The BEST episodes of Film Theory season 2023
Every episode of Film Theory season 2023, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Film Theory season 2023!
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 - The ONLY Way to Survive the Last of Us
Season 2023 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2023
Bad news, Loyal Theorists! We are no longer at the top of the food chain. The Cordyceps have infected brains, turning the human population into zombie-like creatures. It’s an APOCALYPSE out there, and there’s only one way to end it. Watch to find out how you can survive…
#2 - Dear DC, I Fixed Your Universe… AGAIN! (DC Universe)
Season 2023 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2023
I may not be a mortician, Loyal Theorists, but I can declare that the DC Universe is DEAD. At least the iteration with Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman, Aquaman, and the rest of the Justice League. DC has been struggling to make its movie franchise work for years, but I finally found a way to fix it! And I’ll even share my reaction to James Gunn’s new DC slate of Gods and Monsters. You’ll have to watch to see if I think it will FAIL or succeed...
#3 - The Batman’s FATAL Flaw!
Season 2023 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2023
You’ve seen Batman battle with Joker, Riddler, Penguin, and all of the other Gotham goons. But, would he ACTUALLY have survived those fights, Loyal Theorists? Today we find out if Batman’s Batsuit is really invincible.
#4 - Blue is NOT a Dog! (Blue’s Clues)
Season 2023 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2023
We all remember Blue from Blue’s Clues! She’s cute. She’s cuddly. She knows how to find clues! But, there is one thing she is NOT. . . a dog. You heard that right, Loyal Theorists. Blue is NOT actually a dog. So what is she? You’ll have to watch to find out!
#5 - END the Avatar Cycle! (Avatar the Last Airbender)
Season 2023 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2023
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The Avatar, master of all four elements, is tasked with keeping peace between the four nations. We all know that! But have the Avatars actually done a good job at keeping the peace, Loyal Theorists? Between Aang, Korra, and Roku, I DON’T think so! So that begs the question: should there even be an Avatar?!
#6 - Okay Marvel, It’s Time to PANIC! (Ant Man Quantumania)
Season 2023 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2023
If you watched Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania recently, then you likely have the EXACT same question we do: what the heck was that?! After the CGI fest, cringe story beats, and swapped ending, we have to ask what Marvel is doing at this point. What went wrong and can they recover?
#7 - Spider-Man’s Biggest Threat is… the MCU?! (Spider Man Across the Spider Verse)
Season 2023 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/18/2023
Miles Morales has a REAL problem on his hands, Loyal Theorist. In Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse we find out he unintentionally created his own villain AND that none of the events from the previous movie were meant to happen. Moreover, Peter Park was not supposed to die! Now with the world unraveling around him and Miguel and the Spider Society doing their best to restore the “canon events” we have to ask… could the multiverse actually collapse? Is this Spider-Man movie connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? And does Spider-Man have to DIE?!
#8 - Paw Patrol, NOBODY Likes this Pup!
Season 2023 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/2/2023
Well, Theorists, we’re back with another DARK Paw Patrol episode. Last time we talked about how Ryder is EVIL, but this time we’re here to focus on the pups. Particularly in the previous episode, one specific comment kept coming up about how Zuma is not so bad. Well, we’re here to tell you that Zuma is actually the WORST pup. And we brought data to prove it! In fact, we’re ranking the best and worst pups from Paw Patrol and explaining how Ryder is punishing the worst pup. Without further ado, let’s get ready to ruff ruff rescue!
#9 - The Paw Patrol are ALIENS?!
Season 2023 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/8/2023
Bark bark, Loyal Theorist, and buckle up for another Paw Patrol theory. This time, we’re digging up evidence that the mighty pups you know and love – yes, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Marshall, and the rest – are all ALIENS! You won’t believe this canine conspiracy.
#10 - We Found Barbie Land!
Season 2023 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/6/2023
Loyal Theorists, we have found the Simpon’s hometown of Springfield; we’ve even found Peter Pan’s Neverland. But WHERE in the world is Barbieland? Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Ryan Gosling’s Ken travel by boat, roller blades, rocket, car, and more to leave their world and enter ours. But, according to the Barbie Movie logic their world is also in our world. Grab a map and let’s get to searching!
#11 - You Will NOT Be Saved! (The Exorcist)
Season 2023 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/3/2023
It’s almost HALLOWEEN, loyal theorist, and that means it’s time for scary movies like The Exorcist: Believer! And the mysterious question we’re intrigued to answer today is: what do exorcisms around the world and in different faiths look like? We’re analyzing Islam, Shinto, and Native American religions to find out how to get rid of those CREEPY spirits!
#12 - Aladdin Should Have DIED! (Disney)
Season 2023 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/26/2023
Aladdin and Jasmine should NOT have survived their own movie. No, not because of Jafar or any other Disney villain but because of one small scene: the magic carpet ride. There’s NO way Aladdin and Jasmine could have flown around the world in such a short amount of time. So today, we’re dissecting what REALLY would have happened. Grab your headset and start cranking up the Disney song jams because after watching this theory it will open up a whole new world of questions!
#13 - I Solved the FNAF Movie!
Season 2023 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/19/2023
OH boy, loyal theorist, it’s finally here: the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie! Ever since the first FNAF trailer dropped, we knew the lore would be different from the game and movie. But, HOW different? There are so many questions we have to answer: is this in the same universe? Where does this story take place? Are Chica, Fox, Bonnie, and Freddy all the same? And WHO is the real big bad? Let’s open the floodgates to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria and SOLVE the FNAF movie…
#14 - They Will INFECT You! (Murder Drones Lore)
Season 2023 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/12/2023
After looking at the worlds of Skibidi Toilet and Chikn Nuggit, we’re diving into the LORE of another YouTube series today, Murder Drones by @Glitch. Taking place in the year 3071, the series follows worker drone Uzi as she tries to discover the secrets of her people and hunt down the EVIL Murder Drones. Grab your railgun, Loyal Theorist, because we’re solving everything you need to know about this chilling series.
#15 - The Bomb in Oppenheimer Isn’t What You Think…
Season 2023 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/3/2023
#16 - The World of One Piece is BROKEN!
Season 2023 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/29/2023
Welcome to the wacky world of One Piece! Yes, after all these years we’re finally exploring the world of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of heroes pirates ! Sure, their land is filled with logic-defying adventure… but what if One Piece was actually real? What would that look like? And would the characters actually survive? Today we find out!
#17 - You Have to STOP Scrolling! (Shorts Wars)
Season 2023 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/20/2023
The Shorts Wars ARG may have ended, but the LORE is just beginning! Over the past few months shorts creators JonnyRaZeR, Mogswamp, RoyalPear, joe_caine, DannoDraws, knsplash, Bundun, peehaleyour have taken part in a multi-series ARG across the platform. Some heeded the message of the big BAD guy, “the Boss,” while others skirted around it. Find out who survived, who got cloned, and what’s next for the spectacular series!
#18 - Disney is FINALLY Dead, Here's Why
Season 2023 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/13/2023
Disney is… DYING! That’s right, Loyal Theorist, the behemoth of the film entertainment industry is finally losing their way. But why? Is it because of Disney+? Bad stories? Or is it something else? Today we’re diving into the latest box office FAILS and seeing what we can glean about Disney’s future. Let’s find out if the company truly is in trouble…
#19 - How to BEAT Homelander (The Boys)
Season 2023 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/30/2023
#20 - 3 DEADLY Truths About the Star Trek Transporter
Season 2023 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/15/2023
Today we boldly go where no theorist has EVER gone before: into the Star Trek transporter. While it seems like a fun sci-fi invention that transports you to and from planets into the Enterprise, it is the furthest thing from fun! In fact, we believe the transporter would KILL you. Please, don’t beam us up, Scotty!
#21 - My Secret’s Out… I’m in the FNAF Movie!
Season 2023 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/28/2023
#22 - The Amazing Digital Circus is LYING To You!
Season 2023 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/5/2023
After covering Murder Drones a few months ago on the channel, we’re back to cover another @GLITCH production! And this one, which has already received 32 MILLION views on the pilot episode, is a doozy. Today, loyal Theorist, we’re diving headfirst into The Amazing Digital Circus! Which era are these characters trapped in a video game? Who helped create the game? And is Pomni letting on more than she’s letting on? Let’s find out…
#23 - The FNAF Movie Just Changed the LORE!
Season 2023 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/12/2023
OOOH boy, loyal Theorists! The FNAF movie was a doozy. We've already predicted what _was_ going to happen in the FNAF movie. We've shown behind the scenes of the MatPat cameo. Heck, we've even discussed Five Nights at Freddy's alternate ending. But, now.... oh NOW we get to take a deep dive into all of the FNAF movie LOOORE! Let's do this thing.
#24 - Should the MCU Reboot? (Marvel)
Season 2023 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/19/2023