Prophets of Science Fiction (2011)

11/09/2011 (US) • Documentary • 45m

Overview

The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.

Prophets of Science Fiction (2011)

11/09/2011 (US) • 45m

Documentary

Overview

The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Darrow

Himself

8 Episodes

Ridley Scott

Himself - Presenter

8 Episodes

Jonathan Adams

Self - Narrator (voice)

8 Episodes

View More

Last Season

Season 1

2011 | 8 Episodes

Season 1 of Prophets of Science Fiction premiered on November 9, 2011.

View All Seasons

Recommendations

Revolution

64%

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

68%

Spider-Man

83%

Breaking Bad

89%

Stranger Things

86%

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

82%

Death Note

86%

Squid Game

79%

Wednesday

84%

Doctor Who

76%

WandaVision

82%

It

69%

Obi-Wan Kenobi

70%

Two and a Half Men

74%

The Good Doctor

85%

Friends

84%

Money Heist

82%

Young Sheldon

81%

Halo

82%

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

76%

Status

Ended

Network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

scientific research

history

sci-fi writer

© All Rights Reserved 2025