A five-part series recap and discussion on the 2022 historical epic The Woman King with full breakdown, easter eggs and more. SPOILER WARNINGS for the movie.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:01) Excerpt on the Oyo Empire from A History of Nigeria

(02:01) Story recap and conclusion

(14:22) Post credit scene, a call from past to present

(16:05) Film score

(18:10) Cinematography

(19:52) Costume design

(22:08) Outro

Images from Sony Pictures Entertainment (2022) https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thewomanking

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