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Horizon

1964 · 62 seasons

A sober, inquisitive look at science and philosophy that rewards curiosity with clear explanations and surprising depth.

Overview
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • science
  • technology
  • nature
  • exploration
  • education
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • anthology
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism9
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity6
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
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Length
62 seasons, 1174 episodes, 60 min each
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Country
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Languages
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