TV series
Explained
2018–2021, English, on Netflix. Created by Ezra Klein.
This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 44
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.4/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S3 E14: Fairy Tales
Aired 15 October 2021
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Ezra KleinCreator
- Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage) · 4 ep
- Estelle CaswellNarrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Joe BidenSelf (archive footage) · 3 ep
- Maria BelloNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- JAŸ-ZSelf (voice) · 2 ep
- Samira WileyNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Richard NixonSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Vladimir PutinSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Joss FongNarrator (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 May 2018
- Last aired
- 15 October 2021
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Explained: quick answers
Is Explained worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Explained are there?
Explained has 3 seasons and 44 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Explained finished?
Yes. Explained ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Explained?
Explained is streaming on Netflix.
Is Explained suitable for kids?
Explained is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Explained?
If you liked Explained, try Mind Field, History 101, Sex, Explained.
Who created Explained?
Explained was created by Ezra Klein and stars Barack Obama, Estelle Caswell, Joe Biden.