The Real History of Science Fiction

If you want a documentary that respects its subject, The Real History of Science Fiction is available on streaming right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 21 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Rigorous in a way documentary storytelling does not always commit to. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Real History of Science Fiction earns its spot. The access The Real History of Science Fiction gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens. Dominic Sandbrook and Mark Gatiss bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. It was aired in 2014. The Real History of Science Fiction lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find The Real History of Science Fiction essential viewing. Viewers who responded to Eli Roth's History of Horror will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Dominic Sandbrook's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

The Real History of Science Fiction wrapped up in 2014 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.