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Season 1 – James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

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The man behind legendary science fiction films "The Terminator," "Aliens," "The Abyss" and "Avatar" explores the origins of a genre that has morphed from a cult following into a cornerstone of pop culture. Oscar-winning writer, director and producer James Cameron reaches back into sci-fi's roots to better understand how fans' favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born. Cameron's journey of discovery includes his interviews with contemporaries -- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others -- who debate the merits, meanings, and impacts of the films and novels that influenced them and discuss where the genre -- and our species -- might be going in the future.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Indeed, the most obvious of Cameron's touches on Story of Science Fiction is his insistence upon inserting himself. May 3, 2018 Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire Moving at a brisk pace to fit everyone and everything in, the episodes are both easy to watch and annoyingly superficial. May 1, 2018 Full Review Danette Chavez AV Club The end result of all this research and collaboration is accessible and surprisingly cohesive, full of touchstones that sci-fi newcomers will easily recognize. Rated: B- Apr 30, 2018 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction works as the be-all, end-all documentary series on the history of science fiction in film. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 28, 2020 Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant For the most part, the show acts primarily as a love letter to sci-fi films and especially to the directors who made them. But if you're a sci-fi lover, you probably couldn't ask for more. May 1, 2018 Full Review Jacob Oller Paste Magazine Its excitement is contagious and its grounding of larger-than-life ideas (even if these ideas are sci-fi stars and creators themselves) makes it more than worthy of being the genre's video encyclopedia. Rated: 8.2/10 Apr 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The story of the science fiction told by James Cameron is pretty basic, although some of his guests gives a big effort to the show and make the highest moments. 8/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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James Cameron

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Steven Spielberg

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George Lucas

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Ridley Scott

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Christopher Nolan

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Will Smith

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2018 Aliens Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder what aliens teach humans about themselves. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 2018 Space George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others imagine what waits in outer space, and how those discoveries will change who humans are. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2018 Monsters Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore what terrifies people about monsters and why they like being scared so much. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 2018 Dark Futures Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore how humans will survive when the world goes to hell. Details Episode 5 Aired May 28, 2018 Intelligent Machines Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others wonder if the machines that science fiction predicted will save humankind or lead to its demise. Details Episode 6 Aired May 28, 2018 Time Travel Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others look at how time travel can correct history's mistakes while creating new ones. Details

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Season Info

Director
Bob Balaban
Screenwriter
Terri Tatchell
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V|S)
Genre
Documentary, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2018