How The Earth Works (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 10

Released in 2013, How The Earth Works is a documentary and reality series.
What it’s about. Biologist Liz Bonnin and geologist Martin Pepper set out on a global expedition to answer the most thought-provoking questions in earth science today. Throughout history, such geologic events as volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tectonic plate motion, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have continually reshaped Earth's surface, spreading chaos across the planet. By performing experiments, making observations in the field, and consulting expert scientists, the eight-part series works to uncover Earth's immeasurable capacity to create and destroy.
Who’s in it. How The Earth Works stars Martin Pepper as Himself and Liz Bonnin as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, How The Earth Works sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on The Great Courses Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How The Earth Works page.
If you liked it. Fans of How The Earth Works tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How The Earth Works (2013)?
- In US, How The Earth Works is available to stream on The Great Courses Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How The Earth Works worth watching?
- How The Earth Works holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How The Earth Works?
- How The Earth Works stars Martin Pepper and Liz Bonnin.
- When was How The Earth Works released?
- How The Earth Works was released in 2013.
