Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Type: Documentary
Rating: 1.0/10
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Overview
Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.
This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 1.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 2021-05-11
Set in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, this series explores the lessons learned from previous global pandemics — including smallpox, cholera, the Spanish flu and others — and reveals how scientists, doctors, self-experimenters and activists launched a public health revolution, saving millions of lives, fundamentally changing how we think about illness and ultimately paving the way for modern medicine.
