James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
This documentary series traces how science fiction grew from a niche interest into a major part of popular culture. Each episode tackles a big human question and looks back at the films, shows, books, and games that helped shape the genre.
Watch coverage
Also available on
2
Every episode is already streaming. You only need about a month to binge it.
Subscribe ~1 month · binge all 6 episodes, then cancel
Notes & ratings
0 ratings
0 notes
Season 1
-
1
E1
Alien Life
From 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?
Apr 29, 2018 · 45m -
2
E2
Outer Space
What 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.
May 6, 2018 · 42m -
3
E3
Monsters
From 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.
May 13, 2018 · 42m -
4
E4
Dark Futures
Steven 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?
May 20, 2018 · 42m -
5
E5
Intelligent Machines
Technology 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?
May 27, 2018 · 42m -
6
E6
Time Travel
Christopher 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.
May 27, 2018 · 42m
