Arrested Development Theory Claims The Bluths Are All Norse Gods
One fan theory draws parallels between prominent members of Arrested Development's Bluth family and the Norse gods. Arrested Development follows the exploits of the formerly wealthy Bluth family after their patriarch is arrested for misappropriation of the Bluth Company's funds. Despite critical acclaim, Arrested Development failed to capture a sizeable audience, and was canceled during the production of its third season. The show has since found new life on Netflix, with two subsequent series released onto the streaming platform continuing the Bluths' story.
Much of what makes Arrested Development so beloved lies in the excellent comedic talents of its cast and the dysfunctional comedic chemistry they share. Arrested Development's cast mostly consists of the members of the Bluth family and their immediate friends and colleagues, but the Bluths remain very much the focus of the show. The good-hearted nature of Michael Bluth sees him act as the foil for the rest of the Bluth family, all of which are self-involved and most often at each other's throats. This dynamic is a large part of Arrested Development's comedic appeal, but there is also an enthralling underlying story of the power struggle that comes with the machinations of the powerful and once-wealthy family.
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However, one fan theory posted to Reddit links the Bluth family to the gods of Norse mythology. The evidence to support the theory that each character represents a Norse god is based on specific elements of their story and respective characterization. Though some characters translate from Norse mythology much more directly than others, and Lindsay Bluth doesn't fit properly within the theory
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