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Explained(TV show/series, 2018-2021)

FSK: 12+ years
| 20min per episode | Genre: Documentary

Documentation in 3 seasons with 44 episodes

ExplainedRating: 3.7/5 (with 51 votes) 147
Explained is an American documentary television series on the streaming service Netflix . The show is produced by Vox Media and is based on Vox's previous YouTube video series which followed a similar format. The show's episodes averaged between 16 and 24 minutes, with each focusing on a different topic. Each episode is voiced by a different guest narrator. The series premiered on Netflix on May 23, 2018 with episodes released on a weekly basis. The second season premiered on September 26, 2019 and the third season on July 16, 2021. The show has also spawned five spin-off series. On September 12, 2019, Netflix released the first season of The Mind, Explained, a series focused specifically on topics related to the human brain. On January 4, 2020, a ... ()
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"Explained" is currently available on 1 providers. Explained can be streamed on Netflix as part of a subscription.

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3 seasons: Staffel 1, Staffel 2, Staffel 3
Genres: Sozial- und Kulturdokus / Wissenschafts- und Naturdokus / US-Serien
Keywords: Enthüllend
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About Explained

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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Explained Seasons and Episodes

07/16/2021Season 3 - 14 episodes
#1 | 07/16/2021Sugar
4.3/5 (with 2 votes)
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
#2 | 07/23/2021Royalty
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
#3 | 07/30/2021Flags
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
#4 | 08/06/2021Dogs
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
#5 | 08/13/2021The End of Oil
3.6/5 (with 4 votes)
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
#6 | 08/20/2021Chess
3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
#7 | 08/27/2021Your Skin
3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
#8 | 09/03/2021Apologies
3.3/5 (with 2 votes)
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
#9 | 09/10/2021Hurricanes
3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
#10 | 09/17/2021Plastic Surgery
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
#11 | 09/24/2021Dance Crazes
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
#12 | 10/01/2021Time
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
#13 | 10/08/2021Country Music
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
#14 | 10/15/2021Fairy Tales
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
09/26/2019Season 2 - 10 episodes
05/23/2018Season 1 - 20 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 18 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 05/23/2018
Last episode released on: 10/15/2021
Creator: Ezra Klein
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Explicando"
"解释一切"
"익스플레인: 세계를 해설하다"
"En pocas palabras"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:27549, Added: 07/22/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024