The BEST episodes of Film Theory season 2019
Every episode of Film Theory season 2019, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Film Theory season 2019!
In each episode of Film Theorists’ main series, Patrick dives into a specific work and sheds light on elements that less careful consumers may have missed. Despite the channel’s title, it isn’t limited to movies; instead, Patrick is taking on all sorts of pop culture franchises, including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter.
#1 - Who WON'T Survive Avengers Endgame! (Spoiler Free Predictions)
Season 2019 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/20/2019
This theory is 100% SPOILER FREE and does not reference any leaked information. The biggest superhero movie in history is almost here - Marvel's Avengers: Endgame! We've been building to this for YEARS! The biggest question that is plaguing us all is - who will NOT survive to the end? Honestly, the fear is real fellow Theorists. All of our favorite Avengers are on the chopping block. From Iron Man and Captain America to Thor and Black Widow - no one is safe! Today, I am predicting who will live and who will be making friends with the Grim Reaper.
#2 - The Horrific Reality of Toy Story (Toy Story 4)
Season 2019 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/30/2019
The Toy Story franchise holds a special place in the hearts of many Pixar fans. Now that we are getting a fourth movie, I had to go back and rewatch the other three and I noticed something tragic during the incinerator scene. No, not just the idea that the characters I love were going to perish but the fact that, if you watch all the movies very closely, you notice that the toys are pretty much immortal. Look at Sid's toys: They were mangled and manipulated to the point where you could barely see what they originally were, yet they were STILL ALIVE! Theorists, there is a haunting truth hiding in this beloved children's story.
#3 - Don’t Look Away Don’ẗ̶̖́ Loo̶̹͑͜k Aẃ̸̗ạ̵̕ỹ̵͙ Look̵̪͊̈ Away (Local 58)
Season 2019 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/15/2019
A little while ago I was told to check out a mysterious YouTube channel called Local58. So, I did. What I found was a creepypasta like story told in fragmented pieces in using footage from a "local news station". Theorists, I am hooked! Today we are going to figure out what is going on in the creepy world of Local58!
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - LEGO Batman vs DC Batman - Who's The Strongest Batman?
Season 2019 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2019
The have been a LOT of Batman movies and with those come many different versions of the character. From Tim Burton's cringy armor to the Justice League's Batfleck, we've run the gamut on the caped crusader. Today though, we are going to find out which of these "Batmen" are the strongest Batman of all. To do that we are going to need to compare our top contenders - Lego Batman and the good old Dark Knight himself, Batman from the Christopher Nolan movies. Why these two? Who will be crowned the best Batman in town? Let's find out!
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Is Thanos Worthy of Thor's Hammer? (Avengers Endgame)
Season 2019 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/27/2019
In Marvel's Avengers Endgame we learned that Captain America is worthy of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. That is a BIG revelation and it made me wonder - who else is worthy? The scene in Age of Ultron made it seem like no one else was worthy but I believe that over the course of the last few film, that answer is no longer correct. Who is worthy? Time to find out!
#6 - The 5 Evils of HiImMaryMary
Season 2019 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/1/2019
We've explored a few of the creepy Youtube Channels around here like Salad Fingers and Local58. Today, I want to dissect a new favorite of mine - HiImMaryMary! These videos started popping up about 3 years ago and have sporadically appeared since. Mary is a girl who wakes up to find herself trapped in a house she can't escape in a world that is empty... except for some doggy characters that torment her day and night. There is more here than a normal haunting and I am going to piece it all together!
#7 - The Joker Is Not Real (Joker 2019 Spoiler Free)
Season 2019 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/8/2019
This year we are getting a seemingly brand new take on the classic Batman villain, the Joker. This version stars Joaquin Phoenix as a failed comedian named Arthur Fleck - a new name for the old character. People are saying it's a whole new origin story for the Joker and I think that's true... but maybe not in the way most people are thinking. I think this Joker is not actually REAL! What do I mean? You're about to find out!
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - How One Man BROKE Jeopardy! (Jeopardy is Rigged Part 1)
Season 2019 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/21/2019
Most people are familiar with the iconic television game show, Jeopardy. Trivia enthusiasts and more gather around to prove that they are the smartest at recalling random facts. Now, I love Jeopardy and I've always wondered what it takes to be a champion. Do you have to be a genius or can you... work with the system? Today Theorists, we are diving into the strategy behind one of Jeopardy's best champions. Alex Trebek is not ready for this!
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Netflix's A Christmas Prince is a Royal DISASTER!
Season 2019 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/26/2019
You may be asking why I am doing a theory about a Netflix Christmas special and, honestly, I don't know what came over me. Maybe it's the holiday spirit, or maybe it's too many Christmas cookies. Either way, here we are. A holiday theory about A Christmas Prince, its two follow up movies, and how much their royal romantic lead SUCKS! Happy holidays!
#10 - Joker Is The Hero of Gotham (Batman The Dark Knight)
Season 2019 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/12/2019
We've been talking a LOT about the Joker lately, but today we are shifting focus to a different version of our smiling bad guy. The Heath Ledger version of the Joker from Christopher Nolan's Batman movie, The Dark Knight. I rewatched it recently and started to wonder, have we misunderstood this story the whole time? Could the Joker actually be the HERO of Gotham City, not Batman? We shall see, Theorists!
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Joker Ending Explained
Season 2019 - Episode 38 - Aired 10/4/2019
This video contains spoilers! I've seen the new Joker movie a few times now and, oh boy, does it make my Theorist brain go! There is SO MUCH to this movie and because of that I want to break down the full movie - especially that ending! If you were confused about what was real and what was only in the mind of our titular character, I've got you covered!
#12 - Spongebob and the Secret Under Goo Lagoon (Spongebob Squarepants)
Season 2019 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/22/2019
Spongebob is a gift that keeps on giving. There is so much to explore in Bikini Bottom and its residents that I had to do another episode. Today we are focusing on the episode "It Came From Goo Lagoon". What is going on beneath the surface of this lagoon under the ocean and why is Sandy so afraid of it? The bubbles that come from it are WEIRD and I need to know WHY! Put on your scuba gear Theorists, we are diving deep for this episode!
#13 - The Rat That Beat Thanos! (Marvel Endgame)
Season 2019 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2019
There are TONS of characters that show up in Marvel's Avengers Endgame. Most of them get at least one moment to remind the audience of why they are an awesome superhero and that we should be happy they are alive again. Now, the MVP of the episode is pretty obvious, but I want to talk about the one, tiny hero you probably missed. The rat. Which rat? Why the rat that brought back Ant-Man and made it possible for the Avengers to save the world. What are the odds? Well, you're about to find out!
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - What is Detective Pikachu's Secret Identity? (Pokemon Detective Pikachu Movie)
Season 2019 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/2019
The Detective Pikachu movie is shaping up to be a CRAZY time! Seriously, a talking Pikachu with a mysterious past in a movie full of live action Pokemon? This was begging for a theory. Today, I found out what I think will be the BIGGEST twist in the entire movie! No, I'm not talking about MewTwo. I mean, they even showed him in the trailer. No, I'm talking about who Detective Pikachu's forgotten trainer really is! Grab your pokedex Theorists!
#15 - The Secret Ingredient of SpongeBob’s Krabby Patty! (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Season 2019 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2019
Spongebob Squarepants was a childhood favorite of many. It's an underwater adventure with great songs and memorable characters. Even more memorable is the big mystery at the heart of Spongebob's job at the Krusty Krab. You guessed it Theorists, today we are uncovering the SECRET INGREDIENT of the Krabby Patty recipe! Hold on to your Squarepants, this is NOT what you expected!
#16 - What Is Us REALLY About? (Jordan Peele's Us)
Season 2019 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2019
Us is a movie FULL of metaphors and hidden meanings that we will be analyzing for a long time to come. Today, I want to tackle what I think is the message at the heart of the film; the main theme that Jordan Peele was trying to drill into our minds - not literally of course, he's not a Tethered... or is he? Loyal Theorists, today we are breaking down the nightmare of the American dream that is the movie Us.
#17 - Beware Shrek’s Fatal Stench! (SHREK)
Season 2019 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2019
Remember the opening scene in Shrek where he's taking a bath in the swap and let's one rip? And all the fish float to the top of the water? Yeah, that got me thinking - just how toxic are Shrek's farts? Throughout the movies we see many examples of their gassy power, as well as get the anecdotes from Shrek himself about the strength of ogre stench. What makes these toots so dangerous? It's my aim to find out! Plug your nose, Loyal Theorist! It's about to get STINKY!
#18 - Thanos vs Ant Man - Cracking Endgame's Biggest Meme!
Season 2019 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/25/2019
Marvel's Avengers: Endgame is here and no matter how it goes, one thing is for certain: Thanos is going to keep his purple bottom far away from any Ant-Man shenanigans. Theorists, the Thanos vs Ant-Man meme took the internet by storm! People made cartoons, they asked the actors during press interviews and I wouldn't be surprised if the new Fortnite / Avengers crossover brought back Thanos just to fight Ant-Man! Today though, we are bringing things back to science. Could Ant-Man really defeat Thanos by doing a little cave diving and using his suit to go all Giant Man? Let's find out!
#19 - Avatar and the Science of Waterbending (Avatar the Last Airbender)
Season 2019 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/26/2019
I have wanted to do a theory on Avatar the Last Airbender for YEARS! It is one of my favorite animated series ever and full of SO MUCH to theorize about! It took a while but I have finally figured out what to do - uncover the SCIENCE behind bending. That's right, I am going to figure out how bending works with SCIENCE! Today, we are focusing on Waterbending. Watch out Katara, I may become the best Waterbender in the WORLD after this episode!
#20 - The Look See is Č͍͉͈̀͘om̯͂in̼̙̊̚g͉͙͐̎ F̖͂͟͡or͔̭̋̀ ̉̂͢͢Y̖̘͑̚ou̳̮̎̌ (Crypt TV Look-See)
Season 2019 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/26/2019
We all know the big baddies of horror but, Loyal Theorists, that is just the beginning. Welcome to the world of Crypt TV, an original horror channel full of terrifying monsters and unimaginable horrors. Today I want to focus on one of their more iconic monsters, the Look-See. This creature has popped up all over the Crypt TV connected universe and I have so many questions! Let's see if we can crack the terrifying mystery of the Look-See's origins!
#21 - Inside the Mind of Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)
Season 2019 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/1/2019
Season 4 of Rick and Morty is giving us a brand new, deeper look into the mind of our favorite genius, Rick Sanchez. Throughout the run of the show, people have speculated about what's going on with the smartest man in the universe. Today, I have gathered all the data I need to really dissect his brain. I think we may all have judged Rick a little too fast... or did we?
#22 - What is the Cat HIDING? (Rick and Morty Season 4)
Season 2019 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/17/2019
Episode 4 of Rick and Morty's 4th season was... interesting. I could make a theory about soul bonding with dragons and the cultural structure of dragon societies, but actually that wasn't the part of the episode that caught my interest. No, today I want to talk about that darn talking cat. Why does it talk and why does Rick react the way he does when he finds out? Why are we left in the dark, like the memory erased Jerry? Let me tell you, Theorists, this goes deeper than you would expect!
#23 - How Pennywise BEAT Pennywise (IT Chapter 2)
Season 2019 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/31/2019
In honor of Halloween, we are returning to our favorite space alien and supernatural creature, Pennywise the clown from IT. Today we are focusing specifically on IT Chapter 2 and the Ritual of Chüd. I've seen people cover a lot of the details in this movie but there is something I think EVERYONE missed! You see, the Losers did not defeat Pennywise. The creepy clown HIMSELF ensured his own demise, and I'm about to tell you how!
#24 - Did Detective Pikachu Prove Pokemon’s Greatest Fan Theory?
Season 2019 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/8/2019
Detective Pikachu has done so much better than Pokemon fans - and honestly, everyone else - were expecting. It hits that balance of current relevance and nostalgia. And on top of that, it holds the clues to a ton of Pokemon fan theories! Today Loyal Theorists, we are looking to Ditto. For a long time, fans have speculated on the origins of the pink little blob. I am here to tell you that Detective Pikachu has given us all the clues we need to figure out Ditto's mysterious origins once and for all!
#25 - What is the Bird Box Monster? (Bird Box Netflix)
Season 2019 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2019
Bird Box is one of the BIGGEST horror movies right now. It's inspired dozens of theories trying to answer the BIG question. What is the Bird Box monster? Today Theorists, I'm throwing my hat in the ring and I think we've hit on something big! You see, the monster in Bird Box has left a lot of clues for a creature we never see. I've gathered the evidence and you are going to want to hear this! Let's go!