Name: The Mind, Explained
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-09-12
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Anthony Fauci

Your brain is a drama queen and this show is its tell-all memoir.

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Brainy but breezyPsyched for scienceAnxiety explained

Latest Episode

8.026 min

Season 2 • Episode 5

Latest

Brainwashing

Nov 19, 2021

What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.

Overview

Documentary

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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psychological medical documentary mind neuroscience mindfulness

Mental health awarenessThe science of consciousnessVulnerability as strengthSelf-understanding

Standout Aspects

Acting

Emma Stone's narration hits different—warm, wry, weirdly personal.

Writing

Explains complex neuroscience without talking down to you.

Production

Slick Vox Media visuals that make brain scans actually beautiful.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Background

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Creator

Ezra Klein

First AiredSep 12, 2019

StatusCanceled

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Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons2·Episodes10

Top Cast

Emma Stone

Self - Narrator

Julianne Moore

Self - Narrator

Anthony Fauci

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Ezra Klein created this while building Vox's video empire; the show's cancellation after two seasons sparked fan campaigns begging Netflix to #SaveTheMindExplained.

Cultural

Released during peak wellness culture (2019), it rode the wave of meditation apps and 'neurodivergent' TikTok discourse—making brain science suddenly very Gen Z dinner party conversation.