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Outrageous Acts of Science

2013–2019 · 10 seasons

A fast, fun countdown of wild internet clips explained by enthusiastic experts, making science feel playful and accessible.

Genres
Reality, Documentary
Starring
Ellie Harrison
Overview
Scientists and amateurs conduct experiments and post their exploits online. Each episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.

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Stream in the UK
  • Discovery+ Amazon Channel
More options Data from JustWatch
Genres
Reality, Documentary
Starring
Ellie Harrison
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Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • science
  • technology
  • media
  • education
  • survival
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • anthology
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour6
Realism8
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness1
Complexity3
Emotional weight2

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
  • Discovery+ Amazon Channel

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Details

Genres
reality, documentary
Starring
Ellie Harrison
Length
10 seasons, 110 episodes, 45 min each
Network
Science
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Languages
English

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