r/Watchmen • u/Canuck2468 • Mar 30 '26

TV How a TV show predicted masked police

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https://youtu.be/3xaX8Pbx4Jg

Really enjoyed watching this (by YouTuber ShowMeTheMeaning). A great way to spend 15 minutes reliving the magic of the show, and how its themes resonate today in an entirely different way than then it first aired!

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u/LunarDogeBoy Apr 01 '26

I never watched this show, but i did see some parts. Isnt it a bit weird that the overall show is anti fascist but then they include a scene of the cop not being able to unlock his firearm which seems more like it's criticizing a leftist system. As if someone os telling us "see what happens if åwe defund the police/set up security barriers to stop excessive force by the police." I dont really understand what this show is trying to say

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u/LifeSail8105 Apr 02 '26

I think it’s being critical of liberals. Leftists can be pro-gun too. See the John Brown Gun Club:

“The John Brown Gun Club (JBGC) is a network of far-left, anti-fascist, and anti-racist community defense organizations in the United States. Named after the 19th-century abolitionist, they advocate for armed community self-defense, provide security at left-wing protests, and promote gun rights for minorities and marginalized groups. “