How We Got to Now (2014)

Name: How We Got to Now
Genre: Documentary, History
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Steven Johnson

Documentary · History

How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (431 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 -0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Steven Johnson

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

7.90 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.8 55 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Clean	8.0	46
2	Time	7.9	45
3	Glass	8.1	32
4	Light	7.6	32
5	Cold	8.0	29
6	Sound	7.8	29