Icons (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Icons is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in world of video games. It was relaunched in 2006 and focused entirely on pop culture. It was cancelled soon afterwards. On May 10, 2006, it was announced that Icons was relaunching on June 3 with an episode focusing on J.J. Abrams. The show will feature a broader scope on things and people "men 18–34 care about, admire and emulate." Future episodes would focus on Marc Ecko, The Onion, and Family Guy. This change in format had been suspected, due to the recent episodes about George A. Romero, Frank Miller and the history of the King Kong franchise. The classic video game themed episodes continued to air on the network sporadically until 2008, under the new name of Game Makers.
Who’s in it. Icons stars Jake Steele as Narrator, Eli Roth, Tommy Tallarico and J.J. Abrams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Icons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Icons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Icons tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Icons (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Icons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Icons worth watching?
- Icons holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Icons?
- Icons stars Jake Steele, Eli Roth, Tommy Tallarico, J.J. Abrams and Jamie Kennedy.
- When was Icons released?
- Icons was released in 2002.