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Is Explained on Netflix in South Africa?
Yes Explained (2018) is available on Netflix in South Africa. We first spotted it on January 20, 2022.
Sometimes Netflix doesn't have all seasons and episodes available though, so check the episode list below for complete availability listing.
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Explained
2018
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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Where to watch Explained in South Africa
Netflix South Africa currently has Explained available for streaming right now
Explained can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen
Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: The Racial Wealth Gap | 2018-05-23 | available in South Africa |
| Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap. | ||
| 2: Designer DNA | 2018-05-23 | available in South Africa |
| Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing. | ||
| 3: Monogamy | 2018-05-23 | available in South Africa |
| What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms. | ||
| 4: K-Pop | 2018-05-30 | available in South Africa |
| Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style." | ||
| 5: Cryptocurrency | 2018-06-06 | available in South Africa |
| Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted. | ||
| 6: Why Diets Fail | 2018-06-13 | available in South Africa |
| Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful. | ||
| 7: The Stock Market | 2018-06-20 | available in South Africa |
| Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives. | ||
| 8: eSports | 2018-06-27 | available in South Africa |
| Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming. | ||
| 9: Extraterrestrial Life | 2018-07-04 | available in South Africa |
| Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby? | ||
| 10: ! | 2018-07-11 | available in South Africa |
| Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak. | ||
| 11: Cricket | 2018-07-18 | available in South Africa |
| Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable. | ||
| 12: Weed | 2018-07-25 | available in South Africa |
| Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp. | ||
| 13: Tattoo | 2018-08-01 | available in South Africa |
| They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals. | ||
| 14: Astrology | 2018-08-08 | available in South Africa |
| Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology. | ||
| 15: Can We Live Forever ? | 2018-08-15 | available in South Africa |
| Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues. | ||
| 16: The Female Orgasm | 2018-08-22 | available in South Africa |
| The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions. | ||
| 17: Political Correctness | 2018-08-29 | available in South Africa |
| Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term. | ||
| 18: Why Women Are Paid Less | 2018-09-05 | available in South Africa |
| Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty." | ||
| 19: The World's Water Crisis | 2018-09-12 | available in South Africa |
| The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right? | ||
| 20: Music | 2018-09-19 | available in South Africa |
| When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Cults | 2019-09-26 | available in South Africa |
| How do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever. | ||
| 2: Billionaires | 2019-10-03 | available in South Africa |
| There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights. | ||
| 3: Animal Intelligence | 2019-10-10 | available in South Africa |
| What goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world. | ||
| 4: Athleisure | 2019-10-17 | available in South Africa |
| It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream? | ||
| 5: Coding | 2019-10-24 | available in South Africa |
| Computer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world? | ||
| 6: Pirates | 2019-10-31 | available in South Africa |
| In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity. | ||
| 7: The Next Pandemic | 2019-11-07 | available in South Africa |
| If you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in. | ||
| 8: The Future of Meat | 2019-11-14 | available in South Africa |
| The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer? | ||
| 9: Beauty | 2019-11-21 | available in South Africa |
| Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking? | ||
| 10: Diamonds | 2019-11-28 | available in South Africa |
| A diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sugar | 2021-07-16 | available in South Africa |
| Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way? | ||
| 2: Royalty | 2021-07-23 | available in South Africa |
| How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present. | ||
| 3: Flags | 2021-07-30 | available in South Africa |
| A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression. | ||
| 4: Dogs | 2021-08-06 | available in South Africa |
| Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love. | ||
| 5: The End of Oil | 2021-08-13 | available in South Africa |
| Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time? | ||
| 6: Chess | 2021-08-20 | available in South Africa |
| For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special? | ||
| 7: Your Skin | 2021-08-27 | available in South Africa |
| Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ. | ||
| 8: Apologies | 2021-09-03 | available in South Africa |
| Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power? | ||
| 9: Hurricanes | 2021-09-10 | available in South Africa |
| As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. | ||
| 10: Plastic Surgery | 2021-09-17 | available in South Africa |
| The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out. | ||
| 11: Dance Crazes | 2021-09-24 | available in South Africa |
| From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation? | ||
| 12: Time | 2021-10-01 | available in South Africa |
| Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control? | ||
| 13: Country Music | 2021-10-08 | available in South Africa |
| Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star? | ||
| 14: Fairy Tales | 2021-10-15 | available in South Africa |
| Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns. | ||
