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Is Dead and Buried coming back?

Dead and Buried (2023–2024) on PBS

The answer: Concluded January 2, 2024.
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Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
June 8, 2023
Ended
January 2, 2024
Runtime
~10 min per episode
1season

About Dead and Buried

No — Dead and Buried ended on 2024-01-02.

Dead and Buried was a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2023 and concluded in early 2024. The show explored society's relationship with death, examining how modern industries and cultural practices have distanced us from confronting mortality directly. It posed questions about how we can reconnect with this inevitable part of life and what different approaches might exist for engaging with death in a meaningful way.

The series aimed to challenge viewers to think differently about death and its place in our lives, encouraging reflection on how societal attitudes have evolved over time. Through its episodes, it sought to shed light on the ways individuals and communities can reclaim a more honest and personal connection to mortality, moving away from avoidance and denial.

The show was hosted by Curly Velasquez and had a runtime of approximately 10 minutes per episode. With a total of 8 episodes, it provided a concise yet thought-provoking look at the cultural and emotional aspects of death, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions and attitudes towards this universal experience.

Dead and Buried cast

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