The Sopranos is such a brilliantly written, directed and acted show, that on a 5th rewatch, you can still pick up certain new things you never paid attention too. It's like a gigantic painting, so many storylines in it, so many details and it logically all comes together in a big picture. I can not stress enough how much of a masterpiece the Sopranos is.
It’s crazy how Don is obviously the best person of these three since he isn’t a violent murderer. But I feel as though he might have been the worst father of the 3. Or he cares the least for them. Tony and Walter just can’t figure it out while Don can’t bother to figure it out.
Please do more of these, there's always more to break down, especially the new hit series The Boys, I can't wait for Dr. Eric Bender to break down Homelander who is a definitely a malignant narcissist at best
Don is SUCH a fascinating character. I love how such a manipulative person ends up working in ads, literally getting paid to get better at tricking others.
the stanford prison experiment is widely known to have bias and failed methods; it was more a result of the particular type of people they put in a particular type of situation with lots of outside manipulation. humans are certainly malleable, but not innately cruel.
Indeed. The folks conducting the study had a great deal of influence over how the "guards" treated the "prisoners". Terrible study to be upholding as support for real world human behavior.
Not based on my experience over the last 36 years…. People are selfish, greedy, and will absolutely screw over their own grandmother if it meant they could get something they wanted.
I’d like to see him react to the different villains of the walking dead, particularly Negan. Seeing his take on their villains (the governor, Negan, alpha and beta, and Pamela) would be very interesting
@@jliller It's easy to feel that way though, like he has these sort of "normal guy" problems and emotions, but that's the brilliance of the show, because ultimately, it's a just a smoke screen for a guy who does harm because he chooses to. (More detail my other comment above.)
I'd be curious to see his opinions on Lester Nygaard, Lou Solverson, and Ray Stussy. Oh, and of course, Ignacio Varga, lol. All very complex anti-heroes, even Lou who's moral compass is as straight forward as you can get.
@@Adski975 bro he worked for the salamancas by choice, he was a murderer, he assaulted, distributed, theft harmful drugs by choice just for money behind the back of the cartel, he used threats against saul..
@@afrosamourai400 Lester wasn't evil, he just snapped. Plus, I think the writers tried to redeem him by having him attack Malvo after the elevator killings.
I think what he means is Walt starts with the traits of a malignant narcissist and acquires the other traits of a sociopath as the show progresses. Mostly by feeding into it.
I think breaking bad is the sopranos of this generation. This eternal being in tv/media that will never not be mention in the best tv show of all time.
We need to undertand: Walter was always that egomaniacal and insecure monster who cared for nothing but his own ego and sense of self , he just took away the restraints
I never thought of Tony Soprano as an "anti-hero" - he was the protagonist of the story, but a VILLAIN. Time and time again, he goes through his personal problems and you might relate to that and feel sorry for him, and blame his upbringing, but in the end, he is just going to show his villainous true colours. He'll harm people to get ahead, he'll harm people to get out of trouble, and he'll even harm people just because he feels emotionally bruised and wants to make himself feel better by making someone else feel worse.
Hey @GQ Dr. Bender should do a video analyzing k-dramas they have a long list of shows with characters who have mental illness our personality disorders it would be very interesting to see that.
I would just call Walter White a villain or maybe a tragic villain(if I was being generous)-pretty much after he lets Jane choke, you are watching with grim fascination, rather than "rooting for him".
The funny thing about Walt having those traits before he even became Heisenberg is that he actually breaks up with his ex partner (Gretchen) before the events of the first episode because of how jealous he is that her family is wealthy.
Walter White isnt an antihero hes straight up a villain. What heroic things did he do, that didn't involve self-serving or cleaning up the evil hes done because he can't live with the shame. Interesting, well written and enjoyable. But I wouldn't let him near any of ny loved ones ever.
To me Deadpool is the best example of a anti hero, such a hard life before the experiments. Truly a show of only doing things that push Im to keep going with no care of others.
Him referencing the Prison Experiment as a credible source really put me off. It's not regarded as a proper experiment anymore, the bias inflicted on the participants by Zimbardo is proven.
I know this might come off as mean but could you be considered narcissistic? Also, can these types of people ever change or like grow out of these afflictions? I kind of worry that sometimes I have these types of traits.
You can have narcissistic traits and not be a diagnosed narcissist. You can change if you’re a narcissist because it’s learned behavior/defense mechanism. Sometimes people get mixed up with psychopaths/sociopaths and narcissists.
If you fear you might be narcissistic and sociopathic you should try and recieve professional help. However it is also possible you may be afflicted with OCD where you convince yourself you're a bad person with these maladaptive traits. Given your concern you might need to talk to someone about this ❤
You get a sneak peek of Heisenberg in the first episode of Breaking Bad when Walt attacks the bullies who are making fun of Walt jr.! It shows his capacity for doling out his own justice! xoxo
I thought nostalgia entailed a vision about future even though the concept is about the past. It entails the aspirations of young people working towards a goal. So I thought I can name it 'nostalgia'. I thought anti heroes did not possess a nostalgic view where everything is in harmony, things have a worth. recetly I have come to the conclusion that it would be more correct to name it 'satisfaction'. So to sum it up I could assert that the anti hero lacks satisfaction, satisfaction being a vision about the future. she does not have a meaningful end goal, no 'happily ever after'. You claim they possess traits of the dark triad, what about satisfaction, would they ever be satisfied?
Hate when people bring up the prison experiment like it wasn’t littered with issues that render it basically unusable for anything. The participants were prompted/coached, it wasn’t completely organic or spontaneous.
I really hope this mf actually has watched all these shows and movies and know them this well and there isn’t a bunch of staff explaining to him the scenarios.
The Sopranos is such a brilliantly written, directed and acted show, that on a 5th rewatch, you can still pick up certain new things you never paid attention too. It's like a gigantic painting, so many storylines in it, so many details and it logically all comes together in a big picture. I can not stress enough how much of a masterpiece the Sopranos is.
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@@clonezy7800 Lmao how does that even make sense.
Also I haven't even seen the show yet so idk.
I love how every scene in the Sopranos is a metaphor for how Phil spent 20 years in the can. Bravo Vince.
It’s crazy how Don is obviously the best person of these three since he isn’t a violent murderer. But I feel as though he might have been the worst father of the 3. Or he cares the least for them. Tony and Walter just can’t figure it out while Don can’t bother to figure it out.
A murderer takes a couple of lives but a psycho businessman ruins thousands of lives
@@miquelr2353boo hoo
@@ICar-co2kx okay?
@na6733 How tf was Walt a great father lmao?
He ruined his childrens lives
No, "best person" is an arbitrary and subjective claim. There is no objective standard for morality.
I lobby for a Dr. Bender video every month. Educational and highly entertaining as well. Group therapy! 👌🏻
Every week. Every day. Instead of the celeb ones.
Dr. Bender the GOAT of GQ breakdown videos
I'd love an analysis of Jesse too, such a complicated character, his 'Problem Dog' monologue really shows this.
11:30 I had no idea that the origins of Mad Men were inspired by one of the most notorious Simpsons episodes ever, “The Principal and the Pauper”.
Please do more of these, there's always more to break down, especially the new hit series The Boys, I can't wait for Dr. Eric Bender to break down Homelander who is a definitely a malignant narcissist at best
Villains in Breaking Bad are multi-dimensional. This is a great analysis overall.
Woah, didn't know they had multiverse in Breaking Bad too.
@@MamadNobarithere's a universe where Walt is a family guy with a weird kid called Malcolm
@@emudekoalso one where Fring fights armored guys with a glowing sword in spaceships
I honestly thought they were pretty one dimension
This guy looks like both of the Russo brothers combined
XD
Lmfaooo sooo true
He’s “The Russo Brother”
I can see it
Oh nooo😅
Just seeing those Mad Men scenes makes me want to start my yearly rewatch early.
Three of my all-time favorite shows and my favorite male lead Don Draper? YES.
Don is SUCH a fascinating character. I love how such a manipulative person ends up working in ads, literally getting paid to get better at tricking others.
@@ethanwebb5334the finale is also incredibly fitting and mysterious.
Tony Soprano and Walter White - two greatest and most influential tv main characters
the stanford prison experiment is widely known to have bias and failed methods; it was more a result of the particular type of people they put in a particular type of situation with lots of outside manipulation. humans are certainly malleable, but not innately cruel.
Indeed. The folks conducting the study had a great deal of influence over how the "guards" treated the "prisoners". Terrible study to be upholding as support for real world human behavior.
Not based on my experience over the last 36 years…. People are selfish, greedy, and will absolutely screw over their own grandmother if it meant they could get something they wanted.
There's literally nothing about it that suggests humans are "innately cruel" prisoner and guard is an inherently adversarial relationship.
The Stanley Milgram experiments at Yale in 1961 were pretty dark too.
Thank you! I hate seeing how often the Stanford prison experiment is used to justify a false view of the world.
This guy is incredibly informative. Love his breakdowns
I’d like to see him react to the different villains of the walking dead, particularly Negan. Seeing his take on their villains (the governor, Negan, alpha and beta, and Pamela) would be very interesting
Oh, yes! Dr. Bender is the best and my favorite specialist to break down clips of characters in TV and film. Also, this video wasn't long enough. lol.
Tony Soprano Is the best character in the history of televison
He's second to Walter White imo.
Omar Little
It disturbs me how many people seem to find Tony relatable or admirable.
@@jliller It's easy to feel that way though, like he has these sort of "normal guy" problems and emotions, but that's the brilliance of the show, because ultimately, it's a just a smoke screen for a guy who does harm because he chooses to. (More detail my other comment above.)
‘Carousel’ is top five TV episodes of all time.
I'd be curious to see his opinions on Lester Nygaard, Lou Solverson, and Ray Stussy. Oh, and of course, Ignacio Varga, lol. All very complex anti-heroes, even Lou who's moral compass is as straight forward as you can get.
Lester and ignacio varga were evil not antiheroes
@@afrosamourai400In what way was Nacho evil?
@@Adski975 bro he worked for the salamancas by choice, he was a murderer, he assaulted, distributed, theft harmful drugs by choice just for money behind the back of the cartel, he used threats against saul..
@@Adski975 He wore red pretty often.
@@afrosamourai400
Lester wasn't evil, he just snapped. Plus, I think the writers tried to redeem him by having him attack Malvo after the elevator killings.
Great video, doc! But I think you might be confusing Gus and Gale at 5:10
I personally believe that Walter was always like that he just finally had an excuse to let it all out
I think what he means is Walt starts with the traits of a malignant narcissist and acquires the other traits of a sociopath as the show progresses. Mostly by feeding into it.
@@futurestorytellercovert narcissist
without tony soprano thered be no walter white
This video is gold. 2 of my favorite shows’ protagonists analyzed.
I think breaking bad is the sopranos of this generation. This eternal being in tv/media that will never not be mention in the best tv show of all time.
We need a Bojack Horseman break down
We need to undertand: Walter was always that egomaniacal and insecure monster who cared for nothing but his own ego and sense of self , he just took away the restraints
When the title said Anti Heroes I was hoping one of the characters was going to be the Punisher.
Vic Mackey should be a part of this discussion also.
I never thought of Tony Soprano as an "anti-hero" - he was the protagonist of the story, but a VILLAIN.
Time and time again, he goes through his personal problems and you might relate to that and feel sorry for him, and blame his upbringing, but in the end, he is just going to show his villainous true colours. He'll harm people to get ahead, he'll harm people to get out of trouble, and he'll even harm people just because he feels emotionally bruised and wants to make himself feel better by making someone else feel worse.
True but most of the people he hurts are other mobsters
I would really like him to talk about deadpool to hear what he has to say about him.
Yes!!!!
i learned about zimbardos prison experement and it was absolutely horrific
I disliked WW straight away. Understood WHY Skyler didn't leave but kept hoping she would.
oh i love this! More of this, please?
Walt (Breaking Bad) also won the Nobel Prize.
He participated in research that won it, but he personally wasn't awarded.
Zimbardo was an unethical monster, it's absolutely unacceptable that his license was never reprimanded.
What’s the chances there’s going to another follow up to this series? I would like to suggest the Seinfeld characters if possible
Hey @GQ Dr. Bender should do a video analyzing k-dramas they have a long list of shows with characters who have mental illness our personality disorders it would be very interesting to see that.
Bro unrionically said 'this is the exact moment walt became heisenberg'
DO HOMELANDER
I would just call Walter White a villain or maybe a tragic villain(if I was being generous)-pretty much after he lets Jane choke, you are watching with grim fascination, rather than "rooting for him".
Dr Bender has a TH-cam channel now!
Somehow the new glasses make him look a lot more indimidating hahaha
i want to see one of these about Ray Donovan
I’ll be back - Chamber
thanks for explaining my dad
I need to know what that silver, chromed head with the glasses thingy on the table is. A pen holder or something?
Can you analyze movie and tv characters with schizoid personality disorder?
YES! MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!
The funny thing about Walt having those traits before he even became Heisenberg is that he actually breaks up with his ex partner (Gretchen) before the events of the first episode because of how jealous he is that her family is wealthy.
Love this psychiatrist!
Walter White isnt an antihero hes straight up a villain. What heroic things did he do, that didn't involve self-serving or cleaning up the evil hes done because he can't live with the shame.
Interesting, well written and enjoyable.
But I wouldn't let him near any of ny loved ones ever.
Calling Walter White and Tony Soprano Anti-Heroes is kind of laughable. They’re straight up Villain Protagonists.
To me Deadpool is the best example of a anti hero, such a hard life before the experiments. Truly a show of only doing things that push Im to keep going with no care of others.
We need even more!!
How is Dexter not on this list?????
BoJack Horseman would be a nice subject of study
Him referencing the Prison Experiment as a credible source really put me off. It's not regarded as a proper experiment anymore, the bias inflicted on the participants by Zimbardo is proven.
THEY BROUGHT HIM BACKKK!! LETS GOO!!
Raymond Reddington.... please!?! I know he's a fictional character.
Breaking Bad is the Casablanca of television. It stands over all, and I don’t think anything will surpass it in my life.
It's funny how redeemable Walter White makes Tony Soprano look, lol.
Genius, loved this❤
I know this might come off as mean but could you be considered narcissistic? Also, can these types of people ever change or like grow out of these afflictions? I kind of worry that sometimes I have these types of traits.
You can have narcissistic traits and not be a diagnosed narcissist. You can change if you’re a narcissist because it’s learned behavior/defense mechanism. Sometimes people get mixed up with psychopaths/sociopaths and narcissists.
If you fear you might be narcissistic and sociopathic you should try and recieve professional help. However it is also possible you may be afflicted with OCD where you convince yourself you're a bad person with these maladaptive traits. Given your concern you might need to talk to someone about this ❤
he really needs to do the movie detachment
6:18 but was not the zambo prison experiment rigged ?
The Zimbardo Experiment
Goes to the doctor Psychiatrist. Do you have a cast head of yourself? 1:20
You get a sneak peek of Heisenberg in the first episode of Breaking Bad when Walt attacks the bullies who are making fun of Walt jr.! It shows his capacity for doling out his own justice! xoxo
Beating up bullies is anti-hero behavior, but it's not the narcissistic sociopathy Walt displays later. It does hint at rage within.
5:06 It was gale botteicher not gus
Clay morrow & tony soprano
Eric pls make videos again
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
I thought nostalgia entailed a vision about future even though the concept is about the past. It entails the aspirations of young people working towards a goal. So I thought I can name it 'nostalgia'. I thought anti heroes did not possess a nostalgic view where everything is in harmony, things have a worth.
recetly I have come to the conclusion that it would be more correct to name it 'satisfaction'. So to sum it up I could assert that the anti hero lacks satisfaction, satisfaction being a vision about the future. she does not have a meaningful end goal, no 'happily ever after'. You claim they possess traits of the dark triad, what about satisfaction, would they ever be satisfied?
It’s CHAMBER
Au Revoir - Chamber
this guy has the hands of hercules
hey look, the scarecrow is back
he should breakdown the office and barry
I strongly second the vote for a Barry breakdown! That would be excellent.
I love Dr bender
6:48 hahahahah
5:03 Gale not Gus
How is Dexter not in this? Wtf
No James Bond? 😳
Not sure i agree anti heroes posess the dark triad. Batman? Soprano isnt an anti hero but a villain.
Chamber
What about House??
Hahaha, Doctor Bender
The choice of glasses with that nose is really something
So psychiatrist can generally predict human future, quite surely
Why does this dude look like a superhero’s secret identity?
Bruh they shoulda shown Eren
Heisenberg ❤❤❤!!
6:20 The stanford prison experiment has been debunked more times than not. He lost a lot of credibility with that reference.
These nuts have been debunked
Hate when people bring up the prison experiment like it wasn’t littered with issues that render it basically unusable for anything. The participants were prompted/coached, it wasn’t completely organic or spontaneous.
I really hope this mf actually has watched all these shows and movies and know them this well and there isn’t a bunch of staff explaining to him the scenarios.
If you watch some of his other videos it's pretty obvious he doesn't watch everything.
of course he doesn't its all scripted
Who cares?
Doesn't society tell every kid they're Super Special?
Gabagool 🍖🍖👀
I like him 😊😊😊😊
anyone who thinks Walter White is an "Anti-Hero" and NOT a villain is the one who needs psychiatric help.
Badly? Maybe you mean baldy 😂