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
Where to watch
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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
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Racial Wealth Gap May 23, 2018
- E2 Designer DNA May 23, 2018
- E3 Monogamy May 23, 2018
- E4 K-Pop May 30, 2018
- E5 Cryptocurrency Jun 6, 2018
- E6 Why Diets Fail Jun 13, 2018
- E7 The Stock Market Jun 20, 2018
- E8 eSports Jun 27, 2018
- E9 Extraterrestrial Life Jul 4, 2018
- E10 ! Jul 11, 2018
- E11 Cricket Jul 18, 2018
- E12 Weed Jul 25, 2018
- E13 Tattoo Aug 1, 2018
- E14 Astrology Aug 8, 2018
- E15 Can We Live Forever ? Aug 15, 2018
- E16 The Female Orgasm Aug 22, 2018
- E17 Political Correctness Aug 29, 2018
- E18 Why Women Are Paid Less Sep 5, 2018
- E19 The World's Water Crisis Sep 12, 2018
- E20 Music Sep 19, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Cults Sep 26, 2019
- E2 Billionaires Oct 3, 2019
- E3 Animal Intelligence Oct 10, 2019
- E4 Athleisure Oct 17, 2019
- E5 Coding Oct 24, 2019
- E6 Pirates Oct 31, 2019
- E7 The Next Pandemic Nov 7, 2019
- E8 The Future of Meat Nov 14, 2019
- E9 Beauty Nov 21, 2019
- E10 Diamonds Nov 28, 2019
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 Sugar Jul 16, 2021
- E2 Royalty Jul 23, 2021
- E3 Flags Jul 30, 2021
- E4 Dogs Aug 6, 2021
- E5 The End of Oil Aug 13, 2021
- E6 Chess Aug 20, 2021
- E7 Your Skin Aug 27, 2021
- E8 Apologies Sep 3, 2021
- E9 Hurricanes Sep 10, 2021
- E10 Plastic Surgery Sep 17, 2021
- E11 Dance Crazes Sep 24, 2021
- E12 Time Oct 1, 2021
- E13 Country Music Oct 8, 2021
- E14 Fairy Tales 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.