Prophets of Science Fiction (2011)

Biography · Documentary · History

The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (727 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

7.36 avg 8 episodes 7.2 → 6.7 44 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Mary Shelley	7.2	97
2	H.G. Wells	7.6	87
3	Philip K. Dick	7.5	107
4	Arthur C. Clarke	7.5	84
5	Isaac Asimov	7.4	89
6	Jules Verne	7.5	81
7	Robert Heinlein	7.5	72
8	George Lucas	6.7	78