Bill Nye Saves the World | |
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Genre | Talk show |
Directed by | Nick Murray |
Presented by | Bill Nye |
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Theme music composer | Tyler, The Creator |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
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Producer(s) |
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Cinematography | Jake Kerber |
Running time | 25–32 minutes |
Production company(s) | Bunim/Murray Productions |
Distributor | Netflix |
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Original network | Netflix |
Picture format | 4K (2:1 UHDTV) |
Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Original release | April 21, 2017 | – present
Bill Nye Saves the World is an American talk show hosted by Bill Nye. The series focuses on science, and investigates its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society. The first season explores topics such as climate change, alternative medicine, and video games from a scientific point of view, while also refuting myths and anti-scientific claims. Though the TV 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 the TV host and producer Emily Calandrelli. The show also features guest appearances from Zach Braff, Desiigner, Donald Faison, Rachel Bloom, Gus Sorola, Geoff Ramsey, Joel McHale, Wil Wheaton, Martin Starr, Jonna Mae,Steve Aoki, and Tim Gunn. The thirteen-episode series premiered on April 21, 2017. The show's theme song was produced by Tyler, The Creator.
Bill discusses climate change.
Bill debunks alternative medicine.
Bill discusses artificial intelligence.
Bill discusses genetically modified organisms.
Bill discusses the theory of panspermia.
The Rotten Tomatoes critics rating gave it a 75%, until April 28, 2017.