Masters of Science Fiction
This anthology series presents standalone, hour-long adaptations of short stories by respected science fiction writers. Hosted by Stephen Hawking, each episode explores imagined futures and moral questions, often focusing on the human condition through dark, satirical, or philosophical scenarios.
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Season 1
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E1
A Clean Escape
Set in a post-Apocalyptic future, psychiatrist Dr. Deanna Evans interrogates a confused man who is suffering from a lapse in memory.
Aug 4, 2007 · 43m -
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E2
The Awakening
In war torn Baghdad, U.S. soldiers discover a mysterious casualty which they can't identify as human.
Aug 11, 2007 · 43m -
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E3
Jerry Was a Man
This futuristic episode revolves around the seventh richest couple in the world. Their lives take a turn when they acquire an anthropoid named Jerry.
Aug 18, 2007 · 43m -
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E4
The Discarded
A group of people are sentenced to drift in space forever so they take one final chance at returning back to Earth.
Aug 25, 2007 · 43m -
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E5
Watchbird
In the not too distant future, Watchbird robots, previously used as unmanned weapons for the military, are assigned to aid police forces in a small number of test cities. Their task is to prevent killing before it happens. However, soon everyone discovers the fragile formula of life and death.
Aug 5, 2008 · 44m -
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E6
Little Brother
Set in the future, we are introduced to courtrooms without human judges or juries, and automated justice is the law of the land.
Aug 5, 2008 · 42m