Series synopsis
Coronavirus, Explained is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on April 26, 2020. It ended on June 16, 2020.
In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
Premise
In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Boris Johnson as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
- Hassan Rouhani as Self (archive footage)
- Giuseppe Conte as Self (archive footage)
- Jair Bolsonaro as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Pence as Self (archive footage)
- Justin Trudeau as Self (archive footage)
- Narendra Modi as Self (archive footage)
- Andrew Cuomo as Self (archive footage)
- Tedros Adhanom as Self (archive footage)
- J.K. Simmons as Self - Narrator
- Laura Linney as Self - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 26, 2020 | June 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Pandemic How did the coronavirus become a global pandemic, changing life as we know it? Experts and data provide a clear, informative overview of COVID-19. |
April 26, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Race for a Vaccine The race is on to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in record time. From testing to timetables, here's what to expect on the unprecedented road ahead. |
June 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
How to Cope Fear. Anxiety. Insomnia. Across the globe, people share the stress of this pandemic. Find out why we react this way and learn helpful coping mechanisms. |
June 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 16, 2020 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |