The Good Whale
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. Sign up for our newsletter to see photos and videos of Keiko, and get a behind the scenes look at the making of The Good Whale. Sign up at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter Subscribers to the New York Times can listen to all episodes of The Good Whale early, and access the full archive of other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on The Good Whale or other shows from Serial Productions? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com
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Astonishing and wonderful
4 days ago
Loved this whole podcast. Particularly the musical episode, the premise of which sounded initially so entirely ridiculous but then moved me to tears with lyrics and music.
A great piece of storytelling
26 Nov
Born in the early 80s, Free Willy is a key memory for me. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about Keiko’s life, the people who loved him and didn’t give up trying to right the past…
Brilliant story telling
26 Nov
A brilliantly told story of humans trying to un-do past wrongs done to a beautiful wild animal. But at what point should their efforts stop?
Storytelling masterclass
21 Nov
Storytelling as its best. This is a very moving story and Serial even found a way to take it even further (episode 5). I’m in awe!
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