A Brief History of the Future (2024)

Name: A Brief History of the Future
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ari Wallach

Documentary

A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (264 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Ari Wallach Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

6.95 avg 6 episodes 7.6 → 6.6 49 min avg

Front-loaded

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Beyond the Now	7.6	50
2	Chaos & Complexity	7.8	38
3	Once Upon a Time	6.6	29
4	Human	6.5	33
5	Together	6.6	31
6	Tomorrows	6.6	23