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Finally, an explainer that won't make you feel dumb for asking questions.
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Explained (2018)

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Latest Episode

Fairy Tales
8.024 min

Season 3 • Episode 14

Latest

Fairy Tales

Oct 15, 2021

Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.

Overview

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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Standout Aspects

Direction

Vox's signature motion graphics make complex ideas snackable.

Editing

Tight 20-min format respects your attention span.

Best for:Background: Learn while doom-scrolling, guilt-free.·Binge: One episode becomes seven. Blame the algorithm.·Solo: Solo deep dives for your next dinner party flex.
Ezra Klein

Creator

Ezra Klein

First AiredMay 23, 2018
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons3·Episodes44
Netflix

Ask about Explained

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Launched at peak explainer-video era, it helped normalize short-form educational content before TikTok dominated.

Trivia

Ezra Klein left Vox shortly after Season 1 to start his podcast empire, making early episodes a time capsule of his media origin story.

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Explained | A new series from Netflix + Vox

Explained | A new series from Netflix + Vox

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