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Arkham patient
Arthur Fleck
The man known publicly as Joker. He is being held at Arkham while waiting to stand trial for the crimes shown in the first film.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE · 2024
JOKERFolie à Deux
Follow the trial. Understand the songs. Avoid accidental spoilers.
What you need to know
Two years after the first film, Arthur Fleck is being held at Arkham State Hospital while he waits to stand trial for five murders. His lawyer wants to prove that Joker is a separate identity, while prosecutors say Arthur chose what he did. In music therapy, Arthur meets Lee, a patient who is far more interested in Joker than anyone he has known before.
2 hours 18 minutesSequel to Joker (2019)
Need a reminder of the first film? Open the spoiler-safe Joker guide →OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
BEFORE YOU WATCH
10 peopleWho is that character?
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Music-therapy patient
Harleen ‘Lee’ Quinzel
A woman Arthur meets in a music class at Arkham. She is fascinated by Joker and quickly becomes important to him.
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Arthur’s defence
Maryanne Stewart
Arthur’s lawyer. She believes separating Arthur from the Joker identity gives him his best chance in court.
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Prosecution
Harvey Dent
The assistant district attorney leading the case against Arthur. He wants the jury to hold Arthur responsible for the killings.
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Arkham guard
Jackie Sullivan
The senior guard who controls Arthur’s daily routine. His jokes can make his harsh treatment seem less obvious at first.
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Arkham patient
Ricky Meline
A younger inmate who admires Arthur and tries to connect with him inside Arkham.
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Former co-worker
Gary Puddles
Arthur’s kind former colleague from Ha-Ha’s. Arthur spared Gary when he killed Randall in the first film.
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Former neighbour
Sophie Dumond
Arthur’s old neighbour. The first film revealed that his imagined romance with her did not really happen.
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TV interviewer
Paddy Meyers
A television personality who interviews Arthur about his crimes and his Joker identity.
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The court
Judge Herman Rothwax
The judge overseeing Arthur’s trial and keeping order while the lawyers question witnesses.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
Choose only a scene you have completed. If you are unsure, wait until you finish watching.
The two things to remember
Arthur versus Joker: the trial asks whether they are separate identities. The songs: many show Arthur and Lee’s feelings or fantasies, not literal events.
AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: This film contains strong violence, abuse by prison staff, distressing mental-health themes, sexual content, suicide references and flashing images.
An unofficial, independently written viewing companion for the 2024 film Joker: Folie à Deux. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Warner Bros., DC or the filmmakers. No official images, logos, lyrics or film artwork are used.