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==Reception== ==Reception==
''Bill Nye Saves the World'' has an aggregate rating of 63/100 based on 5 reviews from ]<ref name="metacritic"> Retrieved on May 10, 2017.</ref> and a ] score of 75% based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.<ref name="Tomato"> Retrieved on May 9, 2017.</ref> There is no critical consensus according to Rotten Tomatoes.<ref name="Tomato"/> ''Bill Nye Saves the World'' has an aggregate rating of 63/100 based on 5 reviews from ]<ref name="metacritic"> Retrieved on May 10, 2017.</ref> and a ] score of 75% based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.<ref name="Tomato"> Retrieved on May 9, 2017.</ref> There is no critical consensus according to Rotten Tomatoes.<ref name="Tomato"/>
]'s '']'' said the show is "fun to watch," working well from Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts."<ref>{{cite news |author=David Bianculli |date=April 19, 2017 |title='Fargo' and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen |url=http://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524546828/fargo-and-bill-nye-make-promising-returns-to-the-small-screen |work=]|publisher=NPR |access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> '']'' praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/21/15356610/bill-nye-saves-the-world-review-skepticism-monsanto|title=Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy|author=Aja Romano|date=April 21, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> '']'' was more negative, arguing that the tone is too harsh and the content uninformative.<ref>{{cite web |first=Maddie |last=Stone |date=April 24, 2017 |title=Bill Nye Spends Most of His New Netflix Show Yelling at the Audience |url=http://gizmodo.com/bill-nye-spends-most-of-his-new-netflix-show-yelling-at-1794583045 |publisher=]}}</ref> Online newspaper '']'' mentioned that the show ] with the "cringeworthy" 'My Sex Junk' skit.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-tv-show-my-sex-junk-skit-video-a7703236.html</ref> The conservative '']'' author Becket Adams criticized the show for being too political, with not enough material backed up by scientific evidence, and likened Bill Nye to a political activist.<ref>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/celebrity-scientists-and-faux-scientists-should-leave-understanding-the-person-to-the-humanities/article/2621267</ref> ]'s '']'' said the show is "fun to watch," working well with Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts."<ref>{{cite news |author=David Bianculli |date=April 19, 2017 |title='Fargo' and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen |url=http://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524546828/fargo-and-bill-nye-make-promising-returns-to-the-small-screen |work=]|publisher=NPR |access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> '']'' praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/21/15356610/bill-nye-saves-the-world-review-skepticism-monsanto|title=Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy|author=Aja Romano|date=April 21, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> '']'' was more negative, arguing that the tone is too harsh and the content uninformative.<ref>{{cite web |first=Maddie |last=Stone |date=April 24, 2017 |title=Bill Nye Spends Most of His New Netflix Show Yelling at the Audience |url=http://gizmodo.com/bill-nye-spends-most-of-his-new-netflix-show-yelling-at-1794583045 |publisher=]}}</ref> '']'' stated that the show ] with the "cringeworthy" 'My Sex Junk' skit.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-tv-show-my-sex-junk-skit-video-a7703236.html</ref> '']'' writer Becket Adams criticized the show for being too political, with not enough material backed up by scientific evidence, and likened Bill Nye to a political activist.<ref>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/celebrity-scientists-and-faux-scientists-should-leave-understanding-the-person-to-the-humanities/article/2621267</ref>


==References== ==References==

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2017 American TV series or program
Bill Nye Saves the World
File:Bill Nye Saves the World.jpg
GenreTalk show
Directed byNick Murray
Presented byBill Nye
Starring
Theme music composerTyler, The Creator
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Gil Goldschein
  • Julie Pizzi
  • Michael Naidus
  • Bill Nye
  • Jason Spingarn-Koff
  • Terry Wood
  • Lisa Nishimura
Producers
  • Dave Sambuchi
  • MC Spurlock
CinematographyJake Kerber
Running time25–32 minutes
Production companyBunim/Murray Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill Nye Saves the World is an American television show currently streaming on Netflix hosted by Bill Nye. The show's byline is, "Emmy-winning host Bill Nye brings experts and famous guests to his lab for a talk show exploring scientific issues that touch our lives", with the series' focus placed on science 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 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.

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Earth Is a Hot Mess"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses climate change.

2"Tune Your Quack-o-Meter"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks alternative medicine.

3"Machines Take Over the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses artificial intelligence.

4"More Food, Less Hype"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses genetically modified organisms.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Panelists: Robb Fraley, Fred Gould, Julie Kennye
5"The Original Martian Invasion"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses the theory of panspermia.

6"Do Some Shots, Save the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses vaccinations.

7"Cheat Codes for Reality"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses playing games.

8"This Diet Is Bananas"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses diets.

9"The Sexual Spectrum"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses sex.

10"Saving the World—with Space!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses space exploration.

11"Malarkey!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks extrasensory perception.

12"Designer Babies"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses designer babies.

  • Correspondents: Karlie Kloss, Nazeem Hussain
  • Guests: Tim Gunn
  • Panelists: Camille Hammond, Leslie Hinkson, Paul Knoepfler
13"Earth's People Problem"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses human overpopulation.

  • Correspondents: Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Nerys Benfield, Travis Rieder, Rachel Snow

Cast pictures

Bill NyeBill NyeKarlie KlossKarlie KlossDerek MullerDerek MullerNazeem HussainNazeem HussainEmily CalandrelliEmily CalandrelliNye hosts Bill Nye Saves the World, while Kloss, Muller, Hussain, Calandrelli, and Hausmann are featured as correspondents.

Reception

Bill Nye Saves the World has an aggregate rating of 63/100 based on 5 reviews from metacritic and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 75% based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10. There is no critical consensus according to Rotten Tomatoes. NPR's Fresh Air said the show is "fun to watch," working well with Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts." Vox praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers. Gizmodo was more negative, arguing that the tone is too harsh and the content uninformative. The Independent stated that the show "jumps the shark" with the "cringeworthy" 'My Sex Junk' skit. Washington Examiner writer Becket Adams criticized the show for being too political, with not enough material backed up by scientific evidence, and likened Bill Nye to a political activist.

References

  1. Prudom, Laura (August 31, 2016). "Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  2. "Bill Nye Saves the World". Netflix.
  3. Moraes, Lisa de (August 31, 2016). "Netflix Orders Talk Show 'Bill Nye Saves The World'". Deadline. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  4. "Bill Nye Saves the World - Correspondent Announcement - Netflix" on YouTube
  5. Harwood, Erika (October 14, 2016). "Karlie Kloss Is Teaming Up with Bill Nye". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  6. Mae, Jonna (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 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Schwartz, Ryan; Schwartz, Ryan (February 8, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Star-Studded Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  8. "Tyler, The Creator Did the Theme Song For Bill Nye's Netflix Show | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  9. Retrieved on May 10, 2017.
  10. ^ Rotten Tomatoes page for Bill Nye Saves the World. Retrieved on May 9, 2017.
  11. David Bianculli (April 19, 2017). "'Fargo' and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen". Fresh Air. NPR. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  12. Aja Romano (April 21, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy". Vox.
  13. Stone, Maddie (April 24, 2017). "Bill Nye Spends Most of His New Netflix Show Yelling at the Audience". Gizmodo.
  14. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-tv-show-my-sex-junk-skit-video-a7703236.html
  15. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/celebrity-scientists-and-faux-scientists-should-leave-understanding-the-person-to-the-humanities/article/2621267

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