Prophets of Science Fiction

Prophets of Science Fiction

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Prophets of Science Fiction is an American documentary television series produced and hosted by Ridley Scott for the Science Channel. The program premiered on November 9, 2011.

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. The stories are told through film clips, reenactments, illustrations and interviews.

The first episode received mixed reviews. Commentators appreciated the approach of combining coverage of contemporary scientific research and biographical exposition, but criticized the series as “light on the substance and heavy on the exaggeration”. The series’ attempts to link Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to developments such as organ transplants, supercomputers and DNA research were described by one critic as far-fetched but by another as successful.

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Prophets of Science Fiction is an American documentary television series produced and hosted by Ridley Scott for the Science Channel. The program premiered on November 9, 2011.

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. The stories are told through film clips, reenactments, illustrations and interviews.

The first episode received mixed reviews. Commentators appreciated the approach of combining coverage of contemporary scientific research and biographical exposition, but criticized the series as "light on the substance and heavy on the exaggeration". The series' attempts to link Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to developments such as organ transplants, supercomputers and DNA research were described by one critic as far-fetched but by another as successful.

Original Name: Prophets of Science Fiction
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Status: Ended

Rating: 7.3
Vote Count: 2
Type: Documentary
Network(s): Science
First Air Date: November 9, 2011
Last Air Date: February 22, 2012
Episode Runtime: 45 mins
Primary Year: 2011
Created by: Declan Whitebloom
Genres: Documentary, Science Fiction
IMDB Link: tt2091018
Spoken Language(s): English
Origin Countries: United States of America
Alternative Titles: Die Science Fiction Propheten, A Science Fiction látnokai, Фантасты-предсказатели, Prophets of Science Fiction

Seasons:

  • Season 1 — 8 Episodes — Air Date: November 9, 2011
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