The Good Whale

The Good Whale

Serial Productions and the New York Times
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Fans of the movie “Free Willy” are outraged to learn that the real whale who played Willy lives in a tiny pool at an amusement park in Mexico City. So well-intentioned experts embark on an epic science experiment to try to teach one celebrity orca how to be free — while the world watches.


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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Good Whale?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of The Good Whale.

What is The Good Whale about?

We have categorized The Good Whale as:

  • Society & Culture
  • News

Where can you listen to The Good Whale?

The Good Whale is available, among others places, on:

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When did The Good Whale start?

The first episode of The Good Whale that we have available was released 6 November 2024.

Who creates the podcast The Good Whale?

The Good Whale is produced and created by Serial Productions and the New York Times.