Overview
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Estelle Caswell
Narrator (voice)
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Maria Bello
Narrator (voice)
Jay-Z
Self (archive footage)
Samira Wiley
Narrator (voice)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
Joss Fong
Narrator (voice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Explained has 3 seasons with 44 episodes.
Explained premiered on May 23, 2018.
No, Explained has ended. The final episode aired on October 15, 2021.
Explained originally aired on Netflix. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Explained was created by Ezra Klein.
Explained has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
Explained is classified as Documentary.