The Secret Genius of Modern Life (2022)

Name: The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Hannah Fry

Documentary

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (242 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 3
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Cast

Hannah Fry Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

7.70 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.6 50 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Bank Card	8.0	39
2	Food Delivery App	7.4	32
3	Virtual Assistant	7.9	35
4	Electric Car	7.6	29
5	Fitness Tracker	7.7	28
6	Trainer	7.6	22

Season 2 (2023)

7.98 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 8.0 49 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Passport	7.8	34
2	Vacuum Cleaner	7.9	22
3	Smartphone	8.2	27
4	Microwave	8.1	29
5	Headphones	7.9	27
6	Lift	8.0	29

Season 3 (2025)

7.96 avg 5 episodes 7.9 → 7.9 59 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Air Fryer	7.9	15
2	Fridge	8.0	13
3	Rollercoaster	8.0	14
4	Doorbell	8.0	13
5	Motorway	7.9	17