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{{short description|2020 docu-series on Netflix}}
{{short description|2020 docu-series on Netflix}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = Coronavirus, Explained
| image =
| image =
| genre = [[Docuseries]]
| genre = [[Docuseries]]
| director =
| director =
| creator =
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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
| creator =
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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
* Claire Gordon
* Claire Gordon
* Joe Posner
* Joe Posner
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* Mark W. Olsen
* Mark W. Olsen
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Sara Masetti
* Sara Masetti
* Sam Ellis
* Sam Ellis
* Marie Cascione
* Marie Cascione
}}
}}
| cinematography = Cory Popp
| cinematography = Cory Popp
| editor = {{Plainlist|
| editor = {{Plainlist|
* Jan Kobal
* Jan Kobal
* Denny Thomas
* Denny Thomas
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}}
| narrated = {{Plainlist|
| narrated = {{Plainlist|
* [[J. K. Simmons]]
* [[J. K. Simmons]]
* [[Laura Linney]]
* [[Laura Linney]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
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}}
| country = United States
| country = United States
| num_seasons = 1<!--Only increment as a new season premieres, per the documentation of the template!-->
| num_seasons = 1<!--Only increment as a new season premieres, per the documentation of the template!-->
| num_episodes = 3<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!-->
| num_episodes = 3<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!-->
| theme_music_composer = Jackson Greenberg<ref name="theme">{{cite web |last1=Greenberg |first1=Jackson |title=Explained Theme Song (Original Music From The Netflix Series) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6cyYUyzGkAo2CrOogfTJmS |website=open.spotify.com |publisher=Spotify |accessdate=April 26, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| theme_music_composer = Jackson Greenberg<ref name="theme">{{cite web |last1=Greenberg |first1=Jackson |title=Explained Theme Song (Original Music From The Netflix Series) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6cyYUyzGkAo2CrOogfTJmS |website=open.spotify.com |date=27 September 2019 |publisher=Spotify |accessdate=April 26, 2020 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102041638/https://open.spotify.com/album/6cyYUyzGkAo2CrOogfTJmS |archive-date=2020-01-02 }}</ref>
| opentheme = "''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]'' Theme Song"
| opentheme = "''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]'' Theme Song"
| company = [[Vox Media]]
| company = [[Vox Media]]
| language = English
| language = English
| runtime = 20–26 minutes
| runtime = 20–26 minutes
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|4|26}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|4|26}}
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2020|6|16}}
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| network = Netflix
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| related = {{ubl|''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]''|''[[The Mind, Explained]]''|''[[Sex, Explained]]''}}
| network = Netflix
| website = https://www.netflix.com/title/81273378
| website_title = Official website
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| related = {{ubl|''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]''|''[[The Mind, Explained]]''|''[[Sex, Explained]]''}}
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'''''Coronavirus, Explained''''' is an American documentary limited series produced by [[Vox Media|Vox]]. The series, along with ''[[The Mind, Explained]]'' and ''[[Sex, Explained]]'', is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the television series ''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]''.<ref name="thr">{{cite web |last1=Jarvey |first1=Natalie |title=Netflix Unpacks Coronavirus Pandemic With New Season of 'Explained' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/netflix-unpacks-coronavirus-pandemic-new-season-explained-1291877 |website=hollywoodreporter.com |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=April 25, 2020 |date=April 25, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Episodes of the show explore various topics around the subject of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], exploring the efforts to stop it.<ref name="trailer">{{Cite web|url=https://decider.com/2020/01/02/sex-explained-netflix-stream-it-or-skip-it/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'Sex, Explained' On Netflix, A New Season Of Vox's Docuseries That's All About Doin' It|date=2020-01-02|website=Decider|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> The series premiered on [[Netflix]] on April 26, 2020. The series is narrated by actor[[J. K. Simmons|s]].
'''''Coronavirus, Explained''''' is an American documentary limited series produced by [[Vox Media|Vox]]. The series, along with ''[[The Mind, Explained]]'' and ''[[Sex, Explained]]'', is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the television series ''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]''.<ref name="thr">{{cite web |last1=Jarvey |first1=Natalie |title=Netflix Unpacks Coronavirus Pandemic With New Season of 'Explained' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/netflix-unpacks-coronavirus-pandemic-new-season-explained-1291877 |website=hollywoodreporter.com |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=April 25, 2020 |date=April 25, 2020 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425201916/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/netflix-unpacks-coronavirus-pandemic-new-season-explained-1291877 |archive-date=2020-04-25 }}</ref> Episodes of the show explore various topics around the subject of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], exploring the efforts to stop it.<ref name="trailer">{{Cite web|url=https://decider.com/2020/01/02/sex-explained-netflix-stream-it-or-skip-it/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'Sex, Explained' On Netflix, A New Season Of Vox's Docuseries That's All About Doin' It|date=2020-01-02|website=Decider|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> The series premiered on [[Netflix]] on April 26, 2020. The series is narrated by [[J. K. Simmons]], [[Laura Linney]], and [[Idris Elba]].


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
{{Episode table |total_width=70 |background=#000000 |overall=4|title=34 |Aux1=35 |aux1T=Narrator |airdate=30 |airdateR=<ref name="TFC">{{cite web |title= Explained – Listings |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/explained/listings/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=August 30, 2019}}</ref> |released=y |episodes=
{{Episode table |total_width= |background=#000000 |overall=4|title=34 |Aux1=35 |aux1T=Narrator |airdate=30 |airdateR=<ref name="TFC">{{cite web |title= Explained – Listings |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/explained/listings/ |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=August 30, 2019}}</ref> |released=y |episodes=

{{Episode list
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|26}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|26}}
|Aux1 = [[J. K. Simmons]]
|Aux1 = [[J. K. Simmons]]
|ShortSummary = An update on an episode of ''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]'' titled "The Next Pandemic", a look at how the virus grew and expanded around the globe.
|ShortSummary = A look into the history of the virus and spread of the pathogen to countries and warnings issued by experts a long time ago featuring clips from April 2019 by [[Bill Gates]], Peter Daszak and [[Maryn McKenna]]
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|16}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|16}}
|Aux1 = [[Laura Linney]]
|Aux1 = [[Laura Linney]]
|ShortSummary = An overview on vaccines and the race to develop one to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|16}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|16}}
|Aux1 = [[Idris Elba]]
|Aux1 = [[Idris Elba]]
|ShortSummary = A discussion on [[coping mechanism]]s as the world grapples with the stress of the pandemic and a global lockdown.
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== Production ==
== Production ==
=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
[[Vox Media]] planned to have ten weeks to work on each episode; however, the first episode was rushed to be released in two-and-a-half weeks due to the prevalence of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. They had already interviewed [[Bill Gates]] for an episode in [[Explained (TV series)#Season 2 (2019)|season 2]] of ''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]'' called "[[Explained (TV series)#ep27|The Next Pandemic]]" before the [[pandemic]] began, and Vox Media ended up using some of that footage for their first episode.<ref name="thr"/>
[[Vox Media]] planned to have ten weeks to work on each episode; however, the first episode was rushed to be released in two and a half weeks due to the prevalence of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. They had already interviewed [[Bill Gates]] for an episode in [[Explained (TV series)#Season 2 (2019)|season 2]] of ''[[Explained (TV series)|Explained]]'' called "[[Explained (TV series)#ep27|The Next Pandemic]]" before the [[pandemic]] began, and Vox Media ended up using some of that footage for their first episode.<ref name="thr"/>


=== Release ===
=== Release ===
The trailer for the mini-series was released on April 22, 2020.<ref name="trailer"/> The first episode was released on April 26, 2020, with the second and third episode being released on June, 16 2020.<ref name="thr"/>
The trailer for the mini-series was released on April 22, 2020.<ref name="trailer"/> The first episode was released on April 26, 2020, with the second and third episode being released on June 16, 2020.<ref name="thr"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Netflix title|81273378}}
*{{Netflix title}}
*{{IMDb title|tt12189310}}
*{{IMDb title|tt12189310}}


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Coronavirus, Explained
GenreDocuseries
Narrated by
Theme music composerJackson Greenberg[1]
Opening theme"Explained Theme Song"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Claire Gordon
  • Joe Posner
  • Ezra Klein
  • Chad Mumm
  • Mark W. Olsen
Producers
  • Sara Masetti
  • Sam Ellis
  • Marie Cascione
CinematographyCory Popp
Editors
  • Jan Kobal
  • Denny Thomas
Running time20–26 minutes
Production companyVox Media
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 26 (2020-04-26) –
June 16, 2020 (2020-06-16)
Related

Coronavirus, Explained is an American documentary limited series produced by Vox. The series, along with The Mind, Explained and Sex, Explained, is a spin-off of the television series Explained.[2] Episodes of the show explore various topics around the subject of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the efforts to stop it.[3] The series premiered on Netflix on April 26, 2020. The series is narrated by J. K. Simmons, Laura Linney, and Idris Elba.

Episodes

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No.TitleNarratorOriginal release date [4]
1"This Pandemic"J. K. SimmonsApril 26, 2020 (2020-04-26)
An update on an episode of Explained titled "The Next Pandemic", a look at how the virus grew and expanded around the globe.
2"The Race for a Vaccine"Laura LinneyJune 16, 2020 (2020-06-16)
An overview on vaccines and the race to develop one to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
3"How to Cope"Idris ElbaJune 16, 2020 (2020-06-16)
A discussion on coping mechanisms as the world grapples with the stress of the pandemic and a global lockdown.

Production

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Filming

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Vox Media planned to have ten weeks to work on each episode; however, the first episode was rushed to be released in two and a half weeks due to the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. They had already interviewed Bill Gates for an episode in season 2 of Explained called "The Next Pandemic" before the pandemic began, and Vox Media ended up using some of that footage for their first episode.[2]

Release

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The trailer for the mini-series was released on April 22, 2020.[3] The first episode was released on April 26, 2020, with the second and third episode being released on June 16, 2020.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Greenberg, Jackson (27 September 2019). "Explained Theme Song (Original Music From The Netflix Series)". open.spotify.com. Spotify. Archived from the original on 2020-01-02. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Jarvey, Natalie (April 25, 2020). "Netflix Unpacks Coronavirus Pandemic With New Season of 'Explained'". hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2020-04-25. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Sex, Explained' On Netflix, A New Season Of Vox's Docuseries That's All About Doin' It". Decider. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  4. ^ "Explained – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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