How the Universe Works
A sweeping, visually stunning observational documentary that treats the cosmos as a comprehensible system, balancing intellectual rigor with a sense of wonder and accessibility.
A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, Science Channel
- AdsPlex
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is How the Universe Works scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is How the Universe Works violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is How the Universe Works easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is How the Universe Works sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Does How the Universe Works leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like How the Universe Works, and what each one shares →
Like How the Universe Works
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as How the Universe Works
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like How the Universe Works, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like How the Universe Works, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like How the Universe Works, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
