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Guns Germs & Steel

2005 · 45m per ep · NR · English · United Kingdom

A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.

6.5(56 reviews)

3.7016% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jul 11, 2005
Last air date: Jul 11, 2005
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: PBS
Creator / showrunner: Jared Diamond
Certification: NR
Production companies: Lion Television, Lion Television USA, National Geographic

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Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2005 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Jared Diamond

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Peter Coyote

Narrator (voice)

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.5

56 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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