Q: Into the Storm
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Q: Into the Storm

Network:HBO

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S01E06 - "The Storm"

Aired on Apr 5, 2021, 1:59 AM

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Q: Into the Storm examines the connections between QAnon, President Trump, and political and ex-military operatives. It also explores QAnon's influence on American culture and politics and probes the consequences of unfettered free speech permeating the darkest corners of the internet.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
March 21, 2021
Ended
April 4, 2021
Schedule
Sunday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Calm Before the Storm

2018. Documentary filmmaker Cullen Hoback sets out to demystify the origins of QAnon, understand its mechanics, and search for clues that could identify Q. Traveling from the U.S. to South Africa, he gains unprecedented access to its earliest promoters, who reveal a suspicious shift in Q's behavior.

Mar 21, 2021

58 min

Do You Believe in Coincidences?

Cullen travels to Manila where he meets the secretive team behind 8chan, the site where Q posts. After looking into Fred Brennan's motives for starting the site, the investigation turns to Jim and Ron Watkins, the reclusive father/son duo who own and operate 8chan. Back in the U.S., prominent QAnons get booted from a far-right conference.

Mar 21, 2021

62 min

Disinformation Is Real

QAnon supporters hope for a 2018 midterm "Red Wave," and an anonymous insider gives Cullen a tip suggesting 8chan's owners may have connections to President Trump's inner circle. Meanwhile, a feud emerges between Fred and the Watkins, who have severed ties.

Mar 28, 2021

60 min

Panic in D.C.

After a series of mass shootings, 8chan shuts down and Q goes dark. Jim is summoned to appear before Congress for a hearing on digital hate speech. Meanwhile, new clues suggest Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon might be involved with Q. Fred's attacks escalate, as the QArmy organizes in the real world.

Mar 28, 2021

60 min

Game Over

As the rivalry between Fred and the Watkins intensifies, 8chan is relaunched as "8kun," where Q re-emerges after months being offline. Meanwhile, ex-military and political operatives aim to tap the power of Q. Back in Manila, Jim slaps Fred with a lawsuit, forcing him to plan a great escape.

Apr 4, 2021

59 min

The Storm

With the world in lockdown from COVID-19, Q's wild theories draw in new followers and get amplified by major political figures, all of which culminate in the siege at the U.S. Capitol. Reflecting on years of his collected evidence, Cullen draws conclusions on who is behind QAnon and its future impact.

Apr 4, 2021

61 min

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