Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

2025 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 9.0 · Documentary

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This four-part series explores the history of science fiction in the atomic age. It looks at the creation of the atomic bomb by Robert Oppenheimer and others, the Cold War, and the many varieties of science fiction expression in all media.

Directed by Adrian Munsey · Written by Adrian Munsey

Network: Sky Arts

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