Series
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
DocumentarySci-Fi & Fantasy
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
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Seasons & episodes
1Alien Life29 Apr 2018 · 43m · ★ 6.7From its earliest days, science fiction has asked whether or not we're alone in the universe. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder the question: What can aliens teach us about ourselves?
2Outer Space6 May 2018 · 43m · ★ 8.0What does science fiction imagine about what waits for us in outer space - and how will those discoveries change who we are? George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others share their thoughts and theories.
3Monsters13 May 2018 · 43m · ★ 7.0From Frankenstein to Stranger Things, what terrifies us about monsters in science fiction? Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore why we like being scared so much.
4Dark Futures20 May 2018 · 43m · ★ 6.5Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore what happens... when the world goes to hell? How does science fiction imagine the end will come about? And could I survive?
5Intelligent Machines27 May 2018 · 43m · ★ 6.5Technology is at the heart of science fiction. Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?
6Time Travel27 May 2018 · 43m · ★ 6.5Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes... while creating entirely new ones.
Details
- Created by
- James Cameron
- First aired
- 29 Apr 2018
- Last aired
- 27 May 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- AMC
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 51 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
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Cast
James CameronSelf - Host
Keanu ReevesSelf
