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Prophets of Science Fiction

7.720111 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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…

DirectorDeclan Whitebloom
WritersThomas Quinn·Simon Brown
ProducersKaitlin McIntyre·Alistair Knapp

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Mary Shelley
Nov 9, 2011 7.0
E2
Philip K. Dick
Nov 16, 2011 7.0
E3
H.G. Wells
Nov 23, 2011 7.8
E4
Arthur C. Clarke
Nov 30, 2011 7.3
E5
Isaac Asimov
Feb 1, 2012 6.8
E6
Jules Verne
Feb 8, 2012 7.0
E7
Robert Heinlein
Feb 15, 2012 6.7
E8
George Lucas
Feb 22, 2012 6.7

Cast · Directed by Declan Whitebloom

PDPaul Darrow
Paul Darrow
Himself
RSRidley Scott
Ridley Scott
Himself - Presenter
JAJonathan Adams
Jonathan Adams
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Prophets of Science Fiction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prophets of Science Fiction?

Prophets of Science Fiction isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Prophets of Science Fiction on Netflix?

No, Prophets of Science Fiction is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Prophets of Science Fiction on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prophets of Science Fiction isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Prophets of Science Fiction for free?

Prophets of Science Fiction isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Prophets of Science Fiction?

Prophets of Science Fiction has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of Prophets of Science Fiction out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of Prophets of Science Fiction are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Prophets of Science Fiction?

No — Prophets of Science Fiction ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.