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The First Inventors

6.020231 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Rob Collins and a team of First Nations investigators delve into 65,000 years of Aboriginal Australian invention, looking at how landscapes were transformed, how events were recorded, the use of navigation tools, and how societies were organized.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Design To Survive
Jun 15, 2023
E2
Episode 2
Jun 22, 2023
E3
Episode 3
Jun 29, 2023
E4
Episode 4
Jul 6, 2023

Cast

RCRob Collins
Rob Collins
Self - Narrator

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The First Inventors — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First Inventors?

The First Inventors is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The First Inventors on Netflix?

No, The First Inventors is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is The First Inventors on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First Inventors isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ instead.

Where can I watch The First Inventors for free?

The First Inventors is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand and 10 in Australia.

How many seasons does The First Inventors have?

The First Inventors has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of The First Inventors out yet?

The 1 released season of The First Inventors is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of The First Inventors?

A Season 2 of The First Inventors hasn't been officially confirmed yet.