Explained (2018) subtitles
This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
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Your languages first
Coverage by season and language
Your languages first51 English subtitle files for Explained. The newest made 15 Oct 2021, added here 9 Sep 2026. The most downloaded (10) fits release 01 - Cults. One is a hearing-impaired version. 17 episodes covered on this page.
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00:08:01,481as a safe harbor for religious radicals.
00:08:04,275And there was one small patch of America
00:08:07,445that was especially seized by this new religious fervor.
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How many subtitles are there for Explained?
69 files in 6 languages: English (51), Spanish (4), Korean (4), Thai (4), Turkish (4), Vietnamese (2). The newest was published on 9 September 2026. Every file is free, one click, credited to the person who made it.
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Which seasons of Explained have subtitles?
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