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Extreme Engineering

2003 – 2011Show9 seasons77 episodesTV-G

Documentary
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

An awe-inspiring, epic documentary series about technology and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

9 seasons · 77 episodes · best: S7E8 "NASA" 8.9

Episodes

7.7
6.9
7.3
7.6
8.0
7.8
8.5
8.4

Story

Extreme Engineering covers major construction projects from all around the world. Some are futuristic projects that may never be done, others are projects that are on there way to completion.

Feels like

  • Engineering Documentary
  • Technological Innovation
  • Large-Scale Construction
  • Futuristic Concepts
  • Informative & Educational
  • Awe-Inspiring
  • Human Ingenuity
  • Global Projects
  • Architectural Marvels

Facts

April 13, 2003 · July 9, 2011 · Ended

First aired
April 13, 2003
Last aired
July 9, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 77 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Extreme Engineering?"

Questions about Extreme Engineering

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Extreme Engineering?

PhiloDiscovery+DiscoveryPlexDiscovery +

In the United States, Extreme Engineering streams on Philo, Discovery+, Discovery, and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is Extreme Engineering worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.9 against 8.5 for the best season.

Which season of Extreme Engineering is best?

Season 7, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is NASA (season 7, episode 8) at 8.9, and the lowest is Cooper River Bridge (season 2, episode 5) at 6.5.

Is Extreme Engineering 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 Extreme Engineering?

77 h

About 77 hours: 77 episodes in 9 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching Extreme Engineering?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Extreme Engineering plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.