The 2010s (2023–2023)

TV ShowEndedDocumentary1 season, 7 episodes
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Audiences are invited to look back at The 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020. It was a decade in which social media transformed society and streaming upended entertainment, resulting in genre-defying music and ushering in the era of "peak TV".

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  1. 01The 2010s S01E02Music on DemandS01E02 · 8.0A deep dive into the major trends and innovations in popular music during the 2010s as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and music underwent a profound mood swing from EDM-infused pop to darker more intimate stylings by decade’s end.
  2. 02The 2010s S01E01Peak TVS01E01 · 6.0The 2010s welcomed outstanding shows in TV history and is known as “the second golden age of television.” Beyond Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, innovations in streaming led to opportunities for new types of voices and diverse audiences.

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes2023Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01The 2010s S01E01Peak TVMay 7, 2023 6.0The 2010s welcomed outstanding shows in TV history and is known as “the second golden age of television.” Beyond Game of Thrones and Breakin
  2. S01E02The 2010s S01E02Music on DemandMay 14, 2023 8.0A deep dive into the major trends and innovations in popular music during the 2010s as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and music under
  3. S01E03The 2010s S01E03Obama: Legacy on the LineMay 21, 2023—A candid reflection not only on Barack Obama’s presidency, but also the seismic political shifts that took place in both the Republican and
  4. S01E04The 2010s S01E04Trump: The DisrupterMay 28, 2023—A look back on Donald Trump’s meteoric political rise in 2016, how he defeated Hillary Clinton, delivered on many of his campaign promises a
  5. S01E05The 2010s S01E05Taking it to the StreetsJune 11, 2023—Examining a new era of activism that erupted in the 2010s, marking a decade of increased polarization and social change through movements li
  6. S01E06The 2010s S01E06The Social Media BoomJune 18, 2023—An exploration of social media’s growing influence during the 2010s as platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok became massive
  7. S01E07The 2010s S01E072020: The Year That Changed EverythingJuly 2, 2023—A fast-paced, emotional chronicle of how the year of 2020 was one of the most transformational years in history with a presidential impeachm

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Opening CreditsCNN Original Series The 2010s Social Movements Show Open Television Program (April 2023)

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