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Season 1 – Cunk on Earth

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In this mockumentary, Philomena Cunk traces the history of civilization.
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Cunk on Earth — Season 1

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Diane Morgan feigns dopiness with ingenious comedic timing in Cunk on Earth, a gut-busting sendup of anthropological documentaries.

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Wenlei Ma News.com.au By seeming to take everything and nothing too seriously, mockumentary Cunk on Earth is one of the smartest shows on streaming. Mar 4, 2023 Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine The too-short, 5-episode season will surely send you running to YouTube for more Philomena Cunk—and thankfully, the Internet provides. Mar 1, 2023 Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune The funniest mockumentary around. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Patrick Beatty ABC4 Utah The humor may not be for everyone, I'll admit, but you'll only need to watch the first five minutes to really find out for yourself. Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn No Es En Serie Between Morgan's excellent performance, the occasional social and political commentary, the premise's ridiculousness, and the tone's seriousness, “Cunk on Earth” becomes a hilarious, addictive, and highly recommended experience. Full review in Spanish. Rated: 4.5/5 Jun 27, 2024 Full Review Tamma Moksha The Hindu By interspersing significant historical events with the sensibilities of the 21st century, Philomena Cunk exposes the absurdity of human existence. Jun 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave C I loved this. She is hilarious. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 Full Review Amir S From what I've seen so far – it's actually pretty cool and really good. So right now, my score is based not on everything, but on 60% of it. And it's still funny, light, and really good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 Full Review Derek R I was hesitant to watch this at first but I finally sat down and went through it all. It's amazing and hilarious. There are so many hidden jokes that you pick up on that are just brilliant. You're not always sure if it was intended or not but that's the brilliance of it. Fantastic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Kevin P So densely funny and surprising with its rapid fire bluntly bizarre yet sharp punchlines that leave the interviewing historians amused and bewildered. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Patrik F Amazing! She is brilliant and funny. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Grady S Absurdity! If you're a fan of absurd, deadpan humor, this is your bag, baby. Monty Python would be very proud! Literal laugh out loud moments-lots of them- leave you hungry for more. Go search YouTube & you can find more and, trust me, you will! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Diane Morgan

Philomena Cunk

Christian Watt

Director

Sam Ward

Producer

Charlie Brooker

Writer

Michael Odewale

Writer

Eli Goldstone

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 2022 In The Beginnings Humankind emerges from the caves and starts inventing, from farming to building the Great Wall of China. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 2022 Faith/Off It's the Middle Ages, when religious messages of peace, unity and tolerance inspire humans to fight until the death for hundreds of years. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 20, 2022 The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised The Renaissance kicks in; from colonialism to Napoleon, humans can't get enough of wars, but here they come with a classical music soundtrack. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 20, 2022 Rise of the Machines Humankind builds the modern world, then tries to destroy it; the 20th century waits for no one with its scientific development and raging world wars. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 20, 2022 War(s) of the World(s)? It's the Cold War, and humans finally get to the moon, the worst travel destination ever; the future may be uncertain, but it will happen on Earth. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christian Watt
Screenwriter
Charlie Brooker, Michael Odewale, Eli Goldstone, Ben Caudell, Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 19, 2022
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