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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

6.8TV-14

SeriesDocumentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy20181 Season

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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Episodes

Season 1
  1. 1Alien LifeApr 29, 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?
  2. 2Outer SpaceMay 6, 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.
  3. 3MonstersMay 13, 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.
  4. 4Dark FuturesMay 20, 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?
  5. 5Intelligent MachinesMay 27, 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?
  6. 6Time TravelMay 27, 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.
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction poster

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.

Created by
James Cameron
Genres
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Ended
First aired
April 29, 2018
Last aired
May 27, 2018
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episode length
43m
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Networks
AMC
Production
AMC Studios, Earthship Productions, Left/Right
  • James CameronSelf - Host
  • Keanu ReevesSelf
  • Ridley ScottSelf
  • Steven SpielbergSelf
  • Peter CapaldiSelf
  • MMatt SingerSelf
  • Amy NicholsonSelf
  • George LucasSelf
  • Guillermo del ToroSelf
  • Gareth EdwardsSelf
  • Whoopi GoldbergSelf
  • Jeff Goldblum

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