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Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail

2015 ★ 7.0 1 season 3 eps TV-MA

Documentary

A stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear medicine. It’s a journey across nine countries and more than a century of stories, to discover the rock that made the modern world. It’s part science, part history, and all epic adventure. Join physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr. Derek Muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth.

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Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 13 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 3 total across 1 season

3 episodes20153 watched

The Rock that Became a Bomb✓

At the turn of the 20th century uranium is virtually unknown and basically worthless. Dr Derek Muller shows how, in just a single generation, it became the most desirable and terrifying rock on earth.

The Rock that Changed the World✓

Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare.

The Rock in Our Future✓

Uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions. Uranium was also a promise of clean limitless power. In a remarkable and haunting journey, Dr Derek Muller takes us to Chernobyl and Fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. In our energy hungry, warming world, uranium both tempts with unbelievable power and threatens all life on earth. Destroyer and saviour, dream and nightmare: the extraordinary paradox of uranium.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail have?

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail still on the air?

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail?

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail airs on SBS.

When did Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail first air?

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail first aired on August 9, 2015.

Cast

Derek Muller

Derek Muller

Himself - Host

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