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Origins: The Journey of Humankind (2017)

Documentary · History

Hosted by Jason Silva, Origins: The Journey of Humankind rewinds all the way back to the beginning and traces the innovations that made us modern.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (747 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Disney+
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.08 avg 8 episodes 6.9 → 6.9 47 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Spark of Civilization	6.9	95
2	Cheating Death	7.5	68
3	The Power of Money	7.2	63
4	The Writing on the Wall	7.5	51
5	Progress of War	6.5	48
6	Building the Future	7.0	42
7	Into the Unknown	7.1	40
8	The Road Ahead	6.9	39