Learn what separates a bad plot twist from a good one. Examples from Star Wars, Fight Club, Game of Thrones, and more!
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0:00 Intro
0:33 What is a Plot Twist?
1:43 What makes a GOOD Plot Twist
3:10 Bad Twist 1 - Forced Twist
3:30 Bad Example 1 Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
5:37 Good Example 1 Avengers Endgame
6:45 Bad Twist 2 - Bailout Twist
7:14 Bad Example 2 Training Day
9:11 Good Example 2 Terminator 2 Judgment Day
10:36 Bad Twist 3 - Repeat Twist
10:52 Bad Example 3 Star Wars Return of the Jedi
12:14 Good Example 3 Game of Thrones Season 3
13:56 Bad Twist 4 - Obvious Twist Villain
14:13 Bad Example 4 Incredibles 2
15:58 Good Twist 4 Fight Club
18:39 Outro
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