Beside at least one historical inaccuracy, namely that Copernicus discover heliocentrism (instead Aristarchus of Samos in 3. c. BC, as told btw in original Cosmos series), this very first episode doesn't offer you anything which wasn't already shown in any other universe related documentary in last, say, 15 years. For a start, imaginary trip around Solar System + galaxies and obvious repetition of original Sagan "cosmic calendar". I can bet that makers of this hype will continue with massive cgi explosions of a stars, dramatic music fitful for some conspiracy theory documentaries and some other hollywoodian charms in this scientific morass. I really wonder now do producers watch original Cosmos series which Sagan do with minimal CGI and wonderful Vangelis music, and with firm scientific fact instead of adrenalin pumping effort to make us all over-hyped. Only nice thing I can add was Tyson personal memories on Sagan, which reminds me on my personal recollection on reading his book Cosmos back there in late 80. As far as I can remember, this incite my lust for astronomy. Considering more than a year introduction, this was quite a sluggish work.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
(2014)
CGI cover-up for massive storytelling blunder
11 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers