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Hope In The Water

Last Updated
Aug 18, 2026
Shoot Date
TBA
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Project Summary

Hope In The Water returns to PBS for a second season, with production now underway on the three-episode documentary series. The project comes from Andrew Zimmern's Intuitive Content, with David E. Kelley serving as executive advisor. Michele Wallin is showrunner and Patrick McMahill directs, with Patrick Weiland executive producing. The series explores sustainable blue food solutions and aquaculture innovation, following the people working to feed over 8 billion people while protecting marine ecosystems. Shailene Woodley returns as host alongside Andrew Zimmern and Kristen Kish. The season is produced in association with nonprofit Fed By Blue, with funding from Builders Vision and the Walton Family Foundation. The new season is expected to premiere on PBS in 2027.

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Cast & Crew

Production

Executive ProducerAndrew Zimmern
Executive ProducerPatrick Weiland
ShowrunnerMichele Wallin

Directing

DirectorPatrick McMahill

Other Crew

Executive AdvisorDavid E. Kelley

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