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National Geographic: Situation Critical

2007 – 2009Show1 season13 episodes

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, breakneck documentary series about everyday modern life and history.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, romance or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E10 "Running Out of Air" 8.8

Episodes

7.5

Story

In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history. This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments — outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock.

Feels like

  • Docu-Drama
  • Crisis Reconstruction
  • Survival Stories
  • High-Stakes Events
  • Investigative
  • Human Resilience
  • Real-Life Disasters
  • Suspenseful
  • Archival Footage
  • Detailed Analysis

Cast

Crew

Written by
Tim Conrad

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Facts

June 12, 2007 · August 13, 2009 · Ended

First aired
June 12, 2007
Last aired
August 13, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about National Geographic: Situation Critical

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Where can I stream National Geographic: Situation Critical?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is National Geographic: Situation Critical worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch National Geographic: Situation Critical?

10 h

About 10 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 47 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.