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The Spirit of Mango · Limited Series · Discovery GO

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The Spirit of Mango

01 · Overview

The people behind the king of fruit.

Logline

Journey across the Americas to discover the people, places, and cultures connected by one of the world’s most beloved fruits. From remote farms to vibrant cities, mango reveals stories of tradition, innovation, and community in unexpected ways.

Overview

There's a whole world behind the mango, and we're setting out to explore it. Through the lives of growers, chefs, families, and communities, The Spirit of Mango takes audiences beyond the fruit to discover the remarkable stories that surround it. From generations-old traditions to new ideas shaping the future, each destination offers a fresh perspective on the people and places that make our world so wonderfully connected. It's a journey of discovery, where mango is just the beginning.

First aired
Destination America, 2026
Episodes
8
Made with
The National Mango Board
The Spirit of Mango key art: the host smiling in a mango orchard at sunset, with the show logo
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Episodes

  1. A grower in a wide-brimmed hat holds up branches heavy with green mangos

    E01

    Mmm for Mango

    Hawai'i to Puerto Rico

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  2. A woman closes her eyes as she bites into a slice of mango

    E02

    Desert Wonder

    Southern California

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  3. A group of Guatemalan women in traditional dress laugh together by a lake

    E03

    Ancient Flavors

    Guatemala

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  4. Workers ride a trailer behind a tractor at golden hour

    E04

    Magical

    Mexico

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  5. A blue-footed booby stands on a rock above the sea

    E05

    Conservation Celebration

    Ecuador

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  6. A grower points to a mango as a worker holds it up in a packing area

    E06

    Sun, Sand, Surf

    Peru

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  7. A woman in glasses gestures across an orchard

    E07

    Impossible Land

    Northeastern Brazil

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

  8. Two chefs present a plated dish across a restaurant pass

    E08

    Mangos in America

    South Florida

    Watch on Apple TV · Discovery GO

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How it came to be

  1. The beginning

    Origin Stories

    Short films about the growers behind mangos in Central and South America.

  2. 2026

    A series

    Reshaped into eight episodes for Destination America and the Discovery GO apps.

  3. Now

    Streaming

    On Apple TV, Discovery GO and Travel Channel GO.

The National Mango Board wanted people to understand where mangos come from and who grows them. We made a travel and food series people choose to watch, with that story inside every episode.

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