The Universe (Seasons 1–9)

The Universe (2007) — watch online on iFILM. History Channel's long-running science documentary series takes a different corner of the cosmos each episode: planets, black holes, the speed of light, what other atmospheres might support life.

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku is among the regulars, and his segments are the ones that tend to stick. The series launched in 2007 and expanded across multiple seasons, covering territory from the familiar edges of the solar system out to the speculative far end of cosmology.

Good for anyone who wants scale without equations — and without the kind of wonder that talks down to you. Stream all seasons of The Universe online on iFILM.