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Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

8.020111 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Spark
Oct 6, 2011
E2
The Age of Invention
Oct 13, 2011
E3
Revelations and Revolutions
Oct 20, 2011

Cast

JAJim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Presenter

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Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity on Netflix?

No, Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV.

Is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity for free?

Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is available on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

No — Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.