The Joey Drew Studios Timeline Explained (Bendy & the Ink Machine Theories)

We all know the story of Bendy and the Ink Machine by now but how much do we really know about the timeline of events that led Joey Drew down a dark path in an attempt to bring his cartoons to life, and eventually his old partner Henry back to the studio he left 30 years ago. In this new BATIM theory and analysis video we take a detailed look at the events that transpired over the years at Joey Drew Studios and how it all led to the story that plays out during the game. Our story begins in 1929 and ends in 1963 - but what happened in the years in between? The key to working out this timeline is found with the new Bendy and the Ink Machine book - the Joey Drew Studios Employee Handbook.

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[luciousbby]

When I was reading my book, I was looking back at what Alice was saying when we went on a “date” with her. One of her lines was, “I will not let the demon touch me again.” My theory is at first we all thought she was talking about Bendy. If you really think about it, Joey was the one who turned her into her real life character Alice. So I believe she’s talking about Joey, saying for the demon (Joey) to never touch her again. (This is my quick answer, my usual one is much longer and detailed) :))

[matti.]

I can't believe so many dreams were shattered and so many innocent people were murdered, all because of a messy breakup.

[amangirma]

I feel like Joey and Henry are the oldest members of the studio. They were probably born in 1890-1891.

[DaronPorter]

12:00 I like how he did an impression of Joey Drew

[toypikachutheoctoling]

It’s kinda great they have the employee handbook cause it looks over the time jump from Henry leaves and the letter he gets 30 years later and thanks for showing this indie darling love. P.S love the channel and the horror content.

[eveeeofthelostwoods]

Reminder that I still need to get the book. Possible birthday gift? I think so. Also still obsessed with Bendy despite much time has gone by.

[Keyfur]

"We all know the story of Bendy and the Ink Machine by now..."
I'VE STILL BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE THIS CRAP OUT DUDE!

[enderborn]

i still cant get over how they managed to get jacksepticeye as a voice log in the game

[dee]

"And we all know the story of Susie by now..."

Me who just joined the fandom: WAIT NO-!

[nickaprill]

So Joey Drew Studios was founded in 1929 during the Great Depression in America. and went through the 1930's, then through World War II years and then finally closed its doors in the beginning years of the Cold War. that's actually pretty interesting if you think about it, because of the years it takes place in.

[Scarred_S_Games]

So in other news, it seems to be that Joey got away with everything, besides the studio going bankrupt. Typical Joey planning.
Also, I think this game has the best story I've ever heard in a horror game.

[justice]

When we look back at Joey Drew and his ‘soulless’ Bendy, it seems like he can’t really fit into the image of being child friendly. It was pretty strange that Joey had a a lot of skills in drawing and it was possible that he could have done a big portion of the planning or the concepts of the company’s animations. He had big ideas but he doubted himself from doing the ideas as he thought that his execution was disturbing and considered Henry’s skills as perfection, which did reflect the ‘soulless’ Bendy we constantly encountered in the game. He trapped his skills within himself when he established his company, until 30 years passed by and he finally decided to unleash what was inside of him; he drew a story, the monsters, and recreated the folk at the studio as miserable monsters. As his true face of his work unfolded, so did his ‘soulless’ Bendy that he abandoned so many years ago.

Finally, he turned the abandoned studio of unspeakable horrors into imagination. From then on, he finally felt satisfied with his work and he could proudly say, “he did it all by himself.”

[kaijuguy]

Seeing a lot of the studio's history in more detail like this helps makes what Joeyd did to people around him feel more despicable if he wasn't already so. Makes me curious on how the enxt bok and game will expand more on the lore.

[diamondmoon]

While I’m waiting for the new bendy, your theories keep me excited for it

[Twylyght]

So, the Bendy cartoons were around for more than 30 yrs, but Bendy only had a physical form for about 18 yrs by the time Henry shows up. Technically, Bendy is a teenager. That would explain why he acts the way he does.

[jamiladallal]

Who else is excited for BATDR??

Great vid Mike
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[fazbrogaming]

Will Henry’s time loop ever end!? I hope The Dark Revival can answer that question!

[TempDevil]

Yknow, if Joey wasn't so unhinged, the studio could've gone well. Notice how hard Grant Cohen had to work to make ends meet? There's a reason for that. Joey took too many risks from a business aspect. Bendyland, the ink machine, expanding the studio? None of that could've been cheap.

[TnjroKmdo]

I got the employee handbook when it came out and I am glad that I did. I found it very interesting and useful. I'm a person that loves gaining new information, and this book helps me do just that. 11/10.
I'm glad that we got a clear timeline of events leading up to the downfall of the studio.
One thing I know for sure after I read it is that I'd sure as heck never work in that studio. Some dreams may come true sure, but some dreams crash and burn. This dream crashed and burned.
Joey also treated his employees awfully! If I was there, I wouldn't deal with it at all. I'd give my resignation right away and say, "Nope! I'm out! Bye!" I feel bad for the employees though. I also feel horrible for Bendy as well. He never asked to be brought to life. He never wanted to be like this. He's probably the one I feel the worst for other than Henry. No one deserved what happened to them. They were caught in Joey Drew's web of lies and suffering.

[melollii]

I love your voice impressions of the characters. They made this theory all that much better.