The BEST episodes of Film Theory season 2021
Every episode of Film Theory season 2021, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Film Theory season 2021!
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 - I SOLVED The Jeopardy Host Controversy
Season 2021 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/31/2021
Have you been keeping up with the search for the new host of Jeopardy? I've loved seeing all the different guest hosts. When they said they found a new host, I was surprised at the choice... less surprised when it fell through. I think the people behind Jeopardy need to broaden their horizons with who they are considering. I think they should consider me. Hear me out! I think it is time for the old school Jeopardy to embrace new media and I think I have a strong case on how to do just that. Jeopardy, let's talk.
#2 - How To SURVIVE Saw!
Season 2021 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/22/2021
Do you think you could SURVIVE a Saw movie? It seems like a logical question to have after witnessing the horror Jigsaw brings to people who are, arguably, just like us. Well Theorists, your buddy MatPat is here to help you do just that. This is not your average "how to beat every trap in Saw" kind of video. I am going to teach you the TRUE way to not die in a Saw movie. That's a good deed worthy of keeping me off Jigsaw's radar, right? Right?!
#3 - 3 New Spider-Man No Way Home Theories!
Season 2021 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/18/2021
Theories aside, we all know that Spider-Man: No Way Home is going to be a WILD ride! After that trailer drop and confirmation of Doc Ock, the mysterious laughter of Green Goblin, and more - there is SO MUCH to talk about! So much that we are covering not one, not two, but THREE theories today! That's right, we are going all in on everything this movie has to offer. Let's go!
#4 - Rick REPLACED? (Rick and Morty Season 5)
Season 2021 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/27/2021
Rick and Morty has returned with a bang... at least for Morty. He was truly the "hero" of this episode while Rick was floundering to meet his usual standards. In the previous season, Rick was too cool to be touched by almost anything going on. In this episode we see him struggle to maintain his usual attitude in the face of his rival, Mr. Nimbus. In the meantime, Morty takes on a much more "Rick" like role. Can this be the future of Rick and Morty?
#5 - Is Spongebob a Mutant? Solving Bikini Bottom's Most Popular Theory!
Season 2021 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/3/2021
Welcome to another edition of MORTY, where I look back on old theories and see if there was anything I missed! Today, I'm taking another crack at Spongebob Squarepants himself. There was a popular theory going around about how Bikini Bottom was the result of nuclear testing. Could that be TRUE? You'll have to keep watching to find out!
#6 - Which Fast and Furious Movie is the FASTEST? (And Why It Matters)
Season 2021 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/8/2021
I have been binge watching the Fast and Furious franchise recently and I am OBSESSED! With that and all of the memes taking over every social media since Fast and Furious 9 came out, I knew it was time to cover it. There were MANY ways this could go. Do I cover the lore? Or maybe the insane physics? Not today. Theorists, I decided I need to answer the most important question. Which Fast and Furious movie is the MOST fast and furious?
#7 - Predicting Loki's Final TWIST! (Marvel Loki)
Season 2021 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/13/2021
Theorist, we are reaching the end of season one of the Loki Disney+ series. Before it ends, I have one more BIG prediction and I think I may have figured it all out. We all have been thinking that the series is building up to some reveal of Kang the Conqueror. The big question is WHO will it be? I think the answer has been in front of our noses all along... and I don't mean Agatha.
#8 - We're Watching Evil Morty's Origin Story! (Rick and Morty Season 5)
Season 2021 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/17/2021
This season of Rick and Morty feels different... and I'm not the only one to think so! Many fans of the series have pointed out how this felt like a return to season on Rick and Morty, dropping the more overarching story feel of the past few seasons. I think that was done for a REASON! A reason that I think is based on something fans have been asking to see for a long time - Evil Morty's origin story! Theorists, get ready for a wild timey-wimey ride!
#9 - The Looney Tunes CHEATED! (Space Jam)
Season 2021 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/22/2021
Space Jam is a cult classic nowadays. With the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, I knew it was time to cover the now franchise. Watching the original movie, I was struck with a realization. The game was RIGGED... and not in the way you think. The MonStars were never going to win, and they did it to themselves! How? Watch to find out!
#10 - Red Guardian Fought A FAKE Captain America! (Black Widow)
Season 2021 - Episode 32 - Aired 7/29/2021
After watching the new Marvel movie, Black Widow, we were all left with one question. Did Red Guardian ACTUALLY Fight Captain America? A lot of people have tried their hand at answering this but I think they've missed the BIGGEST twist of the story. Yes, Red Guardian fought Captain America... but it was NOT Steve Rogers! Who was it? You'll have to watch to find out!
#11 - How To Kill A Minion! (Despicable Me)
Season 2021 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/7/2021
The Minions in Despicable Me seem near indestructible! You know what that means ,Theorists! I must figure out how to DESTROY them! Today we will find the best, and most efficient, way to kill a Minion. Who says my Theories have no real world applications? Let's get testing Theorists!
#12 - There's Blood on Captain America's Hands
Season 2021 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/12/2021
Falcon and The Winter Soldier, or rather Captain America and the Winter Soldier, ended with a big speech from Sam about being better. Well Sam, I think you forgot a few things. You see, even Captain America has done some... less than stellar things - both Steven and Sam. I think he's got the right idea, but I think we need to workshop it a bit. Captain America, I'm about to fix your problem.
#13 - The Monster in the Comments... OwO
Season 2021 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/19/2021
Theorists, something has been lurking in the comments... and not just mine. Meet OwO, the commenter. Now that may seem like an innocuous coincidence but there is something much deeper going on. I started to see comments from OwO pop up around YouTube and was even told point blank "not to engage". You know I can't resist that kind of invitation, Theorists.
#14 - Rick KILLED Beth! (Rick and Morty Season 5)
Season 2021 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/26/2021
Season 5 of Rick and Morty has been... a mixed bag. One thing they HAVE delivered on, though, is the promise of some epic lore. You see, the Rick we've been seeing is very different to our usual Rick. I've made a couple theories already about why that may be, but the most recent episode left a BIG clue. Has Beth been dead the ENTIRE time? Watch to find out!
#15 - Baby Shark is ADOPTED... No Really!
Season 2021 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/7/2021
You read the title right. I'm doing a Baby Shark theory. It was, like Thanos says, inevitable. What do I have to say about Baby Shark... do do do do do? Well, it seems like Mama and Papa shark have been keeping a secret. Baby Shark is ADOPTED! How do I know? Get your fins ready, Theorists, it's time to do a deep dive into the lore of Baby Shark!
#16 - The Matrix NEVER Existed! (Matrix 4 Trailer)
Season 2021 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/25/2021
The original Matrix trilogy was a well of theory potential. Yet, I haven't covered it in YEARS! So when the new trailer for The Matrix 4: Resurrections came out, I felt the need to try and cover ALL of the theories and predictions possible. All at once. Yes, today we are answering every question posed in the Matrix 4 trailer, what I think the plot and ending of the movies will be, and what that means for us the viewer. Get ready to PLUG IN!
#17 - Decoding History's DARKEST Mystery! (The Lost Symbol)
Season 2021 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/7/2021
The secret at the center of Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol is a captivating look into the mysteries of history. The Lost Symbol is a race against time to put together the clues and potentially save the lives of many. Today, I'm going to take that as a challenge. I think I've figured out what exactly is going on and, Theorists, nothing is as it seems!
#18 - The Tragic Secret of The Walten Files
Season 2021 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/16/2021
When I last left off with The Walten Files, I told you there was something else... something that deserved its own episode. Today we are talking about the tragedy that is hiding at the center of the series. This is a story of a broken family and the consequences of their choices. Today, we unlock the final secrets of The Walten Files.
#19 - What Everyone Got WRONG About Squid Game! (오징어 게임)
Season 2021 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/21/2021
It feels like EVERYONE is talking about Squid Game, the Korean action / drama about a deadly series of children's games. I've seen other channels take a swing at explaining the series and figuring out the best strategy to surviving until the end, but I felt like I needed to try and figure it out myself. There had to be a perfect winning strategy. Theorists, I think I've found out the ULTIMATE way to survive to win the Squid Game!
#20 - Thanos Tried to Save Us, and Eternals PROVES IT!
Season 2021 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/14/2021
Eternals just came out... and my biggest take away? We were right. We called it years ago. Thanos was right! He tried to save us. And here is how Eternals proves it.
#21 - The Final Broadcast (Local 58)
Season 2021 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/20/2021
What if you cannot even trust the MOON? Theorists, we are returning to one of my favorite analog horror series... Local 58! Since my last episode on this series SO MUCH has happened! In fact, things appear to have crossed from function onto OUR reality. That's right, Local 58 has gone full ARG and I am here for it! Let's get solving!
#22 - The Mystery of Dune's Spice SOLVED! (Dune)
Season 2021 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/28/2021
Dune is an epic fantasy that has captured the imaginations of people for YEARS. It all centers around a specific substance known as "spice". This spice is the key to everything in the Dune universe. Today, Theorists, I am to figure out what exactly that spice IS and WHY it works the way that it does. It's time to get spicy!
#23 - Spiderman's Big REVEAL! The X Men Are Coming! (Spider-Man No Way Home)
Season 2021 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/5/2021
Theorists, we know that Spider-Man: No Way Home is going to be WILD! What you may not know is that Shang-Chi may have ALREADY told us what's going to happen in the end. That's right, we are predicting the FUTURE of the MCU and how Shang-Chi and Doctor Strange are at the heart of it all. Get ready to crack open the multiverse, Theorists, there is no going back from here!
#24 - Do Not Believe His Lies (The Mandela Catalogue)
Season 2021 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/12/2021
Theorists, I know you like it when I open the door to the creepy side of YouTube. That's what we are doing again today! Enter The Mandela Catalogue, a series that seems to be telling us the story of the bible... or is it? I think there is something strange going on with these "angels". Get your tin foil hats ready, Theorists!
#25 - Squid Game, Is 001 the FATHER of 456? (오징어 게임)
Season 2021 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/19/2021
Since we know that Squid Game season 2 is coming at some point, I figured it was time to cover THAT theory. The "are Gi-Hun and Il-nam related" theory. It's been circulating for a little while and I felt like I needed to test the validity for myself and see if this could be the BIG TWIST of season 2. Theorists, get your game face on as we dive back into Squid Game!