Explained (TV series)

Explained
GenreDocumentary
Created by
Theme music composerJackson Greenberg[1]
Opening theme"Explained Theme Song"
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producers
Cinematography
  • Cory Popp
  • Doug Camberis
  • Mario Furloni
  • Andrew Berends
Running time14–26 minutes
Production companyVox
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 23, 2018 (2018-05-23) –
October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)
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Explained is an American documentary television series on the streaming service Netflix. The show is produced by Vox Media[2] and is based on Vox's previous YouTube video series which followed a similar format.[3] The show's episodes averaged between 16 and 24 minutes, with each focusing on a different topic.[4] Each episode is voiced by a different guest narrator.[5] The series premiered on Netflix on May 23, 2018 with episodes released on a weekly basis. The second season premiered on September 26, 2019 and the third season on July 16, 2021.

The show has also spawned five spin-off series. On September 12, 2019, Netflix released the first season of The Mind, Explained, a series focused specifically on topics related to the human brain. On January 4, 2020, a follow-up titled Sex, Explained was released, with episodes centered around the theme of sex.[6] On April 26, 2020, the 3-episode miniseries Coronavirus, Explained was released, which focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] On September 28, 2020, the 3-episode miniseries, Whose Vote Counts, Explained was released, which details this history and current context of voting in the United States.[8] Money, Explained, a 5-episode miniseries released on May 11, 2021, focused on financial scams, credit cards, student loans, retirement and gambling.[9] On November 9, 2021, a second season of The Mind, Explained was released.

  1. ^ Greenberg, Jackson (September 27, 2019). "Explained Theme Song (Original Music From The Netflix Series)". open.spotify.com. Spotify. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Vox's Netflix show "Explained," explained". Vox. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Vox's new Netflix series is really good, but it doesn't get us any closer to figuring out what news on streaming platforms looks like". Nieman Lab. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Greene, Steve (May 24, 2018). "'Explained' Review: Netflix's Intriguing Docuseries Tackles Every Topic in the World, From K-Pop to DNA, in 20 Minute Chunks". IndieWire. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "Every Narrator on Vox's Netflix Series "Explained" - What's on Netflix". What's on Netflix. August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Julian, Jordan (January 4, 2020). "Janelle Monáe Explains Your Sexual Fantasies in Netflix's Sex-Ed Docuseries". The Daily Beast. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (April 25, 2020). "Netflix Unpacks Coronavirus Pandemic With New Season of 'Explained'". hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. ^ Gordon, Claire (September 24, 2020). "Whose vote counts, the Netflix series, explained". Vox. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  9. ^ Keller, Joel (May 11, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Money, Explained' On Netflix, Where The Folks At Vox Explain What We Do With Our Money And Why". Decider.