Strip the City

Season 2

TV-PG
Explores the engineering feats buried beneath major cities, unveiling ingenious solutions that enable metropolises like London, Rome, and Dubai to flourish despite harsh environments and geological challenges.

Where to Watch Strip the City • Season 2

8 Episodes

  • Superstorm City New York
    E1
    Superstorm City New YorkNYC is situated at the corner of coastline that acts like a funnel channeling deadly storms. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it standing through these massive storms.
  • Heatwave City Chicago
    E2
    Heatwave City ChicagoUsing CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Chicago standing amidst extreme winters and fierce summer heat waves that have ravaged the city for decades.
  • Sinking City - Venice
    E3
    Sinking City - Veniceenice is sinking while sea levels are rising, a recipe for disaster. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Venice afloat through frequent floods and erosive salt water.
  • Megaquake City - Tokyo
    E4
    Megaquake City - TokyoTokyo, home to over 35 million people, is rocked by 1500 tremors a year, and has a volcano looming over it that is overdue to erupt. Using CGI to strip it of its layers, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Tokyo ready.
  • Hurricane City - New Orleans
    E5
    Hurricane City - New OrleansSitting on a hurricane highway, and surrounded on every side by water, New Orleans is directly exposed. Using CGI to strip it of its steel and concrete, we explore the infrastructure that keeps New Orleans safe from 30ft waves and tropical cyclones.
  • Cavern City - Paris
    E6
    Cavern City - ParisParis was built on top of ancient limestone quarries and the city's modernization has taken its toll; the streets are collapsing. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it from crumbling under its own weight.
  • Ancient City - Machu Picchu
    E7
    Ancient City - Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, the crown jewel of the sprawling Incan empire, is constant threatened by earthquakes, landslides, and torrential rain. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it from tumbling down the Andes mountans.
  • Earthquake City - Los Angeles
    E8
    Earthquake City - Los AngelesThe entertainment capital of the world has been rocked by some of America's most devastating earthquakes. Despite that, downtown LA is packed with skyscrapers. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps them standing.

 

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