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 (228 votes)
Seasons: 3
Streaming (US): Britbox Apple TV Channel · BritBox · BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Language: EN
Type: TV series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Cast

7.68 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 7.6

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Bank Card	7.9	36
2	Food Delivery App	7.4	29
3	Virtual Assistant	7.9	33
4	Electric Car	7.6	27
5	Fitness Tracker	7.7	27
6	Trainer	7.6	21

8.03 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 8.0

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Passport	7.8	32
2	Vacuum Cleaner	7.9	20
3	Smartphone	8.3	24
4	Microwave	8.2	26
5	Headphones	8.0	25
6	Lift	8.0	26

8.06 avg 5 episodes 7.9 → 8.2 59 min avg

Season 3 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Air Fryer	7.9	13
2	Fridge	8.0	12
3	Rollercoaster	8.1	11
4	Doorbell	8.1	11
5	Motorway	8.2	13