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Modern Marvels

1993·Show
707Episodes in23Seasons·TV-PG
81
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IMDb8.1
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Modern Marvels fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Technology and history

  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.
Documentary SeriesEngineering HistoryEducational ContentHuman IngenuityTechnological EvolutionBackground FriendlyCuriosity DrivenFamily SafeIndustrial HeritageFactual Storytelling

Crew

Written by:
Bruce Nash, Beata Ziel
Produced by:
Bruce Nash, Beata Ziel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Modern Marvels

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Where can I stream Modern Marvels legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaSpectrum On DemandHISTORY VaultHistoryTubi TV

Modern Marvels is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and History in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, and History. 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 Modern Marvels worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Modern Marvels rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Modern Marvels have?

23 seasons

It has 23 seasons with 707 episodes of about 44 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Modern Marvels air?

It started in 1993 and is still in production.

What language is Modern Marvels in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Modern Marvels?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Modern Marvels in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Modern Marvels use?

A Good, Old-Fashioned Paint WatchingDisaster DominoesNarratorNon-Indicative NameTechnology PornStage NamesMundane Object Amazement

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Modern Marvels, including A Good, Old-Fashioned Paint Watching, Disaster Dominoes, Narrator.