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Episodes

Season 1, 49 episodes

Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic
- Now playing
- 8m
- Jul 19, 2019
Game of Thrones changed the standard for TV intros. A combination of vivid imagery and stunning sound combined to help simplify a dense book series into a TV Series that could captivate audiences worldwide. The inaugural episode — produced and narrated by Polyphonic — takes a look at how Elastic and Ramin Djawadi accomplished this task.
Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write
- 6m
- Aug 2, 2019
Most animated superhero show openings follow a simple formula. Batman: The Animated Series breaks the mold. This video — produced and narrated by Just Write — takes a look at what makes the opening of Batman so unique.
Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight
- 7m
- Aug 29, 2019
Cheers is one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 20th century. In this video, Captain Midnight shows how its theme song perfectly illustrates why.
Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems
- 8m
- Sep 13, 2019
How does the title sequence to the animated series X-Men explain to the audience a complex mythology, a huge cast of characters, and the show’s primary conflicts, all without a single word? This video by Patrick (H) Willems breaks it down shot-by-shot to show how.
Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace
- 9m
- Sep 27, 2019
Downton Abbey’s title sequence is known worldwide and has been parodied by some of the biggest names in television. Trace talks to the man who came up with the concept about how it got made, and the business of title sequences
Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality
- 11m
- Oct 11, 2019
Everything from the music to the visuals of the title sequence of the critically acclaimed Netflix original series BoJack Horseman perfectly captures what makes the show so revolutionary. In this video essay, Alex Nickel from Technicality dissects the four elements that make BoJack’s title sequence so amazing.
Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins
- 10m
- Oct 25, 2019
People are obsessed with the title sequence for Stranger Things. But it does so little on the surface, what pulls everyone in? In this video, Lee from CinemaWins spends some time talking about why.
Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis
- 6m
- Nov 8, 2019
There are more medical shows on TV than there are germs on a doctor's white coat, but House rose above the others and became the most viewed TV show in the world. Find out how its Emmy-winning opening sequence immediately set it apart from its rivals as Rohin from Medlife Crisis breaks down the opening to House.
Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone
- 16m
- Nov 22, 2019
The Prisoner was one of the most ambitious projects in the history of television. A spy thriller that redefined what spy thrillers could be, it challenged viewers to consider the world they lived in and their role in it, and it brought you into its world with one of the most elaborate intro sequences ever made. This video by 12tone breaks down how.
Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder
- 7m
- Dec 6, 2019
Battlestar Galactica was a science fiction epic that both perfected and innovated elements of classic science fiction and it demonstrated this a simple but deep title sequence. This video by Mia Mulder breaks down how.
Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It
- 5m
- Dec 20, 2019
How did The Simpsons title sequence become as iconic and recognizable as the show itself? This video by Now You See It looks into the innovative aspects of the opening that have stood the test of time (or have they?)
Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist
- 6m
- Jan 3, 2020
Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most iconic anime shows of all time. Volksgeist explains how anime titles song are their own business and why Neon Genesis Evangelion's are still memorable 25 years later.
Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies
- 7m
- Jan 17, 2020
How do you begin each episode of an anime about a character suffering from existential depression? Well, in the case of One Punch Man, you create a montage of that character killing monsters all over the world set to the most epic rock song of the last ten years. In this video, Matt from Nando v Movies explains how that juxtaposition helps define the character of Saitama and sets some purposefully unrealistic expectations for the series to explore.
Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank
- 11m
- Feb 4, 2020
If you're making a show about secrets and mysteries, you're probably going to hide a few in the intro sequence. In this episode of Working Titles, Thomas Frank reveals some of the secrets lurking beneath the slick animation and cheery music of the intro for Gravity Falls. Contains spoilers for the entirety of Gravity Falls.
Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful
- 6m
- Feb 14, 2020
Parks and Recreation combines an upbeat melody and some small-town stock footage to embody the “Yes we can” spirit of Leslie Knope, the series’ main character. This video by City Beautiful breaks down the intro sequence and its relevance to public service and city planning.
Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science
- 8m
- Feb 28, 2020
Westworld's iconic title sequence does more than set the exposition and tone of the show - it begins to ask viewers the fundamental question that the series poses: what does it mean to be human? This video by Real Science breaks down the visually simple, but thematically complex intro to show how.
Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy
- 8m
- Mar 27, 2020
A break down of the opening title sequence of one of the most popular sitcoms of all time – Friends. Heavily focused on the 6 main characters, the intro of the show is one of the most iconic of all time. With its montage clips, fountain scenes, and insanely catchy theme song, Friends simply wouldn't be Friends without this intro. This video by WonderWhy takes an in-depth look at this legendary opening title sequence.
Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality
- 6m
- Apr 10, 2020
Every Broad City viewer quickly falls in love with each of its colorful, energetic, and fun title sequences. In this video essay, Alex Nickel from Technicality explains the fascinating backstory behind these title sequences and delves into the world of visual artist Mike Perry.
Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better
- 11m
- May 4, 2020
South Park is known for it's crass humor and controversial episodes but don't think that doesn't include its opening intro. Knowing Better breaks down how the creators of this beloved comedy use their intro to prepare the audience for another adventure with Cartman and friends.
Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies
- 10m
- May 15, 2020
In this episode of Working Titles, Nando v Movies analyzes the opening titles of HBO's Watchmen to see what we can learn about the show, the graphic novel, and media generally from one familiar word.
Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie
- 11m
- May 22, 2020
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, right from the title sequence, turn decades of Hollywood cliches on their heads, and then spike them through the floor and straight back into the Hellmouth from whence they came? This video by Rene Ritchie guides you through it, theme-by-theme, and blow-by-blow.
Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist
- 5m
- Jun 5, 2020
Volksgeist breaks down how the original Doctor Who theme song from 1963 was recorded and produced, explaining how it innovated in the world of electronic music during a time before mass produced synthesizers.
Episode 23: Dexter — CinemaWins
- 7m
- Jul 3, 2020
Dexter is an unorthodox show with an unorthodox title sequence. Everything has a double meaning and is still one of the best title sequence of all time! This week Lee from CinemaWins celebrates Dexter and will encourage you to never floss again.
Episode 24: Rick & Morty — Captain Midnight
- 7m
- Jul 9, 2020
Rick and Morty pushes the limits on the dark and serious topics that cartoons have come to explore but you wouldn't know that from the titles. Captain Midnight explains why the show's creators use classic title tropes for a show that is rarely like its predecessors.
Episode 25: Pokémon — Soph's Notes
- 11m
- Jul 17, 2020
The title sequence for the first season of Pokémon is a hype building extravaganza that’s brought joy to people across the world. In between moments of intense lip syncing to the theme song, Soph’s Notes explains why it’s nothing short of a work of art, and why future seasons never quite lived up to it.
Episode 26: The Great British Bake-Off — Uno Dos of Trace
- 18m
- Jul 31, 2020
The Great British Bake-Off is a phenomenon. What is it about the simple act of baking that intrigues the mind and tugs at the heartstrings? Is it the tightly shot title sequence to the show? Is it in the science of baking? Trace Dominguez tackles a bit of both in this episode, featuring Andrew Smyth, an aerospace engineer and finalist from Season 7!
Episode 27: True Detective — Hbomberguy
- 11m
- Aug 14, 2020
In a world where intros are so easily skippable, what makes one worth watching more than once? Hbomberguy explores what makes True Detective Season One's opening credits so meaningful.
Episode 28: Steven Universe — LadyKnightTheBrave
- 9m
- Aug 28, 2020
How does the title sequence for Steven Universe and the one season spinoff Steven Universe Future clearly illustrate the shows central themes and premise over its various evolutions? LadyKnightTheBrave breaks it down shot-by-shot and line-by-line to show us how.
Episode 29: Dark — People Make Games
- 10m
- Oct 9, 2020
Dark’s title sequences fit the show’s theme perfectly, but they almost didn’t. In this episode of Working Titles, People Make Games talks with their creator and takes an exclusive look at some of his earlier designs.
Episode 30: Doom Patrol — Nando v Movies
- 7m
- Oct 23, 2020
Nando v Movies takes a look at why the World's Strangest Heroes have the world's strangest titles.
Episode 31: Community — Jacob Geller
- 9m
- Dec 11, 2020
Community’s bittersweet theme song seemed to grow more relevant with each troubled season. Jacob Geller investigates, while getting emotional over the cult classic’s rocky history.
Episode 32: Good Omens — Tale Foundry
- 8m
- Dec 31, 2020
Imagine trying to adapt a sweeping comedic satire, brimming over with unique characters and ingenious plot twists, told by two of the most beloved voices of our time, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Somehow, the Good Omens adaptation managed to do it, and in just 90 seconds the title sequence proves that. Join Tale Foundry in this episode as they investigate how.
Episode 33: The Good Place — T1J
- 8m
- Jan 29, 2021
The Good Place is known for its novel premise, and also for it's many twists and turns. In this episode of Working Titles, T1J explains how the pleasant, but eerie opening theme gave viewers an early hint to one of the series biggest surprises.
Episode 34: The Man in the High Castle — Polyphonic
- 9m
- Feb 19, 2021
Polyphonic explores the dark histories and hidden meanings in The Man in the High Castle's opening credits. From propaganda posters to Broadway musicals, find out the story behind one of the most chilling title sequences of the modern era.
Episode 35: Cowboy Bebop — Matt from Extra Credits
- 12m
- Mar 26, 2021
In 90 seconds, Cowboy Bebop’s opening credits prime you for the world ahead through fast jazz, western cinematic language, and sci-fi iconography. Matt from Extra Credits explains how the credits effectively set the tone, using jazz not just as background but as doctrine. He also goes on a personal tangent about a Suncoast Video memory and gets emotional over a spy satellite's planetary carvings. Despite the detours, it all ties into how the opening pumps you up and assures you that the Bebop journey will be rewarding. While it may not be the *best* media setup ever, Matt certainly makes a strong case.
Episode 36: Mass Effect 2 — Story Mode
- 17m
- Nov 5, 2021
In this video we examine the explosive opening of Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition with Lead Writer Mac Walters and Character & Environment Director Kevin Meek.
Episode 37: Saints Row IV — Nando v Movies
- 9m
- Nov 19, 2021
Few games have evolved quite like the Saints Row franchise. In this episode of Working Titles, Nando from Nando v Movies looks at the openings of both games to see what changed and why those changes led to the biggest glow-up in gaming history.
Episode 38: The Witcher — People Make Games
- 10m
- Dec 3, 2021
You might now know The Witcher as one of the most popular RPG franchises of all time, but this wasn’t always the case. Join Chris from People Make Games as he takes you back to 2007 to share his appreciation for an opening cinematic that paved the way for CD Projekt Red to take on the world.
Episode 39: Majora's Mask — LowSpecGamer
- 10m
- Dec 10, 2021
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask had an impossible task: provide a sequel to what many still consider the best game ever made. The games uses these expectations to set up players for an incredibly ambitious emotional journey, and nowhere is this better represented than in the first few hours of the game
Episode 40: The Last of Us Part II — Listening In
- 8m
- Jan 14, 2022
The Last of Us Part II begins in an arrestingly simple way. In this episode of Working Titles, Barney from Listening In, considers why the game’s opening sequence is so important, how it relates to the first game, and what it means for the punishing and beautiful story of Part II.
Episode 41: BioShock — Matt from Extra Credits
- 17m
- Jan 28, 2022
The opening moments of 2007’s Bioshock are some of the most iconic in gaming history. But why exactly does it still stick in players brains so many years later. Well, would you kindly join Matt from Extra Credits as he discusses how the perfect synergy between Mechanics Explanation, Art Direction and Narrative Design fosters an experience that keeps players coming back under the sea again and again.
Episode 42: Half-Life 2 — Mia Mulder
- 18m
- Feb 11, 2022
Half-Life is a technical and atmospheric wonder of a series that has time and time again set the bar for games higher and ever. From immersive storytelling, engaging characters to innovation in level design, lighting, graphics and most of all physics. The opening of Half-Life 2 is a perfect demonstration of how to improve over an already great predecessor and still stand apart entirely. Many of the revolutionary improvements made by Half-life 2 are now standard in the video game industry, and for good reason. In this video Mia Mulder walks you through the openings of both Half-Life 1 and 2 and tells you as the opening progresses how the world of Half-Life invites you in to explore and discover.
Episode 43: Final Fantasy VII — Mariana Vieira
- 11m
- Feb 25, 2022
Final Fantasy VII is unarguably one of the most iconic RPGs of all time. Besides being a technical wonder, Final Fantasy VII changed the history of the videogame industry by completely revamping the status quo regarding character development, world building and game design. Its opening sequence, despite its simplicity, is a masterpiece full of foreshadowing and incredible details, having been recreated more than 4 times over the last 25 years. In this episode, Mariana tries to walk you through the cues and details provided by the game’s opening sequence without revealing too many spoilers.
Episode 44: Metal Gear Solid — CinemaWins
- 12m
- Mar 11, 2022
Metal Gear Solid will go down as one of the greatest games of all time and it all starts with the first level introduction and title sequence. Sneak along with Lee from CinemaWins as he actions some tactical espionage in Alaska.
Episode 45: Quake — Dom Burgess
- 16m
- Jun 10, 2022
Released in 1996, Quake was a gore-filled first person shooter and successor to Doom, legendary for it’s no-nonsense alien killing spree gameplay. Join Dom Burgess as he looks back at one of his favourite game series and its (slightly crappy) intro sequences.
Episode 46: Night of the Coconut — Nando v Movies
- 11m
- Jun 17, 2022
Night of the Coconut by Patrick H Willems is pure cinema. And as cinema, it contains a title sequence. And because it contains a title sequence, Nando v Movies dug a little bit deeper to see what the opening song choice says about the story and its connection to early 90’s comic book adaptations.
Episode 47: The Boondocks — F.D Signifier
- 16m
- Jul 28, 2022
In this exclusive Working Titles episode, F.D Signifier examines the legacy of the black animated sitcom "The Boondocks" and breaks down the numerous layers of meaning that can be found in it's opening sequence.
Episode 48: Shark Tank — Leo Vader
- 15m
- Sep 9, 2022
The smash hit Shark Tank, now entering its 14th season, has hopeful entrepreneurs bow at the feet of our almighty investors to beg for a piece of the American pie. But how did the show establish this power dynamic? And are the Sharks really the business geniuses they're made out to be? Leo Vader walks through each season's title sequence to put the story together.
Episode 49: Charmed — Princess Weekes
- 13m
- Dec 13, 2022
What makes the Charmed theme song work so well? Is it the cover by Love Spit Love? The lyrics by The Smiths? Or is it the bad ass synergy of both with the deeper themes of the show? Princess Weekes will examine that in this Working Titles episode on Charmed.

Working Titles

2019 to present
1 season
13m per episode

Overview

Your favorite creators dive deep into the opening sequences of movies, TV shows, and video games. Sometimes it’s not about how you finish but how you begin.

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1 season and 49 episodes so far
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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 49
First aired: July 19, 2019
Last aired: December 13, 2022
Original language: English
Countries: US

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Episodes

Season 1, 49 episodes

Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic
- Now playing
- 8m
- Jul 19, 2019
Game of Thrones changed the standard for TV intros. A combination of vivid imagery and stunning sound combined to help simplify a dense book series into a TV Series that could captivate audiences worldwide. The inaugural episode — produced and narrated by Polyphonic — takes a look at how Elastic and Ramin Djawadi accomplished this task.
Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write
- 6m
- Aug 2, 2019
Most animated superhero show openings follow a simple formula. Batman: The Animated Series breaks the mold. This video — produced and narrated by Just Write — takes a look at what makes the opening of Batman so unique.
Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight
- 7m
- Aug 29, 2019
Cheers is one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 20th century. In this video, Captain Midnight shows how its theme song perfectly illustrates why.
Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems
- 8m
- Sep 13, 2019
How does the title sequence to the animated series X-Men explain to the audience a complex mythology, a huge cast of characters, and the show’s primary conflicts, all without a single word? This video by Patrick (H) Willems breaks it down shot-by-shot to show how.
Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace
- 9m
- Sep 27, 2019
Downton Abbey’s title sequence is known worldwide and has been parodied by some of the biggest names in television. Trace talks to the man who came up with the concept about how it got made, and the business of title sequences
Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality
- 11m
- Oct 11, 2019
Everything from the music to the visuals of the title sequence of the critically acclaimed Netflix original series BoJack Horseman perfectly captures what makes the show so revolutionary. In this video essay, Alex Nickel from Technicality dissects the four elements that make BoJack’s title sequence so amazing.
Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins
- 10m
- Oct 25, 2019
People are obsessed with the title sequence for Stranger Things. But it does so little on the surface, what pulls everyone in? In this video, Lee from CinemaWins spends some time talking about why.
Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis
- 6m
- Nov 8, 2019
There are more medical shows on TV than there are germs on a doctor's white coat, but House rose above the others and became the most viewed TV show in the world. Find out how its Emmy-winning opening sequence immediately set it apart from its rivals as Rohin from Medlife Crisis breaks down the opening to House.
Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone
- 16m
- Nov 22, 2019
The Prisoner was one of the most ambitious projects in the history of television. A spy thriller that redefined what spy thrillers could be, it challenged viewers to consider the world they lived in and their role in it, and it brought you into its world with one of the most elaborate intro sequences ever made. This video by 12tone breaks down how.
Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder
- 7m
- Dec 6, 2019
Battlestar Galactica was a science fiction epic that both perfected and innovated elements of classic science fiction and it demonstrated this a simple but deep title sequence. This video by Mia Mulder breaks down how.
Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It
- 5m
- Dec 20, 2019
How did The Simpsons title sequence become as iconic and recognizable as the show itself? This video by Now You See It looks into the innovative aspects of the opening that have stood the test of time (or have they?)
Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist
- 6m
- Jan 3, 2020
Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most iconic anime shows of all time. Volksgeist explains how anime titles song are their own business and why Neon Genesis Evangelion's are still memorable 25 years later.
Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies
- 7m
- Jan 17, 2020
How do you begin each episode of an anime about a character suffering from existential depression? Well, in the case of One Punch Man, you create a montage of that character killing monsters all over the world set to the most epic rock song of the last ten years. In this video, Matt from Nando v Movies explains how that juxtaposition helps define the character of Saitama and sets some purposefully unrealistic expectations for the series to explore.
Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank
- 11m
- Feb 4, 2020
If you're making a show about secrets and mysteries, you're probably going to hide a few in the intro sequence. In this episode of Working Titles, Thomas Frank reveals some of the secrets lurking beneath the slick animation and cheery music of the intro for Gravity Falls. Contains spoilers for the entirety of Gravity Falls.
Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful
- 6m
- Feb 14, 2020
Parks and Recreation combines an upbeat melody and some small-town stock footage to embody the “Yes we can” spirit of Leslie Knope, the series’ main character. This video by City Beautiful breaks down the intro sequence and its relevance to public service and city planning.
Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science
- 8m
- Feb 28, 2020
Westworld's iconic title sequence does more than set the exposition and tone of the show - it begins to ask viewers the fundamental question that the series poses: what does it mean to be human? This video by Real Science breaks down the visually simple, but thematically complex intro to show how.
Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy
- 8m
- Mar 27, 2020
A break down of the opening title sequence of one of the most popular sitcoms of all time – Friends. Heavily focused on the 6 main characters, the intro of the show is one of the most iconic of all time. With its montage clips, fountain scenes, and insanely catchy theme song, Friends simply wouldn't be Friends without this intro. This video by WonderWhy takes an in-depth look at this legendary opening title sequence.
Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality
- 6m
- Apr 10, 2020
Every Broad City viewer quickly falls in love with each of its colorful, energetic, and fun title sequences. In this video essay, Alex Nickel from Technicality explains the fascinating backstory behind these title sequences and delves into the world of visual artist Mike Perry.
Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better
- 11m
- May 4, 2020
South Park is known for it's crass humor and controversial episodes but don't think that doesn't include its opening intro. Knowing Better breaks down how the creators of this beloved comedy use their intro to prepare the audience for another adventure with Cartman and friends.
Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies
- 10m
- May 15, 2020
In this episode of Working Titles, Nando v Movies analyzes the opening titles of HBO's Watchmen to see what we can learn about the show, the graphic novel, and media generally from one familiar word.
Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie
- 11m
- May 22, 2020
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, right from the title sequence, turn decades of Hollywood cliches on their heads, and then spike them through the floor and straight back into the Hellmouth from whence they came? This video by Rene Ritchie guides you through it, theme-by-theme, and blow-by-blow.
Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist
- 5m
- Jun 5, 2020
Volksgeist breaks down how the original Doctor Who theme song from 1963 was recorded and produced, explaining how it innovated in the world of electronic music during a time before mass produced synthesizers.
Episode 23: Dexter — CinemaWins
- 7m
- Jul 3, 2020
Dexter is an unorthodox show with an unorthodox title sequence. Everything has a double meaning and is still one of the best title sequence of all time! This week Lee from CinemaWins celebrates Dexter and will encourage you to never floss again.
Episode 24: Rick & Morty — Captain Midnight
- 7m
- Jul 9, 2020
Rick and Morty pushes the limits on the dark and serious topics that cartoons have come to explore but you wouldn't know that from the titles. Captain Midnight explains why the show's creators use classic title tropes for a show that is rarely like its predecessors.
Episode 25: Pokémon — Soph's Notes
- 11m
- Jul 17, 2020
The title sequence for the first season of Pokémon is a hype building extravaganza that’s brought joy to people across the world. In between moments of intense lip syncing to the theme song, Soph’s Notes explains why it’s nothing short of a work of art, and why future seasons never quite lived up to it.
Episode 26: The Great British Bake-Off — Uno Dos of Trace
- 18m
- Jul 31, 2020
The Great British Bake-Off is a phenomenon. What is it about the simple act of baking that intrigues the mind and tugs at the heartstrings? Is it the tightly shot title sequence to the show? Is it in the science of baking? Trace Dominguez tackles a bit of both in this episode, featuring Andrew Smyth, an aerospace engineer and finalist from Season 7!
Episode 27: True Detective — Hbomberguy
- 11m
- Aug 14, 2020
In a world where intros are so easily skippable, what makes one worth watching more than once? Hbomberguy explores what makes True Detective Season One's opening credits so meaningful.
Episode 28: Steven Universe — LadyKnightTheBrave
- 9m
- Aug 28, 2020
How does the title sequence for Steven Universe and the one season spinoff Steven Universe Future clearly illustrate the shows central themes and premise over its various evolutions? LadyKnightTheBrave breaks it down shot-by-shot and line-by-line to show us how.
Episode 29: Dark — People Make Games
- 10m
- Oct 9, 2020
Dark’s title sequences fit the show’s theme perfectly, but they almost didn’t. In this episode of Working Titles, People Make Games talks with their creator and takes an exclusive look at some of his earlier designs.
Episode 30: Doom Patrol — Nando v Movies
- 7m
- Oct 23, 2020
Nando v Movies takes a look at why the World's Strangest Heroes have the world's strangest titles.
Episode 31: Community — Jacob Geller
- 9m
- Dec 11, 2020
Community’s bittersweet theme song seemed to grow more relevant with each troubled season. Jacob Geller investigates, while getting emotional over the cult classic’s rocky history.
Episode 32: Good Omens — Tale Foundry
- 8m
- Dec 31, 2020
Imagine trying to adapt a sweeping comedic satire, brimming over with unique characters and ingenious plot twists, told by two of the most beloved voices of our time, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Somehow, the Good Omens adaptation managed to do it, and in just 90 seconds the title sequence proves that. Join Tale Foundry in this episode as they investigate how.
Episode 33: The Good Place — T1J
- 8m
- Jan 29, 2021
The Good Place is known for its novel premise, and also for it's many twists and turns. In this episode of Working Titles, T1J explains how the pleasant, but eerie opening theme gave viewers an early hint to one of the series biggest surprises.
Episode 34: The Man in the High Castle — Polyphonic
- 9m
- Feb 19, 2021
Polyphonic explores the dark histories and hidden meanings in The Man in the High Castle's opening credits. From propaganda posters to Broadway musicals, find out the story behind one of the most chilling title sequences of the modern era.
Episode 35: Cowboy Bebop — Matt from Extra Credits
- 12m
- Mar 26, 2021
In 90 seconds, Cowboy Bebop’s opening credits prime you for the world ahead through fast jazz, western cinematic language, and sci-fi iconography. Matt from Extra Credits explains how the credits effectively set the tone, using jazz not just as background but as doctrine. He also goes on a personal tangent about a Suncoast Video memory and gets emotional over a spy satellite's planetary carvings. Despite the detours, it all ties into how the opening pumps you up and assures you that the Bebop journey will be rewarding. While it may not be the *best* media setup ever, Matt certainly makes a strong case.
Episode 36: Mass Effect 2 — Story Mode
- 17m
- Nov 5, 2021
In this video we examine the explosive opening of Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition with Lead Writer Mac Walters and Character & Environment Director Kevin Meek.
Episode 37: Saints Row IV — Nando v Movies
- 9m
- Nov 19, 2021
Few games have evolved quite like the Saints Row franchise. In this episode of Working Titles, Nando from Nando v Movies looks at the openings of both games to see what changed and why those changes led to the biggest glow-up in gaming history.
Episode 38: The Witcher — People Make Games
- 10m
- Dec 3, 2021
You might now know The Witcher as one of the most popular RPG franchises of all time, but this wasn’t always the case. Join Chris from People Make Games as he takes you back to 2007 to share his appreciation for an opening cinematic that paved the way for CD Projekt Red to take on the world.
Episode 39: Majora's Mask — LowSpecGamer
- 10m
- Dec 10, 2021
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask had an impossible task: provide a sequel to what many still consider the best game ever made. The games uses these expectations to set up players for an incredibly ambitious emotional journey, and nowhere is this better represented than in the first few hours of the game
Episode 40: The Last of Us Part II — Listening In
- 8m
- Jan 14, 2022
The Last of Us Part II begins in an arrestingly simple way. In this episode of Working Titles, Barney from Listening In, considers why the game’s opening sequence is so important, how it relates to the first game, and what it means for the punishing and beautiful story of Part II.
Episode 41: BioShock — Matt from Extra Credits
- 17m
- Jan 28, 2022
The opening moments of 2007’s Bioshock are some of the most iconic in gaming history. But why exactly does it still stick in players brains so many years later. Well, would you kindly join Matt from Extra Credits as he discusses how the perfect synergy between Mechanics Explanation, Art Direction and Narrative Design fosters an experience that keeps players coming back under the sea again and again.
Episode 42: Half-Life 2 — Mia Mulder
- 18m
- Feb 11, 2022
Half-Life is a technical and atmospheric wonder of a series that has time and time again set the bar for games higher and ever. From immersive storytelling, engaging characters to innovation in level design, lighting, graphics and most of all physics. The opening of Half-Life 2 is a perfect demonstration of how to improve over an already great predecessor and still stand apart entirely. Many of the revolutionary improvements made by Half-life 2 are now standard in the video game industry, and for good reason. In this video Mia Mulder walks you through the openings of both Half-Life 1 and 2 and tells you as the opening progresses how the world of Half-Life invites you in to explore and discover.
Episode 43: Final Fantasy VII — Mariana Vieira
- 11m
- Feb 25, 2022
Final Fantasy VII is unarguably one of the most iconic RPGs of all time. Besides being a technical wonder, Final Fantasy VII changed the history of the videogame industry by completely revamping the status quo regarding character development, world building and game design. Its opening sequence, despite its simplicity, is a masterpiece full of foreshadowing and incredible details, having been recreated more than 4 times over the last 25 years. In this episode, Mariana tries to walk you through the cues and details provided by the game’s opening sequence without revealing too many spoilers.
Episode 44: Metal Gear Solid — CinemaWins
- 12m
- Mar 11, 2022
Metal Gear Solid will go down as one of the greatest games of all time and it all starts with the first level introduction and title sequence. Sneak along with Lee from CinemaWins as he actions some tactical espionage in Alaska.
Episode 45: Quake — Dom Burgess
- 16m
- Jun 10, 2022
Released in 1996, Quake was a gore-filled first person shooter and successor to Doom, legendary for it’s no-nonsense alien killing spree gameplay. Join Dom Burgess as he looks back at one of his favourite game series and its (slightly crappy) intro sequences.
Episode 46: Night of the Coconut — Nando v Movies
- 11m
- Jun 17, 2022
Night of the Coconut by Patrick H Willems is pure cinema. And as cinema, it contains a title sequence. And because it contains a title sequence, Nando v Movies dug a little bit deeper to see what the opening song choice says about the story and its connection to early 90’s comic book adaptations.
Episode 47: The Boondocks — F.D Signifier
- 16m
- Jul 28, 2022
In this exclusive Working Titles episode, F.D Signifier examines the legacy of the black animated sitcom "The Boondocks" and breaks down the numerous layers of meaning that can be found in it's opening sequence.
Episode 48: Shark Tank — Leo Vader
- 15m
- Sep 9, 2022
The smash hit Shark Tank, now entering its 14th season, has hopeful entrepreneurs bow at the feet of our almighty investors to beg for a piece of the American pie. But how did the show establish this power dynamic? And are the Sharks really the business geniuses they're made out to be? Leo Vader walks through each season's title sequence to put the story together.
Episode 49: Charmed — Princess Weekes
- 13m
- Dec 13, 2022
What makes the Charmed theme song work so well? Is it the cover by Love Spit Love? The lyrics by The Smiths? Or is it the bad ass synergy of both with the deeper themes of the show? Princess Weekes will examine that in this Working Titles episode on Charmed.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic

E2 Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write

E3 Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight

E4 Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems

E5 Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace

E6 Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality

E7 Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins

E8 Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis

E9 Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone

E10 Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder

E11 Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It

E12 Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist

E13 Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies

E14 Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank

E15 Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful

E16 Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science

E17 Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy

E18 Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality

E19 Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better

E20 Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies

E21 Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie

E22 Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist

E23 Episode 23: Dexter — CinemaWins

E24 Episode 24: Rick & Morty — Captain Midnight

E25 Episode 25: Pokémon — Soph's Notes

E26 Episode 26: The Great British Bake-Off — Uno Dos of Trace

E27 Episode 27: True Detective — Hbomberguy

E28 Episode 28: Steven Universe — LadyKnightTheBrave

E29 Episode 29: Dark — People Make Games

E30 Episode 30: Doom Patrol — Nando v Movies

E31 Episode 31: Community — Jacob Geller

E32 Episode 32: Good Omens — Tale Foundry

E33 Episode 33: The Good Place — T1J

E34 Episode 34: The Man in the High Castle — Polyphonic

E35 Episode 35: Cowboy Bebop — Matt from Extra Credits

E36 Episode 36: Mass Effect 2 — Story Mode

E37 Episode 37: Saints Row IV — Nando v Movies

E38 Episode 38: The Witcher — People Make Games

E39 Episode 39: Majora's Mask — LowSpecGamer

E40 Episode 40: The Last of Us Part II — Listening In

E41 Episode 41: BioShock — Matt from Extra Credits

E42 Episode 42: Half-Life 2 — Mia Mulder

E43 Episode 43: Final Fantasy VII — Mariana Vieira

E44 Episode 44: Metal Gear Solid — CinemaWins

E45 Episode 45: Quake — Dom Burgess

E46 Episode 46: Night of the Coconut — Nando v Movies

E47 Episode 47: The Boondocks — F.D Signifier

E48 Episode 48: Shark Tank — Leo Vader

E49 Episode 49: Charmed — Princess Weekes

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic

E2 Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write

E3 Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight

E4 Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems

E5 Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace

E6 Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality

E7 Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins

E8 Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis

E9 Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone

E10 Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder

E11 Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It

E12 Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist

E13 Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies

E14 Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank

E15 Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful

E16 Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science

E17 Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy

E18 Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality

E19 Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better

E20 Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies

E21 Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie

E22 Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist

Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic

Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write

Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight

Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems

Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace

Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality

Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins

Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis

Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone

Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder

Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It

Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist

Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies

Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank

Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful

Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science

Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy

Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality

Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better

Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies

Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie

Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist

Episode 23: Dexter — CinemaWins

Episode 24: Rick & Morty — Captain Midnight

Episode 25: Pokémon — Soph's Notes

Episode 26: The Great British Bake-Off — Uno Dos of Trace

Episode 27: True Detective — Hbomberguy

Episode 28: Steven Universe — LadyKnightTheBrave

Episode 29: Dark — People Make Games

Episode 30: Doom Patrol — Nando v Movies

Episode 31: Community — Jacob Geller

Episode 32: Good Omens — Tale Foundry

Episode 33: The Good Place — T1J

Episode 34: The Man in the High Castle — Polyphonic

Episode 35: Cowboy Bebop — Matt from Extra Credits

Episode 36: Mass Effect 2 — Story Mode

Episode 37: Saints Row IV — Nando v Movies

Episode 38: The Witcher — People Make Games

Episode 39: Majora's Mask — LowSpecGamer

Episode 40: The Last of Us Part II — Listening In

Episode 41: BioShock — Matt from Extra Credits

Episode 42: Half-Life 2 — Mia Mulder

Episode 43: Final Fantasy VII — Mariana Vieira

Episode 44: Metal Gear Solid — CinemaWins

Episode 45: Quake — Dom Burgess

Episode 46: Night of the Coconut — Nando v Movies

Episode 47: The Boondocks — F.D Signifier

Episode 48: Shark Tank — Leo Vader

Episode 49: Charmed — Princess Weekes

Episode 1: Game of Thrones — Polyphonic

Episode 2: Batman: The Animated Series — Just Write

Episode 3: Cheers — Captain Midnight

Episode 4: X-Men — Patrick (H) Willems

Episode 5: Downton Abbey — Uno Dos of Trace

Episode 6: BoJack Horseman — Technicality

Episode 7: Stranger Things — CinemaWins

Episode 8: House — Medlife Crisis

Episode 9: The Prisoner — 12tone

Episode 10: Battlestar Galactica — Mia Mulder

Episode 11: The Simpsons — Now You See It

Episode 12: Neon Genesis Evangelion — Volksgeist

Episode 13: One Punch Man — Nando v Movies

Episode 14: Gravity Falls — Thomas Frank

Episode 15: Parks and Recreation — City Beautiful

Episode 16: Westworld — Real Science

Episode 17: Friends — WonderWhy

Episode 18: Broad City — Technicality

Episode 19: South Park — Knowing Better

Episode 20: Watchmen — Nando v Movies

Episode 21: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Rene Ritchie

Episode 22: Doctor Who — Volksgeist

Episode 23: Dexter — CinemaWins

Episode 24: Rick & Morty — Captain Midnight

Episode 25: Pokémon — Soph's Notes

Episode 26: The Great British Bake-Off — Uno Dos of Trace

Episode 27: True Detective — Hbomberguy

Episode 28: Steven Universe — LadyKnightTheBrave

Episode 29: Dark — People Make Games

Episode 30: Doom Patrol — Nando v Movies

Episode 31: Community — Jacob Geller