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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This is why Serial is so good
1 day ago
Excellent reporting, thoroughly researched, with care and compassion. I never thought I could care so much about a whale and what he taught us about, well, us.
Captivating and emotional
1 day ago
Excellent storytelling. Such an emotional rollercoaster. Avoid if you don’t want to cry.
Love this show 😍😍!!
1 day ago
Omg so inspiring!! I found the first episode on This American Life and then listen to the rest so inspiring, I’d love Kako 😍
Worth it
3 days ago
Really interesting story of a whale turned golden retriever/cultural icon, turned whale.
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