TV series

Coronavirus, Explained

Name: Coronavirus, Explained
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-26
Rating: 7.009
Cast: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Hassan Rouhani, Giuseppe Conte, Jair Bolsonaro

2020TV-PG1 season7.0 / 10

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.

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Synopsis

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.

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Episode 1

This Pandemic

Apr 26, 202026m8.0 / 10

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.

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Guest stars Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Hassan Rouhani, Giuseppe Conte, Jair Bolsonaro, Mike Pence, Justin Trudeau, Narendra Modi

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Episode 2

The Race for a Vaccine

Jun 16, 202023m8.0 / 10

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.

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Guest stars Laura Linney, Bill Gates, Anthony Fauci, Deborah Birx, Anderson Cooper, Angela Merkel, Paul Kagame, Kang Kyung-hwa

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Episode 3

How to Cope

Jun 16, 202020m7.3 / 10finale

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.

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Guest stars Idris Elba

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026