Explained 2018
What is Explained?
"Explained" is a documentary television series. It was created in partnership with Vox.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- First aired
- May 23, 2018
- Last aired
- Oct 15, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 130 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 44 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
"Explained" is a documentary television series. It was created in partnership with Vox. The series explores various topics, including politics, science, and pop culture. These subjects are current trends in the world. The show provides explanations for these trends, aiming to educate and inform its audience. The series is a result of collaboration between the production team and Vox.
Should you watch it?
“This documentary series explores current trends ranging from politics and science to pop culture.”
- clear explanations of complex topics
- partnerships with subject matter experts
- subject matter may be dense for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy learning about the background of contemporary world events.
The series is rated TV-MA.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Racial Wealth Gap Mytharc May 23, 2018
- E2 Designer DNA Core May 23, 2018
- E3 Monogamy Core May 23, 2018
- E4 K-Pop Core May 30, 2018
- E5 Cryptocurrency Core Jun 6, 2018
- E6 Why Diets Fail Core Jun 13, 2018
- E7 The Stock Market Core Jun 20, 2018
- E8 eSports Core Jun 27, 2018
- E9 Extraterrestrial Life Core Jul 4, 2018
- E10 ! Core Jul 11, 2018
- E11 Cricket Core Jul 18, 2018
- E12 Weed Core Jul 25, 2018
- E13 Tattoo Core Aug 1, 2018
- E14 Astrology Core Aug 8, 2018
- E15 Can We Live Forever ? Core Aug 15, 2018
- E16 The Female Orgasm Core Aug 22, 2018
- E17 Political Correctness Core Aug 29, 2018
- E18 Why Women Are Paid Less Core Sep 5, 2018
- E19 The World's Water Crisis Mytharc Sep 12, 2018
- E20 Music Mytharc Sep 19, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cults Mytharc Sep 26, 2019
- E2 Billionaires Core Oct 3, 2019
- E3 Animal Intelligence Core Oct 10, 2019
- E4 Athleisure Core Oct 17, 2019
- E5 Coding Core Oct 24, 2019
- E6 Pirates Core Oct 31, 2019
- E7 The Next Pandemic Core Nov 7, 2019
- E8 The Future of Meat Core Nov 14, 2019
- E9 Beauty Mytharc Nov 21, 2019
- E10 Diamonds Mytharc Nov 28, 2019
Season 3 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sugar Mytharc Jul 16, 2021
- E2 Royalty Core Jul 23, 2021
- E3 Flags Core Jul 30, 2021
- E4 Dogs Core Aug 6, 2021
- E5 The End of Oil Core Aug 13, 2021
- E6 Chess Core Aug 20, 2021
- E7 Your Skin Core Aug 27, 2021
- E8 Apologies Core Sep 3, 2021
- E9 Hurricanes Core Sep 10, 2021
- E10 Plastic Surgery Core Sep 17, 2021
- E11 Dance Crazes Core Sep 24, 2021
- E12 Time Core Oct 1, 2021
- E13 Country Music Mytharc Oct 8, 2021
- E14 Fairy Tales Mytharc Oct 15, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
The series is a documentary format that explores big questions and current trends.
Who produces the series?
The show is produced by Vox Media in partnership with the streaming service Netflix.
What topics are covered?
The series covers a wide range of subjects including politics, science, and pop culture.
Is this based on other media?
Yes, the series is based on a previous YouTube video series produced by Vox.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2018.
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