---
title: "Abandoned Engineering"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/abandoned-engineering-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 73693
imdb_id: "tt6667634"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 15
episodes_count: 145
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Abandoned Engineering (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/abandoned-engineering-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Abandoned Engineering is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by U&Yesterday. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 15 seasons and 145 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This series explores the history and impact of the world's most spectacular abandoned engineering feats."

### Why Watch
- examines the reasons behind structural failures
- explores potential future uses for ruins

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses on industrial and architectural decay
- Tone & Suitability: The series features content regarding industrial decay and structural failure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, analytical, investigative, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4, UKTV Play, 5 | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Noovo | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (6 Episodes)
### Series 2 (8 Episodes)
### Series 3 (8 Episodes)
### Series 4 (12 Episodes)
### Series 5 (8 Episodes)
### Series 6 (11 Episodes)
### Series 7 (12 Episodes)
### Series 8 (12 Episodes)
### Series 9 (12 Episodes)
### Series 10 (12 Episodes)
### Season 11 (8 Episodes)
### Season 12 (8 Episodes)
### Season 13 (8 Episodes)
### Season 14 (8 Episodes)
### Season 15 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 145
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 28 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 117 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Ward** as *Self - Narrator*
- **Jim Meigs** as *Self*
- **Rob Bell** as *Self*
- **Lynette Nusbacher** as *Self*
- **Sascha Auerbach** as *Self*
- **Dominic Selwood** as *Self*
- **Geoff Wawro** as *Self*
- **Dougal Jerram** as *Self*
- **Michele Mitchell** as *Self*
- **Alicia Gutierrez-Romine** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Abandoned Engineering about?
The series investigates the construction, failure, and environmental impact of abandoned engineering projects globally.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2017.

### Q: Does the show discuss why these structures were built?
Yes, the series explores the original purposes and design intentions behind these sites.

### Q: Does the show cover the aftermath of these sites?
Yes, it examines the financial, social, and ecological consequences of their abandonment.

### Q: Are there plans to repurpose these sites?
The series features expert analysis on potential plans to transform these ruins into useful or beautiful spaces.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Abandoned Engineering — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/73693)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*