# Cosmos (2014)

> Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson guides viewers through the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time in a sweeping science documentary.

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## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 26
- Episode runtime: 44 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: documentary
- Created by: Ann Druyan, Steven Soter
- Network: FOX, National Geographic
- Cast: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ann Druyan, John Steven Rocha, Paul Telfer, Jonathan Morgan Heit, Cary Elwes, Tom Konkle, Alexander Siddig
- TMDB rating: 9.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2395695/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Tone: awe-inspiring, warm, wondrous, contemplative, hopeful

## What critics say

Viewers broadly acclaim the series as an accessible, visually stunning and inspiring guide to science, with Neil deGrasse Tyson's charismatic hosting at its center.

## Synopsis

Cosmos (2014-2020) is an American science documentary series created by Ann Druyan and Steven Soter, broadcast on FOX and National Geographic. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson serves as the host, guiding viewers across the universe through two seasons of thirteen episodes each. Rather than following characters through a scripted plot, each episode is built from a chain of scientific ideas, from the laws of gravity to the origins of space and time, illustrated with location footage, computer-generated visualizations and animated reenactments of historical discoveries. Tyson's narration links the famous minds of the past, including Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley and Ibn al-Haytham, to the questions still open today, so each hour feels like a patient argument with the reader rather than a lecture. The tone is wondrous and warm, with a steady undercurrent of humility before the scale of the cosmos. The series suits viewers who enjoy sweeping educational television in the tradition of Carl Sagan's original Cosmos, and fans of Planet Earth and The Ascent of Man will find a similar mix of awe, history and scientific clarity. Its family-friendly rating makes it an easy choice for shared viewing at home.

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