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Engineering Catastrophes

2018 – 2023Show7 seasons69 episodesTV-PG

65
GoodGoodWatch score

An intriguing, fast-paced documentary series about everyday modern life and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or brutality.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 69 episodes · best: S2E9 "NASA Under Pressure" 7.6

Episodes

6.3
7.1
6.1
6.7
6.5
6.6

Story

From the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting, witness some of the most outrageous structural disasters and the genius resolutions to get things back on track.

Feels like

  • Engineering Failures
  • Structural Disasters
  • Problem Solving
  • Human Ingenuity
  • Non-Fiction & Documentary
  • Informative & Engaging
  • Real-World Consequences
  • Scientific Exploration
  • Technical Analysis

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

April 5, 2018 · December 20, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 2018
Last aired
December 20, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 69 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Engineering Catastrophes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Engineering Catastrophes?

In the United States, Engineering Catastrophes streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, Science, and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Engineering Catastrophes worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Which season of Engineering Catastrophes is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is NASA Under Pressure (season 2, episode 9) at 7.6, and the lowest is Arizona Railroad Inferno (season 5, episode 2) at 5.6.

Is Engineering Catastrophes okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Engineering Catastrophes?

48 h

About 48 hours: 69 episodes in 7 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2023.

Can I half-watch Engineering Catastrophes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Engineering Catastrophes?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.