Is Human coming back?

Human ended on July 14, 2025, on BBC iPlayer. The series concluded its first season on that date, with a total of five episodes aired during its run.

Human was a documentary series that aired in 2025, exploring the origins and evolution of modern humans. Presented by paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi, the show combined archaeological research, travelogue elements, and reconstructions to narrate how Homo sapiens emerged around 250,000 years ago in Africa and eventually became the dominant species on Earth. The series aimed to provide a detailed account of human history by following in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors and visiting significant archaeological sites.

Ella Al-Shamahi was the sole cast member, serving as the presenter of the series. It received a rating of 6.5 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 58 minutes per episode.