Life After People
TV Show · Documentary

On the heels of the History channel special that explored what Earth might be like if the human race suddenly disappeared comes this series, which provides in even more detail a picture of a post-human future, revealing the fate of structures such as the Sears Tower and the Sistine Chapel and the creatures that might inherit the places we once lived. Supporting the visuals and special effects are interviews with experts from the fields of engineering, botany, biology, geology and archaeology.

2009 · 41m
Starring James Lurie
Director Douglas Cohen

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Bodies Left Behind
    What if every human on Earth disappeared? Discover what would happen to the world we have created, including our animals, buildings, landscape and bodies.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Outbreak
    What would happen to Earth if all the humans vanished? Outbreak examines the possibility of escaped animals, invasive vines and a deadly virus taking over control from humans.
    40 min
  • EPISODE 3
    The Capital Threat
    What would happen if all humans vanished? Would LA's palm trees spark a huge inferno? What would become of New York? Also, which animals would take control from man?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Heavy Metal
    If people disappeared from Earth, what would happen to things made from metal? Would bridges and buildings collapse? Plus, what would become of the US's secret stash of gold?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Invaders
    In a world void of people, pythons begin to challenge alligators for control of the Everglades. Elsewhere, Shanghai sinks under the weight of its empty skyscrapers.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Bound And Buried
    Uncover what would happen to priceless artefacts such as the Mona Lisa, the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell when humans are no longer around.
    42 min

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Cast & Crew

  • J‌L
    James Lurie
    Narrator
  • D‌C
    Douglas Cohen
    Director
  • P‌C
    Paul Cabana
    Producer
  • D‌R
    Darryl Rehr
    Producer
  • R‌B
    Robert Beemer
    Writer

About

Life After People

Documentary

On the heels of the History channel special that explored what Earth might be like if the human race suddenly disappeared comes this series, which provides in even more detail a picture of a post-human future, revealing the fate of structures such as the Sears Tower and the Sistine Chapel and the creatures that might inherit the places we once lived. Supporting the visuals and special effects are interviews with experts from the fields of engineering, botany, biology, geology and archaeology.

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HISTORY
Released
2009
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States
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