Hosted by Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage, History of Swear Words on Netflix is a comedy docuseries that explores the origins and usage of English curse words. Through interviews with experts, authors, linguists, and comics, the series unpacks the cultural impact of these words throughout history and the relevance of profanity in today’s age.
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How Many Episodes Are in History of Swear Words?
There are six episodes in History of Swear Words. The runtime of the episodes is 20 minutes. You can check the complete list of History of Swear Words episodes and their release date below.
- “F**k”: January 5, 2021
- “Sh*t”: January 5, 2021
- “Bitch”: January 5, 2021
- “D**k”: January 5, 2021
- “Pu**y”: January 5, 2021
- “Damn”: January 5, 2021
What Are the Critics Saying About History of Swear Words?
History of Swear Words has an official critics rating of 69% and an average audience score of 54% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Karen Han from Slate writes of season one, “For all its brevity, [It] does a more than serviceable job probing the origins of expletives we too often take for granted, and if it pushes you to fill up your browser history with curse words after it’s done.”
Film Companion’s Gayle Sequeira says, “The six-episode series, hosted by Nicolas Cage, is an odd mishmash of the academic and the juvenile.”
Kellen Beck from Mashable writes, “The entire first season is about two hours long, making for a great little afternoon diversion that left me feeling both a little smarter and a little lighter.”
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Is History of Swear Words Suitable for Kids?
History of Swear Words is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
