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The UnXplained

The UnXplained

Season released 11th Jul, 2020Rated TV-1425 episodes

IMDb7.2/ 10

Where to watch The UnXplained Season 2

The UnXplained season 2 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and Binge (subscription), and free on 9Now. Season 2 was released on 11 July 2020.

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The UnXplained Season 2 episodes

  1. S02 E01

    The Greatest Escapes

    40 mins · Sat, 11 Jul 2020

    Some of history's greatest stories of escape defy explanation, including Harry Houdini's daring feats, and the escape from Alcatraz.

  2. S02 E02

    Superhuman Senses

    40 mins · Sat, 18 Jul 2020

    The five senses help to construct the reality of the world, like a blank canvas continuously painted and repainted every day.

  3. S02 E03

    Mysterious Curses

    40 mins · Sat, 25 Jul 2020

    Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people could be tainted with dark curses, from ominous lakes that morph into watery graves, to paintings and precious stones that bring death or destruction to their keepers.

  4. S02 E04

    The Truth About UFO's

    40 mins · Sat, 1 Aug 2020

    For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly unidentified flying objects really are. Theories have been put forth that attribute UFOs to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more.

  5. S02 E05

    The Underground World

    40 mins · Sat, 8 Aug 2020

    Despite the sophistication of modern technology, there is much that people still don't know about what lies beneath Earth's surface, deep underground.

  6. S02 E06

    Leading Double Lives

    40 mins · Sat, 15 Aug 2020

    Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. Explores what compels a person to attempt to become someone else, and when the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred.

  7. S02 E07

    Mysteries of the Bible

    40 mins · Fri, 1 Jan 2021

    Many believe it to be the Word of God; others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be man made.

  8. S02 E08

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 8 Jan 2021

    Examines mankind's fascination with the dead, from ancient civilisations to 20th-century empires, and the possible reasons for that focus.

  9. S02 E08

    Mysterious Mummies

    42 mins · Fri, 8 Jan 2021

    From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning?

  10. S02 E09

    Secrets of America's Monuments

    40 mins · Fri, 15 Jan 2021

    America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories, as well as the closely guarded secrets their implacable facades may be hiding.

  11. S02 E10

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 22 Jan 2021

    According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilisation before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. William Shatner explores whether Plato's story is merely a myth.

  12. S02 E11

    Extraordinary Engineering

    42 mins · Fri, 29 Jan 2021

    For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work. What makes us want to create magnificent buildings that are bigger and grander than ourselves--and last for centuries? Whether it's Stonehenge, the Notre Dame Cathedral, or the world's tallest skyscrapers--extraordinary works of engineering are evidence of a strong instinct within us that we don't fully understand. Are we trying to prove something? Or perhaps show our power over nature? Or could there be another reason that is, for now...UnXplained?

  13. S02 E11

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 29 Jan 2021

    For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work. Explores what compels the creation of magnificent buildings that are bigger and grander than their creators.

  14. S02 E12

    The Power Of Gold

    40 mins · Fri, 19 Feb 2021

    As one of the most valuable and coveted precious metals on the planet, gold's power over mankind harkens back thousands of years.

  15. S02 E13

    The Truth About Bigfoot

    42 mins · Fri, 26 Feb 2021

    For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. While science has yet to prove the existence of this mythical man-beast, countless researchers and experiencers around the world are convinced that there is a giant, ape-like animal hiding in remote parts of the world. They point to the discovery of large, inexplicable footprints as evidence of the so-called "Bigfoot" that they hope to prove is real. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

  16. S02 E13

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 26 Feb 2021

    For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs.

  17. S02 E14

    Bizarre Vanishings

    42 mins · Fri, 5 Mar 2021

    Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason? At one time or another, we’ve all fantasized about trying on a new identity, but when does the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred? Is it possible that by pretending to be someone else, a person can actually become that person, at least in their mind?

  18. S02 E14

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 5 Mar 2021

    Stories of mysterious disappearances are compelling and confounding, such as Flight MH370 and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Explores if such phenomenon could be bad luck or the unexplained.

  19. S02 E15

    Serial Killers

    40 mins · Fri, 12 Mar 2021

    The contempt for life exhibited by serial killers makes us question our own safety. Psychopaths and sadists rarely show regret or empathy for the lives they destroy.

  20. S02 E16

    The Mystery of Plagues

    42 mins · Fri, 2 Apr 2021

    On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Jenner's vaccine was one of the first major breakthroughs in modern medicine and helped to end humanity's superstitious attitude towards disease. But in the future, might we face diseases that are different from the ones we've experienced in the past?

  21. S02 E16

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 2 Apr 2021

    Examining some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances used to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s.

  22. S02 E17

    Mysteries of the Moon

    42 mins · Fri, 9 Apr 2021

    For centuries, humanity has looked up at the Moon with a sense of wonder. But is the Moon just a rock floating in space? Or could it hold profound secrets-and perhaps even possess incredible powers? That is what we will try and find out.

  23. S02 E17

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 9 Apr 2021

    Experts question whether the moon is just a rock floating in space, or whether it holds profound secrets and perhaps even possesses incredible powers.

  24. S02 E18

    Outrageous Robberies

    42 mins · Fri, 16 Apr 2021

    Will we ever understand the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes -- or will the mind of a master criminal remain - UnXplained?

  25. S02 E18

    The UnXplained With William Shatner

    40 mins · Fri, 16 Apr 2021

    In an effort to explain the mind of the master criminal, experts ponder the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes.

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