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Life After People: The Series

2009 – 2025Show3 seasons28 episodes

74
GoodGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, slow-burning documentary series about society and technology, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S2E10 "Take Me to Your Leader" 8.1

Episodes

7.5
7.5
6.8

Story

Population Zero.

Life After People is a television series on which scientists, structural engineers, and other experts speculate about what might become of Earth should humanity instantly disappear. The featured experts also talk about the impact of human extinction on the environment, and the vestiges of civilization thus left behind.

Feels like

  • Speculative Documentary
  • Post-Apocalyptic Vision
  • Scientific Exploration
  • Environmental Commentary
  • Human Impact
  • Future History
  • Decaying Civilizations
  • Nature Reclaims
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Sven Berkemeier
Music by
Eric Amdahl

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Facts

April 21, 2009 · September 13, 2025 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 2009
Last aired
September 13, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Life After People: The Series?"

Questions about Life After People: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life After People: The Series?

In the United States, Life After People: The Series streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Life After People: The Series worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Which season of Life After People: The Series is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Take Me to Your Leader (season 2, episode 10) at 8.1, and the lowest is Shop 'Til You Drop (season 3, episode 2) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Life After People: The Series?

28 h

About 28 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2025.

Will I feel good after watching Life After People: The Series?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Life After People: The Series plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.