Series synopsis
Q: Into the Storm is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on March 21, 2021. It ended on April 4, 2021. It stars Cullen Hoback, Ron Watkins, Fredrick Brennan and Craig James.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Who controls QAnon?
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Guest cast
- Dustin Nemos as Self – QTuber
- Liz Crokin as Self – QTuber, Former Gossip Columnist
- Will Sommer as Self – Tech Reporter, The Daily Beast
- Jack Posobiec as Self – Correspondent, One America News
- Jared Holt as Self – Investigative Reporter, Right Wing Watch
- Christina Urso as Self – Co-Founder, Patriots' Soapbox
- Coleman Rogers as Self – Co-Founder, Patriots' Soapbox
- Travis View as Self – QAnon Anonymous Podcast
- Jake Rockatansky as Self – QAnon Anonymous Podcast
- Julian Feeld as Self – QAnon Anonymous Podcast
- Paul Furber as Self – /CBTS/ Board Owner
- Maia Furber as Self – Paul's Wife
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 21, 2021 | April 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Calm Before the Storm 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. |
March 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Do You Believe in Coincidences? 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. |
March 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
Disinformation Is Real An anonymous insider gives Cullen a tip suggesting 8chan may have ties to Trump's inner circle. A rivalry emerges between old allies. |
March 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 21, 2021 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2021 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |