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Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

2008·Show
5Episodes in1Season
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Violence6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3
  • Wonder3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

From the pioneering work of Galen on Roman gladiators to the latest advances in plastic surgery, this five-part series illustrates the evolution of surgical techniques—a story as much of mishaps and misadventures as it is of successes and amazing advances. Filmed in America and Europe and presented by the charismatic and medically trained Michael J. Mosley. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. A BBC Production. 5-part series.
Medical History DocumentaryGraphic Surgical ScenesEducational SeriesScientific ProgressHistorical EvolutionHuman AnatomyPioneering MedicineUnflinching LookDisturbing ContentBBC Production

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Is Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.