Mayday (2003)
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Mayday is streaming in France on Disney+, SFR Play.
What the audience says
Mayday has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 296 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 46 minutes. In France you can stream it on Disney+, SFR Play.
Is it worth starting?
This is 26 seasons deep — English documentary with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 296 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~46 min per episode |
| Genre | Documentary / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bernard Vaillot
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 16 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in France
