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Explained

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  • 2018– 2018–
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Explained (2018)
Explained: Season 2
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A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.
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  • Creators
    • Joe Posner
    • Ezra Klein
  • Stars
    • Estelle Caswell
    • Samira Wiley
    • Maria Bello
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    • Ezra Klein
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    • Samira Wiley
    • Maria Bello
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    Estelle Caswell
    Estelle Caswell
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    3 episodes3 eps • 2018
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    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
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    2 episodes2 eps • 2018
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
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    1 episode1 ep • 2018
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    Yara Shahidi
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    1 episode1 ep • 2018
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    LeVar Burton
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    1 episode1 ep • 2018
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    Jerry Springer
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    Joss Fong
    Joss Fong
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    Coleman Lowndes
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    Aya Cash
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    I really enjoy how the topics don't just run on. They are intriguing and straight to the point. You gain the understanding of the topic within 20 minutes or less, which makes it easy to keep your focus. Definitely excited to see how this show continues and developes!
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      • May 23, 2018 (United States)
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