Netflix has movies and shows available for almost every genre. From arts and music, to science and philosophy, there is a genre out there for anyone, but if you’re like me and have been longing to watch an exciting, gripping medical docuseries, then look no further!

Pandemic: How to prevent an Outbreak

This is a relatively new docuseries which is 6 episodes long, and was released in light of the current corona virus outbreak. Pandemic tackles the issues which frontline workers batting to prevent the next flu, and also preparing for the next pandemic of any kind. This show tells its story through many narratives; and brings in a truly global prospective, with scenes from India and the US to Guatemala and Vietnam. It gives the viewer a feel for how a global response to prepare for a pandemic might be, all from the comfort of their own couch! This docuseries definitely leaves you with some food for thought, If you’ve been following this current virus closely you might be interested in learning more about the global context in dealing with new strains of viruses, and for now this leaves you to ponder if we were actually ready to tackle this pandemic, and how prepared humanity will be for the next, however close or far away that might be.

Diagnosis

There are some incredibly rare illnesses that, unfortunately can impact certain patients. This can be incredibly difficult for doctors and patients alike, leaving them both desperate for answers. Diagnosis is a docuseries of 7 episodes, where Drs. Lisa manages to crowdsource to get a diagnosis for patients with rare, undiagnosed conditions. Each standalone episode explores the power of the people, and highlights the value of different sources of information; answers might come from the most unlikely of places. In each episode a different individual presents themselves with a very different history, and therefore each episode is just as exciting and suspenseful as the next!

Unnatural Selection

This show is all about the latest advancements in gene-editing technologies, and how they bring the massive potential with them, to change the world. If that is something which sounds interesting then Unnatural Selection is the show for you. Like Pandemic, Unnatural Selection also follows multiple storylines which all link together from a broader narrative. It explores the various aspects of genetic engineering and the social and scientific consequences it could have. Unnatural Selection follows stories from a variety of perspectives, from environmental scientists to a young boy waiting for gene-editing treatment to cure his rare illnesses, each angle bring a different exciting feature to the show.

High-quality shows like these are a great way to amplify your knowledge, and motivation to study these topics, and can also give you a different prospective on some issues you may have already heard of.