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Wonders of the Solar System

8.120101 seasonGTV SeriesDocumentary

In this spellbinding series, Professor Brian Cox visits the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the solar system.

DirectorsGideon Bradshaw·Chris Holt
WritersGideon Bradshaw·Paul Olding
ProducersAndrew Cohen·Danielle Peck

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Empire of the Sun
Mar 7, 2010 8.0
E2
Order Out of Chaos
Mar 14, 2010 8.0
E3
The Thin Blue Line
Mar 21, 2010 8.0
E4
Dead or Alive
Mar 28, 2010 7.5
E5
Aliens
Apr 4, 2010 8.0

Cast · Directed by Gideon Bradshaw

BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Self - Presenter

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Wonders of the Solar System — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wonders of the Solar System?

Wonders of the Solar System is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wonders of the Solar System on Netflix?

No, Wonders of the Solar System is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is Wonders of the Solar System on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wonders of the Solar System isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Wonders of the Solar System for free?

Wonders of the Solar System is available on BritBox and Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Wonders of the Solar System?

Wonders of the Solar System has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2010.

Are all episodes of Wonders of the Solar System out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Wonders of the Solar System are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Wonders of the Solar System?

No — Wonders of the Solar System ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.