Civilisations

2001·Show
4Episodes in1Season
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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HooplaPBS

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Civilisations fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Four part miniseries about ancient China, Egypt, The Indus, and Mesopotamia.
Ancient HistoryCivilizationsEducational DocumentaryHistorical MiniseriesAncient ChinaAncient EgyptAncient MesopotamiaIndus Valley

Crew

Directed by:
Serge Tignères, Katsuhiro Inoue
Produced by:
Keith McLennan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Civilisations

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Where can I stream Civilisations legally?

HooplaPBS

Civilisations is included with a subscription to PBS in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Civilisations worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Civilisations have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

When did Civilisations air?

It ran from 2001 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Civilisations in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Civilisations?

5AUGBIESEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Civilisations in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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