As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats. Read more about each episode below.
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Vertical City stars architecture expert Charlie Luxton as he takes a high rise hike around the world's most iconic skyscrapers, discovering the stories of power, politics and daring design that lie behind their construction.
Carrying nearly five million passengers per day, the London Tube is one of the world's oldest and busiest metro systems in the world. Today the Tube is undergoing a complete overhaul that is long overdue. Take a behind the scenes look into the daily lives of drivers, emergency personnel, operations managers, and many others among the near twenty thousand employees of this massive rail system, as they navigate the evolution of the London Tube.
Megaestructuras franquistas
During the back-end of the 19th century, the genius but socially awkward engineer Sorano Appare and the wise yet cowardly samurai Isshiki Kosame find themselves drifting in the sea between Japan and America. With no money, the duo decide to enter the Trans-America Wild Race to win the prize money so they can get home. The two encounter rivals, bandits, and challenges in the wilderness as they race through America, from the starting line in Los Angeles to the finish line in New York, in the steam-powered car they built.
A humorous series, the hallmark of which is that all the characters are played by one person — Anton Lapenko. The bulk of the dialogue is improvisation. The plot is based on the life and adventures of characters from Anton's Instagram. The series is made in the style of Soviet cinema and does not have a clear time reference — it is a kind of Universe in which the 80s and 90s of the XX century intertwine.
Moon Ha-won is an AI programmer and he is the founder of AH Company. He is a consistent person with a good heart. Meanwhile, Han Seo-woo works as a classical music recording engineer. Her life is unstable without a family or house, but she is a positive person.
理想之城
Como la vida misma
The story of 5 couples in which each of them there are concealed secrets. They have different meanings of love, both secret and love. Which path will they take? And how they will solve their problems?
向着星辰的长征
A Taipei doctor and a San Francisco engineer swap homes in a daring pact, embarking on journeys filled with trials, secrets and unexpected encounters.
An educated chemical engineer becomes an undercover officer against drug dealers.
At university, two young men raised to hate each other find music and love instead, forcing them to question family legacies and choose their own path.
Chen Mo Bai regarded racing as a lifelong dream since he was a child and longed to one day represent China in the "Super Formula" arena. But in the eyes of Chen Mo Bai's family, this was an unsafe and unreliable joke until he met Shen Xi, an engineer who was also obsessed with realizing her dream in life. Shen Xi's rigor and professionalism make Chen Mo Bai believe that his dream can be brought into reality. But at this moment, Shen Xi is at the darkest moment in her life. The confusion of her career and the departure of her family have plunged her into the abyss.
On a mission to shed light on small businesses overshadowed by their larger, more famous neighbors, hosts explore hidden gems around Korea.
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A six-part docuseries chronicling the journey of five elite American gymnasts as they head to the Olympic Trials, offering a glimpse of the rarely seen moments that high-level athletes endure in their personal lives, training and competitions.
A healing program where celebrities will present their own music and homemade dishes at a live bar next to the mysterious and beautiful sea. The variety show revolves around three key words: sea, bar, and wish. The guests who visit will be able to get out of their daily lives and spend a special day with the cool ocean, music, and delicious food. Actress Lee Ji Ah will be heading the cast as the main chef of the seaside bar, while Lee Dong Wook will serve as the main bartender. Actress Kim Go Eun will demonstrate her love for the ocean as a lifeguard and server, while Yoon Jong Shin and Suhyun will handle the music. Last but not least, SHINee's leader Onew will handle desserts as the baker of the team.