Where to watch Explained Season 3
Explained season 3 is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). Season 3 was released on 16 July 2021.
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Explained Season 3 episodes
S03 E01
Sugar
24 mins · Fri, 16 Jul 2021
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk; an exploration of healthy, balanced ways to satisfy the craving for sweetness.
S03 E02
Royalty
25 mins · Fri, 23 Jul 2021
Experts ponder how monarchies survive when they no longer wield power: by presenting a fairy tale image that may not reflect the reality.
S03 E03
Flags
25 mins · Fri, 30 Jul 2021
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize; an exploration of how a piece of cloth gets transformed into a symbol of love, hate, freedom, and oppression.
S03 E04
Dogs
20 mins · Fri, 6 Aug 2021
From puppy dog eyes to feats of heroism, canines evolve into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
S03 E05
The End of Oil
24 mins · Fri, 13 Aug 2021
Oil leads to advancements and inequities; as the planet warms up, an examination of why it is so hard to turn away from fossil fuels and whether it can be done in time.
S03 E06
Chess
23 mins · Fri, 20 Aug 2021
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds -- and pawns -- and now it's more popular than ever.
S03 E07
Your Skin
22 mins · Fri, 27 Aug 2021
Going beyond skin-deep to examine how one's skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites, and other microscopic guests.
S03 E08
Apologies
21 mins · Fri, 3 Sep 2021
Apologising is tough, and in this era of mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed; what makes for a good apology and why a genuine one is so powerful.
S03 E09
Hurricanes
23 mins · Fri, 10 Sep 2021
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive; what can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms.
S03 E10
Plastic Surgery
21 mins · Fri, 17 Sep 2021
Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality; the origins and effects of plastic surgery.
S03 E11
Dance Crazes
23 mins · Fri, 24 Sep 2021
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history; a loot at who gets the credit when a dance catches on.
S03 E12
Time
22 mins · Fri, 1 Oct 2021
The passage of time can seem to speed up and slow down; a look at why people experience time the way they do and how they can take back some control.
S03 E13
Country Music
24 mins · Fri, 8 Oct 2021
Defining country music and determining who gets to be a country music star.
S03 E14
Fairy Tales
24 mins · Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason; exploring their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.