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Explained Season 3
2018–2021 3 seasons 44 episodes TMDB 7.4
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.
Air timeline
2018–2021Complete3 seasons · 44 episodes
Seasons
Season 3202114 episodesTMDB 7.3
Where to watch
- 1Sugar2021-07-16 · 24 min
S03E01 · Season 3
Sugar
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?
- 2Royalty2021-07-23 · 24 min
S03E02 · Season 3
Royalty
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.
- 3Flags2021-07-30 · 22 min
S03E03 · Season 3
Flags
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.
- 4Dogs2021-08-06 · 23 min
S03E04 · Season 3
Dogs
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.
- 5The End of Oil2021-08-13 · 21 min
S03E05 · Season 3
The End of Oil
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?
- 6Chess2021-08-20 · 23 min
S03E06 · Season 3
Chess
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?
- 7Your Skin2021-08-27 · 21 min
S03E07 · Season 3
Your Skin
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.
- 8Apologies2021-09-03 · 22 min
S03E08 · Season 3
Apologies
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?
- 9Hurricanes2021-09-10 · 23 min
S03E09 · Season 3
Hurricanes
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
- 10Plastic Surgery2021-09-17 · 24 min
S03E10 · Season 3
Plastic Surgery
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
- 11Dance Crazes2021-09-24 · 20 min
S03E11 · Season 3
Dance Crazes
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
- 12Time2021-10-01 · 25 min
S03E12 · Season 3
Time
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?
- 13Country Music2021-10-08 · 25 min
S03E13 · Season 3
Country Music
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?
- 14Fairy Tales2021-10-15 · 24 min
S03E14 · Season 3
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
Cast
Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
Estelle CaswellNarrator (voice)
Joe BidenSelf (archive footage)
Maria BelloNarrator (voice)
Jay-ZSelf (voice)
Samira WileyNarrator (voice)
George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Vladimir PutinSelf (archive footage)
Joss FongNarrator (voice)
Christian SlaterNarrator (voice)
LeVar BurtonNarrator (voice)
Nick KrollNarrator (voice)
Aasif MandviNarrator (voice)
Kevin SmithNarrator (voice)Coleman LowndesNarrator (voice)
Yara ShahidiNarrator (voice)
Kristen BellNarrator (voice)
