Season 1 Overview – “The Illusion of Protection”

Season 1 of The Choice dives deep into one of the most iconic and misunderstood landscapes in America: the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It’s a place that symbolizes protection, but where invisible boundaries decide life and death for wildlife. Through powerful storytelling, unforgettable bear characters, and emotionally charged narratives, we peel back the layers of what it really means to protect the wild in the 21st century.

Over nine episodes, we confront the myth of Yellowstone as a safe haven, reveal the complex forces threatening grizzlies beyond the park’s edge, and challenge audiences to reimagine coexistence. This isn’t just a series about bears — it’s about us, our values, and the hard choices we face at the edge of wildness. Because real protection doesn’t stop at a park border — and real change starts with truth.

Season 1 - Watch Pages

Each episode of The Choice comes with its own Watch page — a place to go beyond the screen. Here, you'll find the full episode summary, behind-the-scenes stories from the field, character spotlights on the bears you meet, and deeper dives into the science and politics behind the story. We’ve included blog posts, interactive maps, action tools, and exclusive footage to help you explore each theme more fully — and to empower you to make a difference. These pages are where the story continues, and where your voice becomes part of it.