:03 - 10:08
A Wolf's Journey
Special, Documentary
Driven out of his pack, a young wolf must face his fate alone and try to survive in a world ruled by man.
10:08 - 11:12
Carousel of Life
Special, Documentary
Orchards are unique ecosystems; as seasons change, there is an interplay of nature, man and animal.
11:12 - 12:17
A Wolf's Journey
Special, Documentary
Driven out of his pack, a young wolf must face his fate alone and try to survive in a world ruled by man.
12:17 - 13:16
Chicken Planet
Special, Entertainment
The love story between chickens and humans has lasted for over 5000 years; today, there are over 19 billion chickens on Earth, three times more than human beings and more than any other bird species.
13:16 - 14:20
Antarctica
Special, Nature, Documentary
Exploring Antarctica, one of the world's most beautiful, yet inhospitable, landscapes.
14:20 - 15:24
A Wolf's Journey
Special, Documentary
Driven out of his pack, a young wolf must face his fate alone and try to survive in a world ruled by man.
15:24 - 16:29
Baboon Bandits
Special, Documentary, Nature
Follows the last baboons of Table Mountain as they have become a plague; the residents are split between sympathy and rage.
16:29 - 17:33
Carousel of Life
Special, Documentary
Orchards are unique ecosystems; as seasons change, there is an interplay of nature, man and animal.
17:33 - 18:37
Animal Doctors
Special, Documentary
Exploring how animals developed over time and generations their own medicine and health care strategies and how have these may have been passed onto early humans.
18:37 - 19:09
World of the Wild
American Mountains
Series, Documentary, Nature
Many mammals such as goats, deer, sheep, and llamas form a group of wildlife that thrives at high altitudes.
19:09 - 20:13
Wildest Africa
The Okavango
Series, Documentary, Animals
The Okavango Delta is a tranquil oasis within Botswana's desert.
20:13 - 21:17
Wildest Africa
Namibia
Series, Documentary, Animals
Namibia is an arid, rough land; however, it shows no sign of losing popularity with animals and people.
21:17 - 22:22
Wildest Africa
Ngorongoro: Born of Fire
Series, Documentary, Animals
In the heart of Africa lies one of the world's most magnificent splendors, the Ngorongoro crater.
22:22 - 22:54
Race of Life
Survival of the Fittest
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
Animals adapt through a series of small and random mutations to compete more effectively for food, water and space. Certain creatures have gone through different processes in order to evolve into what they are today.
22:54 - 23:27
Race of Life
The Big Cats
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
Techniques big cats use to help them win the race of life.
23:27 - 23:57
Race of Life
The Great Desert Race
Series, Documentary, Animals, History
A look at how desert animals have evolved to withstand the extreme heat and lack of water, while exploring the history of scorpions.
23:57 - 00:30
Race of Life
Herbivores
Series, Documentary, Animals
A look at how elephants survive on a strict plant-and-vegetable-based diet, as they explore the African Savannah and fight thousands of battles every day.