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Life in Cold Blood

2008Show1 season5 episodesTV-G

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

An awe-inspiring, heartwarming documentary series about a real life story, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, tears or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E3 "Dragons of the Dry" 8.8

Episodes

8.7

Story

David Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as colourful and as tender as any other animals.

Feels like

  • Nature Documentary
  • Wildlife Exploration
  • Educational & Informative
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • World-Building Immersion
  • Calming & Wholesome
  • David Attenborough Narration
  • Revealing Behaviors
  • Scientific Insight

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Scott Alexander
Written by
David Attenborough
Produced by
Miles Barton, James Brickell, Hilary Jeffkins

Everyone

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Facts

February 4, 2008 · March 3, 2008 · Ended

First aired
February 4, 2008
Last aired
March 3, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Offscreen Teleportation, Family-Unfriendly Death, Reptiles Are Abhorrent +9

  • Offscreen Teleportation
  • Family-Unfriendly Death
  • Reptiles Are Abhorrent
  • Ceiling Cling
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Cozy Voice for Catastrophes
  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Limited Wardrobe
  • Dark Is Not Evil

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Life in Cold Blood worth watching?"

Questions about Life in Cold Blood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Life in Cold Blood worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 9).

Is Life in Cold Blood okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Life in Cold Blood?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Can I half-watch Life in Cold Blood?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Life in Cold Blood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.