Series synopsis
Destruction Decoded is an American documentary television series that premiered on RTL on March 6, 2023. It ended on September 13, 2024. It stars Dan Nachtrab.
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
Premise
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dan Nachtrab as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 6, 2023 | April 17, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 20, 2024 | September 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mega Floods, Tsunamis When water unleashes its rage upon the planet, it becomes the ultimate bringer of death; whether it's from rain washing over the ground, rivers bursting their banks, or failed efforts to stem the flow, flooding is as inevitable as it is unstoppable. |
March 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Construction Dams control water supply and generate power, but cities can be submerged in minutes if something goes wrong; bridges and tunnels make hard-to-reach places easily accessible, but when they unexpectedly fail, the results can be disastrous. |
March 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Hurricanes, Typhoons, Cyclones Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all the same thing with different names, but what they also have in common is their destructive power. |
March 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S2 E1 · Crashes Explore the 10 worst train and plane disasters. From hijackings to malfunctions, these catastrophic events reveal the hidden dangers of travel. |
May 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
S2 E2 · Disasters At Sea From forgotten shipwrecks to headline disasters, the sea claims countless lives. Despite technological progress, danger lurks. |
May 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
S2 E3 · Collapses From Morbi's 2022 footbridge disaster to Savar's 2013 building tragedy, explore the top 10 most dramatic collapses in history and their global impact. |
May 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTL |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 13, 2024 |
| Status | ended |