Name: The Mind, Explained
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Mary P. Cosimano, Anthony Fauci, Donna Rose Addis

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2 seasons · 10 episodes · best: S1E5 "Psychedelics" 8.0

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Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

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Directors: Ora DeKornfeld
Written by: Claire Gordon, Mac Schneider
Produced by: Marie Cascione, Ora DeKornfeld, Adam Cole

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September 12, 2019 · November 19, 2021 · Ended

First aired: September 12, 2019
Last aired: November 19, 2021
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 10 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream The Mind, Explained?

Netflix

In the United States, The Mind, Explained streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Mind, Explained worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Mind, Explained okay for kids?

TV-14

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Mind, Explained?

36 h

About 36 hours: 10 episodes in 2 seasons of about 214 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching The Mind, Explained?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is The Mind, Explained plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (3 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.