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New York

7.519991 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

This eight-part, 16½-hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has…

DirectorRic Burns
WritersRic Burns·James Sanders

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Country and the City (1609–1825)
Nov 14, 1999
E2
Order and Disorder (1825–1865)
Nov 15, 1999
E3
Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)
Nov 16, 1999
E4
The Power and the People (1898–1918)
Nov 17, 1999
E5
Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
Nov 18, 1999
E6
City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)
Sep 30, 2001
E7
The City and the World (1945–2000)
Oct 1, 2001
E8
The Center of the World (1946–2003)
Sep 8, 2003
E9
Shadows of the Past (1965-2001)
Sep 21, 2026
E10
The Future of Cities (2001-2026)
Sep 22, 2026

Cast · Directed by Ric Burns

DSDavid Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers
Narrator
KJ
Kenneth Jackson
Self - Commentator
MWMike Wallace
Mike Wallace
Self - Commentator
JG
John Steele Gordon
Self - Commentator
RS
Robert A.M. Stern
Self - Commentator

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New York — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams New York?

New York is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is New York on Netflix?

No, New York is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is New York on Amazon Prime Video?

No, New York isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

Where can I watch New York for free?

New York is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in New York?

New York has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of New York out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of New York are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of New York?

No — New York ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.