Joker: Folie a Deux
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While Joker: Folie à Deux might be getting a mixed recepti𝕴on among audiences and ✅critics, a new theory suggests that you mightꦅ have got the meaning of tꦺhe sequel all wrong. 

has taken a deep dive into the film, and thinks that it was Joker rather than Arthur Fleck pulling the strings the whole time. User Society.made.the.joker posted a video, in which she argues that "the Joker is a real persona, and he’s a persona that comes out to protect Arthur."

In her theory, she suggests that the Joker makes an appearance early in the movie. "From the beginning when we see his friend Ricky bite the security guard, the Joker was already active," she argues. "That is when he awakens. The Jok🔴er likes music, he likes musicals, Arthur does not."

She then goes on to cite the moment when Harvey Dent is questioning one of the psychiatrists in court, in a move that makes Arthur very uncomfortable. This is when the Joker takes over again as a dance sequence between Lee and Joker begins. The user argues that this is proof that the 🍸Joker is the one pushing the musical sequences, rather than Arthur, because the music playing at the beginning is the same as in the bathroom in 2019's Joker.

It’s a really interesting idea, and one that seems to be going against one of the main narratives of the whole film: that the Joker isn’t rea♏lly real or separate from Arthur. Posting on Reddit, some fans have shared their thoughts on the theory too. 

"Interesting takes," , while a : "I think this is a nice insight on Joker 2!" Meanwhile, : "This is a very good⛄ analysis. I don't think it's the only v😼alid one though. They made a film that has so many elements in it, that I think it supports several completely different interpretations." 

For more on the sequel, check out our guides to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Joke🐬r: F🦄olie à Deux ending explained, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史﷽查询:Joker: Folie à Deux Easter eggs, and if there's a 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Joker:ꦯ Folie à Deux pos🍰t-credits scene.

Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I’m the Deput🍸y Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film f♊or the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I've also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.