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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 pretty universally detested by fans of the series, they're still important to the lore of the Star Wars universe. So, while you may not want to watch them, you have to understand them. That's where we come in.

Home Alone is a holiday classic about two petty burglars looking to steal a few television 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 (Possibly an inaccurate number, we didn't check). In just about 180 seconds, we break down the troubling nature of Kevin, his parents and poor, poor Harry and Marv — the true victims in all of this.

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.

BBC's Sherlock is one of the hottest shows on television 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 binge watched it and get them to leave you alone.

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.

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 our latest episode of 'Too Long; Didn't Watch' as a brief starter manual, helping you to understand the major points of the franchise.

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.