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First Aired: May 23rd, 2018

Network: Netflix

Summary: 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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Episode 1: Sugar

Air Date: July 16th, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 2: Royalty

Air Date: July 23rd, 2021

Summary: 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.

Episode 3: Flags

Air Date: July 30th, 2021

Summary: 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.

Episode 4: Dogs

Air Date: August 6th, 2021

Summary: 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.

Episode 5: The End of Oil

Air Date: August 13rd, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 6: Chess

Air Date: August 20th, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 7: Your Skin

Air Date: August 27th, 2021

Summary: 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.

Episode 8: Apologies

Air Date: September 3rd, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 9: Hurricanes

Air Date: September 10th, 2021

Summary: As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.

Episode 10: Plastic Surgery

Air Date: September 17th, 2021

Summary: The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.

Episode 11: Dance Crazes

Air Date: September 24th, 2021

Summary: From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?

Episode 12: Time

Air Date: October 1st, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 13: Country Music

Air Date: October 8th, 2021

Summary: 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?

Episode 14: Fairy Tales

Air Date: October 15th, 2021

Summary: Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.

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