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Season 1 – A World of Calm

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Mahershala Ali, Idris Elba, Nicole Kidman, Keanu Reeves, and others provide narration over mesmeric imagery taking viewers on visual journeys into other worlds.
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A World of Calm — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Carrie Battan The New Yorker 10/30/2020
Insofar as meditation is about solitude, peace, and the private tensions of an individual, it was never meant to be sold, let alone scaled. And there's something especially perverse about the world of corporate wellness... Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 10/08/2020
A World of Calm isn't wildly informative or compelling in any traditional way, but it's a distracting analgesic for contemporary agita. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 05/21/2021
Science-based stories, music and stunning visuals make this an inner life line to peace. Go to Full Review Jade Budowski Decider 10/08/2020
While it may not be a conventional series, we could all use some soothing, gentle entertainment these days. Stop stressing, take a seat, and let A World of Calm wash over you. You can thank us later. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Timothy B. @tsbarc90 Feb 26 This might be a good show if they deleted the narration. No words at all would be great, anybody seeking relaxing through their TV streaming services probably could care less about celebrity narrations. See more Jennilynn K @RT41863906 02/11/2025 This would be fantastic if they got rid of the constant narration that ruins the peacefulness. What's worse is that the narration tries to be slow and calming with long pauses between each sentence, which has the effect of making you very aware of waiting for the voice to return and once again disturb the music and sounds. I don't know what this is. There are thousands if not millions of free ASMR videos that are far, far better at calming and relaxation, and this is just plain a terrible attempt in comparison. But it's not a documentary either because there's nothing interesting or even informative. It's like it tries to be both and utterly fails at either one. I imagine the big name actors are supposed to be the draw, but the narration is what makes me dislike it. The scenes, music, and calming nature sounds are better without it. See more 10/05/2020 Couldn't love this more than I do. So nice and so soothing. Perfect for anytime you need a reminder to relax or to wind down. Beautiful footage with some great narration from some very smooth voiced celebrities. Need more episodes ASAP! See more Read all reviews
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Zoë Kravitz

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Idris Elba

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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Mahershala Ali

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Cillian Murphy

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Nicole Kidman

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2020 The Coral City -- Narrated by Lucy Liu As the breaking dawn illuminates the thriving underwater metropolis of coral in Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago, a multitude of tiny, majestic creatures work together to keep the reef alive; narrated by Lucy Liu. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2020 The Glassmaker -- Narrated by Zoë Kravitz Aided by a deep understanding of the natural world, one of the Netherlands' leading glassmakers harnesses the elements -- earth, wind, fire, and air -- in order to transform sand into wondrous works of art; narrated by Zoë Kravitz. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2020 The Birds' Journey - Narrated by Nicole Kidman As spring arrives and birds around the world take flight for their yearly migrations, a system of interconnected moving parts helps keep nature driving forward; narrated by Nicole Kidman. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2020 Snowfall -- Narrated by Cillian Murphy After completing an epic voyage through the atmosphere, the real journey for snow begins after it touches down on earth, blanketing the world with promises of wonder and adventure; narrated by Cillian Murphy. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 2020 Living Among Trees -- Narrated by Keanu Reeves In order to fulfill a childhood dream, a Latvian man roots himself in the slow and steady rhythm of the natural world to craft a canoe from one of its massive, yielding tree trunks; narrated by Keanu Reeves. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 1, 2020 The Great Beyond -- Narrated by Idris Elba Giant leaps take place in the advancement of space travel, and the vast, complex beauty of galaxies reveals itself with a level of clarity and reach that prior generations could only dream of; narrated by Idris Elba. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 1, 2020 Noodles -- Narrated by Oscar Isaac The story of a family recipe lovingly passed down through generations exploring the origins of the humble noodle from China to Italy and back to the United States; narrated by Oscar Isaac. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 1, 2020 A Horse's Tale - Narrated by Kate Winslet Horses are revealed as free, beautiful and calm spirits who embody power, gentleness and adaptability; narrated by Kate Winslet. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 1, 2020 The Gift of Chocolate -- Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas A celebration of one of the world's most prized and venerated trees, the cacao, a symbol of fertility and abundance once traded as currency and a gift from nature that, above all else, provides chocolate; narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 1, 2020 Water, Giver of Life -- Narrated by Mahershala Ali Water in all of its various forms weaves a tapestry across the globe and permeates every facet of life; narrated by Mahershala Ali. Details

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A World of Calm — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jane Root, Nicola Moody, Michael Acton-Smith, Chris Advansun, Fiona Caldwell, Sara Brailsford
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Reality, Health & Wellness
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2020