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A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.
  • 20min
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 44
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season 3

serie United States 2018 - 2021

Episode rating

Season 3
7.4
E1
6.8
E2
6.8
E3
7.7
E4
7.4
E5
7.8
E6
7.2
E7
6.7
E8
6.9
E9
6.4
E10
6.3
E11
7.8
E12
6.6
E13
7.2
E14

Cast of season 3

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 314

  • 7.4
    /10

    Sugar
    episode S3.E1 july 2021
    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?
    • 24min
  • 6.8
    /10

    Royalty
    episode S3.E2 july 2021
    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.
    • 25min
  • 6.8
    /10

    Flags
    episode S3.E3 july 2021
    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.
    • 25min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Dogs
    episode S3.E4 august 2021
    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.
    • 20min
  • 7.4
    /10

    The End of Oil
    episode S3.E5 august 2021
    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?
    • 24min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Chess
    episode S3.E6 august 2021
    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?
    • 23min
  • 7.2
    /10

    Your Skin
    episode S3.E7 august 2021
    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.
    • 22min
  • 6.7
    /10

    Apologies
    episode S3.E8 september 2021
    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?
    • 21min
  • 6.9
    /10

    Hurricanes
    episode S3.E9 september 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?
    • 23min
  • 6.4
    /10

    Plastic Surgery
    episode S3.E10 september 2021
    The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
    • 21min
  • 6.3
    /10

    Dance Crazes
    episode S3.E11 september 2021
    From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
    • 23min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Time
    episode S3.E12 october 2021
    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?
    • 22min
  • 6.6
    /10

    Country Music
    episode S3.E13 october 2021
    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?
    • 24min
  • 7.2
    /10

    Fairy Tales
    episode S3.E14 october 2021
    Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
    • 24min