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Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

1980Show1 season13 episodes

Documentary
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.3Rotten Tomatoes–86%

An awe-inspiring, philosophical documentary series about a real life story and the future, with standout direction and score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E8 "Journeys in Space and Time" 9.1

Episodes

8.9

Story

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.

Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.

Feels like

  • Science Documentary
  • Cosmic Exploration
  • Educational & Informative
  • Awe-Inspiring Visuals
  • Philosophical Contemplation
  • Carl Sagan's Legacy
  • History of Science
  • Humanity's Place
  • Hopeful & Grand

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adrian Malone
Written by
Carl Sagan, Steven Soter, Ann Druyan
Produced by
Carl Sagan, Geoffrey Haines-Stiles, David Kennard
Music by
Vangelis

Everyone

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Facts

September 28, 1980 · December 21, 1980 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 1980
Last aired
December 21, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States

Tropes

Insignificant Little Blue Planet, Take That!, Take That! +9

  • Insignificant Little Blue Planet
  • Take That!
  • Take That!
  • Persecuted Intellectuals
  • History Repeats
  • Terrified of Germs
  • Elmer Fudd Syndrome
  • Distant Finale
  • Failed Future Forecast
  • Ascended Fanboy
  • Call-Back
  • Great Big Library of Everything

12 of 163 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Cosmos: A Personal Voyage worth watching?"

Questions about Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cosmos: A Personal Voyage worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 9.3).

Is Cosmos: A Personal Voyage okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.

Will I feel good after watching Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

What tropes does Cosmos: A Personal Voyage use?

Insignificant Little Blue PlanetTake That!Take That!Persecuted IntellectualsHistory RepeatsTerrified of GermsElmer Fudd SyndromeDistant FinaleFailed Future ForecastAscended FanboyCall-BackGreat Big Library of Everythingand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 tropes for it, including Insignificant Little Blue Planet, Take That!, and Take That!.