As of July 2026, Icons Season 2 aired in 2003 with 22 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Icons Season 2

2003 22 Episodes Documentary ⭐ 8/10

If you want a documentary that respects its subject, Icons Season 2 is available on streaming right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 2 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jake Steele's involvement signals a level of cooperation that is hard to secure. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Icons Season 2 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Icons Season 2 approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. Season 2 of Icons includes 22 episodes. It aired from January 2003 to January 2004. This season stars Jake Steele. Jake Steele leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2003. The restraint in Icons Season 2 is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Anyone after documentary work that genuinely informs rather than confirms will value Icons Season 2. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The access the production gets is remarkable, and the storytelling does full justice to it. Worth watching in order, from the beginning.

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🎬 Icons Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Atari
2003-01-19
We kick off our new season with the real story behind the world's first truly great videogame company: Atari. Find out just how wild they got, what happened to bring it all down, and what the future holds for them.
E2
Music Music
2003-02-02
We sit down with Tommy Tallarico, George Sanger (AKA "The Fat Man"), Clint Bajakian, Masaya Matsuura, Scott Gershin and other music makers to get their stories and learn about the history of music in gaming.
E3
Unreal
2003-02-16
We get the lowdown from Cliffy B and show you the true story behind the creation and rise of the Unreal series. From the first Unreal to Unreal 2, see how one beautiful first-person shooter spawned a legendary franchise.
E4
Yu Suzuki
2003-03-02
A founding father of gaming, Yu Suzuki's every step revolutionized the way we play games. Watch as we follow the ups and downs of the Michelangelo of game design, from the success of Virtua Fighter to the struggle to bring Shenmue to life.
E5
Intellivision
2003-03-23
We take an in-depth look at the Intellivision. Get the true story behind how they began, the world's first console war, and who won. With interviews from people who were there, we show you what happened to Intellivision and where it is today.
E6
The Legend Of Zelda
2003-03-27
Icons brings you the story behind a boy named Link, a princess named Zelda, and one of the most loved gaming series of all time. Join Shigeru Miyamoto, and Eiji Aonuma for a look back at the creation of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
E7
Xbox
2003-04-10
How does a console go from an idea to your living room? Join us as we follow the path the Xbox team took. Learn how a failed game led a young designer to become the voice that would push Microsoft into the video game arena, then hear from the team that started the system and find out what they think...
E8
Arcade
2003-04-28
Icons brings you an in-depth look inside a place we all grew up with. Get the story behind the arcade's glorious past, its downfall, and where it's headed in the future. With interviews from some of the pioneers of the video game industry, join us as we take a look back at the history of the arcade.
E9
The History Of E3
2003-05-22
It's where we see the games for the first time. It's a celebration of gaming and a testing ground for game companies. We take a look behind the spectacle and bring you the history of E3.
E10
LucasArts
2003-06-05
From Ball Blazer to Grim Fandango, we give you a tour of the one and only, LucasArts. Find out how they got their start with games like Rescue on Fractalus, and get the story behind some of their key games like X-Wing and Dark Forces.
E11
Red Storm
2003-06-12
What happens when Tom Clancy meets up with a former British submarine Commander? Videogame history. Gear up, it's time to learn about how a small game developer in Raleigh North Carolina changed the face of first-person shooters with games like Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon.
E12
Warren Spector
2003-06-19
In an industry ripe with derivative sequels Warren Spector's games have consistently given players new ways to play. From his days at Origin working on the Ultima and Wing Commander series, through his time helming the Ion Storm Austin team, Warren has struggled to see his games made the way he and ...
E13
PC Gaming
2003-07-10
Its beginnings were humble, but soon the personal computer would become one of the greatest gaming platforms of all time. Join us as we follow the rise of PC gaming from the early days of text adventures in Ziploc bags to the latest in 3D accelerated first-person shooters.
E14
The Crash
2003-07-24
In the early 80's video games were still a young medium, but they were responsible for billions of dollars in sales every year. Predictions were made that video games would surpass films in revenue. But in the blink of an eye, it all went terribly wrong: game companies disappeared left and right, ar...
E15
Games In The Military
2003-08-07
From Battlezone to Operation Flashpoint, we take a look at gaming in the Military. Find out what happens when a civilian game becomes a military training tool and get a look at how some training tools become games.
E16
Naughty Dog
2003-09-25
In 1986 two sixteen year old friends start a company together to make money to buy games. Now, almost twenty years later, people are saving to buy their games. We'll follow the steps that took Naughty Dog from just another upstart company to one of the most respected development companies in the wor...
E17
Mario Franchise
2003-08-21
We'll follow the Italian pipe-cleaner as he climbs the ladder of success from a bit part to a global celebrity. With over twenty years of gaming experience and six of the top ten best-selling games of all time, this little plumber is a true Icon in every sense of the word.
E18
Onimusha
2003-10-16
While Resident Evil was a hit series, Capcom pushed the evelope with Keiji Inafune's Onimusha series. The first game was the first million-unit seller for the PlayStation 2 and set records in both sales and production costs. Get the history behind this spectacular franchise.
E19
Mega Man
2003-11-20
It's the story of the little robot that could. Mega Man creator, Keiji Inafune, looks back at the victories and hurdles his team faced with each new game.
E20
Yuji Naka
2003-12-11
Yuji Naka began his career at Sega as a teenager. Girl's Garden, F-16 Fighting Falcon and Phantasy Star earned him critical praise and fan appreciation. But it was the introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991 for the Genesis that solidified his place as one of the most creative forces in the game ...

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Jake Steele
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