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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

2022 – nowShow3 seasons17 episodes

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A wondrous, wholesome documentary series about technology and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

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Episodes

7.7
8.0
7.9

Story

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.

Feels like

  • Educational Documentary
  • Technology Insights
  • Modern Inventions
  • Scientific Exploration
  • Informative
  • Accessible Science
  • Fascinating Discoveries
  • Contemporary Relevance
  • Wholesome Learning

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lyndon Bruce, Fay Finlay, Alastair Duncan
Produced by
Eileen Inkson, Fay Finlay, Lyndon Bruce

Everyone

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Facts

November 10, 2022 · April 30, 2025 · Still running

First aired
November 10, 2022
Latest episode
April 30, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 17 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret Genius of Modern Life?"

Questions about The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Secret Genius of Modern Life?

BritboxBBC Select

In the United States, The Secret Genius of Modern Life streams on Britbox and BBC Select. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Secret Genius of Modern Life worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Secret Genius of Modern Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Secret Genius of Modern Life?

17 h

About 17 hours: 17 episodes in 3 seasons of about 59 minutes each since 2022, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching The Secret Genius of Modern Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Secret Genius of Modern Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.