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Explained

2018–2022NetflixDocumentary

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Vox's explainer format at twenty minutes an episode, narrated by a different voice each time.

One opening sequence is catalogued for Explained, covering season 1.

It arrived on Netflix in 2018, when Mystery Science Theater 3000, Arrested Development and Top Boy were also on the network.

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Season 1

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