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NOVA

1974 · 53 seasons

Calm, curious and clearly explained, it makes complex science feel accessible and quietly fascinating without ever talking down to you.

Overview
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
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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
  • exploration
  • technology
  • nature
  • education
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • anthology
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism10
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
documentary
Created by
Liz Tucker, Matthew Barrett, James Tovell, Nancy Linde, Rushmore DeNooyer, Oliver Twinch
Written by
Malcolm Clark, Stephen Lyons, Jonathan Grupper, Evan I. Schwartz
Starring
Courtney B. Vance, Corey Johnson, Jay O. Sanders, Demetri Goritsas, Richard Smith, Bray Poor, Lance Lewman, Michael Scott
Music
Ed Tomney
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist, Oktay Ortabasi
Length
53 seasons, 1029 episodes, 55 min each
Network
PBS
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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