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How to Change Your Mind: Is the Netflix Show Worth Watching?























Francesca Shillcock




























There is nothing that Netflix users like more than a juicy documentary series to linger on. The latest to land on the streaming platform where TV fans are talking is How to change your minda four-part program that delves into the world of psychedelics and how they can potentially be used to change and "cure" culture.

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The show has generated a lot of conversation online, but is How to change your mind worth watching? Here's everything you need to know about the series and what viewers are making of it...

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WATCH: The Official Trailer for Netflix's How To Change Your Mind

What is Netflix's How to Change Your Mind About?

According to the official synopsis for the Netflix show, the series focuses on four different mind-altering substances: LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline. Each episode is led by bestselling author Michael Pollan and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney.

"With Pollan as our guide, we travel to the frontiers of the new psychedelic renaissance - and look back to a nearly forgotten historical context - to explore the potential of these substances to heal and change both the mind and culture."

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What are the fans saying about Netflix's How to Change Your Mind?

Many viewers have given their verdict on the show on social media and it looks like they are addicted to it! One person tweeted: "If you don't watch anything else on Netflix, please watch #HowToChangeYourMind, it's only 4 episodes but I've researched!!"

A second person wrote: "The way I'm happy to sob on episode two. My experience is so similar to some of the stories in this series. It's beautiful to watch and connect with. #HowToChangeYourMind @michaelpollan @ netflix."

The four-part series has received high praise from viewers

A third added: “@BenSessa The images of you in the #MDMA episode of #HowToChangeYourMind by @michaelpollan were so moving. I literally broke down in tears. Thank you for doing this.”

Will there be a sequel to Netflix's How to Change Your Mind?

There's been no word yet from Netflix if they could bring the show back for series two, but given its popularity, it's definitely a possibility! Check out this space…

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