So, you want to see Thor himself get electrocuted for the sake of science? Fair enough. Honestly, watching a guy who looks like he was sculpted by a Greek god struggle with a four-day fast or walk across a crane hanging off a skyscraper is strangely therapeutic. It makes the rest of us feel a little better about our morning grogginess.
If you’re hunting for where to watch Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, you don’t have to look through a dozen different apps. It’s pretty straightforward, but there’s some nuance to which season is where and what you might be missing if you only have one specific subscription.
The Short Answer: Where to Stream the Show Right Now
Basically, the entire series is a Disney+ Original.
Since the show is produced by National Geographic, Disney+ is its permanent home. If you’re in the United States, you've also got the option of Hulu. Thanks to the ongoing merger of those two apps, you can usually find the episodes right there in the Hulu interface if you have the Disney bundle.
Wait. Don't just go and search for "Limitless." You'll probably find that 2011 Bradley Cooper movie or the spin-off TV show about a guy on brain-enhancing drugs. You want the National Geographic docuseries. It’s officially titled Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, though the second season recently added the subtitle Live Better Now.
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Is it on Netflix or Prime?
Nope. You’re out of luck there. National Geographic is owned by Disney, so they keep their high-end stuff locked behind the blue-and-white vault. You won't find it on Netflix, and while you might be able to buy individual episodes on Amazon or Apple TV, it's almost always cheaper to just grab a month of Disney+.
What Most People Get Wrong About Season 2
Here is where it gets a little confusing. Season 1 was a massive six-episode run. It came out back in 2022 and had Chris doing things like swimming in the Arctic and simulating old age with an "aging suit" that made his joints stiff and his vision blurry.
Then came the "is it happening?" phase.
A lot of fans thought the show was a one-and-done deal. It wasn't. Season 2, titled Limitless: Live Better Now, actually dropped in August 2025. This time around, the format shifted. Instead of six episodes, we got three much longer, more intense films.
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- The Drumming Challenge: Chris has to learn the drums from scratch to perform with Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 people. The science here is about "cognitive reserve"—basically building a backup hard drive for your brain to ward off dementia.
- The Alpine Climb: He scales a 600-foot wall in the Swiss Alps to confront fear and "flow state."
- Special Forces Training: This is the one where he gets pepper-sprayed and electrocuted. It sounds like torture, but the goal was to learn how to manage chronic pain, something Hemsworth has dealt with since he was 15.
Why the Location Matters (and the "Alzheimer's" Factor)
You might remember the headlines. During the filming of Season 1, Chris underwent genetic testing and discovered he has two copies of the APOE4 gene.
That's a big deal.
It means he has a significantly higher predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease. This revelation actually changed the show. It stopped being just a "tough guy doing stunts" series and turned into something much more personal. When you watch the "Memory" episode in Season 1, you’re seeing a man process some heavy news in real-time.
Because of this, the show has a massive following in the health and longevity community. It’s not just for Marvel fans. People like Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. BJ Miller (a palliative care expert) are all over the series, giving actual, actionable advice that isn't just "eat your veggies."
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Global Availability: Can You Watch It Outside the US?
Disney+ has a pretty solid global footprint now. If you're in the UK, Canada, Australia, or most of Europe, the show is available under the "Star" or "National Geographic" hubs within the Disney+ app.
- Australia: Obviously, Chris is a local hero there. It's on Disney+.
- UK/Europe: Same deal. If you don't see it on the home screen, check the "National Geographic" tile.
- Linear TV: Sometimes, National Geographic (the actual cable channel) will air marathons of the show. This happened recently in late 2025. If you still have a cable box, check your local listings for Nat Geo.
What to Watch After Limitless
Once you've binged both seasons, you’ll probably be in the mood for more "human optimization" content. Honestly, there isn't much that matches the production value of a Darren Aronofsky-produced show (yes, the guy who directed The Whale and Black Swan produced this).
However, if you liked the "adventure meets science" vibe, you should check out Welcome to Earth with Will Smith or The Incredible Dr. Pol if you just want more Nat Geo vibes. But for the hard science stuff? You're better off looking up the guest experts from the show, like Dr. Maya Shankar or Modupe Akinola.
If you're ready to start, the first thing you should do is open Disney+ and find Season 1, Episode 1: "Stress-Proof." Watching him try to keep his heart rate down while dangling off a building is the perfect introduction to why this show is actually worth your time.
Make sure your subscription is active, especially for the Season 2 episodes, as they haven't been released for digital "purchase" (like on Vudu or Google Play) as widely as the first season yet. Stick to the streaming apps for the most seamless experience.