The Planets
On BBC Two
A visually stunning, intellectually engaging exploration of the solar system that balances scientific rigor with a sense of wonder and cosmic perspective.
Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.
Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is The Planets scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Planets violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Planets easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Planets sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Does The Planets leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Planets
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Planets
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Planets, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Planets, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Planets, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
