Q: Into the Storm

Synopsis

A three-year investigation chronicles the evolution of “Q” in real time, with access to key players, along with an examination of how the anonymous character uses conspiracy theories and information warfare to influence politics.

First Air Date: 2021-03-21

Last Air Date: 2021-04-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Cullen Hoback as Self – Filmmaker
Ron Watkins as Self – 8chan Admin
Fredrick Brennan as Self – 8chan Creator
Craig James as Self – QTuber, JustInformed Talk
Liz Crokin as Self – QTuber, Former Gossip Columnist
Will Sommer as Self – Tech Reporter, The Daily Beast
Jim Watkins as Self – 8chan Owner
Dustin Nemos as Self – QTuber
Jared Holt as Self – Investigative Reporter, Right Wing Watch
Paul Furber as Self – /CBTS/ Board Owner

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Calm Before the Storm (2021-03-21)

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.
Ep. 2: Do You Believe in Coincidences? (2021-03-21)

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.
Ep. 3: Disinformation Is Real (2021-03-28)

An anonymous insider gives Cullen a tip suggesting 8chan may have ties to Trump's inner circle. A rivalry emerges between old allies.
Ep. 4: Panic in D.C. (2021-03-28)

Jim goes before Congress for a hearing on hate speech. Cullen chases a lead suggesting Steve Bannon might be involved with Q.
Ep. 5: Game Over (2021-04-04)

As Cullen embeds with operatives seeking to exploit Q, Fred's rivalry with Jim escalates, forcing him to plan a great escape.
Ep. 6: The Storm (2021-04-04)

As QAnon-fueled conspiracies culminate in the U.S. Capitol siege, Cullen reveals the forces behind Q.