An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Season 1

Follows Coster-Waldau as he travels the world in quest of the people, concepts, and traditions that will transform environmental pessimism into hope.

Dusk or Dawn
E1
Dusk or DawnIn this episode, Nikolaj discovers the difference is hope, a hope he finds in inspiring people, projects and ideas all over the world.
Shelter
E2
ShelterShelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.
Regenerate
E3
RegenerateNature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?
Nourish
E4
NourishNikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.
Move
E5
MoveNikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.
Transform
E6
TransformNikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.
Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?
E7
Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?
Why Trash Isn't Useless
E8
Why Trash Isn't Useless
Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet
E9
Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet
The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand
E10
The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand
Reclaim
E11
Reclaim