Mayday

A sober, methodical reconstruction of disasters that builds tension through detail and expert testimony, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Created by

André Barro, Bernard Vaillot

Genres

Documentary, Drama, Crime

Starring

Stephen Bogaert, Afrah Gouda, Alec McClure

Overview

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, death, mystery, technology

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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