The BEST episodes of Film Theory season 2022
Every episode of Film Theory season 2022, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Film Theory season 2022!
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 - Encanto, The Madrigal Family SECRET!
Season 2022 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/28/2022
By the end of Encanto, we see Dolores united with her prince charming - or at least that is what it seems like from the outside. Theorists, when watching Encanto for the 100th time, my mind started thinking a little too hard about the whole Madrigal family and their magical, secluded town. Let's just say MAYBE they should hold off on the wedding for a while...
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Season 2022 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/17/2022
The creepiest puppet show on the internet is BACK! Don't Hug Me I'm Scared released a new trailer called Fly and I HAD to talk about it. This series is a favorite here on Film Theory and it goes DEEP! Get ready for some scary, twisted lore! Let's dive in!
#3 - Yes, Mirabel DOES Have A Gift! (Encanto)
Season 2022 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2022
The question on everyone's mind after finishing Encanto seems to be one thing. Does Mirabel ACTUALLY have a Gift? You see, she seemed to be the only one able to save the family and hold them together. There is a lot of speculation that hidden somewhere in there is a secret power. Today we are going to figure out what that may be and what it means for the Madrigal family.
#4 - Falling DEEPER Into The Backrooms!
Season 2022 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/23/2022
We are noclipping our way back into The Backrooms. Since I last covered the series, we've gotten more to watch and dissect for new LORE! From breaking reality to time travel, nothing is out of the realm of possibility with this creepypasta series! Get your hazmat suits ready, we are going DEEP into the mystery of The Backrooms!
#5 - Uncovering Top Gun's HIDDEN Enemy! (Top Gun Maverick)
Season 2022 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/30/2022
Top Gun Maverick was a MUCH better movie than I anticipated. So much so that I felt I needed to do a theory on it. What are we theorizing about? The enemy of our protagonists. You see, they never actually TELL US who they are fighting. So, I'm going to figure it out for myself! Get ready to SOAR into some secrets!
#6 - Film Theory: Ant Man Will DIE! (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)
Season 2022 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/5/2022
Theorists, now that Comic Con happened and we got a peek into the newly expanded plans for the MCU, I think it's time for a little theory I've been kicking around. An... Ant-Man sized theory you might say. You see, I think I know what the big event of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is going to be. We already know that Kang is going to show up, so it has to be some thing BIG. I think our favorite multi-sized hero is going to DIE!
#7 - Paw Patrol, Ryder is EVIL!
Season 2022 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/11/2022
Theorists, the last time I covered Paw Patrol I mentioned that Ryder may be in on the constant cycle of Paw Patrol members - if you know what I mean. Today we are going one step further. I think Ryder is the big bad of the entire series. That's right, the dog's trusted human is actually the VILLAIN! Let's dive in!
#8 - Will Eleven DIE? (Stranger Things Season 5 Predictions)
Season 2022 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/20/2022
Theorists, I have been WAITING for the right time to talk about Stranger Things and well... I guess that time is now. With season 4 wrapped up, it's time to see if I can predict how the series will end in season 5. How will they, inevitably, kill Vecna? Will Eleven survive? Who will DIE? And the most important question according to the internet, will Eddie Munson return from the dead? Let's dive in!
#9 - This Is The Scariest YouTube Channel (Boisvert)
Season 2022 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/30/2022
You know I am always looking for a new analog horror series to watch and analyze. I think I may have stumbled upon the SCARIEST one yet! Welcome, Theorists, to _Boisvert. This story is filled with glitches, otherworldly figures, and a terrifying yet relatable theme. Depression. I think this horror series may just be trying to give us the one thing we all need, hope.
#10 - Someone PLEASE Help Elmo! (Sesame Street)
Season 2022 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/4/2022
Do you remember when the battle of the century stormed every social media post? That's right, today I'm diving into the mental battle between Elmo and Rocco... and Zoe. I think Elmo is being manipulated and he is about to BREAK! Theorists, we need to help Elmo. Let's head on down to Sesame Street!
#11 - Does This Backrooms Fan Theory Solve EVERYTHING?
Season 2022 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/8/2022
Theorists, we are diving into The Backrooms again and this time we are going all the way... to Egypt! Yes, you read that right! I think there may be some ancient secrets hiding in the maze of yellow walls. I'm determined to see if this theory has a solid foundation and if it can stand the test of time like the pyramids. Let's go!
#12 - Rick REBORN? (Rick and Morty Season 6)
Season 2022 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/17/2022
It's Rick and Morty season again, Loyal Theorists! As we head into season 6, it's time to see where the series is headed this time and, well... things are looking kind of grim. We start out with the whole family dealing with past traumas and hopping universes to fill the spots of their dead counterparts. Not exactly light stuff. Except, I think there may still be hope for a happy ending... or as much of one as we can expect from Rick Sanchez. Grab your portal gun and let's dive in!
#13 - One Punch Man Must Be STOPPED!
Season 2022 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/24/2022
It has been a hot second since I talked about anything anime. What better way to dive back in than with one of my favorites, One Punch Man? Yes, today we are talking about good ole Saitama himself. Well, maybe not so good. No, this is not a "the hero is actually the villain" theory. It's a little more nuanced than that. You see, Saitama IS doing bad things... just not on purpose. What do I mean? Let's discuss!
#14 - The Mario Movie will be a MUSICAL?! (Chris Pratt Mario)
Season 2022 - Episode 38 - Aired 10/1/2022
Let's be real. We are ALL anticipating the new Chris Pratt Mario movie for one reason or another. So, I decided to try my hand at predicting the ENTIRE movie. What's the story? How will it END? That and more in today's Film Theory!
#15 - Dora is CURSED! (Dora The Explorer)
Season 2022 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/8/2022
It's time, Theorists. Time to talk about Dora the Explorer. I've wanted to do a theory about Dora since playing some of the Dora the Explorer horror games. Then they came out with the surprisingly enjoyable live action movie. Well, consider me VERY interested. So today we are diving into the dark lore surrounding our favorite explorer. Vámonos!
#16 - Um actually, you CAN simply walk into Mordor but it'll take a while (Lord of the Rings)
Season 2022 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/16/2022
#17 - You Are Being Erased...
Season 2022 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/20/2022
#18 - One of us is DEAD! (DHMIS)
Season 2022 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/29/2022
#19 - They Missed the Point (Try Guys Drama)
Season 2022 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/8/2022
#20 - Rick's REVENGE? (Rick and Morty Season 6)
Season 2022 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/13/2022
#21 - Twitter's Toxic Relationship With Movies
Season 2022 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/20/2022
#22 - Sonic is Dying... of HUNGER! (Sonic The Hedgehog)
Season 2022 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/29/2022
#23 - Jacksepticeye Must Be STOPPED! (Iris Project)
Season 2022 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/10/2022
UH OH, Theorists! jacksepticeye is trapped in project IRIS and he may NEVER escape! We analyzed every second of his analog horror live stream to find the secret behind the three biggest mysteries: What’s IRIS up to? How do Chase and Anti play into this? And who on earth is Echo?! Hopefully WTCHR isn’t spying as I make these answers public...
#24 - Don’t Be DECEIVED! (The Mandela Catalogue)
Season 2022 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/22/2022
Since my last theory on The Mandela Catalogue A LOT has happened in this universe! The series creator, Alex Kister, uploaded two new volumes, and there is SO MUCH LORE to dissect. Who is the Intruder? What are the Alternates? And what’s up with that new Plushie?! We’ve got a lot of secrets to uncover in The Mandela Catalogue, Loyal Theorists, so let’s get cracking!
#25 - The Empire's Biggest MISTAKE! (Star Wars)
Season 2022 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/3/2022
Theorists, we have not covered Star Wars in a WHILE. With the release of the Obi-Wan mini-series on Disney+,I knew it was time. Today, I want to figure out why the Empire REALLY lost the war against the Jedi and Rebellion. No, it's not the other side having moral high ground and Disney always having the good guys win. It's their ships. They SUCK!