

TV series
The Gene: An Intimate History
2020, English, on PBS.
“The Gene: An Intimate History” brings vividly to life the story of today’s revolution in medical science through present-day tales of patients and doctors at the forefront of the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 115 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Where to watch The Gene: An Intimate History
The Gene: An Intimate History is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India.
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Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Revolution in the Treatment of Disease
Aired 14 April 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 2020
- Last aired
- 14 April 2020
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Gene: An Intimate History: quick answers
Is The Gene: An Intimate History worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Gene: An Intimate History are there?
The Gene: An Intimate History has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 115 minutes each.
Is The Gene: An Intimate History finished?
Yes. The Gene: An Intimate History ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Gene: An Intimate History on?
The Gene: An Intimate History is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Gene: An Intimate History parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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