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Origins: The Journey of Humankind

2017, English, on National Geographic. Created by Erik Nelson.

Hosted by Jason Silva, Origins: The Journey of Humankind rewinds all the way back to the beginning and traces the innovations that made us modern.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Episode length
50 min
Status
Ended in 2017

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Origins: The Journey of Humankind is streaming on Disney Plus in India.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S1 E8: The Road Ahead

Aired 17 April 2017

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First aired
6 March 2017
Last aired
17 April 2017
Network
National Geographic
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Documentary
Rated
TV-14
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How many seasons of Origins: The Journey of Humankind are there?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 50 minutes each.

Is Origins: The Journey of Humankind finished?

Yes. Origins: The Journey of Humankind ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Origins: The Journey of Humankind on?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Origins: The Journey of Humankind is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Origins: The Journey of Humankind?

If you liked Origins: The Journey of Humankind, try American Experience, Mysteries at the Museum, The Food That Built America.

Who created Origins: The Journey of Humankind?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind was created by Erik Nelson and stars Jason Silva, Mark Monroe.

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