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

Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Cast

7.70 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 7.6

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Bank Card	8.0	38
2	Food Delivery App	7.4	31
3	Virtual Assistant	7.9	34
4	Electric Car	7.6	29
5	Fitness Tracker	7.7	28
6	Trainer	7.6	22

8.03 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 8.0

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Passport	7.8	33
2	Vacuum Cleaner	7.9	22
3	Smartphone	8.3	25
4	Microwave	8.2	27
5	Headphones	8.0	26
6	Lift	8.0	27

8.04 avg 5 episodes 7.9 → 8.1 59 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Air Fryer	7.9	14
2	Fridge	8.0	13
3	Rollercoaster	8.1	13
4	Doorbell	8.1	12
5	Motorway	8.1	16