Our Flag Means Death became a cult hit with s1 & managed to resonate even more deeply with fans with s2 Today we’re unpacking the show’s deeper messages, why the show works so well, & exploring where a possible s3 could take our favorite pirates: youtu.be/gCZSNkhiqeA

Feud: Capote vs The Swans is so far filled with scandal and drama... but, how much of it is true? Today we're taking a look at the real story of Truman Capote ruining his relationship with his once-beloved high society friends Click to watch: youtu.be/bqbdZisTe6M

Modern Family's Alex Dunphy was the show's Smart Girl - but this lead to *a lot* of pressure, both from others & herself. Through Alex, the show explored the dark side that can come with being a Smart Girl (& importantly, how to deal with it!) Our Take: youtu.be/6OEOxlaOdSo

Niles Crane was always the *real star* of hit sitcom Frasier Today we're taking a look at what specifically made him so hilarious (& lowkey relatable) Click to watch, & let us know your favorite Niles moment in the comments: youtu.be/kBGpN1XRdDU

Rest in peace to the icon Norman Lear🕊️ As a prolific screenwriter and producer he brought to life so many classic TV shows, from The Jeffersons to Maude to All in the Family. He truly shaped the face of television with his groundbreaking shows and will be missed

Dolls coming to life have been a part of storytelling for eons. But why are creatives so interested in the idea of our little toy friends becoming human? We're analyzing the trope, their desire to become human, & what the different versions represent: youtu.be/EHhWtOrY-bo

How did some basically unknown director allegedly scam Netflix out of over $50 million? (& How is Keanu Reeves involved??) We're breaking down everything revealed about the drama so far, & what it tells us about streamers' *bigger* problem: youtu.be/4kqxfkGFK-M

HBO's The Gilded Age gets mocked for being kind of... well, boring. But there's just something about it that keeps audiences watching. So what is the show's secret to success? We're unpacking that & the important lessons streamers should take from it: youtu.be/4QBcCqrh2Ss

Saltburn is a fun, lush thriller - but is really it the 'eat-the-rich' film it was initially hailed as? Today we're taking a quick look at what worked (& what didn't) in the new film & its supposed "twist" ending! Click to watch: youtu.be/KUVKU-x7kBk

A24 has built a fandom by putting out deep, thoughtful hit after hit, & in the process have helped to save indie films So what is it that makes A24 films so special? We're taking a deeper dive into their formula: youtu.be/3Ptp_3H64DI

The first 4 episodes of The Crown's 6th season cover the last weeks of Princess Diana's life as she finds connection, is hounded by paparazzi, & tries to figure out what she really wants out of life Today we're unpacking this first batch of episodes: youtu.be/VHtsHwJS8LQ

May December works to unpack the dark emotions behind a shocking true story. In today's video, we're analyzing the real crime, the problematic trope that has normalized it for decades, & what May December is really trying to say: youtu.be/qRMTxB8cuos

There are lots of amazing films & shows we don't really get to cover on our main YouTube channel, so we've started posting exclusive members-only Total Takes just for our Patreons! Check out the tiers & join to watch & vote on what we cover next: patreon.com/thetake

What makes Agnes Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7 such a treasured classic that continues to resonate with audiences over 60 years after it premiered? Check out our new Patreon-exclusive Total Take for our deep dive in to this French New Wave classic: patreon.com/thetake

Our Total Take on Sex and the City is now live on our channel! SATC is one of the most iconic shows of its era, but what specifically made it such a stand out hit? Join us in analyzing the show's writing, visual storytelling, symbolism, and more: youtu.be/AmPzEXuLJgk

Want more Total Takes on the classic films & shows we don't get to cover on our main channel? Join us over on Patreon to watch our exclusive members-only Total Takes! Our new video on Agnes Varda's classic Cleo from 5 to 7 just went live: patreon.com/thetake