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Explained

7.5(115 votes)
2018 - 2021
20m per episode
Ended3 Seasons44 Episodes
Documentary

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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Show Details

Created by:
Ezra Klein
Network:
Netflix
Country:US

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

20 episodes
7.3

2018

Season 2

Season 2

10 episodes
7.6

2019

Season 3

Season 3

14 episodes
7.4

2021

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