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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer (2021)

Name: Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.5
Cast: David Olusoga, Steven Johnson

Documentary

Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (69 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

David Olusoga Presenter
Steven Johnson Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.78 avg 4 episodes 8.5 → 7.5 53 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Vaccines	8.5	17
2	Medical Drugs	8.3	12
3	Data	6.8	10
4	Behavior	7.5	6