Reacting To Young Royals Season 2 - Episode 6 (I can't believe it's all over 😭)
Added 2023-01-02 08:20:15 +0000 UTCHey beautiful people,
Hope you enjoy this last episode of Season 2 of Young Royals. It's been a whirlwind the past few months going on this journey with Simon & Wilhelm and I've loved every second of it.
See you in the comments below ❤️
Comments
I'm rewatching the series for the nth time I have the same feeling about Wille's hugs. It's rare and he hugs this way only two dearest ever - Simon and Erik. It means that this person is everything for him. Same way he hugged Simon at the football field ❤️
aniatka
2024-07-19 21:22:33 +0000 UTCGod, watching this again just still makes me tear up. Simon telling Wille he loves him at the end, was all the encouragement he needed to be himself, to speak the truth. I hope that a lot of good and conversations can happen from it. There was a small part of me rooting for Sara and August until the end when he royally fucked it up; like the fact that he was willing to sell anything from his fathers estate for her, was so much development. I'm glad she stood up for herself in the end though, and I am dyeing to know where her leaving is going to take her. All the character progression in general and everything these poor kids have had to fight through at this school is absolute insanity to me. Just, my heart hurts for them.
Meladrix
2023-10-21 03:43:03 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-04-13 13:24:56 +0000 UTCi
LM-Entertainment Australia
2023-03-25 14:09:50 +0000 UTCthanks for an awesome reaction to the whole series. it was great to see and hear your insights. i know i'm late to the party as far as discussions go - you mentioned in this video that there's something so pure about wille, especially the hug after they left the shooting range. i think that is portrayed through edvin's amazing warmth which is shown through wille whenever he hugs someone; it's like he's holding on for dear life and there's no one else in the world in that moment. that's evident through so many interactions in the series, but also extends to edvins interactions with friends and family in real life and even with fans. he hugs people like they're the most important person in the world in that moment. it's such an admirable quality and its just one of the many fantastic traits he has as a person and as an actor. as you've mentioned, edvins acting is just amazing. i don't think he gets the credit he deserves and i really hope to see him breakthrough into even bigger and better things than young royals (if that is possible). he deserves the world. as does omar; his acting talent, especially for his first gig is just incredible and he's such an enjoyable person to watch as well. i haven't seen the comments on all the patreon videos but i'm sure you've probably heard that the english dubbing on young royals is actually done by edvin and omar (which is a rare thing). they are both exceptionally well spoken in english and i hope that leads to bigger exposure and roles on the world stage in english language films as well.
LM-Entertainment Australia
2023-03-25 14:08:22 +0000 UTCThis has just come up on my recommended. It's new footage of Edvin & Omar arriving at the Jimmy Fallon studios for their appearance on the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTU345LNKd4
Michael
2023-01-25 14:09:12 +0000 UTCI'm a fan vid editor myself and here's a link to my latest edit. It's up on my youtube channel - maybe some of you might wanna give it a watch. It's my take on Wille and his journey in season 2. https://youtu.be/byh-RmIvpRU
Uli
2023-01-25 06:47:26 +0000 UTCThanks for all your amazing and so heartfelt reactions to Young Royals so far. What an ending! It's gonna be a tough wait for season 3 for sure. But having all those amazing fans and wonderful content creators around defo helps a lot! So thank you 🧡
Uli
2023-01-25 06:39:38 +0000 UTCWow! Awesome!
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-06 18:23:59 +0000 UTCWhat an amazing community! So refreshing to read through these comments and see the show through eyes other than my own. Since edits were brought up, one of my favorites is to "Brutal" by Olivia Rodrigo. Captures the teen angst so well! https://twitter.com/yrtwt2022awards/status/1608511999771656195?t=7AFyIKu32wEA3m1wjAGNiw&s=19
Bekki Babineau
2023-01-06 17:24:02 +0000 UTCI really enjoy reading all of your comments and thoughts! I can only contribute with a small and maybe uninteresting trivia (that I haven’t been able to verify but is totally sure off): The tailor that adjust Wille’s suit in E5 is the designer Lars Wallin who, by the way, has designed several dresses for the Swedish Crown Princess Viktoria… :)
JLouise
2023-01-06 01:08:14 +0000 UTCMy recommendation is also SKAM S3- it’s really really good and also has a very authentic feel to it… Besides YR one of my absolute favorite shows…
JLouise
2023-01-06 00:55:58 +0000 UTCWow! I didn't know that. It's impressive indeed. =)
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-05 23:55:45 +0000 UTCDid you know that Omar had no experience of dancing when he joined the boy band which he was in before YR and which was very successful in Sweden? He said in an interview that the other guys in the band had all had dance lessons but that he is more or less self-taught. Pretty impressive, like most things about Omar…🫠❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 20:09:35 +0000 UTCOh, interesting possibility!
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 20:04:21 +0000 UTCI'm wondering if Simon's dad might take the fall to, in his mind, atone for letting down his family....
AngelaTeacher
2023-01-05 19:10:16 +0000 UTCYes, I did! But her fav is Mi Casa, Su Casa. =) X
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-05 18:34:23 +0000 UTCIngrid, I hope you showed your Mum Omar’s music video of Moving Like That. She’s absolutely right, the guy definitely knows how to move…🫠x
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 16:35:59 +0000 UTCYes, Edvin’s dog is named after the lead guy in Sex Education ☺️x
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 16:33:15 +0000 UTCRuth, Edvin's dog is named after one of the characters of Sex Education, isn't it? Oh boy! So many things to watch and read... I need more time! 😊
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-05 12:53:20 +0000 UTCDEFINATELY one of my personal favorite Netflix series. And, as always, I love your reaction videos Jackie, they always make my day😊. Sending lots of love and best wishes from New Zealand❤❤
Ryan O'Neill
2023-01-05 10:37:45 +0000 UTCAlso, the bloopers for both of those shows are just hilarious.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 08:27:41 +0000 UTCIngrid, Sex Education is very good and very funny, although it still tackles important issues. Interestingly, Edvin and Omar both said they loved it when asked in an interview about which shows they liked or would like to be in if not YR. It was the first show Edvin named. Another good series is Schitts Creek. Hilarious. There is a wonderful queer relationship in it, but that only appears in season 3. x
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-05 08:23:49 +0000 UTCMy mother is hilarious. A few months ago she came to ask my opinion on the series Sex Education and I told her that I hadn't watched it yet. She looks at me and says that I need to catch up because young people are talking a lot about this series. I ask her which young people she is talking about and she replies: those on the internet. 😂😂😂
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-04 21:12:26 +0000 UTCYour mum has excellent taste Ingrid, I wouldn’t even try getting my mum to watch YR cos I know she wouldn’t like it.
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-04 20:34:29 +0000 UTCThis is so funny and cheered me up. See my comment below, which for some reason wouldn’t post in the right place. x
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-04 15:58:45 +0000 UTCAudrey, I think your Mum needs another listen! 😂 Ingrid, your Mum has excellent taste! ❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-04 15:55:58 +0000 UTCHi, Jennifer. You’re welcome and I am glad you enjoyed them. 🥰
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-04 15:54:16 +0000 UTCThis (and the entire collection of articles) was really excellent. Thank you for the link.
jennifer
2023-01-04 15:36:21 +0000 UTCI made my mom watch YR... She was a teacher back in the day... And she fell in love with Omar and Edvin... She kept saying about Wille... "Oh, he is so fragile... Someone gives him a hug". 😂😂😂 And about Simon... "Oh, he is so cute!". 😂😂😂 And then I showed her some of Omar's videos/music and she said... "Ok, this boy knows how to move. I like it". 😂😂😂
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-04 13:47:53 +0000 UTCI’m seriously going to disown my mother, I just played her Simon’s Song by Omar and she said it was a ‘dirge’ then when I played the rest of his songs she said ‘I don’t get what you see about him’ 😮😡
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-04 12:45:16 +0000 UTCI like your choice of favourite lines, Douglas. I think mine would be, ‘They don’t have names’, Simon to Markus about the fish, season 2 episode 4, because I knew then that I could happily wave goodbye to him with absolutely no regrets and that Simon was on his way back to Wilhelm if he ever really left. ❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 21:58:50 +0000 UTCExcellent article about YR season 2. https://qplusmagazine.com/young-royals-s2-the-mind-blowing-new-season/
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 14:49:00 +0000 UTCAh ok Ruth - that's fine.
Michael
2023-01-03 12:15:23 +0000 UTCSorry, it was a response to Ingrid’s post about Heartstopper versus Young Royals, probably ended up in the wrong spot although I did attempt to put it immediately after her post. Wasn’t referring to your post.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 12:13:16 +0000 UTCYeah, me too, I would love it but as I said earlier, I am a hopeless romantic. 🫠😂
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 12:11:19 +0000 UTCMorning Ruth - just to say I'm already aware of what you're saying here about Edvin and Omar and I agree that in real life that they are just 'friends best'. I was just saying really that deep down that I (and many others I think) were hoping that there was more to it than that. It was really only wishful thinking! The section of your message that puzzles me is the following 'Really? That’s in my view, a poor reason for a preference because it doesn’t take into account anything else. ' Not sure what you're referring to there Ruth.
Michael
2023-01-03 12:09:07 +0000 UTCI think that is exactly right, Dennis. Also, quite often, the camera shots together with the lighting create parallels too, without any words. For example, the first kiss in episode 4 season 2 in the grounds at the costume ball mirrors Wilhelm’s first kiss with Simon in season 1 episode 2. Omar’s face is positioned exactly the same in both kisses and both are lit very similarly although one is an interior shot and one is outdoors. Another is when Felice and Wilhelm are sitting on the bed eating and then lie down after the kiss in season 2 episode 3, which mirrors Simon and Wilhelm in episode 4 season 1, after the football field rescue by Simon, in Wilhelm’s room. So clever and subtle. Love it.❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 12:08:56 +0000 UTCI agree with you, Ruth. In everything. It's a poor reason indeed. And I do feel YR as more "real". I love Heartstopper. I think is cute and warm and all that. But it's soooo far from the experiences my people have. It's kind curious... They watch Heartstopper and say... "Ahhh so cute! I love it". They watch YR and say... "Oh my good, I have so many things I want to talk about. And this scene, and that scene...". One of my boys (he is 48yrs) said to me he preferes HS because helps him hope for better days... YR, so far, put him to look at reality as it is and that makes him anxious. I love getting feedback from them. ♥️
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-03 12:01:14 +0000 UTCReally? That’s in my view, a poor reason for a preference because it doesn’t take into account anything else. There’s a trans actor in Young Royals, who plays Alexander. Omar has said that he’s had relationships with men and women and declines to put a label on his sexuality and as far as I know, Edvin has also declined to say anything definitive about his sexuality. They have both said in interviews that they think the person you are attracted to or fall in love with is what matters, irrespective of their sexuality. I think the popularity of Heartstopper is more to do with its optimism despite the challenges faced by the characters. After COVID, maybe people respond to such a positive and uplifting vibe more than to the angst generated by Young Royals, which in my opinion feels more ‘real’?
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 11:42:53 +0000 UTCHi Michael, what's your take on Kit being forced to come out? That's a theme always present at the clinic where I work. More especifically trans people having to identify themselves in each and every place they go. Something like: "hey, my name is this and I'm trans". As far as I can see, it should be an individual decision, which makes the person comfortable, but there is indeed much pressure from de community sometimes. Recently I read on Twitter the reason Young Royals is not as popular as Heartstopper is because the cast of HS is truly queer. I was in shock.
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-03 10:42:45 +0000 UTCMichael, I guess people are always going to speculate about Omar and Edvin because of their unbelievable chemistry as Wilhelm and Simon. Who knows what’s really going on. Could be the best cover up ever of an off-set relationship or could be they are honestly just ‘friends best’. I incline to the latter but because people will always need a fairytale ending, I would love to find out I’m wrong and in the meantime, I know it’s nobody’s business but their own anyway. About edits: a lot of them are clunky or paired with odd music choices in my opinion, but although I don’t rate Taylor Swift that much usually, I have seen a couple with her tracks which are good. Still think this one is particularly beautiful though and that’s even though I wouldn’t go out of my way for the singer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1je3V23ODQ
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-03 08:03:34 +0000 UTCSomething that springs to mind from your response is the Kit Connor situation. You were saying an actor like Kit, because he was 'forced' to come out (I would question that personally, but that's a separate discussion), you think that now the whole world knows that he's bi, somehow that will effect any future roles that he might or might not be offered. I know it depends on the individual, but I highly doubt his career will be negatively effected at all. One of the main reasons is that his talent will ensure that he gets to take on any role (if he so desires) that he is offered. I sincerely hope the recent situation won't effect his future career. Personally I don't think he'll have any problems, but of course it remains to be seen. It will also be interesting to see how Joe Locke's and Sebastian Croft's careers progress who are in similar circumstances to Kit as regarding what they have revealed about their sexuality and Sebastian has had no problems getting fairly major roles up to now, both in films and TV.
Michael
2023-01-03 04:18:55 +0000 UTCTalking of 'Young Royals' edits - my favourite has to be one that was made for season 1 with the music of Talyor Swift featured throughout the video. For me personally 'Enchanted' is the greatest song that she's ever written and fits these scenes absolutely perfectly. Link here for the video which is done by 'nes edits'. Those of you who hate Swift's music, probably best not to listen/watch this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1CeXOBIKFw
Michael
2023-01-02 23:30:02 +0000 UTCThat would be preferable. I watched season three first because I had heard so much about it, but you really get the full arc of everybody’s stories if you start at the beginning of season one and watch all four seasons. Season three is still my favorite, followed closely by season four, but the first two seasons are both good and really pave the way for understanding everybody’s backstory, especially the four main characters’ back stories.
Lane Wright
2023-01-02 22:47:47 +0000 UTCMy biggest disappointment? Now this is going to be REALLY controversial to those people out there that say it is wrong to ship people in real life, but I have to confess that I was SO disappointed when Omar announced (on the Jimmy Fallon show I think) that he and Edvin hadn't kissed in over a year (the last time being on set in season 1). That took the wind out of my sails as it confirmed that they were just good friends in the real world. I know, I know, I shouldn't even be thinking along those lines ..... but inwardly I was still disappointed in hearing Omar say that. But maybe he said it so that people were aware that they are just friends only.
Michael
2023-01-02 22:28:02 +0000 UTCI have had the best time reading through all these comments this evening. I love all the details that you all pick up on. This is what makes this community so special. ♥️
Jackie-Ross Lavender
2023-01-02 21:29:16 +0000 UTCI saw something which made me laugh out loud the other day. On a YouTube comment section: From Dirty Dancing: ‘I carried a watermelon ‘; Young Royals equivalent: ‘I got a haircut’ (episode 1 season 2) 😂
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 21:16:43 +0000 UTCDon't feel bad, Ruth. I think we all automatically appreciate Omar. I have quoted Lisa before, "Everything in the script is there for a reason." Another one I love, when Simon visits Marcus's house and Marcus is showing him around, Simon says, "Cozy." That's what Wille said about Simon's bedroom back in season one. When they try to pick a film, Marcus suggest, "Action." What Simon's friends teased him about watching with Marcus. But Simon says, "Skräck (horror)." The kind of film Simon and Wille were watching when their romance began in earnest. And, of course, the fish. Neither can let the other go.
Dennis Verner
2023-01-02 21:09:07 +0000 UTCIt is fun Audrey. You almost have to watch each season several times to appreciate the depth, complexity and quality of the writing. I'm afraid that some viewers pass over it as just another teen drama. It is so much more.
Dennis Verner
2023-01-02 21:03:23 +0000 UTCFabulous details and so many of them, often so subtle that it’s just as well that there are enough of us on here to pick up at least most of them. I too love the tight script, not a word wasted or misplaced and all the dovetailed parallels are so satisfying. How could I have left out celebrating Omar’s beauty, Dennis! 🫠
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 20:55:59 +0000 UTCYes, so many. I love Lisa's writing style. Another parallel that I think I see is with Sara's Asperger's making her slow to catch social queues. And Wille who has no such problem, still is oblivious to the damage his single minded search for revenge is doing to people around him. He doesn't even realize Simon's song is about him.
Dennis Verner
2023-01-02 20:53:30 +0000 UTCIn regard to the drugs, I have a kind of hunch that someone else might take the blame, either Sara in an attempt to ‘make things right’ and atone for what she did to her brother or August in an attempt to get Sara back by helping her family, but those are wild theories and probably off the mark, especially since Sara doesn’t yet know about the pills issue and since August isn’t usually known for his self-sacrificing tendencies. I wonder…
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 20:48:58 +0000 UTCI love how each of us pick up on different details that some of us didn’t notice, this is why I love this place ❤️
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 20:45:18 +0000 UTCLane - HH didn't really do anything for me at all if I'm honest, but season 3 of SKAM - well, ground breaking for its time and surely must have paved the way for YR and Heartstopper to be considered and produced. SKAM season 3 is so good, but if Jackie started with season 1 first, then I would certainly watch him reviewing those ... well all 4 seasons really!
Michael
2023-01-02 20:12:39 +0000 UTCYeah Skam! 😍
Maria
2023-01-02 19:50:12 +0000 UTCMy favorite lines: Simon to Willie: The song was about you Ayub to Simon: Did he just say he'd give up the crown for you?
Douglas Rayner
2023-01-02 19:23:57 +0000 UTCOh I did not pick up on that parallell Dennis, but thats right, Erik counts down before they run in s1e1. All these details..!
Hanna
2023-01-02 19:07:37 +0000 UTCThank you for all of these. I love your reactions so much. So much to say about this series. The amazing cast. Omar's beauty. Edvin's brilliant performance. But maybe, to me, the incredible writing by Lisa and her crew. As many awards and the praise by the fans that this series has gotten, I don't think it is appreciated as fully as it deserves. Details. This script is so tight! Note as Simon and Ayub finish their good night conversation, Simon shuts off his light but the lava lamp turns red. Red is Wille's ambient room lighting color. Simon has made his decision. Also, Lisa writes her script as though she was writing classical music. Every time she strikes a chord somewhere, it is always resolved somewhere else. Simon and Ayub count down their good night to lights out to begin to end this season , just as Erik did for Wilhelm to begin the first one. Buckle up for season 3. I cannot wait.
Dennis Verner
2023-01-02 18:03:27 +0000 UTCNow I’m the other way round with Skam and HH, I loved HH and binged it all in a couple of days whereas it took me forever to find a link for Skam and once I did i wasn’t keen on the first episode. I will watch it again though when Jackie does as he always seems to make a difference to the episodes 😂
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 17:45:03 +0000 UTCJackie - regarding your two choices for future reviewing, I'm hoping that you'll choose SKAM first and that's my vote.
Michael
2023-01-02 17:04:42 +0000 UTCExcellent review Jackie - I'm sure we were all crying along with you in those scenes. In the context of 'Young Royals' scenes, that ending was one of the more uplifting ones and left us with hope that the Crown will allow Wilhelm and Simon's relationship to maybe carry on, but in secret. Maybe secret trips with Wilhelm visiting Simon's house and maybe Simon being secretly smuggled into the Palace at night time. Gotta keep those appalling paps at bay! That's what I'm hoping for anyway, but whichever way it turns out, there are bound to be headline news now that everything has been pretty much revealed to the world. August's power has now disappeared to some extent now that Wilhelm has spilt the beans as it were, so any leverage that he had over Wilhelm has now gone. The drugs thing with Simon's dad will amount to nothing in my opinion, but who knows, it may rear its ugly head in season 3 and become a problem for Wilhelm and Simon.
Michael
2023-01-02 16:59:11 +0000 UTC..and I couldn’t agree more about Skam.. must see!!
annanas
2023-01-02 16:01:16 +0000 UTCI too like all the little paralells between the seasons, like when Simon visits Marcus and almost mimic Wilhelms movements and expressions from when he first saw Simons room 🙃 I also like how Sara is now involved with royalty, but it was her wanting to keep August a secret instead of the opposite!
annanas
2023-01-02 15:59:56 +0000 UTCBoris, the psychologist, looks so proud! ♥️ And yes! For me it was the best possible finale and happy ending even though we know it wasn't really the end...
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-02 15:59:00 +0000 UTCTo me, this is the best possible direction in which the show could’ve gone this season, and it shows a terrific amount of growth in Wilhelm‘s character. I love that the psychiatrist is clearly on Wille’s side when he goes off script and finally tells the truth. One of the impressive things about the show is all of the scenes in season two that are contrasted with scenes in the first season, and here where Simon finally says “I love you“ back to Wilhelm is one of the best. The acting in the scene at the shooting range shows everyone at their best, and it’s no wonder it appears to have been the favorite scene of just about all of them. As for which series you move to next, I put in a strong preference for “Skam.” I’ve tried watching “Heartbreak High” and haven’t been able to get past the first episode, though I’m determined to at least give it another try. But “Skam” is brilliant, particularly the third season with its main gay character. I can’t say enough about how good it is.
Lane Wright
2023-01-02 15:21:02 +0000 UTCI didn’t know any of this. Wow, that’s made my day, so thank you for sharing. x❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 15:07:44 +0000 UTCThe scenes with Simons dad in S1 were some of my favorites, I hope he returns in S3..
annanas
2023-01-02 15:04:41 +0000 UTCIn EP 2, If I am not wrong, the Queen says she wants Wille to come out in his own terms. Well, she can't blame him for that. I wish she could be more like Alex's mom in White, Red and Royal Blue. 😂 I am choosing to believe they can do it together too. They must! 😂 Yesterday a newly elected governor in a super conservative brazilian state gave a speech that will be remembered for a long time... About three years ago he publicly came out as gay man and that almost ended his political career. He even became the subject of jokes by the former President. I do not agree with his political views, but it was quite moving to hear him thanks the love of his life, an incredible human being, who saw his life turn upside down because of their relationship and still stood by his side. And if it wasn't for his partner, he wouldn't have been able to keep going... Eduardo even said that the state wouldn't have a first lady, but instead a real and amazing human being. ♥️ It was beautiful.
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-02 14:57:46 +0000 UTCMe too, I loathe him, but I have to give credit to Malte for bringing August to life in such a compelling and fully rounded way, because as I think Lane said, he succeeds in making him so much more than a hateful villain.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 14:56:28 +0000 UTCFor me, although I loved episode 4 in both seasons, as well as this finale, it’s hands down episode 5 of season 1 because of the scene in Simon’s room with the fish. There’s so much tenderness, joy and passion in that scene and I admire the cinematography too. Also, the parallel scene with Markus in season 2 just reinforces how intimate the original scene is. Please 🤞let’s not have any more of Markus in season 3; how unpleasantly hostile was that confrontation with Simon in this finale. He kind of made up his own story about the relationship between him and Simon, manipulating him into playing along with it and chose not to listen to what Simon was telling him, so in my opinion, he was the agent of his own downfall.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 14:43:19 +0000 UTCNo, Sara definitely doesn’t know about the pills, although Rosh and Ayub do and Simon’s Mum doesn’t know either, so if that comes out, it will put enormous strain on his family.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 14:30:53 +0000 UTCI missed the bit about Wilhelm looking up at the sky. That is a lovely detail. ❤️ As for them as a couple, I think you’re absolutely right that they would have had to face huge challenges sooner or later and at least they picked their own moment to do it, because Simon’s face says not only ‘I love you’ and ‘Thank you’ but ‘I am with you in this’, at least, that’s how I read those final moments. I am by nature a hopeless romantic, so I am choosing to believe that they can do it together, although I think we’re in for another anxiety-fest in season 3, for sure.
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 14:26:04 +0000 UTCI love ep 5 in both seasons because there’s been so much honesty, acceptance and character growth in those 🫠
annanas
2023-01-02 14:15:00 +0000 UTCThat is also a good point about Jan-Olaf, he did try and call him as well to talk to him and he basically told him he didn’t have time for him and the only reason they were entertaining him was because he wouldn’t bring the palace any problems like Wilhelm has done.
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 13:59:33 +0000 UTCYeah, Sara knowing all about what he did, and still care about him must have meant alot to August. Even with a gun pointed at him (and he seemed really scared) he wouldn’t give her up.. I also think he really meant to go to the police, but didn’t dare after the conversation with Jan-Olov..
annanas
2023-01-02 13:49:36 +0000 UTCSeason 1: EP 4 and 5. The field scene and Simon's room scene were beautiful. Real and raw connection. I guess I like EP 6 as well even though broke my heart. 😂 A few powerful scenes in that as well. Season 2: EP 5 and EP 6. I guess, for me, it is when I finally see them understanding and communicating with each other better and showing how they really feel.
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-02 13:32:13 +0000 UTCOh man! I love everything about this show! Thanks again, Ruth, for expressing most of my perceptions and feelings. ♥️ And just to reinforce your questions, Edvin said in an interview: "That (final) look is saying: I'm in control. This is me. I am queer. I'm in love with this guy and I'm prepared to face whatever is coming next. It's a very "let's start a revolution" kind of moment. In my mind Wilhelm wants nothing more than being able to face this things with Simon... I guess the big question is: can Wilhelm and Simon handle that together?" And I guess that's what we are hoping for. I can't take it If they can't. 😂 I agree with you, Audrey, they will have a lot of challeging things to deal with that may hurt them a lot. But at the same time, sooner or later, if this is it, if they love each other, they will have to face it. And hopefully all the challenges will make them stronger as a couple and as individuals. As Edvin and Omar said we just want to see them smile. 😊 And yes, Wille looking up to the sky! ♥️♥️♥️ I read in an review, can't remember wich one, that Wille looks at Simon, then to Erik and finally to us. ♥️ And I agree with you Jackie, Edvin's acting this episode was beyond phenomenal.
Ingrid Machado Pena
2023-01-02 13:24:48 +0000 UTCI agree, he wasn’t going to give her up at all, it was her that came out with it.
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 13:19:44 +0000 UTCNot to mention that he had a freakin gun pointed at his head and still didn’t say it was her who warned him. That’s the only credit I will give him though…. I still hate him with my entire being!!!
Frances
2023-01-02 12:56:44 +0000 UTCOmg omg omg, okay, that out of the way, this was the episode I was most looking forward to seeing you react to and I don’t understand how you got through it without something stronger than tea, I literally needed a glass of wine after watching that episode and I don’t even like wine! My nerves were shot to pieces before I even got to the speech and then I was just like ‘WTF’ did Wille just do? It may have felt like the right thing to do at the time and it was an extremely amazing, wonderful thing he did but I just have this feeling that it is going to create 100 more problems for them now that they wouldn’t have had if they had just stuck to keeping it a secret. I totally love what Wille did, he proved his loyalty to Simon in the most public of ways but in the long run (and don’t hate me for this) I feel it will hurt them more than benefit them 🙁 As for Sara, does she know the part about the dads pills? I can’t remember 🤔 I wonder if she did would she still have phoned the police because that incriminates Simon as well and I know she’s hurting, rightly so because even though August really did like her and was so different around her, he still lied to her as well so she wanted him to get his, but with Wille coming out essentially to the world at the same time which the Palace can’t cover up, are they going to protect August instead? There is outstanding evidence that August did it so they will find it hard to cover that up too. Can we swear on Patreon?? If not then I just want to say F,F,F,F,F (and breathe) This is going to be a long time to wait for us to get answers to all our questions, we’re all going to have to keep each of us going, and sane, if possible until then ❤️ Btw, did anyone else notice Wille looking up to the sky before his coming out as if he was checking with Erik that it was okay? Love that they even thought to do that, although it may just be my imagination getting the best of me and he was just actually looking up at the sky!! I forgot to add that Sara must have meant a lot to August because even when he was having money problems and under threat of getting evicted from the school he would not sell that painting of his dads, but then when she was all upset over losing Rousseau to the horrible family, he then sold it to buy the horse back for her.
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 11:18:33 +0000 UTCAnd thank you Jackie for the season 2 reactions, always so much more rewarding than watching it raw and the discussion in the comments always interesting and thought provoking, the main reason that I love your Patreon. ❤️❤️❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 11:06:28 +0000 UTCGreat idea Jackie! Look forward to that and more reactions to yr-interviews and such. And thanks for your YR s2 reaction series, I have enjoyed it so much together with the discussions in the comments.
Hanna
2023-01-02 10:59:09 +0000 UTCMe too. It’s really difficult to choose! 🤔❤️
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 10:54:55 +0000 UTCLove that idea Jackie
Audrey Gunn
2023-01-02 10:52:52 +0000 UTCThat’s a great idea! Would love to watch a video about your favorite scenes 🫶🏽
Frances
2023-01-02 10:08:00 +0000 UTCso many good points here, Ruth. This episode really was incredible. I’m going to binge watch the whole season this week so I can really gather my thoughts on it again. Thinking of making a “my favourite scenes” video and breaking down what i loved about them! ♥️
Jackie-Ross Lavender
2023-01-02 10:01:37 +0000 UTCI’m not sure you should have been watching this while in such a fragile state! When I first watched this episode, I had to stop several times because the anxiety was so intense and don’t get me started on what episode 3 did to me. This season, even more than season 1, has shredded our emotions but in my opinion, the most needed thing finally did happen and actually couldn’t have happened without all the turmoil and suffering of previous episodes. Simon saying’I love you’ and showing that he was prepared to stay a secret for another two years because of that love, pushed Wilhelm into giving the speech we were all waiting for. ❤️ He gave Simon back the one thing he’d always wanted, brave honesty rather than caving in to a royal cover up. That he overcame his fear of public speaking and anxiety issues to do it said ‘I love you’ back to Simon in a really powerful way, in public and to the media as well as everyone else. Even if the Court attempted to suppress the story, too many students are seen recording it on their phones for it to be blocked. It would be all over Sweden and beyond very quickly and I bet that’s the first thing we see in season 3. You’re right, Wilhelm looked majestic, but he also really was, by standing up for Simon, himself and their relationship and in the final look to camera, saying, ‘I am ready to take whatever is coming because this is too important.’ The question is, can Simon cope with that? Can they deal with everything as a couple and support each other? Sara’s phone call to the police and the fact that she witnessed August uploading the video in the library will produce enormous fallout and ensure that if we think we’re feeling anxiety now, it’s nothing compared to knowing that season 3 is the last one and everything therefore will become make or break. 😬 A suggestion: I would love to hear people’s views on their favourite episode(s) from season 1 and 2. Any takers? 🤔
Graham & Ruth May
2023-01-02 09:41:52 +0000 UTC
