Q: Into the Storm (HBO)

About Q: Into the Storm (HBO)

"Q: Into the Storm" is a six-part documentary series that was aired on HBO in 2021. The series is an exploration of the QAnon conspiracy theory and the communities that have sprouted from it. It seeks to uncover the forces behind QAnon, a movement fueled by conspiracy theories that has grown in scope and political significance, with implications for the future of democracy.

Making / Production

The series is directed by Cullen Hoback who spent years traveling all around the globe to conduct interviews and gather the material needed to weave together this intricate, expansive story. It was produced by Adam McKay, known for his work on "The Big Short", and Todd Schulman, known for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm".

Actors

• Cullen Hoback: As the interviewer and director, his role includes digging deep into the rabbit hole that is the world of QAnon.
• Fredrick Brennan: The creator of the online imageboard 8chan where Q first appeared. Brennan's confessional interviews provide a revealing insight into the creation and evolution of QAnon.
• Ron Watkins and Jim Watkins: Known for their suspected ties to QAnon, the Watkins provide labyrinthine accounts that challenge the viewer's perception of truth and fiction.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed over 3 years, spanning 2018-2021.
• 8chan, central to the QAnon theory and heavily featured in the documentary, was de-platformed from Google search results for hosting unacceptable content.

Quotes

• "To be clear, I have absolutely no expectations that Q is going to suddenly take off his mask and reveal himself. That's not going to happen." - Cullen Hoback
• "I don't know the truth, I just know a hell of a lot more than the guys who are just being introduced to it." - Ron Watkins

Music, Soundtrack

• The melancholic soundtracks across the series are composed by Gil Talmi, providing a deep, unsettling resonance to complement the intense and convoluted subject matter of the series.