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How the Universe Works

Name: How the Universe Works
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-04-25

2010 | 11 seasons | 42 min | Documentary

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for the curious.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: 11 seasons and 93 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 65 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A big time investment at 11 seasons.

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 11 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year