Culture & Living
As science promises to dig us out of the depths of lockdown, here are some science- and nature-based shows streaming right now that will have you marvelling at its brilliance
From the genius of genetics to the magic of medicine, these shows will have you hooked from start to finish. Pay attention now, and keep Siri on standby (there were words and ideas we had to look up—there’s no shame in admitting that).
Academy award-winning actor Olivia Coleman narrates this series that follows 100 children around the world for the first 2,000 days of their lives. From learning to move to learning to socialise, this show delves into how the first five years of our lives shape the rest of our existence.
Streaming on Apple TV+
This show will leave you in awe, not only of our spectacular planet but also at the incredible skills of the camera crew that shot it. Created over 18 months using highly advanced night-vision technology, get ready to see the Northern Lights and cheetah hanging out, and peregrine falcons that have never been caught in action before.
Streaming on Apple TV+
There’s a line in the medical drama The Resident, where a character explains that surgeons are different from other physicians as they must inflict wounds to cure. This will resonate as you watch four top surgeons from around the world perform the most complicated surgeries. Trigger warning: tears will be shed as you witness the indefatigable human spirit.
Streaming on Netflix
Most of us don’t like talking about death or even thinking about it, but we’ve all experienced loss and at some point we’ve asked ourselves what death must feel like and what comes after. This documentary contemplates these very questions. With real-life experiences from near-death survivors and the most recent research on the subject, this one is not to be missed.
Streaming on Netflix
Will Smith hosts this series, executive-produced by acclaimed director and environmental activist Darren Aronofsky. Told from the perspective of astronauts, it investigates how life as we know it came to exist on our planet. From cosmic storms to our cocooning atmosphere, this puts into perspective just how tiny we are in the grand scheme of the cosmos.
Streaming on Disney Hotstar
This long-running BBC show tackles everything from phobias to food, and everything in-between. From busting myths to spotlights on the newest medical techniques being tried across the world, this team of British doctors deep-dive into all things health.
Streaming on SonyLIV