Sex, Explained
GenreDocuseries
CountryUnited States
Num seasons1
Num episodes5
Theme music composerJackson Greenberg[1]
Open theme"Explained Theme Song"
CompanyVox Media
LanguageEnglish
Runtime17–26 minutes
ReleasedJanuary 2, 2020
NetworkNetflix
NarratorJanelle Monáe
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Sex, Explained is an American documentary limited series produced by Vox. The series, along with The Mind, Explained, is a spin-off of the television series Explained.[2] Episodes of the show explore various topics around the subject of sex, seeking to explain nuances and trends.[3] The series is narrated by Janelle Monáe and debuted on Netflix on January 2, 2020.[4]

Reception

Reviews for Sex, Explained have been generally positive. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews.[5] The Daily Beast's Jordan Julian said, "Though by no means a substitute for comprehensive sex ed, the Janelle Monáe-narrated series provides adults with a valuable supplement to whatever knowledge they may (or may not) have gleaned from school and experience."[4] Ashlie D. Stevens of Salon described the series as an "entertaining and informative start to some more adult-oriented sex education." Stevens also noted how the series reflected the strength of the Explained series, saying, "But Sex, Explained excels in finding a voice that is smarter than it is steamy, which isn't a surprise if you've watched the Explained Netflix series that preceded it."[2]

References

  1. ^ Greenberg, Jackson (27 September 2019). "Explained Theme Song (Original Music From The Netflix Series)". open.spotify.com. Spotify. Archived July 16, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Netflix's "Sex, Explained" finds a balance between smart and steamy". Salon. 2020-01-02. Archived 2020-01-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  3. ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Sex, Explained' On Netflix, A New Season Of Vox's Docuseries That's All About Doin' It". Decider. 2020-01-02. Archived 2020-01-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  4. ^ Julian, Jordan (January 4, 2020). "'Sex, Explained': Janelle Monáe Explains Your Sexual Fantasies". The Daily Beast. Archived 2020-01-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  5. ^ "Sex, Explained: Limited Series". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived July 27, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 7, 2020.