The Universe

The Universe

On History, H2

2007–20159 seasons88 episodes45 min8.0 / 10

A sweeping, visually stunning documentary series that treats cosmology and space exploration as both intellectual inquiry and existential wonder.

From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Universe violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Does The Universe leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Universe sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

  • Is The Universe easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Universe scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% 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.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Universe, and what each one shares →

Like The Universe

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Universe

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Universe, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Universe, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Universe, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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