The Real History of Science Fiction

2014 • BBC America
4.4
33 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (3)

1 Robots
4/19/14
What if our creations turn against us? The idea of creating life has fascinated society since the earliest days of science fiction. From HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the Cylons of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and the world of The Matrix, this is a journey that asks - what does it mean to be human?
2 Space
4/26/14
What if we could explore the vastness of Space? Science fiction has always fed upon our need to wonder what is out there. From the horrifying scenes of Alien, to the epic spectacle of Star Wars, this is a journey to the stars and the alien encounters that await us there.
3 Invasion
5/3/14
What if aliens landed on Earth? Much of science fiction explores the moment of first contact - what will people do when the aliens land? From H. G. Wells' pioneering The War of the Worlds to Independence Day, Men in Black and District 9, this episode deals with our fears of alien invasions of earth.

About this show

Some of science fiction's greatest creative pioneers tell the story of sci-fi in this stunning definitive series spanning from artificial intelligence to space exploration to alien encounters. Featuring filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists whose obsession and imagination has taken them into the unknown � and whose creations have captivated audiences around the globe.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
33 reviews
Victoria Yeager
September 18, 2014
The episode aired over a month ago (FINALLY), yet it is not available to purchase digitally here, or the other places, which I won't name. I've been looking forward to this particular installment the most, and I'm really annoyed how long it's taking for it to be available, anywhere. I reckon it's a BBC America thing since, as stated, the episode isn't available on other services as well. As a sci-fi fan, I really liked the first 3 parts (covering everything from great sci-fi authors like H.G. Wells, to pioneering shows like Star Trek, & to modern classics like the Matrix). "Time" ought to be a great one, with Doctor Who, Back to the Future, and Bill & Ted, to name a few.
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TedAnt A
May 7, 2014
Yeah!!!!!!!! Episode 4 pretty please google.
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Craig Vandertie
September 9, 2016
I am captivated about anything pertaining to Science Fiction.
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