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This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy

  • TV Series
  • 20192019
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
790
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POPULARITY
24,830
3,976
Kal Penn in This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (2019)
This globe-spanning docuseries brings the smart, stylized storytelling of Adam McKay’s The Big Short to a quirky and compelling exploration of the global economy. In each episode, host Kal Penn – with the help of some celebrity friends – answers a burning question like: How can I launder a bag of dirty cash? How scared should I be of a rubber apocalypse? And is it easier for dicks to get rich?
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Actor and former White House Associate Director of Public Engagement, Kal Penn, takes viewers around the world to meet key players behind some of the more serious and bizarre movements in to... Read allActor and former White House Associate Director of Public Engagement, Kal Penn, takes viewers around the world to meet key players behind some of the more serious and bizarre movements in today's economy.Actor and former White House Associate Director of Public Engagement, Kal Penn, takes viewers around the world to meet key players behind some of the more serious and bizarre movements in today's economy.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
790
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
24,830
3,976
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    • Stars
      • Kal Penn
      • Adam Davidson
      • Lesley Wolff
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    • Stars
      • Kal Penn
      • Adam Davidson
      • Lesley Wolff
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    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes8

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    This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy: A.I. Is The Future. Will It Keep Us Around To Enjoy It?
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    This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy: A.I. Is The Future. Will It Keep Us Around To Enjoy It?
    This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy: Money Laundering: A How To Guide
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    This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy: Money Laundering: A How To Guide
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    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Self - Host
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019
    Adam Davidson
    Adam Davidson
    • Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Lesley Wolff
    Lesley Wolff
    • Yard Sale Lady
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Joel McHale
    Joel McHale
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Colin Hanks
    Colin Hanks
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Rob Riggle
    Rob Riggle
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Rob Corddry
    Rob Corddry
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
    Paul Scheer
    Paul Scheer
    • Self - Guest Star
    1 episode1 ep • 2019
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    User reviews17

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    7/10
    Complexity simplified
    2 Episodes in I must say I like it.

    Take complex issues and simplify them by sticking to broad strokes, things people can follow without it getting technical.

    Or, explain how a rich person came to be in a funny way.

    The diversity of the first episodes was interesting, the presentation also not bad.

    All in all, not something to look forward to, but an occasional episode of 'something else', something light.
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    • Mar 4, 2019

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жуткий монстр по имени мировая экономика
    • Production companies
      • The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Amazon Studios
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      40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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