Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each of the six episodes, Nikolaj and his affable team criss-cross the globe exploring humanity, witnessing its power for good and learning about some of the remarkable solutions (both old and new) that inspire his optimism for the future.
Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Season 1
11 episodes
1. 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.CC48minFeb 8, 2024
2. ShelterShelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.CC48minFeb 15, 2024
3. RegenerateNature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?CC48minFeb 22, 2024
4. NourishNikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.CC48minFeb 29, 2024
5. MoveNikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.CC48minMar 7, 2024
6. TransformNikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.CC48minMar 14, 2024- 7. Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?No synopsis available yet.CCOct 22, 2025
- 8. Why Trash Isn't UselessNo synopsis available yet.CCOct 29, 2025
- 9. Inventions That Could Help Heal the PlanetNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 5, 2025
- 10. The Real Cost of Our Energy DemandNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 6, 2025
- 11. ReclaimNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 19, 2025
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Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each of the six episodes, Nikolaj and his affable team criss-cross the globe exploring humanity, witnessing its power for good and learning about some of the remarkable solutions (both old and new) that inspire his optimism for the future.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- BellMedia, Cream Productions, Ill Kippers
