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Synopsis
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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Season 1
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1. Alien LifeNow viewing2018-04-2943m6.7From 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. Outer Space2018-05-0643m8.0What 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. Monsters2018-05-1343m7.0From 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. Dark Futures2018-05-2043m6.5Steven 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. Intelligent Machines2018-05-2743m6.5Technology 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. Time Travel2018-05-2743m6.5Christopher 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.
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Is James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction available to watch online?
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How many seasons does James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction have?
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction first air?
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction first aired in 2018.
Is James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction still running?
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction?
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction is classified as Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.