Bill Nye Saves is currently streaming on Netflix hosted by Bill Nye . [1] The show’s byline is, “Emmy-winning host Bill Nye Brings experts and famous guests à son lab for a talk show exploring scientific issues That touch our lives”, [2] with the series’ focus Placed on science ict relationship with Politics, pop culture, and society. [3] The first season explores topics, as well as myths and anti-scientific claims.
Though the show is hosted by Nye, five correspondents assist in the presentation of the show. These include fashion model Karlie Kloss , science YouTuber and educator Derek Muller , comedian Nazeem Hussain , comedian and writer Joanna Hausmann , and TV host and producer Emily Calandrelli . [4] [5] The show features guest appearances from aussi Zach Braff , Desiigner , Donald Faison , Rachel Bloom , Gus Sorola , Geoff Ramsey , Joel McHale , Wil Wheaton , Martin Starr , Jonna Mae [6]Steve Aoki , and Tim Gunn . [7] The Thirteen-episode series premiered on April 21, 2017. [7] The show’s theme song was produced by Tyler, The Creator . [8]
On June 15, 2017, Nye announced on his Facebook page that the series has been renewed for a second season. [9]
Reception
Bill Nye Saves the World received mixed reviews from critics [10] and hearings. [11] The show HAS year aggregate rating of 63/100 based are 5 reviews from Metacritic [12]and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 75% based reviews is 8, with an average rating of 7/10. [13] The performance segments of the show have been the focus of criticism. In particular, Rachel Bloom’s performance in episode 9 has been described as “strange” and “out of place”. [11] Conversely, NPR ‘s Fresh Air Said the show is “fun to watch,” working well with Nye’s ”
Episodes
| No. | title | Original release date |
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| 1 | “Earth Is a Hot Mess” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses climate change .
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| 2 | “Tune Your Quack-o-Meter” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill debunks alternative medicine .
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| 3 | “Machines Take Over the World” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses artificial intelligence .
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| 4 | “More Food, Less Hype” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses genetically modified organisms .
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| 5 | “The Original Martian Invasion” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses the theory of panspermia .
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| 6 | “Do Some Shots, Save the World” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses vaccinations .
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| 7 | “Cheat Codes for Reality” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses playing games .
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| 8 | “This Diet Is Bananas” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses diets .
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| 9 | “The Sexual Spectrum” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses sex .
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| 10 | “Saving the World-with Space!” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses space exploration .
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| 11 | “Malarkey!” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill debunks extrasensory perception .
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| 12 | “Designer Babies” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses designer babies .
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| 13 | “Earth’s People Problem” | April 21, 2017 |
Bill discusses human overpopulation .
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References
- Jump up^ Prudom, Laura (August 31, 2016). “Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show” . Variety . Retrieved September 3, 2016 .
- Jump up^ “Bill Nye Saves the World” . Netflix.
- Jump up^ Moraes, Lisa from (August 31, 2016). “Netflix Orders Talk Show ‘Bill Nye Saves The World'” . Deadline . Retrieved September 3,2016 .
- Jump up^ “Bill Nye Saves the World – Correspondent Announcement – Netflix” onYouTube
- Jump up^ Harwood, Erika (October 14, 2016). “Karlie Kloss is Teaming Up with Bill Nye” . Vanity Fair . Retrieved February 8, 2017 .
- Jump up^ Mae, Jonna [themissesmae] (April 21, 2017). “OMG IT’S FINALLY OUT! Check out EP7 of @BillNyeSaves (Bill Nye Saves The World) on @netflix.” (Tweet) . Retrieved April 21, 2017 – viaTwitter .
- ^ Jump up to:a b Schwartz, Ryan; Schwartz, Ryan (February 8, 2017). “Bill Nye Saves the World Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Star-Studded Trailer” . TVLine . Retrieved February 8, 2017 .
- Jump up^ “Tyler, The Creator Did The Theme Song For Bill Nye’s Netflix Show | Pitchfork” . Pitchfork.com . Retrieved April 16, 2017 .
- Jump up^ ” ‘Bill Nye Saves the World’ Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix” . variety.com. 15 June 2017 . Retrieved 16 June 2017 .
- Jump up^ “Bill Nye Saves the World will be back for a second season” . The Verge. 15 June 2017 . Retrieved 18 June 2017 .
- ^ Jump up to:a b “Bill Nye’s new Netflix show is being white torn apart for the Sami Reasons That made it great” . Polygon. 26 April 2017 . Retrieved 18 June 2017 .
- Jump up^ [1]Retrieved on May 10, 2017.
- Jump up^ Rotten Tomatoes page for Bill Nye Saves the World .Retrieved on May 9, 2017.
- Jump up^ David Bianculli (April 19, 2017). ” ‘ Fargo’ and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen . ” Fresh Air . NPR . Retrieved May 7, 2017 .
- Jump up^ Aja Romano (April 21, 2017). “Bill Nye Saves the World Brings Us an updated, unapologetically political science guy” . Vox .