TL; DW (Too Long; Didn't Watch)

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Deconstructing and simplifying the plots, themes and characters of your favorite movies and TV shows. We watch 'em so you don't have to. Sometimes. Kind of. Not always. We're busy too.

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The Hobbit' in Less Than 3 Minutes
15. The Hobbit' in Less Than 3 Minutes
 
The Hobbit is a short childrens' bedtime story that was somehow transformed into a nine-hour epic about a hobbit, a bunch of dwarves, and a Division Two wizard stealing yet another mysterious evil shiny object in Middle Earth. Now with more trolls!
The X-Files' in 3 Minutes
14. The X-Files' in 3 Minutes
 
The X-Files was the anti-Scooby Doo. Federal agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigate cases involving paranormal or unexplained phenomena in an attempt to get to the bototm of a vast international conspiracy and potential alien threat. But instead of the monster just ending up as a crazy old janitor at the end of the episode, it's usually a real monster even grosser than what you imagined.
Terminator' in 3 Minutes
13. Terminator' in 3 Minutes
 
Welcome to The Terminator, where everything's made up and the points don't matter. What started as a simple story about killer robots, a nuclear apocalypse, and a time-traveling resistance fighter has become a decades-spanning franchise that apparently is now confused by its own timelines.
Fast & Furious' in Under 3 Minutes
12. Fast & Furious' in Under 3 Minutes
 
The Fast & Furious franchise centers around the adventures of a team of international car boosters. Or... are they mercenaries? Bank robbers? It's hard to tell anymore. They used to just drive fast, but now they're essentially superheroes with nitrous.
Mad Max: Fury Road' in Under 3 Minutes
11. Mad Max: Fury Road' in Under 3 Minutes
 
Mad Max: Fury Road is the greatest car chase in cinema history. And that's all it is. Everyone drives from Point A to Point B, then they're all like "Oh snap, we gotta go back to Point A!" It's a masterpiece of modern cinema.
The Walking Dead' in Under 3 Minutes
10. The Walking Dead' in Under 3 Minutes
 
The Walking Dead is the smelliest show in television. Tune in every week to see your favorite characters count down the days until their inevitable violent and disgusting deaths at the hands of an undead horde.
Fargo' (TV Series) Explained in 3 Minutes
9. Fargo' (TV Series) Explained in 3 Minutes
 
If you've seen an hour of FX's Fargo then you already know that it's the best show that's ever existed. If you haven't, we are here to save you.
Daredevil' in Under 3 Minutes
8. Daredevil' in Under 3 Minutes
 
Daredevil' returned for a second season this March, but if you haven't had time to catch up with his adventures, we're here to help. The latest episode of Too Long; Didn't Watch (TL;DW) will catch you up on the gritty, violent world of this street-level hero.
Every 'Star Trek' TV Series in 3 Minutes
7. Every 'Star Trek' TV Series in 3 Minutes
 
Since 1966, Star Trek has been telling stories of intrepid explorers working to chart the uncharted and discover the secrets of space, the final frontier. It's also about aliens with weird ears. We can imagine that if you haven't seen any of 'Star Trek', the task of starting your fandom probably seems impossible. That's where we come in. Think of this episode as a brief starter manual.
All of Quentin Tarantino's Films in 3 Minutes
6. All of Quentin Tarantino's Films in 3 Minutes
 
Quentin Tarantino is one of the most iconic directors in Hollywood today. Knowing his movies is a vital part of existing as a contemporary citizen, but you're a busy person and need someone to quickly summarize them for you with 100% accuracy. That's where we come in. Here we give you a general breakdown of Tarantino's collection, and even veer into predicting the future of his IMDB credits.
Sherlock' Explained in 2 Minutes
5. Sherlock' Explained in 2 Minutes
 
BBC's Sherlock is one of the hottest shows on TV and we're sure we don't need to tell you that because all of your friends have been begging you to watch it for years. But you're a busy person. Don't worry, we can help. After watching this, you'll walk away with such a complete knowledge about this show that you'll be able to tell all your friends you watched it and get them to leave you alone.
Lost' Explained in Under 4 Minutes
4. Lost' Explained in Under 4 Minutes
 
If you missed Lost while it was airing, you've probably experienced some of the greatest FOMO in recorded history. The latest episode of TL;DW covers the lives of the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815, from initial crash to closing credits. All in a tight 3 minutes or so. Well, mostly. We tried. Okay, we didn't do so well but it's really not possible, you guys.
Home Alone' Explained in 3 Minutes
3. Home Alone' Explained in 3 Minutes
 
Home Alone is a holiday classic about two petty burglars looking to steal a few TV sets and the psychotic young boy who tortures them. While the majority of you have likely seen the film, you may not have seen its approximately 11 sequels (Maybe an inaccurate number, we didn't check). In just about 180 seconds, we break down the troubling nature of Kevin, his parents and poor Harry and Marv.
Star Wars: Episodes I-III' Explained in 3 Minutes
2. Star Wars: Episodes I-III' Explained in 3 Minutes
 
The Star Wars prequels: Finally, we'll learn why Anakin Skywalker joined the Dark Side, how Obi-Wan Kenobi became "Old Ben" and what shriveled old Yoda looked like 20 years before Empire Strikes Back. While the films are universally detested by fans of the series, they're still important to the lore of the Star Wars universe. While you may not want to watch them, you have to understand them.
Narcos' Explained in Under 4 Minutes
1. Narcos' Explained in Under 4 Minutes
 
Netflix's Narcos is the story of notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. And a blonde dude with a mustache. Since you're a busy person with things to do and other shows to watch, you may have never gotten around to watching the first season. Never fear; our series "Too Long; Didn't Watch" is here to fill you in.
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