

TV series
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Where to watch Origins: The Journey of Humankind
Origins: The Journey of Humankind is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: The Road Ahead
Aired 17 April 2017
Seasons 1
Details
- 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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Origins: The Journey of Humankind: quick answers
Is Origins: The Journey of Humankind worth watching?
Origins: The Journey of Humankind doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
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.)
Origins: The Journey of Humankind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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.
