The Planets
2019 · Miniseries · TV-PG · 60 min · ★ 8.3 · 95% critics
This science miniseries explores the eight worlds of our solar system, tracing how they formed and what makes each one so extreme and distinctive. Guided by an engaging presenter, it blends clear explanations with striking imagery to leave you with a fresh sense of scale, wonder, and perspective.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-05-28
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.3/10 (63 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an accessible, awe-driven tour of the solar system with big ideas and striking imagery, similar to Planet Earth or Seven Worlds, One Planet; Not for you if you want fast pacing or highly advanced detail.
Pros: spectacular visuals; clear, engaging explanations; awe-inspiring scope | Cons: can feel basic; slow pace at times; occasional distracting glare
Themes
- space
- astronomy
- solar system
Cast & crew
Professor Brian Cox
as Self - Presenter
Directed by Nic Stacey, Martin Johnson, Stephen Cooter
Episodes1 season · 5 episodes
Season 15 episodes
- S1E1A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets58m
- S1E2The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars58m
- S1E3The Godfather: Jupiter58m
- S1E4Life Beyond the Sun: Saturn58m
- S1E5Into the Darkness: Ice Worlds58m