Video Essay Explores The Reasoning Behind R-Rated Superhero Films and TV Shows
Here’s an interesting and entertaining video essay that explores the reasoning behind the R-rated superhero films and TV shows that are being developed. It’s described as a “grim and gritty discussion about grim and gritty superheroes.”
The video comes from Patrick (H) Willems who is wondering why exactly characters that were originally created to entertain kids are now being adapted and used in stories that are being more geared towards adults.
Some of the film and TV projects that he’s addressing here include Deadpool, Logan, Joker, Watchmen, Birds of Prey, Titans, and more.