---
title: "This World"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/this-world-2004"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 47432
imdb_id: "tt1597701"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 14
episodes_count: 123
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# This World (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/this-world-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

This World is a television series that focuses on social issues and current affairs stories. The series is comprised of international current affairs documentaries. It serves as a replacement for another television series, specifically "Correspondent." The series explores various global topics and events, providing in-depth coverage of significant issues.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Explore international current affairs and global social issues through investigative documentaries."

### Why Watch
- covers global current affairs
- focuses on social issues

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available
- documentary format may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The content focuses on serious social issues and current affairs around the world.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, documentary, serious, global

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/this-world-2004#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 2004 (17 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 17
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 14 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simon Reeve**
- **Jane Corbin**
- **Jack Fortune**
- **Olenka Frenkiel**
- **John Sweeney**
- **Sophie Okonedo**
- **Katy Cavanagh**
- **Michael Buerk**
- **Mark Strong**
- **Duncan Bannatyne**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the focus of the series?
The series focuses on social issues and current affairs stories from around the world.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is an international current affairs documentary series.

### Q: When did the series start?
The series began in 2004.

### Q: What show did it replace?
It replaced the series Correspondent.

### Q: Are there fictional storylines?
No, the series consists of international current affairs documentaries.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [This World — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/47432)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*