Blitz: “What….the…. *FUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCKKK?!!!* “ *credits roll* All of us: “ *WHAT THE FUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK?!?!!!!* “ They gotta give us 9. They cannot leave us on that!😂
Seriously. It's so annoying when people completely misinterpret his character and paint him as the only one in the wrong. They're both in the wrong in some way, but they're also both very hurt.
Tbh I was the tiniest bit annoyed when Stolas made the « it’s always sex for you » reproach. I love Stolas dearly and I understand how hurtful it’d be for him to have his love confession be understood as foreplay. But up until recently, Stolas was the one who made this sexual, not only with the deal in itself but also with his horny teenager attitude back in S1. We as an audience understand where he is coming from, but Blitz has realistically no way to know
@@nearlawliet782that's not true. Stolas actually has made it obvious that he likes Blitzo but Blitzo is stuck in a past and always thinks its about sex. Stolas' assumptions were correct
@@iknowwhatyouare102blitz is in the wrong here because his feelings were hurt so his coping mechanism was to try and fight/hurt Stolas. He probably did the same thing with all his lovers and Verosika as well. This is why Blitz needs to grow up because he feels hurt and hurts people around him. Even if it's not Stolas it's something else
The rage of Blitzø and the sadness of Stolas... Brandon and Bryce did an amazing work here. "I didn't realize you think so low of me." holy hell the voice acting was PHENOMENAL, obviously the voice acting before that scene with Blitzø yelling was just as phenomenal nothing can beat a broken and sad voice like that holy...
SO agree. Blitzo’s pain and anger and confusion are so brilliantly communicated through just a few words. And Stolas was so…human isn’t the right word, obviously, but it reminded me of how he sounded when he was in his human disguise and expressing his worries to Blitzo. So vulnerable and stripped of pretension when he responded to Blitzo’s yelling. Both of them have been playing parts with each other. Now the masks are off.
I’m blown away by how SCARY Brandon sounded when he said “Well, I’m not letting you, bitch!”. The echo in the empty room and the shading on blitzo in that scene really was effective in showing the behaviors blitzo have that lean into being abusive. Had Brandon said it in a different way, we might’ve laughed a bit bc he calls ppl bitch all the time. But he just straight up sounded like an abuser.
In general, I think this episode flipped blitzo calling stolas bitch throughout the series on its head perfectly. each time it felt out of place and uncomfortable, not lighthearted and fun like it usually is. it really makes you look back on every occurrence and cringe a bit knowing he uses the same verbiage in an aggressive way later on.
A subtle touch i like that kinda goes unnoticed is that Blitz DIDN'T excepted the cristal, Stolas basically forced him to take it, the moment Stolas said that the cristal made him free of their deal Blitz immediately tries to say he'll do better. That shows that (even tho he was talking about sex) he's willingly to change, to do better for Stolas. And at the end of the day, Stolas fails at giving Blitz a choice, he put words into his mouth and sends him away without giving him time to think about this or a chance to explain himself and his feelings.
Well Stolas can't give Blitz the choice with crystal since he is unwilling to continue their 'deal' for moral reasons and can't punish Blitz for that so he HAS to give him the crystal. If Blitz throws it away that's his choice but he can't keep using the grimoire.
I did! I forgot to mention that in the reaction! I think someone had pointed that out in the trailer when they showed that but I just got lost in the drama haha also their fight ended in the room where they played as kids!
What really hit me is how quickly Blitz regretted his words when he saw Stolas crying…and then he almost apologized. But he couldn’t say it😭😭 That whole scene is just my favorite. I love it so much💀
especially since while I understand why Stolas interpreted it that way, for Blitzø it was the opposite. Blitzø thinks sooooo lowly of himself, and had put Stolas on such a high pedestal that he couldn't even FATHOM that Stolas would have actual legitimate feelings for him.
Yes! He couldn't see this as the truth and as a sign of his value and performance. "Are you getting rid of me because I'm not good enough." It feeds right into all of those shitty things Cash would do to him and say to him.
@Omn1Media To reaffirm what you mentioned, when Blitz said 'he could do better' in sex, he said it in like an almost childlike way. Almost as if he's back in his childhood, promising his dad that he could do better, that he could improve, that he could keep up with Fizz and Barbie, that he could help out the family, his mom, etc.
The thing that I've been thinking about a lot in regards to how guarded Blitzø is - it isn't JUST Stolas. ALL of Blitzø's relationship dynamics are transactional. M&M are his employees, and Loona is his daughter. That basically guarantees that they'll always be there no matter what, so it helps to alleviate the fear of being discarded and the fear that if there's nothing keeping them there, they'll leave him. That's why Fizz is such a HUGE deal imo, it's the first relationship he's not only rebuilt after "he ruined it" in his mind, but it's a relationship that isn't bound to any tangible obligation. They're just friends who choose to be around each other because they WANT to. That's a really big deal. I hope that we start to see him attempt to make amends with other people in his life, and start to feel secure in his family and friends, who DO love him and want to be around him. He can't build that intimate relationship with Stolas that they both so clearly want until he learns to trust how OTHER people see him.
exactly my thoughts honestly, I'm guessing our next episode ''Apology Tour'' will be him trying to make amends with people who he REALLY messed up the lives of, especially because we did see verosika in that trailer so I wonder if she's gonna link to that in anyway
I bet. The episode has "tour" in the name, she's a pop star and according to some poster in the bg of hell's belles she will be on tour in Pride which is where Blitz lives.
@@helenanilsson5666 great detail pointing, thats also a good point to prove verosika does have something to do with this, honestly she's one of the only people who actually did nothing wrong and blitz messed her life up real bad, its gonna be interesting how it all plays out
Watching your love for this world and these characters grow over the past months has been amazing! You’re my favorite Hellaverse reactor because you’re so invested in the story and each character’s motivations and are able to deep dive in a way that a lot of people might miss! The Hellaverse fandom is one of the most warm and welcoming I’ve ever been in and I’m glad you’ve found joy in it too!
The way that Stolas has all the paintings and decorations covered up feels so heartbreaking to me especially. Either he's going to leave the palace (and go on tour with Verosika like I've been theorising since the trailer), or he's going to stay in an empty home completely heartbroken. Also love/hate the detail that Stolas doesn't have any of his antidepressants left so that might affect his mental health in the coming days
@@cisarvitiate6142 Mostly because the trailer shows Stolas on stage with Veroskia performing a musical number and other shots imply they're both at a party (so maybe not on tour together like I first believed, but at least one concert/party)
I think people are still forgetting that the audience knows more about Stolas' feelings than Blitz does. WE see him pining after Blitz. WE see him crying. From Blitz' perspective, Stolas started the whole sex thing, and he started the transactional arrangement for the book. Season 1 was filled with Stolas belittling Blitz, though he clearly thought he was being affectionate. Ep 7 is the closest Stolas comes to being perfectly respectful to Blitz, but it's ruined when he shows that he's embarrassed to be seen with him in public. We only know that Blitz is starting to wonder about Stolas' intentions because he vented to Fizz. This ep is the first time that Stolas has done more than just hint that he wants to change their relationship and he expected Blitz to be able to believe him, process the info, and give an immediate positive response. Woof. Stolas wasn't the only one convincing himself he could avoid hard conversations, in this case by making a grand gesture with the Asmodean Crystal. He wasn't open to hearing Blitz' perspective and his refusing to listen told Blitz, again, that he doesn't see them as equals.
I don't think I spent much time on it but I did lightly touch on how Stolas is to blame for propagating Blitz's understanding of their relationship for SO LONG. He really didn't start to try outwardly displaying genuine interest until he and Stella had their official falling out! No one is free of blame in all of this and something I noticed again after was how Stolas when the conversation started to get complicated did what Blitz usually does and put up a wall to try and avoid getting hurt more so he ended the conversation while Blitz wanted to hash it out right then and there! UGH...this sucks but it's good damn TV!
@@Omn1Media Yup, Blitz did the exact same thing in episode 7. He got hurt and cut off communication. Now it's Stolas' turn to be the frustrating one. I swear all the best explorations of human emotions and relationships are found in absurd fantastical comedies. I'm so glad this show exists.
That's the interesting thing; I know where both of them are coming from, but they don't know what's going on with each other. What kind of narrative irony do we call that again? Dramatic irony?
We do know Stolas has been trying to make it more then sex though. With comments about him asking about Blitz's day, liking his posts, he has made a concentrated effort enough even Blitz noticed
I desperately need Stolas to have a friend to talk too. We haven’t really seen him have anyone he can really talk to. Seeing how badly things ended with Blitz, I think he needs that outside perspective to see from Blitz’s point of view. And he just needs that support right now.
I think that would really help him a lot. I wish that interaction in episode 6 would get him closer with Ozzie. Blitz has Fizz and Stolas could have Oz. It would be perfect since they are in the same position however they are where they want to be!
Bryce Pinkham needs an award of some sort for his voice work and singing on this show!! I had to go soothe myself with Bridgerton after watching this. I *need* stolitz to reach a happy place eventually
I would think that _Helluva Boss_ is eligible for an Annie Award, at the bare minimum. I *_KNOW_*_ Hazbin Hotel_ is, and if it doesn't absolutely *_sweep_* the 2024 Annies, the judges are blind, deaf and stupid to the last.
I just realized something that made this 1000x times sadder for me. BDSM is very apparently their preferred method of engagement and 1. (more obvious) Is a reversal of their status and 2. (less obvious) as stated in Hazbin and is true to real life requires a LOT of trust especially from the sub. Stolas has always trusted Blitzø with no caveats. Blitzø’s role gave him control and distance while Stolas leaves himself extremely vulnerable. Blitzø only recently realized that Stolas could be seriously injured, Blitzø operates under the assumption that Stolas is so powerful that nothing he does to him will hurt him so always goes to the extreme, and Stolas went along with it often matching the vulgar pace Blitzø set thinking that it's just how Blitzø shows affection. This all started because a depressed and drunk Stolas flirted with Blitzø as he was trying to steal from him. Blitzø blindfolded him and tied him up fully intended on leaving, but from Stolas’ (still drunk BTW) perspective Blitzø was building trust with him and stayed all night, he convinced himself that taking the book was a cat and mouse game and just a way of building trust because he gave Blitzø access to imense power and trusted Blitzø to always willingly come back to him. This is one of the best and most painful miscommunication stories I've ever followed sorry for the essay 😅
28:16 Did anyone noticed that Stolas has cover all of his portraits but include Octavia because its show that Stolas really cares for Octavia because he still have his only daughter there for him that he won't let Stella took her away from him after they divorced in first episode. I hope everyone will noticed it 🙏
I think he covered them because he going away for a while. You cover everything up in big castles to cut down on the dusting. Since he seems to be away during the scenes with the rest of the goetia from the trailer.
Also can we talk about Blitz’s reaction when Stolas says « you don’t have to stay here with me » ? He’s so panicked and distressed. When he’s given the crystal and clearly told that he can access the living world without the grimoire, his reflex is to cling to Stolas and offer to do better. He needs time to process what’s happened and his traumas, but despite it all, you can tell that he does care about Stolas
That's another thing that goes back to his dad I think, never being good enough. Him being set free he thinks is because he wasn't doing his job well enough or being there as much as he wants him to be. He immediate begins to put blame on himself even though that isn't why it's happening.
@@Omn1Media It's funny how much despite their differences he and Stolas are alike in that regard. Both afraid of never being good enough and being abandoned (both thanks to their dads by the way), but usually Stolas deals with that fear by overinvesting and clinging on while usually Blitz steps away to prevent the hurt and pretends he doesn't care. But in those moments we indeed saw Blitz react in the same fashion as he did with his dad in the circus episode. Blitz pushes people away so they don't get too close, but when they do, his fear of abandonment shows in a much more straight forward way
@@Omn1Mediaanother thing I noticed is that earlier in the episode Loona says, “if someone is giving you an out, they’re most likely looking to ditch.” I think what she said got in Blitzø’s head, he actually started believing her when Stolas said he was breaking the deal off
It's heartbreaking, but parts of the Blitz and Stolas argument at the end (specifically locations of the hallway with covered paintings/pottery and the big ballroom with the chandelier at the end) were directly mirroring parts of the Young Blitzo and Young Stolas part of S2E1 The Circus.
I'm almost embarrassed at how often I checked my feed for this - I've been drowning in emotions all day and you're hands down one of my favourite reactors!! Locked all the way in let's go
@@Omn1Media oh hey man that was no criticism on what time you uploaded or anything! I was just so excited to see you watch it in particular, and it was totally worth the wait!
I can not put into words how much I love Blitz's and more specifically Fizz's outfit in this episode I love suspenders and slacks and button ups and all that. All it's missing is a vest
You are so right, Blitzø had no chance to process what Stolas was putting down - but there is hope, the first of many barriers is down, the ve made the first step. In the and our two traumatized demon boys will be together
infodump: as someone who deeply relates to blitz, I completely understand his reaction. see, stolas grew up in royalty and fame. this gave him status, money, a stable future from the start, power and so much more. blitz on the other hand grew up poor, a child actor in the circus who could easily be sold away at any time such as s2e1. stolas always had everything from the start unlike blitz. because of this, blitz's dad cash (?) convinced blitz that no rich or higher in status demon would ever love him because all they want is something useful out of him. in conclusion: poor imp gets convinced that all rich people suck and freaks out because his rich love interest wanted to have a real relationship instead of s3x*4l favours but poor imp thinks that rich owl is lying
Blitzø's dipshit father didn't just convince him that no rich person would ever see him as equal; he evidently convinced him that he only has worth if he can do something for others, ie the whole clown performance thing that he was evidently not stellar at while he was growing up and Fizz' birthday card that said, what was it, "you're the son I wish I had" or something. Cash doesn't strike as someone who would be careful that his son felt loved while growing up.
I love your reactions so much, because you are actually invested and pay attention to everything, it says a lot how you are the first person i see that didn't talk over what stolas and blitz were saying, and you actually understood both of their points of view, amazing commentary as always, very insightful stuff!
I just watched the ep a few hours ago and I was like “well- time to wait maybe a week so the reaction video is up” BUT YOU DID THIS IN A FEW HOURS??? my respects
I do hope the show doesn't gloss over the fact that Blitz is justified in his anger. Stolas may have gone through his own realizations about the relationship, but he's still being naive to his own true fault in it all. One could even make the argument that Stolas is the one now willfully dissociating with the situation through his own personal dramatics, rather then except that he is still responsible for a big part of why Blitz is having a hard time believing that what they had wasn't just for sex. For him to solely put that on Blitz because he didn't immediately get the answer he was hoping for is rather unfair, hurt feelings or not.
He's doing what Blitz has always done once that conversation didn't seem like it was going well he put up a wall especially after what Blitz said! Where they each are coming from is too understandable!
"rather then except that he is still responsible for a big part of why Blitz is having a hard time believing that what they had wasn't just for sex." I get what you're trying to say and I agree to a point, but Stolas isn't asking Blitz to believe what they had wasn't just sex. He's asking Blitz to believe that Stolas developed feelings for him during that time and that those feelings are genuine. And while Stolas definitely sowed the seeds of doubt by his treatment of Blitz during Season One, his actions after Ozzie's *do* reflect that something changed in his approach to Blitz, but Blitz (understandably) took it as Stolas starting to create distance as a form of rejection, when it's actually Stolas sorting through his own feelings from his limited point of view. It's more than fair for Blitz not to believe him, but even Fizz acknowledged that the way Blitz has been interpreting Stolas' actions looks different from an objective observer who isn't the viewing audience (us). The problem is Stolas needs his own person on the outside looking in to set him straight as well (which might be where Verosika comes in later this season). It would help to hear it from another imp instead of a blue blood, since a large part of Stolas' problem is that he doesn't see how patronizing his own actions can be.
@@milkflavored I agree, and in a sense that is more of less what I was attempting to convey. as I've said, Stolas' biggest character flaw is his naivety, and that's where I still stand on his interaction with Blitz, for all his talk about caring for him, he still doesn't seem to understand him and fully grasp how he felt about the whole thing. As for Verosika, I am very interested to see more of her story, as the more I've thought about it through some context clues, the more I get the impression that she may have been someone who genuinely got her heart broken by Blitz, as such, might not end up being a positive influence on the situation, at least for Stolas' disposition. On the other hand, Verosika confronting Blitz might end up with him reflect on some things. I'm anxious to eventually see this character Vassago, and where he plays into things. Although it's speculative, based on what little we see in the trailer, it does look like he's expressing a concern for Stolas, (Especially in where Andrealphus seems to dismiss him.) this makes me think that he might end up being the 'outside person' Stolas needs, at least in some manner. But again, this is only speculative.
What very few people tend to consider is Blitzø is not inside a fantasy, he's basing everything he said on his truth inside this cohesive relationship. Stolas gives this speech about love and judges that Blitzø is making everything about sex, but so far Stolas itself has been making his whole relationship about sex. He was the one doing the phone calls that made Blitzø uncomfortable, and putting Blitzø in a position of servitude. We can see here Blitzø is trying always to please him, because he needs the book (then one he stole and he's taking advantage of Stolas sexual desires to keep). It's not only his lack of sentimental availability, Blitzø is actually at the most vulnerable place and Stolas is the one with all the power... he's releasing Blitzø, but there's a detail here, Stolas has also the privilege to be able to fall in love without thinking that much because he can somewhat bear the consequences, but for Blitzø these consequences are way worse, he's weak and put his life on the line. He can't really dream about feelings, it's difficult ana we've seen even Ozzy and Fizz have this social problem. So it's a very difficult relationship for someone willing, imagine for someone not emotional available and as traumatized as Blitzø. He first needs to stop idealizing Stolas, he has him on a golden pedestal, literally. He needs to know him for real and see Stolas life is as shitty as everyone else, or worse. They still know very little of each other, Stolas also needs to stop bein racist to imps and understand what it feels like to be "the little one" (so far we've seen a lot of scenes of Stolas being dismissing and condescending towards imps, at Wrath, with his own butler, with Blitzø himself). I've also read fans doubting when Blitzø says "everything you put me through", but besides the sex, Stolas in chapter 2 is very condescending when Blitzø states his boundaries. He does it again when inviting him to Wrath, baby talked him and put out a cigarette on his horn? I mean, come on 😂 Stolas is a great guy, but he also has a lot of things to work on. And he tries, but honestly this feelings talk was sudden for Blitzø, not even a hello or how are you and he jumped into it while the guy was on a very different wavelength. Then Blitzø of course f-up throwing himself for a fight, but I can see how we reach this point. Good thing is they solved the deal, and everything said is redeemable if they talk more. They need to be friends first, more honestly and really connect. Then they can grow into more.
I've watched a few of these reactions now and I have to say, bravo to you sir. You showed genuine emotion. Seconds away from tears. You've earned a subscriber. Thank you for your take on things, the true emotion and understanding everything that's happening.
When Blitz started pleading with Stolas telling him why are you giving me this I can do better you see the worry and fear 😢and its broke my heart because hes been made to feel by his father that he is not worthy of love and that he was never good enough. The end scene absolutely wrecked me my heart just shattered for these too 💔 poor Stolas poured his heart out and Blitz was so blinded by his anger and confusion completely screwed up and you could see he immediately regretted what he said 😢 Stolas last lines killed me, my heart completely broke 💔
I'm also pretty new to the fandom. And i just want to say that you are one of my favourite reactors. So many others don't have the capacity to understand Blitz side of things and don't even try to. Or they just assume the absolute worst reasons and motives for his actions. So, thank you for bringing up both perspectives and the mistakes on both sides. It's needed in this fandom 🙌
Even after receiving the crystal, blitzo bargins that they have a good thing here. he is rationalizing his own feelings into this transactional thing, because he is so afraid of things becoming real. And after fucking up and being rejected he is pissed and all the resentment that has built up next to the blossoming feelings bubbles out with them.
Someone pointed this out on twitter. But notice when Blitzø was screaming at Stolas, Stolas was flinching and hugging himself tighter every time. They pointed out that its likely Stolas was having flashbacks to when Stella would scream at him. Blitzø is literally triggering Stolas's PTSD from his abuse from her, and thats why Stolas kept trying to get away from him.
So many references to their past happened. Stolas set the crystal between his pirate book they talked about as kids, and a book with a rose on it. Unlike their first interaction, Blitz arrives at the house with a bag of things to offer Stolas. Not items he stole. Stolas teleported Blitz to his front steps. A parallel to where Blitz had left him after Ozzie’s. And, the big kicker, their final confrontation happened in front of the chandelier they had not only played under as children, but where Blitz had been reintroduced into Stolas’ life.
I'm mostly surprised that he actually introduced it to Stolas AND that Stolas was up for including it. I would like to know how that conversation was like.
Really all the points you made at the end are so true. You really expanded on what I thought about both of Blitz and Stolas’ point of view. It’s cool that you’re doing that giveaway. I won’t participate just because I don’t collect the cards, but that’s awesome that you thought of the fans to put in that effort! 👍🏽
Thank you so much. I don't have any friends I can talk to about Helluva Boss. It feels great to hear you analyzing the Stolas and Blitz situation with so much passion.
This episode managed to have so much drama and emotion while also giving constant comedy. The animation was great also, especially the facial expressions. I love it
Also if you seen it during intro song, Stolas been in much worse shape than usual this day. He ran out of his antidepressants in the mornings so it's much worse for him today. Maybe they would talk a bit more if not for that, Stolas usually is not fast to judge and maybe would be willing to say that "he is serious" instead of leaving after Blitz acting. We don't know but his depression could influence it a lot.
This is the first time I've had to wait the full time between two episodes so I'm in the same boat as you. I got really into the Fandom like a month or two ago and I really don't know how I'm gonna stand the wait
I’m mentally preparing myself to not have this resolved until season 3 at least 😭. Blitz needs so much work and healing before he can genuinely respond to Stolas and be vulnerable. And Stolas needs to get over his hurt and try to replay what Blitz said with clearer head to hear how desperate he was not to end things even after he was given the crystal. They both said their true feelings out loud but they weren’t listening to the other side. They both need to learn to listen. It’d be great if they could pull it off sooner but I’m not going to be surprised if it’s going to take a while 😢
Omfg i HAD to watch this with you… everything you said … 100% blitz couldn’t fathom that Stolas really loved him.. i feel so much for him… and understand so much why stolas was hurt so badly why what blitz said 😭 my heart hurts
This episode had everything - fun, action and hard hits to the heart... after watching it "just look my way" hits even stronger And btw - LOONA IS BACK! It's so nice to have Erica back in the studio.
maaaaaaaan i loved your breakdown of this episode! its so nice to see people who are really into the media, makes me super happy. im gonna go watch all your hellaverse reactions now!
Well dayum, I did not even pick up some of these glimpses into the real Blitz, damnit this show is so good. The puzzle pieces coming together is the perfect way to put it
The second I saw Stolas sitting on the bed, I genuinely got scared and worried for the conversation that was about to happen. I definitely feel nauseous as well. Stolas knows what he wants and tries to explain for Blitz to understand. Blitz wants the same thing but can’t process the possibility of Stolas wanting the same thing as him. Or even if Stolas does want it, he doesn’t want to believe it’s real or true. His defense mechanism has been up for so long he doesn’t notice it anymore and is blind to Stolas’ genuine affection. I feel like seeing Stolas cry broke that wall. He wanted to apologize but Stolas couldn’t take anymore😭
Stolace was happiest when gifting the gem to Blitzo. At no other point did he show even a hint of joy (excluding his confession, which went down in flames). What a fucking great character.
I am so annoyed at the both of them right now. Blitz for assuming this was a joke and STILL not comprehending that Stolas is a vulnerable person who clearly has real feelings for him. After everything he still doesn’t get it. And Stolas… bruh, you initiated the arrangement. You set the tone of the relationship when you made it a transactional one. Is it that shocking that he would be confused by your perceived sudden lack of enthusiasm for your monthly hook ups and then suddenly you make this grand gesture he has no idea you were gonna do? Give him some time to process, dude. Don’t run off crying when he doesn’t immediately give you the answer you want. And clearly the fact that he is getting so mad means he is hurting too. He shouldn’t have said what he said but fight back, dude!!! Tell him he’s wrong! Don’t just cast him away so you can MOPE! FIGHT FOR HIM!!!
Stolas had already made up his mind how he thought this was going to go and when it started to get complicated and messy...he pulled a Blitz and put up a wall to avoid further pain even though I think they could have talked this out and Blitz was willing to. No one is faultless here. It's just super unfortunate! 😭
I don’t think Stolas was in the right mindset to “fight for him”. Anyone would run away when someone is screaming at them and basically mocking their feelings.
@@pixiequeen7148 It all goes back to these two just having the worst communication skills ever. One is too sensitive, one shuts down emotion. If they don’t fix themselves, the relationship will just be even more toxic.
@@kristin6351agreed. If just ONE of them was communicating better it could’ve gone differently. If Stolas didn’t take Blitz’s role play (or later yelling if it got to that point) so badly and just said “you know what? Do you want some to think? That’s ok!” Or if Blitz said “I just need some time to think” it wouldn’t have been the happiest night ever- but it would’ve been at least calm.
I still stand by what I said a few eps back, Stolas has never been in it for the sex. He went along with the charade because he wanted Blitz from the start. But the fact that he went on with the sex made Blitz think that their relationship was all about that. It didn't help that Loona's words rattled Blitz and he took the crystal thing all wrong. I truly believe this is all a misunderstanding. Blitz really wants this relationship, because he was all like he can do better as long as Stolas doesn't send him away, and he used humor as a defense as he usually does but Stolas had all this baggage as well so he took it badly. Blitz tried to open a conversation, that's why he screamed "let's go!" because he wanted to discuss it, but Stolas had walled up, and then Stolas sent him away. JFC why am I crying over these two fictional characters?????
I just stared to follow you cuz I love your reactions, that you stop the videos to check small details, you seem emotional through the characters and that gets to my soul lol cuz I fuckin love this characters, I'm a fan since 2019 when the pilot came out but is the best to me seen new reactions and seen new people fall in love to the helluva/hazbin verse and try to help them with the whole lore, love ❤️
Your immediate reaction at the end of the episode was the same as mine - I literally though I was going to throw up for a moment. Also the duet has such a different tone with the rest of the episode. I felt when it was all we had it was a silly fun little song, now you can feel the anticipatory dread and grief the whole song, and it's just soul destroying.
When you first saw the pilot, you thought Helluva Boss is wild, dark yet sparkled with humour, huh? Now it shows the emotional side. I love the development of every character. I think how the tackled the situation was great. It shows that Stolas tried his best to show that his feelings are real for Blitzo and that he really likes him. That the contract was in the way as Blitzo felt obligated to fullfill his deal. And how Blitzo actually thinks about the situation. However it was the worst timeing both could have. You could see that Stolas had another vision how this conversation goes. Yet, he didn't know that one mistakes in Blitzos life made him loose many relationships. Now he has trust issues and hate himself. Plus the other complicated things going on that Blitzo did after that accident that actually made it worse. It piled up like an iceberg. You could see that Stolas didn't see Blitzos tears when he went emotional. Since he is overhelmed with the situation, Blitzo only knows to go into anger mode if he can't handle the situation (or his feelings). But when Blitzo saw tears in Stolas eyes he know that he went too far. And that Stolas feelings are actual very true. It's the worst outcome, yet after the weeds pulled out, now a new flower can rise up. After that I wish that they find a situation where they can talk in peace, only the two of them - without any distractions or misunderstandings. Both would benefit so much from it. Glad that we still have more episodes. Also did you notice that Stolas put his spellbook next to a book about Pirates? Because they used to play pirates as kids? Like in the start of this season? I love how they connected the C.H.E.R.U.B.S with the D.H.O.R.K.S that it now makes sense? How the cherubs felt in to a deep hole, need to go into hide and seek and also do their best to survive, yet they fall deeper and deeper? And how Dhorks discovered a kink with a furry suit? What most astonish me is that most scences of the Pilot of the second half of the second season where in this episode. Yet, we have a bit left like for Halloween. And a glimpse of what may come. They keep the best things to the end.... and I'm not sure I like that 😅 This season is surely a rollercoaster of sentiment, deprivement and excitement.
Ok, first off, I do not collect the cards. However, your willingness to buy these cards and then give them away so true fans who otherwise wouldn't be able to get them have the opportunity is amazing. Because of this, I have subscribed to your channel. I really like that you pointed out that Blitz simply can not believe Stolas could possibly care for him. They do such a good job conveying this through the animation. I actually think Blitz might have been close to saying sorry before Stolas blipped him out of the house. I have a bad feeling that we won't get a true resolve of this situation until December. I mean, in one way, it is good. They have a lot to work through, and Blitz has some growing to do. But I just want them to be happy, together.
Had a few initial thoughts about the episode after my first viewing, and by 'a few' I mean *_WOW:_* - I managed to avoid spoiling myself on the opening number, so this episode was my first time seeing just how wildly nervous both Blitzø and Stolas were about the coming night. We've known for a while that Blitzø's go-to tension-breaker is to use crass humor and innuendo to sidestep uncomfortable topics, but this is the first time he's explicitly _acknowledged_ that he uses them as a distraction _on himself:_ he doesn't want to deal with how complicated things have become, and would rather "focus on the sexy stuff instead!" Meanwhile, poor Stolas is trying to drown out "the voice that says [he's] not enough" as he steels himself for what he fears will be a disaster, grappling with overwhelming depression and anxiety while he's out of his prescription medication to take the edge off of both (which ain't a fun experience, trust me). - From the start, the aspect of both Stolas's and Blitzø's personalities that's messed up their relationship is that _they're both godawful at communicating._ Blitzø's word choice and spelling suggest he's illiterate or self-taught, while Stolas is incredibly verbose when he writes, so it's easy to believe there's a lot that's lost in their text chats -- and of course, _neither_ of them is comfortable talking openly about their feelings or asking others for help, as evidenced by the final scene of this episode being the first genuine heart-to-heart they've had in 25 years... and if _either of them_ had been able to be more honest with the other _sooner,_ things might not have blown up the way they did. Of _course_ Blitzø wouldn't immediately think Stolas was being _genuine_ about his feelings -- he's never been _before,_ very few people _are,_ and most of their prior interactions _were_ innately sexual. (Basically, they _both_ screwed up, and they're _both_ gonna be hurting for a while because of it -- but Blitzø was never going to introspect about how he feels about Stolas _without_ something like this happening, so this pain is _necessary_ for his character development, unpleasant as it is to watch.) - It's been shown in previous episodes, and again at the start of this one, that every photo in Blitzø's apartment has his face blotted out, visually symbolizing his self-loathing and his belief that everyone else would be better off without him in their lives -- and now we see Stolas _doing the same thing._ Every portrait in the hallway leading to his room is covered, in much the same way that one covers the portrait of someone who's just passed away, symbolizing the 'death' of his marriage and of a significant part of his life up to that point; the _only_ person whose face _isn't_ covered is _Octavia,_ the only other good thing to happen to Stolas besides Blitzø -- much like how Blitzø left Loona visible in the photo we saw at the start, Stolas sees his daughter as the one thing he did _right._ (And from the dialogue in the trailer, y'all *_know_* that _that_ shoe's gonna drop. We're not done crying with Stolas by a _long_ shot.) - It's good to see that Blitzø and Fizz are back on good terms and rekindling their old friendship, because Fizz might be the perfect person to help Blitzø figure out how he feels about Stolas. Fizz and Asmodeus's relationship is built on the kind of strong communication and mutual understanding that Blitzø and Stolas _desperately_ need to work on, and we saw a couple episodes back that Fizz can clearly see aspects of their dynamic that Blitzø is oblivious to -- if Blitzø can ask him for advice, I'm sure Fizz can be a _huge_ help to him. - Wasn't expecting the D.H.O.R.K.S. crew or Cletus, Keenie and Collin to show up this soon into the second half of the season, having had 'Mastermind' as the likely focus on their partnership just based on the title -- but I won't complain about a longer team-up between the two jokiest groups of antagonists so far. (Who knows, maybe we'll see Collin actually split from the others -- he's the only one who doesn't seem to be on board with this selfish vendetta, and he was the only one who didn't consider the I.M.P. crew lesser, only being offended that they were being cruel and interfering with C.H.E.R.U.B.'s job.) - The silence over the credits? *_BRILLIANT._*
I spent most of the week after first watching the episode compiling and processing my thoughts and feelings to help decompress from how *_heavy_* the episode was, and having now done the same thing for 'Apology Tour', I might just make it part of the routine for the rest of the season. It's _helped._ Anyway, I've been making the rounds of the reaction channels since Episode 9, and figured I'd toss out my observations on the video in the comments for the _new_ channels I've added since Episode 8. No sense letting the fruits of my emotional coping strategy go to waste, right?
Blitzø lashing out and hurting Stolas,as well as his line "I think so very highly of you. I didn't realize you think so low of me",crushed me as it did with each of us. However,those that really got me on a personal level were "How wrong it is to be tethered to someone [...] and not know how they feel" and "I have wanted you for so long [...] you couldn't believe I have these feelings about you" ,they are word for word how I felt with this person,I kept telling her my feelings for her,with some resemblance of positive feedback from her,only to discover they actually meant nothing to her,that she liked them just because she's a romantic person,just for the sake of it. I also relate to Stolas for yearning a romantic connection with someone,something I have never had since the first time I wanted a person,every time I have even the slightest interest in someone,for one reason or another,I don't get the chance with them,and I'm 25 now,how many more years I have to wait until someone tells me "Yes,I wanna try this with you" ?
y'all in the trailer i think blitz is going to apologize bc stolas says "do u feel any kind of remorse for what you do" and also in another frame we can see blitz protecting stolas probably from aldrelphus or stella but THIS TIME HES ACTUALLY THERE FOR STOLAS AND HES PROTECTING HIM FINALLY i am actually so happy
I think you might be my favorite reacting channel to have reacted to the hellaverse! Not just because of your reactions and how real it feels or how fast you pick up on things which is also just as impressive but also by how spot on you have been with the way you dissect almost every situation! One would think you share the same mind with Vivienne 😂
It hurts me seeing before stolas explain blitz asked why he was given this and that he could always do better that’s him genuinely not wanting stolas to leave him but like always it’s him not being able to get passed his own self hatred and thinking someone could love him that gets in his way
First time watching, already subscribed. You are invested, and you actually understand the characters! I love people being very emotional, but understanding and caring about the story is even more important in a reactor. Reactionist? Reagent? You know what I mean.
I really like your take at the end. This episode broke me. I love every character in this show but Blitzø is my baby. I really hope things will get better. He’s so broken. I think he needs help out of the pit he’s in. I hope the whole gang will pull him out. Thanks for the thoughtful review!
39:43 - “he (blitzø) needs to find out what he wants, fight for what he wants- to love himself, to **respect** himself for that matter” OMN1 😭 as someone who relates to blitzø way too much, those words hit me harder than you might realize. i think not being able to respect one’s self is such a core problem, even deeper than not being able to love one’s self because if you don’t know how to respect yourself, why love yourself? holy shit, that gave me whiplash and touched me all at once. i always enjoy hearing your thoughts, so thank you for sharing them as always!! this episode was definitely a LOT lol!
Watched this episode when it came out earlier and couldn’t wait to see your reaction to it! (I haven’t watched your video yet at the time of writing this comment so sorry if I repeat some things you might have said in the video) I felt so bad for Stolas at the end him breaking down and then seeing Blitz’s reaction to seeing that is words really hurt stolas, it’s like episode 4 of season 2 all over again with blitz realising that Stolas can get hurt… But at the same time I can understand where blitz is coming from with being taken off guard by stolas’ sudden confession, whether it’s because he’s truly oblivious or whether it’s his inferiority complex he never expected stolas to have feelings for him, so to him it’s so out of left field and stolas doesn’t really give him time to understand what he’s saying to blitz; and then stolas immediately shuts blitz out upon seeing his reaction to it… I really hope that for the remainder of the season we could get a slow build to things being better for them, because of course it’s not going to just be an overnight thing (as much as we would like it to be 😂) I think the writers are doing a great job at making it so we do see a bit of a development between the two characters without having things get resolved too quickly
Aside from making me cry. Has anyone else noticed, he has a lot of things covered with sheets, vases, portraits, etc in the hallway. And all his giant plants are gone from the long room they entered with the pillars. There used to be giant plants between each pillar. And the planet's model he had in the episode when they were kids, the last scene where Stolas stops walking, is also covered in a large sheet. Kinda like how people who are leaving cover their furniture in sheets. I legit think, Stolas is leaving this home after this conflict. I don't think Blitzo nor anyone else is going to be able to find Stolas for a while. I'm suspicious he's not going to be at that house anymore. 🤔 Maybe I'm reading too much into it ... What do you all think?
First, love seeing your reactions. They always help me feel connected to the fandom more. Second, im so looking forward to watching the progression of them getting together. Blitz has to process the feelings he has now been made aware of from stolas, and stolas needs to have some kind of awareness that its not as simple as he wanted it to be. Seeing them both so hurt wrecked me. They both want to be loved, and love each other, but they dont know how to get there. Theyve both been so hurt.
Blitzø really had another “he can get hurt” moment, didn’t he?
ugh stolas gave him like 2 seconds to process before storming out. they both some messy emotionally unintelligent bitches
Yes. Yes he did
ALSO AHH HI AGAIN
@@acesinger6092 fancy seeing you here 🤣
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Bruh I can’t get that fight scene between them out of my head. I can’t wait for Apology Tour
@@acesinger6092 Me neither. I’m just so curious as to who precisely is apologizing.
Blitz: “What….the…. *FUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCKKK?!!!* “
*credits roll*
All of us: “ *WHAT THE FUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK?!?!!!!* “
They gotta give us 9. They cannot leave us on that!😂
IMDb says it’s out in June thank f
It’s coming this month!!! I’m hoping it’s VERY pride month lol
@@CrazyRani247 hah, gay.
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It's out now
Finally someone who gets it Blitz is not actually the bad guy he's actualy hurt
I love me a reactor with media literacy
Seriously. It's so annoying when people completely misinterpret his character and paint him as the only one in the wrong. They're both in the wrong in some way, but they're also both very hurt.
Tbh I was the tiniest bit annoyed when Stolas made the « it’s always sex for you » reproach. I love Stolas dearly and I understand how hurtful it’d be for him to have his love confession be understood as foreplay. But up until recently, Stolas was the one who made this sexual, not only with the deal in itself but also with his horny teenager attitude back in S1. We as an audience understand where he is coming from, but Blitz has realistically no way to know
@@nearlawliet782that's not true. Stolas actually has made it obvious that he likes Blitzo but Blitzo is stuck in a past and always thinks its about sex. Stolas' assumptions were correct
@@iknowwhatyouare102blitz is in the wrong here because his feelings were hurt so his coping mechanism was to try and fight/hurt Stolas. He probably did the same thing with all his lovers and Verosika as well. This is why Blitz needs to grow up because he feels hurt and hurts people around him. Even if it's not Stolas it's something else
The rage of Blitzø and the sadness of Stolas... Brandon and Bryce did an amazing work here.
"I didn't realize you think so low of me." holy hell the voice acting was PHENOMENAL, obviously the voice acting before that scene with Blitzø yelling was just as phenomenal nothing can beat a broken and sad voice like that holy...
SO agree. Blitzo’s pain and anger and confusion are so brilliantly communicated through just a few words.
And Stolas was so…human isn’t the right word, obviously, but it reminded me of how he sounded when he was in his human disguise and expressing his worries to Blitzo. So vulnerable and stripped of pretension when he responded to Blitzo’s yelling.
Both of them have been playing parts with each other. Now the masks are off.
Haven't I seen you in That1FurryDude's comment sections?
I’m blown away by how SCARY Brandon sounded when he said “Well, I’m not letting you, bitch!”. The echo in the empty room and the shading on blitzo in that scene really was effective in showing the behaviors blitzo have that lean into being abusive. Had Brandon said it in a different way, we might’ve laughed a bit bc he calls ppl bitch all the time. But he just straight up sounded like an abuser.
In general, I think this episode flipped blitzo calling stolas bitch throughout the series on its head perfectly. each time it felt out of place and uncomfortable, not lighthearted and fun like it usually is. it really makes you look back on every occurrence and cringe a bit knowing he uses the same verbiage in an aggressive way later on.
@@RoxasOnSummerVacation They are in literally EVERY comment section
A subtle touch i like that kinda goes unnoticed is that Blitz DIDN'T excepted the cristal, Stolas basically forced him to take it, the moment Stolas said that the cristal made him free of their deal Blitz immediately tries to say he'll do better. That shows that (even tho he was talking about sex) he's willingly to change, to do better for Stolas. And at the end of the day, Stolas fails at giving Blitz a choice, he put words into his mouth and sends him away without giving him time to think about this or a chance to explain himself and his feelings.
Well Stolas can't give Blitz the choice with crystal since he is unwilling to continue their 'deal' for moral reasons and can't punish Blitz for that so he HAS to give him the crystal. If Blitz throws it away that's his choice but he can't keep using the grimoire.
This is such a good explanation
Did you notice that Stolas keeps his grimoire right beside a book about pirates? He still cherishes his first memories of Blitzø!
I did! I forgot to mention that in the reaction! I think someone had pointed that out in the trailer when they showed that but I just got lost in the drama haha also their fight ended in the room where they played as kids!
What really hit me is how quickly Blitz regretted his words when he saw Stolas crying…and then he almost apologized. But he couldn’t say it😭😭
That whole scene is just my favorite. I love it so much💀
It's so freaking good!
it was more like stolas didn't let him cause he was running away.
I love that after 6 months of waiting, many of us were focused on 5 minutes of the episode only!!! Fan life 😂
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FOR REAL💀
But it’s okay. I just know Apology Tour is gonna be like 80% Stolitz focused
@@alliejohnson5883 i mean it's the most important 5 mins also the chrubs were fun to watch get beaten but arn't really too plot relevant yet
“I think so highly of you. I didn’t realize you think so low of me.” That fucking broke me. 😭
especially since while I understand why Stolas interpreted it that way, for Blitzø it was the opposite. Blitzø thinks sooooo lowly of himself, and had put Stolas on such a high pedestal that he couldn't even FATHOM that Stolas would have actual legitimate feelings for him.
What broke me at first was Blitz literally saying he'll do better in sex and improve, if it meant they can continue their contract.
Yes! He couldn't see this as the truth and as a sign of his value and performance. "Are you getting rid of me because I'm not good enough." It feeds right into all of those shitty things Cash would do to him and say to him.
@Omn1Media To reaffirm what you mentioned, when Blitz said 'he could do better' in sex, he said it in like an almost childlike way.
Almost as if he's back in his childhood, promising his dad that he could do better, that he could improve, that he could keep up with Fizz and Barbie, that he could help out the family, his mom, etc.
All of this would be solved, guaranteed, if they had a bartender to talk to.
@@RecklessADHD they're both losers, baby.
@@RecklessADHD Frankly, I think all their problems would be solved if they just talked to a bartender, Rosie, Fizz, Ozzie, M&M, idfk anyone really
The thing that I've been thinking about a lot in regards to how guarded Blitzø is - it isn't JUST Stolas. ALL of Blitzø's relationship dynamics are transactional. M&M are his employees, and Loona is his daughter. That basically guarantees that they'll always be there no matter what, so it helps to alleviate the fear of being discarded and the fear that if there's nothing keeping them there, they'll leave him. That's why Fizz is such a HUGE deal imo, it's the first relationship he's not only rebuilt after "he ruined it" in his mind, but it's a relationship that isn't bound to any tangible obligation. They're just friends who choose to be around each other because they WANT to. That's a really big deal. I hope that we start to see him attempt to make amends with other people in his life, and start to feel secure in his family and friends, who DO love him and want to be around him. He can't build that intimate relationship with Stolas that they both so clearly want until he learns to trust how OTHER people see him.
You get it
I didn’t even think about IMP but dang you’re right.
exactly my thoughts honestly, I'm guessing our next episode ''Apology Tour'' will be him trying to make amends with people who he REALLY messed up the lives of, especially because we did see verosika in that trailer so I wonder if she's gonna link to that in anyway
I bet. The episode has "tour" in the name, she's a pop star and according to some poster in the bg of hell's belles she will be on tour in Pride which is where Blitz lives.
@@helenanilsson5666 great detail pointing, thats also a good point to prove verosika does have something to do with this, honestly she's one of the only people who actually did nothing wrong and blitz messed her life up real bad, its gonna be interesting how it all plays out
Watching your love for this world and these characters grow over the past months has been amazing! You’re my favorite Hellaverse reactor because you’re so invested in the story and each character’s motivations and are able to deep dive in a way that a lot of people might miss! The Hellaverse fandom is one of the most warm and welcoming I’ve ever been in and I’m glad you’ve found joy in it too!
Same
Thank you so much!
Him alongsidd Airier are top-tier hellaverse reacts
The way that Stolas has all the paintings and decorations covered up feels so heartbreaking to me especially. Either he's going to leave the palace (and go on tour with Verosika like I've been theorising since the trailer), or he's going to stay in an empty home completely heartbroken.
Also love/hate the detail that Stolas doesn't have any of his antidepressants left so that might affect his mental health in the coming days
or he's moving
Oh that is a GREAT detail that he was out of medication that day! I didn't even think about that!
Why would he go on a tour with Verosika? These two even don’t know each other personaly.
@@cisarvitiate6142 Mostly because the trailer shows Stolas on stage with Veroskia performing a musical number and other shots imply they're both at a party (so maybe not on tour together like I first believed, but at least one concert/party)
I think people are still forgetting that the audience knows more about Stolas' feelings than Blitz does. WE see him pining after Blitz. WE see him crying. From Blitz' perspective, Stolas started the whole sex thing, and he started the transactional arrangement for the book. Season 1 was filled with Stolas belittling Blitz, though he clearly thought he was being affectionate. Ep 7 is the closest Stolas comes to being perfectly respectful to Blitz, but it's ruined when he shows that he's embarrassed to be seen with him in public. We only know that Blitz is starting to wonder about Stolas' intentions because he vented to Fizz. This ep is the first time that Stolas has done more than just hint that he wants to change their relationship and he expected Blitz to be able to believe him, process the info, and give an immediate positive response. Woof. Stolas wasn't the only one convincing himself he could avoid hard conversations, in this case by making a grand gesture with the Asmodean Crystal. He wasn't open to hearing Blitz' perspective and his refusing to listen told Blitz, again, that he doesn't see them as equals.
I don't think I spent much time on it but I did lightly touch on how Stolas is to blame for propagating Blitz's understanding of their relationship for SO LONG. He really didn't start to try outwardly displaying genuine interest until he and Stella had their official falling out! No one is free of blame in all of this and something I noticed again after was how Stolas when the conversation started to get complicated did what Blitz usually does and put up a wall to try and avoid getting hurt more so he ended the conversation while Blitz wanted to hash it out right then and there! UGH...this sucks but it's good damn TV!
@@Omn1Media Yup, Blitz did the exact same thing in episode 7. He got hurt and cut off communication. Now it's Stolas' turn to be the frustrating one.
I swear all the best explorations of human emotions and relationships are found in absurd fantastical comedies. I'm so glad this show exists.
That's the interesting thing; I know where both of them are coming from, but they don't know what's going on with each other. What kind of narrative irony do we call that again? Dramatic irony?
We do know Stolas has been trying to make it more then sex though. With comments about him asking about Blitz's day, liking his posts, he has made a concentrated effort enough even Blitz noticed
I desperately need Stolas to have a friend to talk too. We haven’t really seen him have anyone he can really talk to. Seeing how badly things ended with Blitz, I think he needs that outside perspective to see from Blitz’s point of view. And he just needs that support right now.
I think that would really help him a lot. I wish that interaction in episode 6 would get him closer with Ozzie. Blitz has Fizz and Stolas could have Oz. It would be perfect since they are in the same position however they are where they want to be!
Bryce Pinkham needs an award of some sort for his voice work and singing on this show!! I had to go soothe myself with Bridgerton after watching this. I *need* stolitz to reach a happy place eventually
If it makes you feel better, Vivzie also ships them, so we'll probably get them in the end. The question is when...
I would think that _Helluva Boss_ is eligible for an Annie Award, at the bare minimum. I *_KNOW_*_ Hazbin Hotel_ is, and if it doesn't absolutely *_sweep_* the 2024 Annies, the judges are blind, deaf and stupid to the last.
I just realized something that made this 1000x times sadder for me. BDSM is very apparently their preferred method of engagement and 1. (more obvious) Is a reversal of their status and 2. (less obvious) as stated in Hazbin and is true to real life requires a LOT of trust especially from the sub. Stolas has always trusted Blitzø with no caveats.
Blitzø’s role gave him control and distance while Stolas leaves himself extremely vulnerable. Blitzø only recently realized that Stolas could be seriously injured, Blitzø operates under the assumption that Stolas is so powerful that nothing he does to him will hurt him so always goes to the extreme, and Stolas went along with it often matching the vulgar pace Blitzø set thinking that it's just how Blitzø shows affection. This all started because a depressed and drunk Stolas flirted with Blitzø as he was trying to steal from him. Blitzø blindfolded him and tied him up fully intended on leaving, but from Stolas’ (still drunk BTW) perspective Blitzø was building trust with him and stayed all night, he convinced himself that taking the book was a cat and mouse game and just a way of building trust because he gave Blitzø access to imense power and trusted Blitzø to always willingly come back to him.
This is one of the best and most painful miscommunication stories I've ever followed sorry for the essay 😅
THANK YOU!!! 1000% Agree!
28:16 Did anyone noticed that Stolas has cover all of his portraits but include Octavia because its show that Stolas really cares for Octavia because he still have his only daughter there for him that he won't let Stella took her away from him after they divorced in first episode. I hope everyone will noticed it 🙏
It seems similar to how Blitzø crosses his face out of any pictures he’s in
I think he covered them because he going away for a while. You cover everything up in big castles to cut down on the dusting. Since he seems to be away during the scenes with the rest of the goetia from the trailer.
Also can we talk about Blitz’s reaction when Stolas says « you don’t have to stay here with me » ? He’s so panicked and distressed. When he’s given the crystal and clearly told that he can access the living world without the grimoire, his reflex is to cling to Stolas and offer to do better. He needs time to process what’s happened and his traumas, but despite it all, you can tell that he does care about Stolas
That's another thing that goes back to his dad I think, never being good enough. Him being set free he thinks is because he wasn't doing his job well enough or being there as much as he wants him to be. He immediate begins to put blame on himself even though that isn't why it's happening.
@@Omn1Media It's funny how much despite their differences he and Stolas are alike in that regard. Both afraid of never being good enough and being abandoned (both thanks to their dads by the way), but usually Stolas deals with that fear by overinvesting and clinging on while usually Blitz steps away to prevent the hurt and pretends he doesn't care. But in those moments we indeed saw Blitz react in the same fashion as he did with his dad in the circus episode. Blitz pushes people away so they don't get too close, but when they do, his fear of abandonment shows in a much more straight forward way
@@Omn1Mediaanother thing I noticed is that earlier in the episode Loona says, “if someone is giving you an out, they’re most likely looking to ditch.” I think what she said got in Blitzø’s head, he actually started believing her when Stolas said he was breaking the deal off
_Biltz, I think so very highly of you. I didn’t realize you think so low of me_
That hurts
Lol I don’t understand why he ever thought blitz felt highly of him
@@Souphover i dont think he thought blitz thought highly of him, just didn't realize he thought so bad of him
@@BaiWuxiangsWorshiper why wouldn’t he think badly of him huh
@@Souphover thats fair, but stolas wasn't conscious of that, that's what i'm saying
EVERY LINE in that conversation hurts 😭
It's heartbreaking, but parts of the Blitz and Stolas argument at the end (specifically locations of the hallway with covered paintings/pottery and the big ballroom with the chandelier at the end) were directly mirroring parts of the Young Blitzo and Young Stolas part of S2E1 The Circus.
And where he kept the crystal was between the two books he first showed Blitz too!
And Blitz bringing BACK a gigantic bag over the balcony.
I'm almost embarrassed at how often I checked my feed for this - I've been drowning in emotions all day and you're hands down one of my favourite reactors!! Locked all the way in let's go
Sorry for how long it took to post this! I was running into so many issues today of all days!
@@Omn1Media oh hey man that was no criticism on what time you uploaded or anything! I was just so excited to see you watch it in particular, and it was totally worth the wait!
@@SaiyanSerenityV oh I didn’t take as a criticism don’t worry! Just saying I was super late to the game yesterday!
I can not put into words how much I love Blitz's and more specifically Fizz's outfit in this episode I love suspenders and slacks and button ups and all that. All it's missing is a vest
I think maybe we need to bring back suspenders!
I had a little theory that the crystal would be placed in one of Blitzø’s gloves. Glad I was right about that!!
Idk why i read that as "A little Pony Theory" 😭
@@monochromesoul5873not the inner blitz coming out lol
Yeah, I had a similar feeling after seeing Barbie and her crystal. I thought it might be a nice parallel.
You are so right, Blitzø had no chance to process what Stolas was putting down - but there is hope, the first of many barriers is down, the ve made the first step. In the and our two traumatized demon boys will be together
I feel like I just witnessed my parents fighting, I have the same sunkin gut feeling
YES! haha
infodump: as someone who deeply relates to blitz, I completely understand his reaction. see, stolas grew up in royalty and fame. this gave him status, money, a stable future from the start, power and so much more. blitz on the other hand grew up poor, a child actor in the circus who could easily be sold away at any time such as s2e1. stolas always had everything from the start unlike blitz. because of this, blitz's dad cash (?) convinced blitz that no rich or higher in status demon would ever love him because all they want is something useful out of him.
in conclusion: poor imp gets convinced that all rich people suck and freaks out because his rich love interest wanted to have a real relationship instead of s3x*4l favours but poor imp thinks that rich owl is lying
Blitzø's dipshit father didn't just convince him that no rich person would ever see him as equal; he evidently convinced him that he only has worth if he can do something for others, ie the whole clown performance thing that he was evidently not stellar at while he was growing up and Fizz' birthday card that said, what was it, "you're the son I wish I had" or something. Cash doesn't strike as someone who would be careful that his son felt loved while growing up.
I love your reactions so much, because you are actually invested and pay attention to everything, it says a lot how you are the first person i see that didn't talk over what stolas and blitz were saying, and you actually understood both of their points of view, amazing commentary as always, very insightful stuff!
I just watched the ep a few hours ago and I was like “well- time to wait maybe a week so the reaction video is up” BUT YOU DID THIS IN A FEW HOURS??? my respects
I do hope the show doesn't gloss over the fact that Blitz is justified in his anger. Stolas may have gone through his own realizations about the relationship, but he's still being naive to his own true fault in it all. One could even make the argument that Stolas is the one now willfully dissociating with the situation through his own personal dramatics, rather then except that he is still responsible for a big part of why Blitz is having a hard time believing that what they had wasn't just for sex. For him to solely put that on Blitz because he didn't immediately get the answer he was hoping for is rather unfair, hurt feelings or not.
He's doing what Blitz has always done once that conversation didn't seem like it was going well he put up a wall especially after what Blitz said! Where they each are coming from is too understandable!
"rather then except that he is still responsible for a big part of why Blitz is having a hard time believing that what they had wasn't just for sex."
I get what you're trying to say and I agree to a point, but Stolas isn't asking Blitz to believe what they had wasn't just sex. He's asking Blitz to believe that Stolas developed feelings for him during that time and that those feelings are genuine. And while Stolas definitely sowed the seeds of doubt by his treatment of Blitz during Season One, his actions after Ozzie's *do* reflect that something changed in his approach to Blitz, but Blitz (understandably) took it as Stolas starting to create distance as a form of rejection, when it's actually Stolas sorting through his own feelings from his limited point of view.
It's more than fair for Blitz not to believe him, but even Fizz acknowledged that the way Blitz has been interpreting Stolas' actions looks different from an objective observer who isn't the viewing audience (us). The problem is Stolas needs his own person on the outside looking in to set him straight as well (which might be where Verosika comes in later this season). It would help to hear it from another imp instead of a blue blood, since a large part of Stolas' problem is that he doesn't see how patronizing his own actions can be.
@@milkflavored I agree, and in a sense that is more of less what I was attempting to convey. as I've said, Stolas' biggest character flaw is his naivety, and that's where I still stand on his interaction with Blitz, for all his talk about caring for him, he still doesn't seem to understand him and fully grasp how he felt about the whole thing.
As for Verosika, I am very interested to see more of her story, as the more I've thought about it through some context clues, the more I get the impression that she may have been someone who genuinely got her heart broken by Blitz, as such, might not end up being a positive influence on the situation, at least for Stolas' disposition. On the other hand, Verosika confronting Blitz might end up with him reflect on some things.
I'm anxious to eventually see this character Vassago, and where he plays into things. Although it's speculative, based on what little we see in the trailer, it does look like he's expressing a concern for Stolas, (Especially in where Andrealphus seems to dismiss him.) this makes me think that he might end up being the 'outside person' Stolas needs, at least in some manner. But again, this is only speculative.
When Stolas sings: 😢 When Blitz sings: 🤣
What very few people tend to consider is Blitzø is not inside a fantasy, he's basing everything he said on his truth inside this cohesive relationship. Stolas gives this speech about love and judges that Blitzø is making everything about sex, but so far Stolas itself has been making his whole relationship about sex. He was the one doing the phone calls that made Blitzø uncomfortable, and putting Blitzø in a position of servitude. We can see here Blitzø is trying always to please him, because he needs the book (then one he stole and he's taking advantage of Stolas sexual desires to keep). It's not only his lack of sentimental availability, Blitzø is actually at the most vulnerable place and Stolas is the one with all the power... he's releasing Blitzø, but there's a detail here, Stolas has also the privilege to be able to fall in love without thinking that much because he can somewhat bear the consequences, but for Blitzø these consequences are way worse, he's weak and put his life on the line. He can't really dream about feelings, it's difficult ana we've seen even Ozzy and Fizz have this social problem.
So it's a very difficult relationship for someone willing, imagine for someone not emotional available and as traumatized as Blitzø. He first needs to stop idealizing Stolas, he has him on a golden pedestal, literally. He needs to know him for real and see Stolas life is as shitty as everyone else, or worse. They still know very little of each other, Stolas also needs to stop bein racist to imps and understand what it feels like to be "the little one" (so far we've seen a lot of scenes of Stolas being dismissing and condescending towards imps, at Wrath, with his own butler, with Blitzø himself).
I've also read fans doubting when Blitzø says "everything you put me through", but besides the sex, Stolas in chapter 2 is very condescending when Blitzø states his boundaries. He does it again when inviting him to Wrath, baby talked him and put out a cigarette on his horn? I mean, come on 😂
Stolas is a great guy, but he also has a lot of things to work on. And he tries, but honestly this feelings talk was sudden for Blitzø, not even a hello or how are you and he jumped into it while the guy was on a very different wavelength. Then Blitzø of course f-up throwing himself for a fight, but I can see how we reach this point. Good thing is they solved the deal, and everything said is redeemable if they talk more. They need to be friends first, more honestly and really connect. Then they can grow into more.
Stolas hearing Blitzo scream at him just like Stella... My poor owl boy ;_;
I've watched a few of these reactions now and I have to say, bravo to you sir. You showed genuine emotion. Seconds away from tears. You've earned a subscriber. Thank you for your take on things, the true emotion and understanding everything that's happening.
When Blitz started pleading with Stolas telling him why are you giving me this I can do better you see the worry and fear 😢and its broke my heart because hes been made to feel by his father that he is not worthy of love and that he was never good enough.
The end scene absolutely wrecked me my heart just shattered for these too 💔 poor Stolas poured his heart out and Blitz was so blinded by his anger and confusion completely screwed up and you could see he immediately regretted what he said 😢 Stolas last lines killed me, my heart completely broke 💔
I love the portal scene. "Those God Damn American Heroes." "Honestly, we're not even sure hell is where we sent them." Killed me.
29:09
*It was at this moment he realized… he fucked up*
The fact the cherubs are breaking Adam’s rules to get into heaven.
They stole
They acted selfishly
They worked with “the man”
Oh shit! YOU'RE RIGHT!
I'm also pretty new to the fandom.
And i just want to say that you are one of my favourite reactors. So many others don't have the capacity to understand Blitz side of things and don't even try to. Or they just assume the absolute worst reasons and motives for his actions.
So, thank you for bringing up both perspectives and the mistakes on both sides. It's needed in this fandom 🙌
Even after receiving the crystal, blitzo bargins that they have a good thing here. he is rationalizing his own feelings into this transactional thing, because he is so afraid of things becoming real. And after fucking up and being rejected he is pissed and all the resentment that has built up next to the blossoming feelings bubbles out with them.
Someone pointed this out on twitter. But notice when Blitzø was screaming at Stolas, Stolas was flinching and hugging himself tighter every time. They pointed out that its likely Stolas was having flashbacks to when Stella would scream at him. Blitzø is literally triggering Stolas's PTSD from his abuse from her, and thats why Stolas kept trying to get away from him.
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So many references to their past happened. Stolas set the crystal between his pirate book they talked about as kids, and a book with a rose on it. Unlike their first interaction, Blitz arrives at the house with a bag of things to offer Stolas. Not items he stole. Stolas teleported Blitz to his front steps. A parallel to where Blitz had left him after Ozzie’s. And, the big kicker, their final confrontation happened in front of the chandelier they had not only played under as children, but where Blitz had been reintroduced into Stolas’ life.
13:34 you know exactly why there’s a doll of Moxie.
Season 1, episode 2 showed one way he uses it...
I'm mostly surprised that he actually introduced it to Stolas AND that Stolas was up for including it.
I would like to know how that conversation was like.
28:53 Look whats covered up behind them. Its the huge long glass chandelier from when they played together as children. That broke me to see.
Really all the points you made at the end are so true. You really expanded on what I thought about both of Blitz and Stolas’ point of view.
It’s cool that you’re doing that giveaway. I won’t participate just because I don’t collect the cards, but that’s awesome that you thought of the fans to put in that effort! 👍🏽
i am so happy w how you’ve obsessed over this show and universe it seriously has cemented u as my fav reaction tuber after a few years of watching u
Thank you so much. I don't have any friends I can talk to about Helluva Boss. It feels great to hear you analyzing the Stolas and Blitz situation with so much passion.
This episode managed to have so much drama and emotion while also giving constant comedy. The animation was great also, especially the facial expressions. I love it
Also if you seen it during intro song, Stolas been in much worse shape than usual this day. He ran out of his antidepressants in the mornings so it's much worse for him today. Maybe they would talk a bit more if not for that, Stolas usually is not fast to judge and maybe would be willing to say that "he is serious" instead of leaving after Blitz acting. We don't know but his depression could influence it a lot.
Your reactions are so precious. I love the emotion of your reactions
Any else hear 'Be Prepared' when the Dhorks were showing off their new base?
I think it has to be heavy inspiration for that scene
I was kind of getting Attack of the Clones vibes lmao
Nope. I was getting Owl House Grimmwalker bs here
This is the first time I've had to wait the full time between two episodes so I'm in the same boat as you. I got really into the Fandom like a month or two ago and I really don't know how I'm gonna stand the wait
I’m mentally preparing myself to not have this resolved until season 3 at least 😭. Blitz needs so much work and healing before he can genuinely respond to Stolas and be vulnerable. And Stolas needs to get over his hurt and try to replay what Blitz said with clearer head to hear how desperate he was not to end things even after he was given the crystal. They both said their true feelings out loud but they weren’t listening to the other side. They both need to learn to listen.
It’d be great if they could pull it off sooner but I’m not going to be surprised if it’s going to take a while 😢
I get the feeling that sheep angel may end up siding with someone from Hell. Probably Blitz, Stolas, Moxie, or Octavia.
They really didn't want to be going along with any of this and Millie had to shield them from friendly fire during the fight too if I remember right!
Colin trying to help Octavia would be cute.
Omfg i HAD to watch this with you… everything you said … 100% blitz couldn’t fathom that Stolas
really loved him.. i feel so much for him… and understand so much why stolas was hurt so badly why what blitz said 😭 my heart hurts
My heart breaks for both Stolas and Blitzø, wish I could hug them both
11:29 screw what happened to Bruce Wayne 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This episode had everything - fun, action and hard hits to the heart... after watching it "just look my way" hits even stronger
And btw - LOONA IS BACK! It's so nice to have Erica back in the studio.
Thank you for not hating Blitzø and understanding why he reacted how he did.
maaaaaaaan i loved your breakdown of this episode! its so nice to see people who are really into the media, makes me super happy. im gonna go watch all your hellaverse reactions now!
I'm dying Omni. This episode killed me. 😢😢
We need a Hellaverse support group!
I agree. I really feel Stolas will get his night in shining armor, too, and Blitzo will get to be the hero. 😊
D.H.O.R.K.S really built their own Stargate
Well dayum, I did not even pick up some of these glimpses into the real Blitz, damnit this show is so good. The puzzle pieces coming together is the perfect way to put it
The second I saw Stolas sitting on the bed, I genuinely got scared and worried for the conversation that was about to happen. I definitely feel nauseous as well. Stolas knows what he wants and tries to explain for Blitz to understand. Blitz wants the same thing but can’t process the possibility of Stolas wanting the same thing as him. Or even if Stolas does want it, he doesn’t want to believe it’s real or true. His defense mechanism has been up for so long he doesn’t notice it anymore and is blind to Stolas’ genuine affection. I feel like seeing Stolas cry broke that wall. He wanted to apologize but Stolas couldn’t take anymore😭
Stolace was happiest when gifting the gem to Blitzo. At no other point did he show even a hint of joy (excluding his confession, which went down in flames).
What a fucking great character.
I am so annoyed at the both of them right now.
Blitz for assuming this was a joke and STILL not comprehending that Stolas is a vulnerable person who clearly has real feelings for him. After everything he still doesn’t get it.
And Stolas… bruh, you initiated the arrangement. You set the tone of the relationship when you made it a transactional one. Is it that shocking that he would be confused by your perceived sudden lack of enthusiasm for your monthly hook ups and then suddenly you make this grand gesture he has no idea you were gonna do? Give him some time to process, dude. Don’t run off crying when he doesn’t immediately give you the answer you want. And clearly the fact that he is getting so mad means he is hurting too. He shouldn’t have said what he said but fight back, dude!!! Tell him he’s wrong! Don’t just cast him away so you can MOPE! FIGHT FOR HIM!!!
Exactly how I feel because almost everyone seems to be on stolas side without acknowledging thay they're both messy.
Stolas had already made up his mind how he thought this was going to go and when it started to get complicated and messy...he pulled a Blitz and put up a wall to avoid further pain even though I think they could have talked this out and Blitz was willing to. No one is faultless here. It's just super unfortunate! 😭
I don’t think Stolas was in the right mindset to “fight for him”. Anyone would run away when someone is screaming at them and basically mocking their feelings.
@@pixiequeen7148 It all goes back to these two just having the worst communication skills ever. One is too sensitive, one shuts down emotion. If they don’t fix themselves, the relationship will just be even more toxic.
@@kristin6351agreed. If just ONE of them was communicating better it could’ve gone differently. If Stolas didn’t take Blitz’s role play (or later yelling if it got to that point) so badly and just said “you know what? Do you want some to think? That’s ok!” Or if Blitz said “I just need some time to think” it wouldn’t have been the happiest night ever- but it would’ve been at least calm.
I still stand by what I said a few eps back, Stolas has never been in it for the sex. He went along with the charade because he wanted Blitz from the start. But the fact that he went on with the sex made Blitz think that their relationship was all about that. It didn't help that Loona's words rattled Blitz and he took the crystal thing all wrong. I truly believe this is all a misunderstanding. Blitz really wants this relationship, because he was all like he can do better as long as Stolas doesn't send him away, and he used humor as a defense as he usually does but Stolas had all this baggage as well so he took it badly. Blitz tried to open a conversation, that's why he screamed "let's go!" because he wanted to discuss it, but Stolas had walled up, and then Stolas sent him away. JFC why am I crying over these two fictional characters?????
I agree, and I was also tearing up again just reading this. 😢 💔
I just stared to follow you cuz I love your reactions, that you stop the videos to check small details, you seem emotional through the characters and that gets to my soul lol cuz I fuckin love this characters, I'm a fan since 2019 when the pilot came out but is the best to me seen new reactions and seen new people fall in love to the helluva/hazbin verse and try to help them with the whole lore, love ❤️
Your immediate reaction at the end of the episode was the same as mine - I literally though I was going to throw up for a moment. Also the duet has such a different tone with the rest of the episode. I felt when it was all we had it was a silly fun little song, now you can feel the anticipatory dread and grief the whole song, and it's just soul destroying.
When you first saw the pilot, you thought Helluva Boss is wild, dark yet sparkled with humour, huh? Now it shows the emotional side. I love the development of every character.
I think how the tackled the situation was great. It shows that Stolas tried his best to show that his feelings are real for Blitzo and that he really likes him. That the contract was in the way as Blitzo felt obligated to fullfill his deal. And how Blitzo actually thinks about the situation. However it was the worst timeing both could have. You could see that Stolas had another vision how this conversation goes. Yet, he didn't know that one mistakes in Blitzos life made him loose many relationships. Now he has trust issues and hate himself. Plus the other complicated things going on that Blitzo did after that accident that actually made it worse. It piled up like an iceberg. You could see that Stolas didn't see Blitzos tears when he went emotional. Since he is overhelmed with the situation, Blitzo only knows to go into anger mode if he can't handle the situation (or his feelings). But when Blitzo saw tears in Stolas eyes he know that he went too far. And that Stolas feelings are actual very true. It's the worst outcome, yet after the weeds pulled out, now a new flower can rise up. After that I wish that they find a situation where they can talk in peace, only the two of them - without any distractions or misunderstandings. Both would benefit so much from it.
Glad that we still have more episodes.
Also did you notice that Stolas put his spellbook next to a book about Pirates? Because they used to play pirates as kids? Like in the start of this season?
I love how they connected the C.H.E.R.U.B.S with the D.H.O.R.K.S that it now makes sense? How the cherubs felt in to a deep hole, need to go into hide and seek and also do their best to survive, yet they fall deeper and deeper?
And how Dhorks discovered a kink with a furry suit?
What most astonish me is that most scences of the Pilot of the second half of the second season where in this episode. Yet, we have a bit left like for Halloween. And a glimpse of what may come. They keep the best things to the end.... and I'm not sure I like that 😅
This season is surely a rollercoaster of sentiment, deprivement and excitement.
OH GOD NO i’m not ready
Someone send Collin to Charlie. He needs a friend.
This was really cool catching the episode and experiencing every emotion with everybody 🙌🏼
I’m really glad you’re a creator that’s getting into it, it’s such a wonderful little disgusting universe that we love SO MUCH
Ok, first off, I do not collect the cards. However, your willingness to buy these cards and then give them away so true fans who otherwise wouldn't be able to get them have the opportunity is amazing. Because of this, I have subscribed to your channel.
I really like that you pointed out that Blitz simply can not believe Stolas could possibly care for him. They do such a good job conveying this through the animation. I actually think Blitz might have been close to saying sorry before Stolas blipped him out of the house. I have a bad feeling that we won't get a true resolve of this situation until December. I mean, in one way, it is good. They have a lot to work through, and Blitz has some growing to do. But I just want them to be happy, together.
Had a few initial thoughts about the episode after my first viewing, and by 'a few' I mean *_WOW:_*
- I managed to avoid spoiling myself on the opening number, so this episode was my first time seeing just how wildly nervous both Blitzø and Stolas were about the coming night. We've known for a while that Blitzø's go-to tension-breaker is to use crass humor and innuendo to sidestep uncomfortable topics, but this is the first time he's explicitly _acknowledged_ that he uses them as a distraction _on himself:_ he doesn't want to deal with how complicated things have become, and would rather "focus on the sexy stuff instead!" Meanwhile, poor Stolas is trying to drown out "the voice that says [he's] not enough" as he steels himself for what he fears will be a disaster, grappling with overwhelming depression and anxiety while he's out of his prescription medication to take the edge off of both (which ain't a fun experience, trust me).
- From the start, the aspect of both Stolas's and Blitzø's personalities that's messed up their relationship is that _they're both godawful at communicating._ Blitzø's word choice and spelling suggest he's illiterate or self-taught, while Stolas is incredibly verbose when he writes, so it's easy to believe there's a lot that's lost in their text chats -- and of course, _neither_ of them is comfortable talking openly about their feelings or asking others for help, as evidenced by the final scene of this episode being the first genuine heart-to-heart they've had in 25 years... and if _either of them_ had been able to be more honest with the other _sooner,_ things might not have blown up the way they did. Of _course_ Blitzø wouldn't immediately think Stolas was being _genuine_ about his feelings -- he's never been _before,_ very few people _are,_ and most of their prior interactions _were_ innately sexual. (Basically, they _both_ screwed up, and they're _both_ gonna be hurting for a while because of it -- but Blitzø was never going to introspect about how he feels about Stolas _without_ something like this happening, so this pain is _necessary_ for his character development, unpleasant as it is to watch.)
- It's been shown in previous episodes, and again at the start of this one, that every photo in Blitzø's apartment has his face blotted out, visually symbolizing his self-loathing and his belief that everyone else would be better off without him in their lives -- and now we see Stolas _doing the same thing._ Every portrait in the hallway leading to his room is covered, in much the same way that one covers the portrait of someone who's just passed away, symbolizing the 'death' of his marriage and of a significant part of his life up to that point; the _only_ person whose face _isn't_ covered is _Octavia,_ the only other good thing to happen to Stolas besides Blitzø -- much like how Blitzø left Loona visible in the photo we saw at the start, Stolas sees his daughter as the one thing he did _right._ (And from the dialogue in the trailer, y'all *_know_* that _that_ shoe's gonna drop. We're not done crying with Stolas by a _long_ shot.)
- It's good to see that Blitzø and Fizz are back on good terms and rekindling their old friendship, because Fizz might be the perfect person to help Blitzø figure out how he feels about Stolas. Fizz and Asmodeus's relationship is built on the kind of strong communication and mutual understanding that Blitzø and Stolas _desperately_ need to work on, and we saw a couple episodes back that Fizz can clearly see aspects of their dynamic that Blitzø is oblivious to -- if Blitzø can ask him for advice, I'm sure Fizz can be a _huge_ help to him.
- Wasn't expecting the D.H.O.R.K.S. crew or Cletus, Keenie and Collin to show up this soon into the second half of the season, having had 'Mastermind' as the likely focus on their partnership just based on the title -- but I won't complain about a longer team-up between the two jokiest groups of antagonists so far. (Who knows, maybe we'll see Collin actually split from the others -- he's the only one who doesn't seem to be on board with this selfish vendetta, and he was the only one who didn't consider the I.M.P. crew lesser, only being offended that they were being cruel and interfering with C.H.E.R.U.B.'s job.)
- The silence over the credits? *_BRILLIANT._*
I spent most of the week after first watching the episode compiling and processing my thoughts and feelings to help decompress from how *_heavy_* the episode was, and having now done the same thing for 'Apology Tour', I might just make it part of the routine for the rest of the season. It's _helped._
Anyway, I've been making the rounds of the reaction channels since Episode 9, and figured I'd toss out my observations on the video in the comments for the _new_ channels I've added since Episode 8. No sense letting the fruits of my emotional coping strategy go to waste, right?
Blitzø lashing out and hurting Stolas,as well as his line "I think so very highly of you. I didn't realize you think so low of me",crushed me as it did with each of us.
However,those that really got me on a personal level were "How wrong it is to be tethered to someone [...] and not know how they feel" and "I have wanted you for so long [...] you couldn't believe I have these feelings about you" ,they are word for word how I felt with this person,I kept telling her my feelings for her,with some resemblance of positive feedback from her,only to discover they actually meant nothing to her,that she liked them just because she's a romantic person,just for the sake of it.
I also relate to Stolas for yearning a romantic connection with someone,something I have never had since the first time I wanted a person,every time I have even the slightest interest in someone,for one reason or another,I don't get the chance with them,and I'm 25 now,how many more years I have to wait until someone tells me "Yes,I wanna try this with you" ?
I would like to just say vivziepop WHAT THE FUCK WHY WOULD YOU END IT LIKE THAT WHAT THE HELL I CANT WAIT bruh vivzie why
What a wonderful breakdown of the episode!! Thank you for a beautiful reaction to a heart-wrenching episode!
I met Richard Horvitz before the helluva panel at Momo earlier this week and he was so nice!
He's awesome! I met him along with everyone else at LvlUp Expo. That man's been a part of my life in some way since 1993 and it's wild
There persons that really reacts to the chapter and dont just put their in the corner¡congratulations man!
I was nauseous too watching that scene- I completely relate
y'all in the trailer i think blitz is going to apologize bc stolas says "do u feel any kind of remorse for what you do" and also in another frame we can see blitz protecting stolas probably from aldrelphus or stella but THIS TIME HES ACTUALLY THERE FOR STOLAS AND HES PROTECTING HIM FINALLY i am actually so happy
Very suprised you didn't cry during your after video analysis.
I think you might be my favorite reacting channel to have reacted to the hellaverse! Not just because of your reactions and how real it feels or how fast you pick up on things which is also just as impressive but also by how spot on you have been with the way you dissect almost every situation! One would think you share the same mind with Vivienne 😂
Thank you for reacting this episode was amazing but it broke my heart with the last scene 😢😢❤❤.
It hurts me seeing before stolas explain blitz asked why he was given this and that he could always do better that’s him genuinely not wanting stolas to leave him but like always it’s him not being able to get passed his own self hatred and thinking someone could love him that gets in his way
First time watching, already subscribed. You are invested, and you actually understand the characters! I love people being very emotional, but understanding and caring about the story is even more important in a reactor. Reactionist? Reagent? You know what I mean.
He was about to say sorry AAAAAA 😢😢
I really like your take at the end. This episode broke me. I love every character in this show but Blitzø is my baby. I really hope things will get better. He’s so broken. I think he needs help out of the pit he’s in. I hope the whole gang will pull him out. Thanks for the thoughtful review!
If he pauses to look at the calendar, we know he’s a true fan
Was part of this fandom from the beginning but I’d like to say u are my favorite reactor
😭
39:43 - “he (blitzø) needs to find out what he wants, fight for what he wants- to love himself, to **respect** himself for that matter”
OMN1 😭 as someone who relates to blitzø way too much, those words hit me harder than you might realize. i think not being able to respect one’s self is such a core problem, even deeper than not being able to love one’s self
because if you don’t know how to respect yourself, why love yourself?
holy shit, that gave me whiplash and touched me all at once. i always enjoy hearing your thoughts, so thank you for sharing them as always!!
this episode was definitely a LOT lol!
I appreciate your insight so much! Not a lot of reviewers break everything down - that’s why you’re my favorite!
Thank Hell it's Friday
Watched this episode when it came out earlier and couldn’t wait to see your reaction to it! (I haven’t watched your video yet at the time of writing this comment so sorry if I repeat some things you might have said in the video) I felt so bad for Stolas at the end him breaking down and then seeing Blitz’s reaction to seeing that is words really hurt stolas, it’s like episode 4 of season 2 all over again with blitz realising that Stolas can get hurt…
But at the same time I can understand where blitz is coming from with being taken off guard by stolas’ sudden confession, whether it’s because he’s truly oblivious or whether it’s his inferiority complex he never expected stolas to have feelings for him, so to him it’s so out of left field and stolas doesn’t really give him time to understand what he’s saying to blitz; and then stolas immediately shuts blitz out upon seeing his reaction to it…
I really hope that for the remainder of the season we could get a slow build to things being better for them, because of course it’s not going to just be an overnight thing (as much as we would like it to be 😂) I think the writers are doing a great job at making it so we do see a bit of a development between the two characters without having things get resolved too quickly
Aside from making me cry. Has anyone else noticed, he has a lot of things covered with sheets, vases, portraits, etc in the hallway. And all his giant plants are gone from the long room they entered with the pillars. There used to be giant plants between each pillar. And the planet's model he had in the episode when they were kids, the last scene where Stolas stops walking, is also covered in a large sheet. Kinda like how people who are leaving cover their furniture in sheets. I legit think, Stolas is leaving this home after this conflict. I don't think Blitzo nor anyone else is going to be able to find Stolas for a while. I'm suspicious he's not going to be at that house anymore. 🤔 Maybe I'm reading too much into it ... What do you all think?
First, love seeing your reactions. They always help me feel connected to the fandom more. Second, im so looking forward to watching the progression of them getting together. Blitz has to process the feelings he has now been made aware of from stolas, and stolas needs to have some kind of awareness that its not as simple as he wanted it to be. Seeing them both so hurt wrecked me. They both want to be loved, and love each other, but they dont know how to get there. Theyve both been so hurt.
First reaction i was in shock, the fifth reaction I'm sobbing my eyes out
I dont think i would have noticed mothman without you hahaha amazing