The Universe, Season 4

The Universe, Season 4

The Universe

  • Genre: Nonfiction
  • Release Date: 2009-08-18
  • Advisory Rating: TV-14
  • Episodes: 12
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
7.866/10
7.866
From 161 Ratings
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Description

Almost every day scientists find new planets and look further into the deepest reaches of space, breaking new ground in understanding the cosmos. Using stunning HD graphics, Season 4 of The Universe transports viewers to places we didn’t know existed a year ago. From death stars to ringed planets, star clusters to space wars, The Universe uses new discoveries and more advanced CGI to help explain the mysteries of outer space. Examine which elements from popular sci-fi movies could really exist — from the ice moon of Endor to wormholes and transporters. Discover how the universe is awash in all sorts of strange liquids, from oceans of methane, to blobs of alcohol floating in space, and even iron rain. And watch as experts cook up ten ways to destroy the Earth, including blowing it up with anti-matter, hurling it into the Sun, and colliding with another galaxy. This season features special “Ask the Universe” segments in which our most popular experts answer viewers’ questions.

Episodes

Title Time Price
1 Death Stars 44:34 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
2 The Day the Moon Was Gone 44:27 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
3 It Fell from Space 44:26 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
4 Biggest Blasts 45:11 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
5 The Hunt for Ringed Planets 45:01 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
6 10 Ways to Destroy the Earth 45:02 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
7 The Search for Cosmic Clusters 45:02 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
8 Space Wars 45:03 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
9 Liquid Universe 45:08 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
10 Pulsars & Quasars 45:01 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
11 Science Fiction. Science Fact. 45:08 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes
12 Extreme Energy 45:10 USD 1.99 Buy on iTunes

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Reviews

  • A+

    5
    By Drbeatz
    Such a good show. Explains everything in easy to understand language but doesnt limit itself in expanding your knowledge of the universe. Highly Recomended!!

  • I love this show!

    5
    By DrNiecy
    A few of the critics moan about it being too low-level and not detailed, etc. As someone else mentioned, we are NOT all physicists or astronomers. This show generates INTEREST in the topic and I'm certain is not intended to be a complete college-level course. That should have been obvious since it's on cable television! Anyway, I absolutely love this show and I'm glad that it's offered for download.

  • The best show ever! period!

    5
    By lolamorena
    There are some science gurus here that say the show is too dumbed down, well Mr. Professor, the general public is not an astronomer or a physicist. This show has dug into every possible question you might have about the universe and more. I have an 8 and a 4 year old that are fascinated with the show and is interesting, great graphic depictions and comparisons that anyone can follow. We need more shows like this, instead of all that reality TV junk. This show sparks interest of people that would never bother learn about the universe. This is a good job and I hope it continues; physics, science, astronomy and cosmology are not only geeky science, it is science of us, where we come from and the future of our species. Good Job!

  • Not Science

    2
    By donleyp
    This isn't science. It is sensationalist tripe.

  • omg The BEST way to study!

    5
    By 42shoot.the.stars
    WOW. the universe is the best thing that ever happened to this world. im a homeschooler and i have watched every last episode of the universe and now im writting a report on it! what is a better way to study than to litterly just sit and WATCH TV FOR HOURS ON END?!?!?!?! plus, most of the stuff STAYS with me.

  • Few cracks in Season 4

    4
    By 4th Horseman
    In reading some of the less hysterical reviews, I tend to agree with a number of fans who see this more as an armegeddon series than was presented in previous seasons. Also, the inclusion of questions from viewers REALLY slows the show down and is something that certainly should be eliminated in season 5, if the series continues. Not their best effort for sure, lets hope the following seasons get back to the format that was so outstanding in previous years..

  • Amazing

    5
    By sabaaya
    The show is great, although season 4 is a bit less intresting than season 3 (especially the parallel universes episode). However, I'm a bit confused as to what happened. After the end of November, there haven't been any more new episodes. Does anyone know what's up?

  • Learn AND be entertained doing it - GREAT show!

    5
    By Heather D
    Season 4 is not my favorite, because I was most fascinated to learn more about the planets and moons in our own solar system which were covered in the first two seasons. On the other hand, it's great that the series is available in HD now - and I can't think of anything more deserving of high def than the beauty of space. I have learned a tremendous amount from these shows and greatly enjoyed every minute of it. My kids also find the show both fascinating and entertaining and we never miss it. This is one of the best shows available on iTunes, ANY network!

  • Painful

    1
    By MusuFutatsu
    This is slow pitch science TV. It's so dumbed down as to be misleading and outright wrong. And what's with the narrator's voice and the fixation on explosions? Sheesh. The reviewer below was correct. If you love Fox News, this is the show for you.

  • A "Universe" without End

    4
    By NormEH
    History Channel with "The Universe" series takes to task the efforts of pulling together the 'Best in Class' Scientist's, Subject Matter Expert's and Graphic Artist's and by focusing them on a specific theme, produces a 'Scientific Work Of Art', which entertaines and educates both the young and old alike on the most incredible things in "The Universe". I have never watched such a high caliber program as "The Universe", which had such a broad age range of fans. Good Job History Channel... Keep'em coming. Neh

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