Series synopsis
The Planets and Beyond is an American documentary television series that premiered on Science on August 22, 2017. It ended on September 25, 2018. It stars Michael J. Massimino.
The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
Premise
The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael J. Massimino as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 22, 2017 | October 10, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 15 | March 20, 2018 | September 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jupiter: King of the Planets Astronaut Mike Massimino leads a journey to Jupiter where he investigates the planet's deepest mysteries and tries to discover if its origins make it the sun's secret twin. |
August 22, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mars: The Definitive Guide Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the answers to some of the greatest mysteries on the Red Planet. Using the most detailed survey of Mars ever created, he discovers the dark history of our closest neighbor. |
August 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
Venus: The Hell Planet Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Venus, a hellish planet covered in active volcanoes and dense clouds. Using cutting edge technology, he decodes the secrets beneath this volatile planet and investigates if Earth could be heading towards the same fate. |
September 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Earth: The Secret History Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to reveal the strange secrets of planet earth, and explores whether alien earths exist elsewhere in the universe. |
March 20, 2018 |
| 2 |
Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares Astronaut Mike Massismino uncovers the violent secrets of the most deadly planets outside our solar system. |
March 27, 2018 |
| 3 |
Milky Way: The Monster Inside Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dark secret of the Milky Way, the home to both Earth and a terrifying supermassive black hole. |
April 3, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Science |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 22, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2018 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |