Series synopsis
The 2010s is an American documentary television series that premiered on CNN on May 7, 2023. It ended on July 2, 2023.
Audiences are invited to look back at The 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020. It was a decade in which social media transformed society and streaming upended entertainment, resulting in genre-defying music and ushering in the era of "peak TV".
Premise
Audiences are invited to look back at The 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020. It was a decade in which social media transformed society and streaming upended entertainment, resulting in genre-defying music and ushering in the era of "peak TV".
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Rami Malek as Self - Actor, Mr. Robot
- Tom Hanks as Self - Actor
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 7, 2023 | July 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Peak TV The 2010s welcomed outstanding shows in TV history and is known as “the second golden age of television.” Beyond Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, innovations in streaming led to opportunities for new types of voices and diverse audiences. |
May 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Music on Demand A deep dive into the major trends and innovations in popular music during the 2010s as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and music underwent a profound mood swing from EDM-infused pop to darker more intimate stylings by decade’s end. |
May 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Obama: Legacy on the Line A candid reflection not only on Barack Obama’s presidency, but also the seismic political shifts that took place in both the Republican and Democratic parties while he occupied the Oval Office. |
May 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 2, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |