Human
What does it take to tell the greatest story never written down? Human brings our species’ untold origin story to life – spanning 300,000 years, at least six human species, and with one extraordinary survivor: us. Presented by Ella Al-Shamahi, Human brings together cutting-edge DNA science, global archaeology, and breathtaking visuals to tell this ambitious story in a totally new way.
- Metascore86
- 2025-2025
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
What does it take to tell the greatest story never written down? Human brings our species’ untold origin story to life – spanning 300,000 years, at least six human species, and with one extraordinary survivor: us. Presented by Ella Al-Shamahi, Human brings together cutting-edge DNA science, global archaeology, and breathtaking visuals to tell this ambitious story in a totally new way.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The First of Us
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
The extraordinary story of how the human species, Homo sapiens, first emerged, where the discoveries of recent years are revolutionising the understanding of humanity's origin story.
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