Docuseries “Unknown” Set for July Premiere on Netflix

Docuseries “Unknown” Set for July Premiere on Netflix

UNKNOWN is a four-part docuseries event that tells incredible tales of exploration and adventure in breathtakingly uncharted regions of the world. Each week a new film premieres that explores uncharted territory, uncovers hidden truths about our world, and introduces us to extraordinary people and locations never before seen on film. Get ready to embark on a thrilling expedition that will broaden your horizons and awaken the adventurer within you, from discovering the world’s oldest graveyard to a heart-pounding look at the use of artificial intelligence in warfare.

What are the four stories

UNKNOWN: The Lost Pyramid

Premieres: July 3 | Directed by: Max Salomon | Executive Producers: Leslie Greif, Peter Isacksen

Two of the most well-known Egyptologists in the world are currently digging for ancient artifacts in the desert of Saqqara. Dr. Mostafa Waziri, the legendary Dr. Zahi Hawass’s protege and rival, is on the hunt for an unlooted tomb in an ancient necropolis, while Dr. Zahi Hawass himself is looking for the long-lost pyramid of a forgotten Egyptian king. Time is of the essence as both groups compete to see who can make the more significant discovery.

UNKNOWN: Killer Robots

Premieres: July 10 | Directed by: Jesse Sweet

The use of AI in the military is spreading from the front lines to the command centers of the world’s militaries. This episode follows scientists funded by the military as they race to develop this technology, and ethicists as they try to wake the world up to its apocalyptic potential.

UNKNOWN: Cave of Bones

Premieres: July 17 | Directed by: Mark Mannucci

Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discovered the oldest graveyard on Earth in South Africa’s Cradle of Mankind, but it does not contain human remains. Everything we know about hominid evolution and the beginnings of belief stands to be overturned if Lee and his team can demonstrate that this ancient, small brained, ape-like creature engaged in complex burial rituals.

UNKNOWN: Cosmic Time Machine

Premieres: July 24 | Directed by: Shai Gal | Executive Producer: Jason Spingarn-Koff

The James Webb Space Telescope launch is the next great leap in our quest to understand the universe, and we have unprecedented access behind the scenes of NASA’s ambitious mission to launch the telescope.