Frontline Season 33 Episode 1
Frontline
Season 33

Ep 1. The Trouble With Antibiotics

  • TV-NR
  • October 14, 2014
  • 53 min

In Frontline season 33 episode 1, titled "The Trouble With Antibiotics," viewers are taken on a journey into the world of modern medicine and the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance. Over the course of the hour-long episode, leading scientists and medical professionals shine a light on the alarming rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and how, unless something is done to address the issue, we could soon be facing a post-antibiotic era.

The episode begins by setting the stage for the problem at hand. We see the devastating effects of bacterial infections that can no longer be treated with traditional antibiotics. Inside hospitals and clinics around the world, we witness the struggles of doctors and nurses working tirelessly to combat these superbugs, often with few or no effective options. From here, the episode takes a deep dive into the scientific and medical research on antibiotic resistance and what we can do to prevent its spread.

Through interviews with leading experts in infectious diseases, we learn how antibiotic-resistant bugs develop and spread, and the role that overuse of antibiotics has played in creating this crisis. From everyday prescriptions for less serious illnesses to the use of antibiotics in livestock, the episode explores the many ways in which antibiotics have been overused and misused in recent years. It also highlights the ways in which doctors and healthcare professionals have been complicit in this problem, for example by prescribing antibiotics for viral infections that cannot be treated with these drugs.

The episode also highlights potential solutions to the problem of antibiotic resistance. We see how researchers are looking for new and more effective antibiotics, as well as exploring alternative strategies for fighting bacteria, such as probiotics and phage therapy. We learn about the importance of better tracking and monitoring of antibiotic use and resistance, as well as the need for better education and awareness on these issues among healthcare providers and the public.

Throughout the episode, we hear from patients who have been personally affected by antibiotic resistance, including those who have lost loved ones to infections that could not be treated. We also hear from healthcare professionals who are on the front lines of this crisis, working tirelessly to develop new treatments and strategies to combat these deadly infections.

Ultimately, "The Trouble With Antibiotics" is a sobering look at one of the most pressing public health crises of our time. It poses difficult questions about the future of modern medicine and the ways in which we may need to rethink our approach to healthcare in order to prevent a post-antibiotic future. However, through its exploration of potential solutions and the tireless efforts of medical professionals around the world, the episode also offers a hopeful reminder that we may still be able to prevent the worst consequences of antibiotic resistance if we act now.

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  • First Aired
    October 14, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    53 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
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