Name: The Planets
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Brian Cox

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Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.

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Directors: Stephen Cooter, Martin Johnson, Nic Stacey
Produced by: Gideon Bradshaw, Martin Johnson, Stephen Cooter
Music by: Anže Rozman, Jacob Shea

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May 28, 2019 · June 25, 2019 · Ended

First aired: May 28, 2019
Last aired: June 25, 2019
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 68 countries

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Where can I stream The Planets?

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In the United States, The Planets streams on WeTV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 65 other countries.

Is The Planets worth watching?

92

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is The Planets okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Planets?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching The Planets?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Planets plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.