NOVA scienceNOW (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2005, NOVA scienceNOW is a documentary and news series.
What it’s about. NOVA scienceNOW is a News magazine version of the long-running and venerable PBS science program Nova. Premiering on January 25, 2005, the series was originally hosted by Robert Krulwich, who described it as an experiment in coverage of "breaking science, science that's right out of the lab, science that sometimes bumps up against politics, art, culture". At the beginning of season two, Neil deGrasse Tyson replaced Krulwich as the show's host. Tyson announced he would leave the show and was replaced by David Pogue beginning season 6.
Who’s in it. NOVA scienceNOW stars Neil deGrasse Tyson as Host, David Pogue as Host, Robert Krulwich as Host and Ziya Tong as Self (Correspondent), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, NOVA scienceNOW sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch NOVA scienceNOW page.
If you liked it. Fans of NOVA scienceNOW tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch NOVA scienceNOW (2005)?
- In US, NOVA scienceNOW is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is NOVA scienceNOW worth watching?
- NOVA scienceNOW holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and news. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in NOVA scienceNOW?
- NOVA scienceNOW stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, David Pogue, Robert Krulwich, Ziya Tong and Peter Standring.
- When was NOVA scienceNOW released?
- NOVA scienceNOW was released in 2005.