Bill Nye Saves the World

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 21, 2017
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 215 Ratings

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  1. VinelandGuu
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tried and I tried. This show is just unwatchable. The episode I just watched was on vaccinations and the number one concern people have with vaccinations was not discussed or even brushed upon. (How can the FDA make sure they are offering a safe vaccine with only limited time to test). I give Netflix more credit for streaming Human Centipede 3 than Bill Nye Saves the World. I lost all credit for Bill Nye while watching this program. Mr. Goldstein and Ms. Pizzi, you should be ashamed for being involved.… Expand
  2. science555
    Dec 29, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watched the first episode and if this guy called the Frisbee game anything other than garbage entertainment to express his opinion he is a con-artist. Nothing scientific about that garbage. Angers mean when someone says this is "science" to express their opinion. Too angry to write coherently.… Expand
  3. mickrussom
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    total garbage. unwatchable. Pretty much every production decision past casting Bill Nye was a mistake. The show is bad at best, and damaging to the conversation at worst.
  4. YourNeighbour
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    You might think this is a liberal show but no, even if you are on a cocktail of drugs you cannot enjoy this show. And seriously, is this about science? Is it about comedy? Maybe neither, why does this show exist?

    I always watch things fully before I write a review, but this is one of the few that I could not finish. I just couldn't hold the cringe in; it accumulates in you, like a slow    You might think this is a liberal show but no, even if you are on a cocktail of drugs you cannot enjoy this show. And seriously, is this about science? Is it about comedy? Maybe neither, why does this show exist?

    I always watch things fully before I write a review, but this is one of the few that I could not finish. I just couldn't hold the cringe in; it accumulates in you, like a slow poison. So I showed it to the most extreme leftists I know and they couldn't even finish half of it because the amount of cringe, as I said, acts like a slow building poison that slips past your skin, and what happened to Bill Nye anyway? I thought this is the science guy now he does a massive U turn on everything he said.

    Guess if someone pays him enough money he will say the earth is flat too.    … Expand
  5. Greg222
    Nov 13, 2017
    0
    Horrible, this is nothing more than a political talk show, and one that is veery hostile towards any ideas that Nye doesn't agree with. Oh but you can say he's wrong about his politics cuz then you are disagreeing with sci, nice defense Bill
  6. aeludwig
    Jul 28, 2017
    0
    This show is nothing but political crap there is nothing worth watching. Also there is no science and they say being straight is a choice I wish I could give it negative stars
  7. Mrexreturns
    Jul 22, 2017
    0
    This one goes out to all my bipeds who identify as ladies!

    This world of ours is full of choice But must I choose between Only John or Joyce? Are my options only hard or moist? My vagina has its own voice Not vocal cords, a metaphorical voice (Spoken) Sometimes, I do a voice for my vagina Please, don't tell me I'm the only one who does that (Chorus) Cause my sex junk    This one goes out to all my bipeds who identify as ladies!

    This world of ours is full of choice
    But must I choose between
    Only John or Joyce?

    Are my options only hard or moist?
    My vagina has its own voice
    Not vocal cords, a metaphorical voice

    (Spoken)
    Sometimes, I do a voice for my vagina
    Please, don't tell me
    I'm the only one who does that

    (Chorus)
    Cause my sex junk
    Is so, oh, oh, oh
    Much more than
    Either-or, or or

    Power bottom or a top off
    Versatile love may have
    Some butt stuff

    It's evolution, ain't nothing new
    There's nothing taboo about a sex stew
    Just add salt or Gérard Depardieu
    French treasure

    (Repeat chorus)
    If they're alive, I'll date them
    Channing or Jenna Tatum

    I'm down for anything
    Don't box in my box
    Give someone new a handy
    Then give yourself props

    (Sung by a dorky interlocutor)
    Oh you think you're so smart
    Did you learn gay in college?

    (Response from Rachel)
    Chill with all of that
    While I drop some knowledge

    Sexuality's a spectrum
    Everyone is on it
    Even you might like it
    If you sit up on it Drag queen, drag king Just do what feels right You're a tall pansexual Flirty wood sprite Who enjoys a Fleshlight In the cold moonlight? (dorky interlocutor) With a sad clown Skyping via satellite? (Rachel) Damn skippy, home slice Sing it with me all night (Both) Sex how you want It's your goddamn right (Repeat chorus) Get off your soapbox Get off your soapbox My sex junk's better than Bagels with lox With lots of schmear This should not be broadcasted to the public, that's all    … Expand
  8. basketman
    May 21, 2017
    0
    I was excited to see another Bill Nye show, but i was left disappointed after the first 2 episodes. My disappointment in this show was worse then my parents disappointment in me for still living in their basement. If he got rid of the live studio audience and went back to what made his old show great, then the show could be great again. i understand he's trying to reach for a newI was excited to see another Bill Nye show, but i was left disappointed after the first 2 episodes. My disappointment in this show was worse then my parents disappointment in me for still living in their basement. If he got rid of the live studio audience and went back to what made his old show great, then the show could be great again. i understand he's trying to reach for a new generation but he's alienating his older fans. In all, the show is unwatchable with the live studio audience and jumping from one subject to another without giving a good amount of information to the viewers about what he's talking about.… Expand
  9. Jfirebrand
    May 17, 2017
    0
    An engineer posing as a scientist takes the position that science is NOT about questioning his opinion!
    Trope much? I have had prostate exams less painful. Bill Nye is great if you're 6 and don't have any critical thinking, but that is exactly who should NOT watch this steaming pile of misinformation, and few over the age of six could swallow it without vomiting. Please take it away, and    An engineer posing as a scientist takes the position that science is NOT about questioning his opinion!
    Trope much? I have had prostate exams less painful. Bill Nye is great if you're 6 and don't have any critical thinking, but that is exactly who should NOT watch this steaming pile of misinformation, and few over the age of six could swallow it without vomiting. Please take it away, and bring on something better - like caulk drying. Better science and not so grotesque.    … Expand
  10. goanddo
    May 17, 2017
    0
    As children, my family (three of whom are now scientists) enjoyed watching "Bill Nye the Science Guy." We did not realize at the time that he is not really a scientist, but that would not have mattered because he was entertaining. While I understand Bill is an entertainer, not a real "science guy," I find it odd that this show seems interested in neither entertainment or science. I alsoAs children, my family (three of whom are now scientists) enjoyed watching "Bill Nye the Science Guy." We did not realize at the time that he is not really a scientist, but that would not have mattered because he was entertaining. While I understand Bill is an entertainer, not a real "science guy," I find it odd that this show seems interested in neither entertainment or science. I also find it telling that the "professional" reviews seem determined to talk us out of this obvious point. Amusing? Admirable? I almost wonder if those professional reviews are by Nye's writers, rather than the likes of CNN and Salon.… Expand
  11. ake
    May 17, 2017
    0
    This show is so incredibly disappointing I am amazed it has even been produced. As a person that seems to represent SCIENCE he promotes anything but Science. I won't let my kids watch this after viewing a couple episodes. I want my kids to learn about science as the act of asking questions, investigating cause and effect, and more, not this blatant propaganda.
  12. robpricer
    May 17, 2017
    0
    This doesn't seem like science and there is SO much wrong with this show. As an example: Paleo diet means only eating meat? or Nobody wants nuclear power? It's nearly the opposite of the Bill Nye shows of our youth we were hoping for here.

    "Settled science" is the opposite of science. When you misrepresent or deny any point of view but your own, you are not participating in science.    This doesn't seem like science and there is SO much wrong with this show. As an example: Paleo diet means only eating meat? or Nobody wants nuclear power? It's nearly the opposite of the Bill Nye shows of our youth we were hoping for here.

    "Settled science" is the opposite of science. When you misrepresent or deny any point of view but your own, you are not participating in science. If "settled science" was the measure then we'd still all believe in a sun going around the earth, Einstein's static universe, phrenology and spontaneous generation (to name a few). All science has to be able to update and adapt or it isn't science.    … Expand
  13. CoagulatedMilk
    May 15, 2017
    1
    As many have already stated and as someone who grew up with Bill Nye as the Science Guy, I, too, am very disappointed at the lack of actual science. I was hoping for a clear, rational, systematic presentation of data complete with demonstrations, but there's nothing of the sort. It's painful to watch, really, with terrible jokes and forced laughter from the audience perpetuating even atAs many have already stated and as someone who grew up with Bill Nye as the Science Guy, I, too, am very disappointed at the lack of actual science. I was hoping for a clear, rational, systematic presentation of data complete with demonstrations, but there's nothing of the sort. It's painful to watch, really, with terrible jokes and forced laughter from the audience perpetuating even at the blandest attempts at humor. Ditch the studio audience, ditch the childish, condescending, and hackish presentation, and get back to what drew our generation toward science in the first place: with science itself. Bill Nye Saves the World? How about we give these topics to Adam Ruins Everything, because that show does a better job educating and bettering the viewer despite its opposing title.… Expand
  14. ViciousVisions
    May 12, 2017
    0
    No, not Bill Nye too! Noooooooo! This is crushing! You can’t imagine how it pains me to have to vote down a former childhood hero, but wow. If you came here excited and looking nostalgia prepare for a heavy dose of disappointment and SJW catering. I’m disappointed. So disappointed.
  15. SchroederRock
    May 11, 2017
    0
    If I'm not mistaken, this is the first "0" I've ever given out on Metacritic. I loved Bill Nye The Science Guy, so I thought this would be some continuation of Bill being approachable about science but with some of the modern advances that science has made in the two decades he's been off the air. Instead, it's a bunch of hot-garbage with Bill contradicting himself when compared to hisIf I'm not mistaken, this is the first "0" I've ever given out on Metacritic. I loved Bill Nye The Science Guy, so I thought this would be some continuation of Bill being approachable about science but with some of the modern advances that science has made in the two decades he's been off the air. Instead, it's a bunch of hot-garbage with Bill contradicting himself when compared to his strictly-science standings of the 90s. Social issues are not science and the fact that they appear so early in the show kills a lot of the interest in this show for myself. Bill Nye Saves The World couldn't be more boring, awkward and problematic when it comes to the "science of things", and what's with the live audience? :/… Expand
  16. CapnConundrum
    May 11, 2017
    2
    Speaking as a social scientist, I really wish people would get their facts straight about gender fluidity. I have no problem with people doing/being whatever the hell they want, but this show is supposed to be about FACTS! This theory is 100% based on the postmodernity of Michel Foucault, who was expressly anti-science, and spoke at length of confirmation biases. The very idea of genderSpeaking as a social scientist, I really wish people would get their facts straight about gender fluidity. I have no problem with people doing/being whatever the hell they want, but this show is supposed to be about FACTS! This theory is 100% based on the postmodernity of Michel Foucault, who was expressly anti-science, and spoke at length of confirmation biases. The very idea of gender fluidity is based on the notion that scientific knowledge (of gender in this case) is inherently wrong because it's derived from a particular society (in the case of this theory, created Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, a self-professed man-hating lesbian--who made a career out of convincing herself she'd found homoerotic subplots in Charles Dickens novels--the "capitalist patriarchy"). This is not only pseudo-science. Postmodern sociological theory is expressly and deliberately ANTI science! And the science guy just jumped on the bandwagon! I was a fan of his. I watched this aghast, marvelling at his ignorance. I'd love for him to come to a debate at the University of London and talk about postmodern gender theory. We'd rip him to shreds. There are actually interesting nuggets he could have shared about physiological and neurological plasticity, not that those would have proved his points, but he didn't even go there. He was just being a shameless ideologue. Well, f*** him.… Expand
  17. RLB
    May 7, 2017
    0
    Bill Nye Sells out his Science Credentials to push a liberal agenda. Although he uses some science to show how some things work, Linking it to his topic is done incompletely. He also contradicts himself between different episodes. In one episode he claims that just because alternative medicines can make someone feel better, it does not result in them being healthier (He backs this up withBill Nye Sells out his Science Credentials to push a liberal agenda. Although he uses some science to show how some things work, Linking it to his topic is done incompletely. He also contradicts himself between different episodes. In one episode he claims that just because alternative medicines can make someone feel better, it does not result in them being healthier (He backs this up with science). In another episode he claims that just because some people feel like they should be a different gender that it is science. Although everyone has the right to their own thoughts, opinions, beliefs, etc. Unless he had stated a cause for this effect, it is not Science! It is nothing but a belief, and shows that he is only promoting a political agenda.… Expand
  18. Visko
    May 6, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off by saying, I watched the entire series through before coming to say something about it, just in case. It didn't really get much better as an informative show, and continuously remained cringe-worthy through various segments in each episode (What was that song about mars potentially seeding earth all about? Why was it on the show even? Did I miss something there?)

    Each episode had a topic that it focused on, but the format in which it's presented didn't seem to give enough time or information on any of the subjects to make anything he's trying to say convincing. Even to me, someone who's on his side. You can watch an entire episode and wonder if you actually learned anything at all that didn't sound like it was something you could "learn" from a comment in a YouTube video. As in, it was just presented horribly, unconvincing and rather childish or ridiculous sometimes.

    The celebrity guests were completely unnecessary each and every time. For example: In Episode 10 "Save the World... with Space!" They invite a new Clippers (basketball) member onto the show to merely introduce himself as being new to the Clippers team, then proceed to show a kid dunk a ball in a fashion similar to what you might experience on the moon (without even suggesting or stating that's what we're looking at) and then end the show immediately right there by playing the theme song and we just watch them shoot baskets. What the hell was the point of that???? The topic of that episode was about the importance of space exploration by the way... I think? Why did they waste the time on the show to do this? What value is this to science, or anyone?

    The panels were another aspect that under normal circumstances (by which I mean, giving perhaps a full 30 minutes of discussion at least) might spark up some interesting discussion or have time to present something actually worth watching. Instead we get only a few minutes of people trying to have a discussion, but being repeatedly cut off by one another before the segment suddenly ends with little to nothing of value being shared with the audience.

    As far as abuse in the show goes... In Episode 11 "Malarky" (an episode on Pseudoscience and Confirmation Bias) we get a full 9 minutes of 3 different individuals voicing their opinions on the topic. But what was interesting is who was on this panel of "experts" as he always calls it (which I've come to assume is a joke of some kind). We have Professor of Health & Law Policy at the University of Alberta, Timothy Caufield, an Astrologist of Ebony Magazine from New York, Sam Reynolds, and a "Professional Skeptic" (What's that?) and Journalist/Radio Host, Jamila Bey. To put it simply, I wasn't impressed with the way they all attacked the Astrologer and undermined everything he had to say. For the record, once again I'm on Bill's side in thinking Astrology is complete BS, but I would at least have the courtesy to hear him out and attempt to reason or understand his point of view. His point of view was that "It's not Science, it's not Psuedoscience, but that it's instead Art and Entertainment" (which when I tried to consider the "art" side of it, I remained skeptical but curious of what he might try to claim). On the "Entertainment" side of it I could actually agree and say "Okay, we have all types of fiction as entertainment. Fair enough, as long as we can admit that." AS HE JUST DID. Yet they continue to lightly verbally assault him as if everything he does is actually harming the world. I don't see how you can blame a fiction writer for someone who ends up believing it's non-fiction, but okay. Now it could very well be that THIS astrologer is not like every astrologer, and you get that sense when Bill starts making claims of what Astrology is and then Sam responds with "No, that's not really what I do." But then they continue acting and talking about it as if everything Bill was saying was in fact true and nothing of what Sam was trying to claim mattered. There wasn't even a mere mention that maybe different Astrologists are different, and that maybe some are more dangerous than others. That's just **** discussion and debate and something I expect from Politicians, not Scientists. I got the sense that different people have different understandings and interest in Astrology, and instead of trying to understand that, Bill remained Closed-minded and refused to even discuss it. That's anti-science to me, and was very disappointing to watch. (To be fair though, when Sam was talking I had a difficult time understanding what he was trying to say... "Marriage of Math and Myth..." Hm.. what?) That episode was very hypocritical, ironically.

    Overall, the show doesn't seem to understand how to present information intelligently and in a manner to get people interested. Doesn't present any facts, but instead a series of claims and probably does more to hurt science literacy than to help it.    … Expand
  19. critopenmind
    May 5, 2017
    1
    Incredibly disappointing. I love learning, have no problem with cheesiness, and agree with Bill's views. I thought it would be fun and educational. There are some good points but Bill and some panelists and correspondents are dismissive and close minded instead of demonstrating real inquiry. This is why some conservatives consider science-oriented people as smug. They are not going to saveIncredibly disappointing. I love learning, have no problem with cheesiness, and agree with Bill's views. I thought it would be fun and educational. There are some good points but Bill and some panelists and correspondents are dismissive and close minded instead of demonstrating real inquiry. This is why some conservatives consider science-oriented people as smug. They are not going to save anyone by stroking the egos of those that are already informed. Sigh. The gender imbalance was the first thing to bother me, but there are more problems. There are nice segments that almost make it seem worth watching but I just can't anymore.… Expand
  20. AMT6400
    May 5, 2017
    0
    A one way street into liberal cringe city. If you wanted a safe space from intellectual discussions and sharp humor, Bill Nye delivers an under-whelming effort to make science cool with liberalism. It's low brow entertainment that thinks its high brow
  21. tkmacleod
    May 4, 2017
    0
    Bill Nye is a washed up sell out.. That is the bottom line of this show. Watch yourself if you can make it more than a few episodes. Totally lost respect for a childhood hero.
  22. Muramas
    May 4, 2017
    2
    Bill Nye saves the world is so hard to watch...He tries so hard to be "cool" with his laugh track, silly over the top acting, the rap singers, etc. I like what he talks about but he does it in such a painful way.
  23. HJRodrigo
    May 4, 2017
    0
    This new show doesn't seem to have the same goals of his previous show. His previous show seemed to want to advance a love of science and tried to explain things with science, hence it was called "The Science Guy". This new show is not about science, but advancing an ideology (Apparently an ideology that he feels will "Save The World"). Overall the show is poorly done and at timesThis new show doesn't seem to have the same goals of his previous show. His previous show seemed to want to advance a love of science and tried to explain things with science, hence it was called "The Science Guy". This new show is not about science, but advancing an ideology (Apparently an ideology that he feels will "Save The World"). Overall the show is poorly done and at times preachy/condescending with pseudoscience at times being used to advance his own beliefs. I guess he was never taught about "bias" in any of his science classes, as his personal biases have affected his objectivity. Science is not about advancing agendas, lest we forget that "science" was used by the Nazis to advance their own agendas/beliefs. Bias and personal beliefs has no place in rational scientific discussion of the facts.… Expand
  24. harrynoon
    May 3, 2017
    0
    Don't be fooled. This show is not about science. It pushes far-out leftist political propaganda and makes the real scientific discussion an afterthought. What a miserable failure of a show and a sadly misguided effort by Netflix in an attempt to entertain and educate people. Sadly, it's NEITHER.
    EPIC FAIL.
  25. DerangedGinger
    May 3, 2017
    0
    If you are like me you loved Bill Nye growing up. You looked up to him. He was your science hero. If that's the case don't watch this. It'll ruin how you see him.
  26. Cookiedoughlove
    May 3, 2017
    0
    Do not pay attention to paid reviews, they are paid and do not reflect the abomination that is this show.
    Like most people, I had high hopes for it as a former Bill Nye fan. The first episode went well, with facts. The production is very low brow, as if it was something you'd see on a stoner comedy like Loiter Squad.
    Then it got worse. Then he deviated from science and went on    Do not pay attention to paid reviews, they are paid and do not reflect the abomination that is this show.
    Like most people, I had high hopes for it as a former Bill Nye fan. The first episode went well, with facts. The production is very low brow, as if it was something you'd see on a stoner comedy like Loiter Squad.

    Then it got worse. Then he deviated from science and went on political tirades and claimed there was science behind it, yet never showed the science (because there is none. Feelings and science are not one and the same. They sometimes can come together, but in this case it doesn't). They also keep featuring some cringeworthy performances and animations. Of which?

    1) a woman keeps talking/singing about her female parts having a voice and all the gross stuff it does because 'no shame'. Also, the music itself is among the worst I've heard and then to see people dance horribly (even Bill Nye's dancing... wtf was he thinking.)
    2) Homosexuals and other sexual and gender variants must be wanton whores because they sexually abuse a heterosexual vanilla cone. (seriously, if you wanted to bring light to other sexualities, don't make them look like sexual predators)
    3) even though he has 'expert panels' they are filled with people who act less than experts nor are moderated so it becomes a cluster of nonsense.

    Sure, this show might be your thing if you're an exteme leftist (I'm a moderate leftist) and like someone who repeats your views to pretend they're more valid than they are. However, anyone who can actually analyze this would realize quickly Bill nye does nothing but discredits himself and the far left platforms.

    Maybe he did it because he has been a strong advocate of Global warming and someone said "We'll give you a show to talk about it... BUUUT you have to sell your soul and credentials to talk about these other things to and lie about them."

    Maybe.    … Expand
  27. necoates
    May 3, 2017
    1
    Couldn't get through the first episode, whatever your stance on "Global Warming" Mr science omits mentioning the small facts that humans exhale CO2 and in turn plants breath it, I would say that is something scientifically interesting. Also in the clip on the tides threatening Venice they conveniently omit mentioning that the city is built on an unstable foundation and this is at leastCouldn't get through the first episode, whatever your stance on "Global Warming" Mr science omits mentioning the small facts that humans exhale CO2 and in turn plants breath it, I would say that is something scientifically interesting. Also in the clip on the tides threatening Venice they conveniently omit mentioning that the city is built on an unstable foundation and this is at least partly to blame for the rising water levels entering the shops.

    This seems far from rigorous science and more about omitting anything that doesn't play 100% with the narrative.    … Expand
  28. frank1es
    May 2, 2017
    0
    The "sex junk" performance is unbearable, who wrote this? who listens to this? Sad. But if you like being lectured about science by a non-scientist this show is for you.
  29. Ripandread
    May 2, 2017
    0
    If you want to have a show about science then feature a host who knows what the hell he's talking about instead of a wannabe comedian. Bill Nye can't save his career let alone this TV show.
  30. Corosion
    May 1, 2017
    0
    I honestly cant believe this made it onto netflix.
    Bill Nye is promoting the idea that he's a "scientist" while completely disregarding scientific evidence in the face of political correctness.
    On top of that the show is cringy and unfunny, made for 2 year olds while holding themes directed towards adults.
    Its a complete mess.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Apr 20, 2017
    70
    Bill Nye Saves the World is a convivial series that imports elements from Nye’s old series (mainly those amusing demos with bubbling colorful liquids, Bunsen burners and flasks) into a format that resembles “The Daily Show.”
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 20, 2017
    70
    While Bill Nye Saves the World is a relatively modest enterprise by Netflix's standards, it is, overall, an admirable addition to its lineup. If it's not quite a rescue mission, Nye appears to have taken to heart the concept of trying to provide a small beacon of light rather than just cursing the darkness.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 19, 2017
    40
    Bill Nye Saves the World is just not that entertaining a show all-around. While the format is geared to adults, the content is too simple to be of interest to them. For kids who might try to watch, all the talking heads will be a bore.
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