Though the first film is incredibly difficult to replace, “Joker: Folie à Deux” does a great job of further developing the psychological profile of Joker. The plot delves further into how the persona developed within Fleck and brings life to both distinctive aspects of the persona, creating a Jekyll and Hyde-esque tragedy.

Earlier this weekend, one of 2024’s most highly anticipated movies arrived in theaters – Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux. Once again, Joaquin Phoenix stars as the troubled Arthur Fleck, but this time,

A very begrudging defense of the final scene in Joker: Folie à Deux and why it is the most true-to-the-source material thing to occur in both films. [SPOILERS] Defending Joker: Folie à Deux's ending as true to the character's chaotic essence. Joker's chaotic nature crucial; backstory makes him less intriguing.