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How We Got to Now (2014)

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 (429 votes)
Seasons
1
Streaming (US)
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel · Thirteen · Hoopla · WETA+
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series
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Season 1 (2014)

7.90 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.8 55 min avg

Ep 1: 8.0 · 46 votesEp 2: 7.9 · 45 votesEp 3: 8.1 · 32 votesEp 4: 7.6 · 32 votesEp 5: 8.0 · 29 votesEp 6: 7.8 · 29 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Clean8.046
2Time7.945
3Glass8.132
4Light7.632
5Cold8.029
6Sound7.829

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