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The flagship National Geographic series EXPLORER gets a new look, a new name, and a new high-energy take on documentary filmmaking. The result is Ultimate Explorer, an hour-long, correspondent-driven series hosted by Lisa Ling. Ultimate Explorer correspondents will immerse themselves in far-flung locations and cultures, investigating critical issues, and presenting highly personal stories that cover the world and all that's in it.