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  "id": 12884839,
  "title": "Creator Johnny Harris Drops Trailer for ‘The Human Element’ Docuseries Premiering in November | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/creator-johnny-harris-drops-trailer-for-the-human-element-docuseries",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/johnny-harris-the-human-element-trailer-release-date/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"The Human Element,\" an upcoming adventure documentary series, will premiere on November 7, according to TheWrap's exclusive information. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Johnny Harris, the six-episode series will take viewers to various corners of the globe to explore the impact of global forces on everyday people. In the first episode, Harris embarks on a journey down the Nile River to uncover the history, present, and future of this vital water resource. Other episodes will delve into the lives of Pacific islanders adapting to a changing ocean and families protecting ancient texts in the Sahara Desert. The series is produced by YouTube and Newpress, a creator-led and community-driven journalism platform, and will debut on Harris' official YouTube channel. New episodes will roll out every three weeks. The release schedule for the season includes Episode 1: \"The Nile\" on November 7, followed by episodes covering Palau, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, and Taiwan in December and 2027. Johnny Harris is renowned for his meticulous reporting and unique visual style that effortlessly blends thoughtfulness, intimacy, and engagement with modern digital audiences. With nearly 8 million subscribers on YouTube, Harris has covered a wide range of topics, from extreme locations to the modern Middle East and the Mormon Church. In May, he won a News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Graphic Design: News. Fellow creator Mark Rober has described the series as \"Anthony Bourdain meets David Attenborough for the YouTube era.\"",
  "summary": "Spanning across multiple countries, the six-episode series will debut on the Emmy winner's YouTube channel The post Creator Johnny Harris Drops Trailer for ‘The Human Element’ Docuseries Premiering in November | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap .",
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