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Explained

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: May 23, 2018
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 44
  • Networks: Netflix
  • Genres: Documentary
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Explained(2018)

TMDB Rating: 7.5 (117 votes)

Overview

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

20 episodes • 2018Avg: 7.3

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Racial Wealth GapMay 23, 20187.4
2Designer DNAMay 23, 20188.0
3MonogamyMay 23, 20187.5
4K-PopMay 30, 20188.0
5CryptocurrencyJun 6, 20187.7
6Why Diets FailJun 13, 20187.5
7The Stock MarketJun 20, 20186.7
8eSportsJun 27, 20186.7
9Extraterrestrial LifeJul 4, 20187.0
10!Jul 11, 20186.3
11CricketJul 18, 20187.0
12WeedJul 25, 20187.7
13TattooAug 1, 20187.3
14AstrologyAug 8, 20187.0
15Can We Live Forever ?Aug 15, 20187.7
16The Female OrgasmAug 22, 20187.0
17Political CorrectnessAug 29, 20187.7
18Why Women Are Paid LessSep 5, 20187.0
19The World's Water CrisisSep 12, 20188.7
20MusicSep 19, 20187.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

10 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.6Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1CultsSep 26, 20197.5
2BillionairesOct 3, 20198.0
3Animal IntelligenceOct 10, 20197.8
4AthleisureOct 17, 20197.3
5CodingOct 24, 20197.3
6PiratesOct 31, 20197.0
7The Next PandemicNov 7, 20198.5
8The Future of MeatNov 14, 20198.5
9BeautyNov 21, 20196.7
10DiamondsNov 28, 20197.3
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

14 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.4

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1SugarJul 16, 20218.5
2RoyaltyJul 23, 20217.5
3FlagsJul 30, 20217.5
4DogsAug 6, 20218.0
5The End of OilAug 13, 20217.0
6ChessAug 20, 20217.0
7Your SkinAug 27, 20217.0
8ApologiesSep 3, 20216.5
9HurricanesSep 10, 20217.0
10Plastic SurgerySep 17, 20217.5
11Dance CrazesSep 24, 20217.0
12TimeOct 1, 20217.5
13Country MusicOct 8, 20217.0
14Fairy TalesOct 15, 20218.0

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