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Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018·Show
43Episodes in8Seasons
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and spectacular

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
Medical DocumentaryHigh-Stakes OperationsHuman DramaEducational InsightsTense & GrippingReal-Life HeroesEthical DilemmasScientific BreakthroughsWorld-Class Expertise

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Surgeons: At the Edge of Life legally?

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surgeons: At the Edge of Life worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surgeons: At the Edge of Life rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Surgeons: At the Edge of Life have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 43 episodes of about 58 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Surgeons: At the Edge of Life air?

It started in 2018 and is still in production.

What language is Surgeons: At the Edge of Life in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Surgeons: At the Edge of Life?

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