The ego has landed — and it's 100 stories tall.
Season 2 • Episode 16
LatestStunning skylines are fuelled by money – and Hong Kong has one of the most stunning in the world. With a lack of land on the island, the only way is up. The most prized – and expensive - plot is the financial district of Central where one skyscraper towers above the rest, star of Batman movies and gleaming white pillar of capitalism, 2 International Finance Center. Presented by Matt Berman.
Vertical City stars architecture expert Charlie Luxton as he takes a high rise hike around the world's most iconic skyscrapers, discovering the stories of power, politics and daring design that lie behind their construction.
Production
Dizzying drone shots that'll trigger your fear of heights.
Direction
Charlie's unhinged enthusiasm for elevator shafts.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Luxton once climbed a crane mid-filming when security denied roof access. The footage made the final cut.
The 2008 financial crisis nearly killed Season 2 — half the planned towers went bankrupt mid-production.
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