I do appreciate the focus on how Charlie's illness affects the people who love him, especially Nick - I tend to be a "fixer" myself so I do identify with Nick on that! - but for me the best part of this episode is Charlie's side of that phone call. His struggle to admit it to himself, by admitting it to Nick, turned on the waterworks. Joe's performance in that scene - and also at the end of Ep 3 which is just as heartwrenching if not more so - is *incredible*.
I appreciate that they are also showing the mental health of the supporter, Nick is struggling as well but feels he can’t show it to be strong for Charlie. He really needed that talk (and hug) from his Aunt. Btw…it’s funny that pretty much every reactor I’ve watched from the UK mentions the “Where is the gravy?” when they show Charlie’s roast plate ☺️
Support systems are essential. They are what Kit has called “found family.” And I agree that Aunt Diane delivering these crucial lines is spot on. Yes, worth the wait. This is the best season.
This season had better be nominated for a whole raft of BAFTAs, EMMYs, and Golden Globes, especially for Alice, Kit, Joe, Will, Yazmin and Hayley. If that doesn't happen I will scream
finally someone mentioned how they’re texting on imessage now instead of instagram! i feel like it was a subtle way of showing them growing up and maturing
Just to say thanks for this and all your previous UA-cam edits, & your wonderful enthusiasm for Heartstopper. I hope work(new job I think?!) and the pressures of producing content doesn’t get too much. I will almost certainly be checking out your Patreon full reactions soon. Take care. Simon
I have commented this on many reactors comments but....the two statements "Love can't cure a mental illness"....I literally said this to a family member about their significant other a few months back...almost word for word... "Sometimes a person needs more support than one person can give" SO important for loved ones of someone with a mental illness need to know, accept, and understand...yet still be open, supportive, and available to that loved one knowing these things. Olivia Colman is currently 50 yrs old. Hayley Atwell is 42 years old currently.
Feel like issac noticed what was going on because whilst the others were concentrating on romance he had all that energy and love for his friends. That's want reminds me of loveless and how other relationships and types of love are important ❤
the way the spirit of Darcy's grandma was captured makes me smile and think of my own grandma, who was not unlike Darcy's. i love how this series always manages to evoke personal memories without meaning to, and puts you in that warm-hearted mood.
"when will I stop crying?" oh my dear Jackie, you probably won't. and that's okay because the tears you'll cry during this season will be so healing. 💖I really love what you said about the support system Nick has through his aunt. the writing is so so so good in this season, and the acting is even better if that's possible. thank you for another fantastic reaction. I'm looking forward to the next! ☺
This season brought everything that it has going on, that's why I love how this is a tv show because we are going into more depths and understanding more storylines while still focusing on the main one
Lovely reaction! Thanks. Also, I had to laugh at the Sunday roast scene. I think every reactor I'd seen has said, "it's a Sunday roast! Where's the gravy?" And then you did too.
When you have an eating disorder, you tend to hide and divert attention. People, friends who get to close to the truth you avoid or play it off. I was good at this. The Air Force doctor I saw figured me out, but I was to scared to admit I needed help. Like me, Charlie really cares for and loves his friends. In Charlies eyes they are more important than he is. In college I had a friend who was awesome. He was part of a group of 5 of us that hung together. After he was diagnosed with cogenative heart problem we became protective of him. He figured out what was going on with me and did not let up on me. One day we were coming back to class after lunch when I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a person who just appeared. After I and another friend asked if he was alright. He said yes. About fifteen minutes later while in choir he collapsed from a heart attack. At the hospital the doctor asked for me to talk about his last few minutes, as he led me to an office we walked by the room where my friend was and i saw him being given open heart massage, then while in the office I told him about the slam your brake moment, and he murmured aww. I was left by myself when he informed the group our friend died. I heard the screams as I wandered back to the room. Until now I have never told anyone what happened that day. Charlie is like that; he holds things in and does not talk about them. Nick is the only one he trusted to be open with. As Dianne said, that is love.
I’m typically a watcher of content and not much of a commenter but I keep coming to look for your reaction videos as you are the only reaction videographer I watch. This is in no way pressure to post your videos! But I wanted to pop by and check in and let you know a stranger on the internet loves your content and is sending you love ❤
I must be heartless then. This was the only episode where I broke down. After this point, all I felt was jealousy that Charlie's experience with his mental health journey was totally different than mine and how he has such a beautiful support network of friends (something I don't have).
I so look forward to your reactions to this series, as I feel that you truly understand the depth of emotionality in them, and you tend to make me cry almost as much as I cry when I watch the episodes for the first time. In terms of this episode, first of all, I LOVE Auntie Diane, and Hayley Atwell is so gorgeous in her portrayal of her! But even more than that, I'm constantly gobsmacked at how freaking amazing Kit Connor is! How on EARTH is this very young actor SO GOOD??? He absolutely breaks my heart. I foresee a long and stellar career for him.
Glad you’re back! Love Auntie Dianne too. There’s absolutely nothing that’s not fabulous in this season. Brilliant, as usual. Wasia Project…perfection.
This episode was difficult but episode 3 literally had me having to walk away before coming back to the camera I was distraught, great reaction as usual ❤
I love this show so much. This episode was absolutely gut wrenching. It’s such an important topic and it’s handled very well. I dealt with eating disorder as a teen. I still do have unhealthy tendencies when I’m stressed. I wish if this show was around when I was that age. Can’t wait for your episode 3 and 4 reaction. I hope you hydrated well before recording those. Those two episodes broke me 😢
I agree, I was so sad to not have Olivia Colman and almost didn’t want to watch that scene but wowww were my expectations exceeded, it was so perfect and I instantly fell in love with Aunt Diane ❤
this show broke me i cried so much i needed to watch the whole season a second time it is so good to finally get a queer show that tackles real issues and feels real so real. my own queer life was so difficult and took me years to feel perfectly ok in my own self and i must say i love your reaction to the show
I'm also quite sure that we're going to have another season to conclude this wonderful stories but not before 2026 IMO the cast will definitely be so grown up ehehe
Thank god it’s just not me who ends up in such an emotional state after watching this show! I’ve yet to watch Season 3, I’ve only seen 1 & 2! But the acting is first class from all the young actors but I love Kit and Joe (literally)! The support cast, filming, script and storyline are all excellent! 😢
@@dollfairytopia I can confirm episode 4 was a traumatic experience 😂 the general consensus on Patreon was that people seemed to find it harder to watch it with me due to me being in absolute bits!
The actress who played the aunt did a very nice job but I feel a bit frustrated because it would have been nice to see how Olivia would have played the scene on the beach with Nick
I’m not at all frustrated. I actually prefer the extra layers it adds being his aunt and being that she’s able to give him advice as a trained professional.
But like seriously tho it’s so obvious that Charlie was crying you can clearly see it and his mum doesn’t notice . How does someone not see their child is obviously upset and crying .
She did notice. After asking about Nick, she asked Charlie what was wrong, is beginning to notice him skipping dinner, and then asks him to return downstairs while she gets medicine for him because he keeps repeating that he doesn’t feel well. Her issue is that she’s emotionally stagnant early on due to her own issues with her parents - her mother in particular - so she opts for “practical” solutions instead of emotional ones like Sarah or Yan. She cares a great deal about her children but has no idea at this point in the season about how best to connect with them - which is part of her journey for the season. I feel immensely for the Spring Family as a while as they all have their mental and emotional things that they need to work through.
@@julanuchiha I’m not saying she doesn’t care about her kids I’m saying she didn’t realise anything was wrong really like but nick who is 16 Isaac who is 15/16 idk and tori did
@@M_Mx30402 That’s fair! She and Julio are certainly portrayed as much more oblivious to Charlie’s issues. Though Charlie purposefully lies and hides things from them to not be seen as a burden or someone to fix. He admits to Mr. Ajayi that he “hates telling the truth” after all haha. You’re totally right, too, that Nick, Tori, and Issac all notice before the parents - and even the rest of their friend group. I think there are deeper character reasons for that awareness as well which this season explores wonderfully imo I just love comparing the dynamics of the parents with the major characters due to the honest complexities written by Alice. Thanks for the response btw - it’s always a treat to discuss this wonderful show!
Really disappointed you are not doing UA-cam episodes anymore, I love watching you but unfortunately cannot afford Patreon being a pensioner. I'm going to miss you, hopefully you will be able to start up again.
Youll stop crying when ? OH youll NEVER stop crying. Ive cried all 4Xs ive watched & cried during dozens of UA-cam reactors like you ive watched
I do appreciate the focus on how Charlie's illness affects the people who love him, especially Nick - I tend to be a "fixer" myself so I do identify with Nick on that! - but for me the best part of this episode is Charlie's side of that phone call. His struggle to admit it to himself, by admitting it to Nick, turned on the waterworks. Joe's performance in that scene - and also at the end of Ep 3 which is just as heartwrenching if not more so - is *incredible*.
you're the first reactor that has realized it was wasia project, that song hit me so hard
What song?
@@Chihuahuauno1 my vine!
I appreciate that they are also showing the mental health of the supporter, Nick is struggling as well but feels he can’t show it to be strong for Charlie. He really needed that talk (and hug) from his Aunt.
Btw…it’s funny that pretty much every reactor I’ve watched from the UK mentions the “Where is the gravy?” when they show Charlie’s roast plate ☺️
Support systems are essential. They are what Kit has called “found family.” And I agree that Aunt Diane delivering these crucial lines is spot on.
Yes, worth the wait. This is the best season.
This season had better be nominated for a whole raft of BAFTAs, EMMYs, and Golden Globes, especially for Alice, Kit, Joe, Will, Yazmin and Hayley. If that doesn't happen I will scream
finally someone mentioned how they’re texting on imessage now instead of instagram! i feel like it was a subtle way of showing them growing up and maturing
I watched the full season all at once. I was up for hours. I didn’t get any sleep that night!! This season made me cry as well.
Just to say thanks for this and all your previous UA-cam edits, & your wonderful enthusiasm for Heartstopper. I hope work(new job I think?!) and the pressures of producing content doesn’t get too much. I will almost certainly be checking out your Patreon full reactions soon. Take care. Simon
Thank you so much Simon this is so kind of you 😭
I have commented this on many reactors comments but....the two statements
"Love can't cure a mental illness"....I literally said this to a family member about their significant other a few months back...almost word for word...
"Sometimes a person needs more support than one person can give"
SO important for loved ones of someone with a mental illness need to know, accept, and understand...yet still be open, supportive, and available to that loved one knowing these things. Olivia Colman is currently 50 yrs old. Hayley Atwell is 42 years old currently.
Feel like issac noticed what was going on because whilst the others were concentrating on romance he had all that energy and love for his friends. That's want reminds me of loveless and how other relationships and types of love are important ❤
One of the best messages from that incredible book!
the way the spirit of Darcy's grandma was captured makes me smile and think of my own grandma, who was not unlike Darcy's. i love how this series always manages to evoke personal memories without meaning to, and puts you in that warm-hearted mood.
Darcy's grandma is awesome, but I can't not see her as a slitheen😅
"when will I stop crying?" oh my dear Jackie, you probably won't. and that's okay because the tears you'll cry during this season will be so healing. 💖I really love what you said about the support system Nick has through his aunt. the writing is so so so good in this season, and the acting is even better if that's possible. thank you for another fantastic reaction. I'm looking forward to the next! ☺
@@the_nikster1 I can confirm that I haven’t yet stopped crying
@@JackieRossLavender 💖💖💖
This season brought everything that it has going on, that's why I love how this is a tv show because we are going into more depths and understanding more storylines while still focusing on the main one
Like i said earlier youll NEVER stop crying cuz i was crying again with you just now
Lovely reaction! Thanks. Also, I had to laugh at the Sunday roast scene. I think every reactor I'd seen has said, "it's a Sunday roast! Where's the gravy?" And then you did too.
When you have an eating disorder, you tend to hide and divert attention. People, friends who get to close to the truth you avoid or play it off. I was good at this. The Air Force doctor I saw figured me out, but I was to scared to admit I needed help. Like me, Charlie really cares for and loves his friends. In Charlies eyes they are more important than he is. In college I had a friend who was awesome. He was part of a group of 5 of us that hung together. After he was diagnosed with cogenative heart problem we became protective of him. He figured out what was going on with me and did not let up on me. One day we were coming back to class after lunch when I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a person who just appeared. After I and another friend asked if he was alright. He said yes. About fifteen minutes later while in choir he collapsed from a heart attack. At the hospital the doctor asked for me to talk about his last few minutes, as he led me to an office we walked by the room where my friend was and i saw him being given open heart massage, then while in the office I told him about the slam your brake moment, and he murmured aww. I was left by myself when he informed the group our friend died. I heard the screams as I wandered back to the room. Until now I have never told anyone what happened that day. Charlie is like that; he holds things in and does not talk about them. Nick is the only one he trusted to be open with. As Dianne said, that is love.
I’m typically a watcher of content and not much of a commenter but I keep coming to look for your reaction videos as you are the only reaction videographer I watch. This is in no way pressure to post your videos! But I wanted to pop by and check in and let you know a stranger on the internet loves your content and is sending you love ❤
Thank you that means a lot ❤️
I am waiting for this so so much!!!! Hiiii🍂🍂🍂
I've been DYING for this video. Thank you!!
Wait until you get to episode 3. I couldn’t stop crying. This story is so beautifully depicted. I am so obsessed with the show. It reminds my youth
I must be heartless then. This was the only episode where I broke down. After this point, all I felt was jealousy that Charlie's experience with his mental health journey was totally different than mine and how he has such a beautiful support network of friends (something I don't have).
I so look forward to your reactions to this series, as I feel that you truly understand the depth of emotionality in them, and you tend to make me cry almost as much as I cry when I watch the episodes for the first time. In terms of this episode, first of all, I LOVE Auntie Diane, and Hayley Atwell is so gorgeous in her portrayal of her! But even more than that, I'm constantly gobsmacked at how freaking amazing Kit Connor is! How on EARTH is this very young actor SO GOOD??? He absolutely breaks my heart. I foresee a long and stellar career for him.
Glad you’re back!
Love Auntie Dianne too. There’s absolutely nothing that’s not fabulous in this season. Brilliant, as usual.
Wasia Project…perfection.
This episode was difficult but episode 3 literally had me having to walk away before coming back to the camera I was distraught, great reaction as usual ❤
I love this show so much. This episode was absolutely gut wrenching. It’s such an important topic and it’s handled very well. I dealt with eating disorder as a teen. I still do have unhealthy tendencies when I’m stressed. I wish if this show was around when I was that age. Can’t wait for your episode 3 and 4 reaction. I hope you hydrated well before recording those. Those two episodes broke me 😢
6:05 the song called Shell by Ethan Tasch
Wrap around me, my vine is such a beautiful line.
I agree, I was so sad to not have Olivia Colman and almost didn’t want to watch that scene but wowww were my expectations exceeded, it was so perfect and I instantly fell in love with Aunt Diane ❤
this show broke me i cried so much i needed to watch the whole season a second time it is so good to finally get a queer show that tackles real issues and feels real so real. my own queer life was so difficult and took me years to feel perfectly ok in my own self and i must say i love your reaction to the show
I'm also quite sure that we're going to have another season to conclude this wonderful stories but not before 2026 IMO the cast will definitely be so grown up ehehe
next 2 bring LOADS of tissues lol
Thank god it’s just not me who ends up in such an emotional state after watching this show! I’ve yet to watch Season 3, I’ve only seen 1 & 2! But the acting is first class from all the young actors but I love Kit and Joe (literally)! The support cast, filming, script and storyline are all excellent! 😢
excited but also dreading your reaction to episode 4😢❤
@@dollfairytopia I can confirm episode 4 was a traumatic experience 😂 the general consensus on Patreon was that people seemed to find it harder to watch it with me due to me being in absolute bits!
When someone watches episodes 3 and 4 in a row, the reaction is a dehydration crisis because of the amount of water lost while crying. 😯🥺😢😭
@@carloseduardogomes3720 no but I seriously ran out of tears 😂
The best part of having to sub in Diane is giving her the psychology background. She could speak with more experience and detail.
After multiple watches now I prefer that for Nick. It adds another layer to the show.
To answer one of your questions, there's a roughly eight year age difference between Hayley Atwell and Olivia Colman.
The end of episode 3 is gonna hurt😢
DYING for the rest! Please hurry! 😭 🙏🏼
… they’re not coming. Sorry! Not for a while anyway x
@ Oh no! Why?
when will you upload episode 5 on patreon?
i hug you
Olivia Coleman is about 6 years older than Haley Atwell.
The actress who played the aunt did a very nice job but I feel a bit frustrated because it would have been nice to see how Olivia would have played the scene on the beach with Nick
I’m not at all frustrated. I actually prefer the extra layers it adds being his aunt and being that she’s able to give him advice as a trained professional.
A bit of light-heartedness - every UK reaction I've seen all comment on the lack of gravy. Clearly Charlie's dad needs to learn how to make a roast
@@jacquelinem6562 a roast should be slathered in gravy. It’s the best part!!! I’m more bothered by the tomato’s though!
Waiting for you to react to the rest of the season!
already have. they are on patreon. they won't be coming to youtube for a long time.
@@JackieRossLavender Pity
But like seriously tho it’s so obvious that Charlie was crying you can clearly see it and his mum doesn’t notice . How does someone not see their child is obviously upset and crying .
She did notice. After asking about Nick, she asked Charlie what was wrong, is beginning to notice him skipping dinner, and then asks him to return downstairs while she gets medicine for him because he keeps repeating that he doesn’t feel well.
Her issue is that she’s emotionally stagnant early on due to her own issues with her parents - her mother in particular - so she opts for “practical” solutions instead of emotional ones like Sarah or Yan.
She cares a great deal about her children but has no idea at this point in the season about how best to connect with them - which is part of her journey for the season.
I feel immensely for the Spring Family as a while as they all have their mental and emotional things that they need to work through.
@@julanuchiha I’m not saying she doesn’t care about her kids I’m saying she didn’t realise anything was wrong really like but nick who is 16 Isaac who is 15/16 idk and tori did
@@M_Mx30402 That’s fair! She and Julio are certainly portrayed as much more oblivious to Charlie’s issues. Though Charlie purposefully lies and hides things from them to not be seen as a burden or someone to fix. He admits to Mr. Ajayi that he “hates telling the truth” after all haha.
You’re totally right, too, that Nick, Tori, and Issac all notice before the parents - and even the rest of their friend group. I think there are deeper character reasons for that awareness as well which this season explores wonderfully imo
I just love comparing the dynamics of the parents with the major characters due to the honest complexities written by Alice.
Thanks for the response btw - it’s always a treat to discuss this wonderful show!
Didn't think you'd be that emotional this season? Oh you just wait for episodes three and four...
Just you wait until you see them. I progressively become more and more of a crying mess 😂😂😂
@@JackieRossLavender I know I was 😅😅
Really disappointed you are not doing UA-cam episodes anymore, I love watching you but unfortunately cannot afford Patreon being a pensioner.
I'm going to miss you, hopefully you will be able to start up again.
Sorry Linda. Maybe one day. Just don’t have the time right now.
When will you stop crying? Not in the next two episodes for sure. Those episodes broke me too and I rarely cry watching movies or series 🥲 ❤🩹
The first 5 episodes all made me cry 😭
DUDE, WTF is E3!?!?!?!?!?
...waiting for you to CRY...AF!!!!!
@@Chihuahuauno1 probably won’t get uploaded tbh. Sorry x
@@JackieRossLavenderit’s fine , we just hope u enjoyed the episode / series .
@ I loved it. I cried A LOT.
@@JackieRossLavenderSAME