Alan Melikdjanian
Captain Disillusion
Captain Disillusion (2007)
Season 2017
In a world where the content of digital images and videos can no longer be taken at face value, an unlikely hero fights for the acceptance of truth. Captain Disillusion guides “children” of all ages through the maze of visual fakery to the open spaces of reality and peace of mind.
Released Sept. 18, 2007
Episode 42 min
2+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Network: YouTube
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S11E1 - Cicret Bracelet UPDATE
Captain Disillusion reports on the latest developments of the fabled Cicret Bracelet, the development of which he continues to very generously sponsor with his very own money.
Jan. 16, 2017, midnight
S11E2 - Interdimensional UFO Portal Tutorial!
Captain Disillusion channels a popular After Effects tutorial guru to explain and recreate another viral UFO video.
Jan. 31, 2017, midnight
S11E3 - The Mandaellah Effekt
Captain Disillusion discusses the Mandela effect while, in a completely different universe, Holly does the same.
Feb. 28, 2017, midnight
S11E4 - Quick D: Traffic Dodging
Captain Disillusion examines a common VFX hoax trope involving cars, roads, humans and running.
March 30, 2017, midnight
S11E5 - Quick D: The Method Robot
Captain Disillusion explores the merits and shortfalls of an exciting new robotic exoskeleton.
April 30, 2017, midnight
S11E6 - Superhuman Tape Measure Skills DEBUNK
Captain Disillusion answers a viewer request and gets slightly carried away.
May 31, 2017, midnight
S11E7 - Quick D: The Magic of Will Tsai
Captain Disillusion ponders the very concept of magic by taking a close look at the work of one particular illusionist.
June 30, 2017, midnight
S11E8 - Captain D's Definitive Guide to TRICK SHOTS
Captain Disillusion makes an unauthorized landing and explores the genre of trick shot viral videos.
Aug. 4, 2017, midnight
S11E9 - VFXcool: Back to the Future Trilogy (1/2)
Time to step away from viral videos and discuss some historically epic VFX work. In this episode, Captain Disillusion dives into the tech Industrial Light & Magic used to create the diverse visuals of the Back to the Future trilogy.
Aug. 6, 2017, midnight
S11E10 - Mr. Flare Explains: Ultimate Batting Practice
While Captain Disillusion deals with a spatial anomaly, Mr. Flare steps in to examine a viral video that's made a recent comeback.
Sept. 30, 2017, midnight
S11E11 - VFXcool: Back to the Future Trilogy (2/2)
Nov. 5, 2017, midnight
Network: YouTube
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Sept. 18, 2007
Last Air Date: May 22, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 2+
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