Alien Worlds

Alien Worlds

TV-PG Limited Series 2020 · 4 eps · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

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Applying the laws of life on Earth to the rest of the galaxy, this series blends science fact and fiction to imagine alien life on other planets.

Directed by Tim Lambert

Network: Netflix

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