An Optimist's Guide to the Planet
Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each of the six episodes, Nikolaj and his affable team criss-cross the globe exploring humanity, witnessing its power for good and learning about some of the remarkable solutions (both old and new) that inspire his optimism for the future.
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Season 1
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E1
Dusk or Dawn
In this episode, Nikolaj discovers the difference is hope, a hope he finds in inspiring people, projects and ideas all over the world.
Feb 8, 2024 -
2
E2
Shelter
Shelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.
Feb 15, 2024 -
3
E3
Regenerate
Nature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?
Feb 22, 2024 -
4
E4
Nourish
Nikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.
Feb 29, 2024 -
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E5
Move
Nikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.
Mar 7, 2024 -
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E6
Transform
Nikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.
Mar 14, 2024 -
7
E7
Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?
Oct 22, 2025 -
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E8
Why Trash Isn't Useless
Oct 29, 2025 -
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E9
Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet
Nov 5, 2025 -
10
E10
The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand
Nov 6, 2025 -
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E11
Reclaim
Nov 19, 2025
