Abandoned

Quality productions, interesting subjects, thoroughly enjoyable. No Hollywood-style trickery and nonsense. Informative and non-judgemental. Sometimes sad, sometimes uplifting. A testament to folly and waste. Might not be popular with patriotic Americans. Thanks SBS Australia and Viceland. More quality documentaries like this please.

To quote a song title from the '80s, "You Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone", the series goes beyond the ongoing cycle of build/use/abandon/repeat to explore the effect is has on real people who relied on and/or loved these bits of land and architecture before they became obsolete or out of fashion.

This show takes the decaying results of what were primarily business decisions and puts a personal, human edge on them - mostly disappointment at the demise of something that was used or loved for years, then removed from their lives unceremoniously. It has a pathos untapped by other such shows, and is a pleasure to watch - unassuming and simple, without staged drama or dire predictions. Give it a try - many of you will be glad you did.

Absolutely fell in love with this docu/drama reality TV history educational reality series. And I HATE reality TV. Don't ask questions, just watch this accidental genius. I keep praying for a season2, but doubt we will get it :(

I love this show. Beautiful and sad. Please bring it back!!

With a genuine, charismatic host in Rick McCrank, this shows is one of the most entertaining pieces of television I've seen over the last few years.

McCrank adds some great, real humour while digging into the brass tacks of how these areas became abandoned, and why the few have chosen to stay.

Outstanding. 10/10.