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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Sun, Apr 29, 2018
  • Documentary
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series · Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron
    as Self - Host
  • Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    as Self
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Alien Life
    Aired · Tue, May 1, 2018 · 60m

    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?

  • E2
    Outer Space
    Aired · Tue, May 8, 2018 · 60m

    George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others imagine what waits in outer space -- and how will those discoveries change who humans are.

  • E3
    Monsters
    Aired · Tue, May 15, 2018 · 60m

    Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore what terrifies people about monsters and why they like being scared so much.

  • E4
    Dark Futures
    Aired · Tue, May 22, 2018 · 60m

    Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore how humans will survive when the world goes to hell.

  • E5
    Intelligent Machines
    Aired · Tue, May 29, 2018 · 60m

    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?

  • E6
    Time Travel
    Aired · Tue, May 29, 2018 · 60m

    Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others look at how time travel can correct history's mistakes while creating new ones.