Series synopsis
The Mind, Explained is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on September 12, 2019. It ended on November 19, 2021. It was created by Ezra Klein. It stars Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Mary P. Cosimano and Anthony Fauci.
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Premise
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emma Stone as Self - Narrator
- Julianne Moore as Self - Narrator
- Mary P. Cosimano as Self
- Anthony Fauci as Self
- Donna Rose Addis as Self
- Alison McCarthy as Self
- Strini Pillai as Self
Guest cast
- Maria Bamford as Self
- Bhante Saranapala as Self
- Michael Pollan as Self
- Richard Davidson as Self
- Robert Sapolsky as Self
- Yanjaa as Herself
- Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche as Himself
- Mary P. Cosmiano as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 12, 2019 | September 12, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 5 | November 19, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Memory How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable. |
September 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Dreams Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us? |
September 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Anxiety Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders. |
September 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How to Focus So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges. |
November 19, 2021 |
| 2 |
Teenage Brain Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates. |
November 19, 2021 |
| 3 |
Personality Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime. |
November 19, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2021 |
| Runtime | 214 minutes |
| Status | ended |