Swarm (2023): Finding Connection through Fanaticism

Swarm is an exploration of the mentally damaging toll obsession and fandom can have on a person. More than that though, it is ultimately a story about the human need for connection and acceptance. Gabe discusses the series' creative approach to an unreliable narrator we're all rooting for. Kat explains the human brain's need for connection and community.

Sources in this Episode:

The Significance of 'Swarm' (or God) Giving Dre a Happy Ending

Why We Are Wired to Connect

Other Reviews on Swarm:

Is 'Swarm' Based on a True Story? Explained | The Mary Sue

Donald Glover’s 'Swarm' Says Stanning Is a Sickness - The Atlantic

A pop star's killer fan runs amok in 'Swarm.' Why it's 'not a work of fiction'

Swarm Controversies Analysis

Bad buzz: gory stan satire Swarm is a shallow look at extreme fandom | US television | The Guardian

'Swarm' Review: Surreal, Darkly Comedic, and a Hell of a Ride | SXSW 2023

Review: ‘Swarm’ takes pop star obsession to surreal, bloody and hilarious lengths | Datebook

'Swarm' Is a Sly Horror-Satire About Much More than Beyoncé Stans

'Swarm' is about how we're doing fandom wrong

'Swarm' Review: Dominique Fishback Shines in Beyoncé-Inspired Thriller - Variety

'Swarm' explores toxic fandom through the eyes of a serial killer : NPR

What 'Swarm' Has to Say About Toxic Fandom | News | BET

Toxic: “Swarm” and Horror’s Obsession with Obsessed Fandom

In ‘Swarm,’ Toxic Fandom Is the Ultimate Horror | Vogue

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