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Jason, that’s not the same Elias from season 1. The five boys from season four have never as of now, met any of the other boys (Isak, Magnus, Mahdi, Jonas). Even used to be friends with them before transferring to Isak’s school. I hope that helped☺️
@@CoreySchultz And if you go back to season 3, when Isak first looks up Even, he finds a video of him with Mikael in it. Then in season 4, when Sana looks through Yousef's profile, there's a picture of him with Mikael, and Isak asks her how does she know this guy, meaning Mikael, cause he recognizes him. This will become relevant later.
Love the reaction, but I think the Noora and William issue is the opposite to what you were thinking. He got mad at the situation of the trial and so he started spending all his time working, she didn’t like that and so she packed her bags and left, she never sent him an email or told him she was going. So she’s more the person that just disappeared.
I don't know if you missed it or not but Yousef kinda explain why Even decided to memorize Al Quran back in s3. It wasn't because of his Bipolar issue or just thinking it's a good idea like how Sonja said. I really like how Skam is able to talk about all these religious issues without making the show boring and all. They just subtly add it into the dialogues just like that question "If religion is so good, why does it split society?" and does not give you an answer but makes you ponder about it in the back of your mind. ANYWAY, SUNDAY JUST SEEM SUPER FAR AWAY NOW!!
I think it's probably both. That's why the conversation between Yousef and Sana was so good. Yousef blamed Even's downward spiral solely on religion, while Sana thinks it was just because he was ill. The answer is probably somewhere in the middle. Even was ill, but still there are passages in the Quran (and in most religious books really, unfortunately) that condemn homosexuality and that probably didn't help Even in his state, seeing that the guy he liked (Mikael) was really religious. So the sickness and the religious part kind of mingled and that led Even to do what he did.... great insights into S3 there and some of the subtext that we only got between the lines. Such a good show.
I'm pretty sure he was manic when he memorized the Quran, but that's not all there was to it. All the things happening made him interested in religion and the mania just made him obsessed with it
I genuinely appreciated how Sana and Yousef are able to talk about such deep religious stuff without resorting to any sort of argument or judgement of each other, or even simply making out, which is what most teenagers in shows and movies do. For their age, this is really deep, and is the basis of a solid relationship, I guess❤️
Those jokes, and how Jason was trying not to spoil season 2. 😆 Seems like Sana just(at first) let the Pepsi max squad join, so she had someone to pay, and I think it should show, that Yousef was being respectful by not kissing her, even though it looked like he really wanted to, and you certainly wanted it to happen.
Sana is actually quite smart, also she is true to her beliefs but is never judgemental, she tries to understand others pov and she attempted to do the same with yousef
@@dhananjayjhala Not just in this episode! And Vilde and Sana wasn't even friends in season one, but Sana was mean, hushed on her and belittled her. Yes, Vilde was naive and ignorant, but Sana wasn't this perfect, non-judgemental person that you're trying to paint her as either..
Sorry this is so long.... I am thrilled to be able to share some knowledge about what, to me, is some of the most clever use of music of the entire show, which happens to be in this episode: At the beginning of the Fredag clip the song playing is Gunerius by Norwegian rap duo Karpe which is comprised by Chiarg, whose parents are Indian immigrants to Norway, and Magdi, whose dad is Egyptian and mother is Norwegian. The song describes the environment they grew up in in Holmenkollen (a posh, predominantly white neighborhood in west Oslo), an environment that was filled with privileged kids and adults who seemingly have their own laws that only applies to them. The song contrasts this environment with their own experiences as second generation immigrants by mentioning Gunerius, a shopping centre in Grønland in central Oslo, an area known for high rates of drug abuse, poverty, crime and also a high immigrant population. Whilst this contrast is brought up, the song mainly focuses on the privilege I mentioned earlier, as the song mentions white collar crime and how these people around them have the power to cover up pretty much anything and hide any trace of wrongdoings. It also how doing good is never good enough "Corner er'kke mål. mål er mål": (Getting a corner isnt scoring a goal, Scoring a goal is scoring a goal). The song almost frames this environment as a systemic institution that you cannot change. As Yousef and Sana play basketball the song in the background is a cover of Gunerius by Amanda Delara, the daughter of Iranian immigrants to Norway. Delara has changed the lyrics quite drastically for her version. Her lyrics are almost like a response to the original song, a response that is almost like a F the system response. She talks about not giving a shit about these rules, she is gonna create her own path in life. She mentions that choosing singing is risky, but that for the privileged it is easy, their lives come with safety nets upon safety nets. She has a wonderful line that goes "Men du, du er bonden, på et sjakkbrett, svart og maktløst- Men hvis du, går til angrep, gjør et bra trekk- Kan du bli dronning" : "But you, you are the pawn on a chessboard, black and powerless- But if you attack, do the right moves- You can become queen" which is a reference to how, in chess, a pawn that crosses the chessboard can in fact become a second queen. To me this line and so many others (there are lines about girls with faith and how powerful they can be and about how whilst some may fear those with veils (hijabs) she has that same fear for those with polo shirts and their hair slicked back) represent the journey Sana is on so well. She has been stuck in the first version where she can't do anything, who would listen to her? How could she change the system? and then this season is her slowly realizing that she doesnt have to accept everything around her just because thats how its always been (like muslim girls not being on busses), she actually has the ability to do something about it. The song paired with this lovely conversation between San and Yousef is absolutely perfect and I highly recommend you check out both songs (they have translations online) to see what I'm trying to say!
Goosebumps reading this! I love this song, especially the cover, but since I'm Swedish and don't 100% understand all of it I've missed some things. I didn't know the lyrics in the cover were altered for example. Thanks for describing this so well, definitely added a new layer for me 🥰
I really love that Yousef's explanation of his view on religion ties back to things that happened in season 3 and also gives us some backstory on Even. This show is so well thought through ❤️ Great video as always! 🏀
I know it seems like the set up for a kiss, but I would reframe the way you see this relationship since Sana has always clearly prioritized her religion in her life, her character most likely would not be comfortable with that (as well as the actress). I love their relationship because it very realistically shifts focus away from any physicality in a relationship and shows an equally intimate and deep relationship with lots of chemistry that is more conversation based. For someone like me that wouldn't be comfortable with a physical relationship before marriage either, it was such refreshing representation and was so impressive to see the actors portray all the emotion without needing PDA. hope that helps how you watch the rest of the season!
I love hearing Yousef reasoning about him giving up religion. The emotion in his face when he was talking about Evens suicide-attempt hit me hard. It's very clear how deeply it affected him, making him question his entire belief system. I wish there could be a pre-quel about Even and the balloon-squad.
Since the nights in the nordic countries are very bright in the summer, I don’t think Elias was daydrinking necessaryly. Noora and Sana went to the cafe after classes, which would most likely be done afternoon. Thanks for the great content 😊
Yeah you are right, it´s not during the day. Noora and Sana was at the café at 20:05 (8:05 pm). So a little bit early in the evening to be that drunk, but definitely not day drinking. In early May (this was May 5th), the sun sets in Oslo around 21:40 (9:40 pm). I seen that other reactors also have thought that it was daytime, for us Scandinavians its so normal that it's bright out at night in the summer, but I get it might be a bit confusing for people not used to it.
The actor who plays William was written off the show bc he wanted more serious parts and didn’t wanna be associated with William for the rest of his career. His part was considered the Edward Cullen of Norway lol so the attention got to be too much for him. That’s why he’s not in the show anymore :/
I was expecting a lot more comments about the Elias thing, and now i’m wondering if more people actually thought Elias was the same Elias from season one😳 The season one Elias was just some guy Jonas and Isak smoked weed with during their first year. You have missed some clues this season about Sana and Even having known each other before Isak met Even, before Even transferred to their school too…
“Now she’s looking at him like you are a bad influence” I think in that moment Sana was overwhelmed by her brother’s situation wnd then frustrated at seeing Youssef and Nora laughing together (like jealous about it), especially bc she had decided in her mind to not pursue him at all rather than blaming him for it
3:30 no!! william didn't disappear, noora who just left him there in london without saying anything haha. she was just saying she had tried multiple times to send a email to him but never could etc.
I don’t know if someone told you already, but the balloon squad characters have their own youtube channel: “Hei Briskeby”. I’m sure you can find those videos translated somewhere!! They’re actually really funny and it would be so nice to see you react to them! PS. season 1 Elias and season 2 Elias are not the same person :)
Love your reactions 💙💙💙 but a small suggestion: when you start analysing things more in detail maybe you should pause the video you're watching? 🤔 cause I feel like you're missing important stuff and also lots of nuance SKAM is so good at 🥺 I hope you won't take this comment the wrong way! 💛💚
I agree though. Sometimes pausing is better than talking over things. With some of the scenes, you really miss important bits as the dialogue is sooo good.
I love re-watching Skam with you! So much fun. Hope that Jason (and people in the comment section...) is able not to spoil season 1-2 for you. I know, it's so tempting to say and try to explain stuff but it's better to try to keep quiet as much as possible. ( _Please_ do not watch S4 E8 before you have watched all of season 2). 8:16 Pay attention to the Halloween party in seaon 1, and you will understand Noora's e-mail address. 8:18 Exper5 is a sneaker model William wore (I think... I remember someone saying that in some comment) 12:05 Is it just me, wasn´t it really weird that Noora just offered this random guy to take a sip of her tea? 12:37 Did you notice that Noora lied and said that her and Sana were university students too? Didn´t want to come across as high school girls. 13:44 Some has already said this, it´s bright out in Oslo that time of the year (it's May 5th around 8 pm), the sun will not set until around 21:30), so he wasn´t daydrinking, but it's a bit early to be that drunk though. But I think it might have been like the first time he had vodka, I don´t think Elias drinks before, but just because they had that bottle of Absolut, he got curious and tried it. 13:55 I do that all the time, it´s so fun when you notice someone in a show have the same cushions, posters or coffea cups as you (or someone you know) have. IKEA is to blame! We all have the same stuff... The funniest IKEA stuff that was in a show, was the fur capes that the night's watch in Game of Thrones wore were IKEA rugs, and that IKEA joked about it. Sorry about the IKEA rant, as a Swede that's manditory... 15:10 This is one of the many things I think SKAM does so well. The quiet bits. That so much is said in the silence. But I have also noticed that non-scandinavian reactors reacts to silence in a way that we don´t. We don´t find it as awkward, we're really used to it. We don´t talk as much, and we're more comfortable with silence, I think. 17:06 I had to google "netball", had never heard of it. In Scandinavia handball is more popular than basketball. 17:22 I love this conversation between Yousef and Sana. I really like that you can understand both of their perspectives. 23:25 🏀!
Guys, did you really miss everything Yusuf was saying to Sana about Even? 🤦🏻♂️ also it’s different Elias. And Mikael is a guy from that video in season 3 when Isak was looking for Even and found Mikaels video where Evan was talking about the stopmotion movie he was making! PAY ATTENTION!!! 😂😂❤️❤️
I love this episode too but felt really frustrated that you missed the one moment when we get to know what happened to Even before season 3, and probably the reason why he decided to change schools... It's such an important part of his story, I just wished you had paid attention to it then... :( Oh well !
the talk they have while walking sana's home is very important, even's story we didn't knew, the religion topic, it's deep and very interesting, that's why this season is so good, it makes you question lots of things in life
OG Skam had two characters named "Chris" for comic effect. And two characters named "Eskild" which was a coincidence? And two characters named "Elias" which caused the most confusion, so Jason is not alone in that. Another confusing pair of character names was "Sara" vs "Sana" for those of us reading the subtitles.
I just wanted to remind you about season 3. After Even has manic episode (the naked-walking scene), Sonja told Isak about Even memorizing Qur'an... Oh, and this Elias and Elias from season 1 are different people, Baloon Squad never met w Isak and his friends, but they know Even back then. (We learnt they know him prev episode when Even talk to Sana..) There are 3 plots going on rn, this season is heavy. Also, about Islam, beliefs and understanding of religion are mostly related with cultures; how u raised up, how was ur parents etc. There are some Muslims who drinks alcohol, goes out with non-muslim people, with different sexual identities, doesnt wear hijab... For the perspective of the culture and society I grew up, religion is for us to be better version of ourselves and haram is all about harming ourselves and others, but there are lots of understanding. Actually, I like this season for bringing up the conflicts about religion but still, in very streotypical way (better than nothing tho). There will be a conversation between Sana and her brother, I want you to listen and analyze that dialog because it is very important to understand all those conflicts; labeling smo as what u see they do and trying to understand smo as who actually they are... No spoilers, dont worry 😂 Love you guys ❤️
Once again this video coincided with a live stream I wanted to be a part of, so most of the things I had to say have already been said. (I had wondered if you might get confused because of the two different characters named Elias.) But I will say that this episode shows part of what I mentioned before about things that were set up in previous seasons making sense now. Everything about Even’s past we find out here hearkens back to things that happened in the previous season, so that things make more sense now. And that will continue in future episodes. Great reactions, as always!
Soo true 🙈 And if we did walk up to a stranger and started talking to them, they other person would think like «Wtf why is he/she talking to me, I have no idea who they are, psycho much? Help meeee»
You should really continue watching season 1+2 with Jason. It would be funny to see Jason choke on his spoilers 😂 - just kidding, I don't want him choking... Laughed a lot and here you go: 🏀.
I love your all's reactions to Vilde and Magnus lol... Pretty much reflected my own. But honestly, they are so perfect for each other. And I think what Jason says about religion being a refuge or hope for some really touches on the conflict, per se, that comes out in this season. For Sana, and many people, religion--whatever that religion might be--provides a lens for perceiving the world that is positive and helps them better identify the beauty and intricacy of life and gives them comfort when they're struggling. But for Even (and myself and many others), religion made us feel shame and hatred toward ourselves for things we couldn't change. And the show doesn't try to make a statement about which of these are right or superior or whatnot. It simply presents both experiences, both truths, as they exist in the real-world. It's very thought-provoking... just love that conversation between Yousef and her. 🏀
🏀 Great reaction! I think others have mentioned it, but it’s important to know that the Mikael that Yousef said Even tried to kiss is the same guy that Isak saw in the video of Even when he was making the movie about Captain America and Putin. He used to be Even’s best friend.
🏀I'm sure someone has already said it, but for the sake of filling up your comment section and just in case nobody actually said it: In Islam women aren't supposed to fall in love with non-muslims. Guys can marry any woman who believes in any of the three major monotheist religions, but neither muslim men nor women should, according to their religion, fall in love with atheists, which is why Sana gives up and unfollows him.
Uh, there's more rollercoaster from here..... just saying. ;) That scene at the basketball court is one of my favourite scenes from S4, the whole conversation between Sana and Yousef, the music, and we learn more about Even's past. And no, like some people have said, the Elias we met in S1 was not Sana's brother. Next episode is going to be.......... wow. Not gonna spoil obviously. ;)
Fun fact, I’m sure you know this already, Elias from season 1 was Marlons best friend that he asked to be in the show. Just like Tarjei and David ❤️ but you already knew that, it’s just in case Corey wants to read it 😂
@@becausemiro I didn't actually, I just knew he was someone's friend, but I thought he was also a friend of Tarjei, like David! So thanks for letting me know! :)
Yousef and Sana are so good together. But it's so frustrating. 😅 I think they are talking about the hijab because they want to show that you usually don't wear it at home. But the actress who plays Sana, Iman Meskini, is also wearing hijabs so for obvious reasons she wont take it of on cam. ❤ 🏀
02:35 this is what I meant, when I said, it would be so funny, seeing you guys watching season 1&2 together and Jason tried so hard to not spoil on you even if knew what's coming 😂😂😂
Nah, lads. As much as we wanted to see one, Iman (Sana's actor) specifically requested to the show's creator, Julie Andem, for her character to not have any kissing scenes due to her faith. This might count as some kind of spoiler but, yeah, the crew respected her wishes and didn't make one. That's a tidbit I didn't even realize way after the show ended and have just learned about it from discussions with other fans.
I really love how we get to know more about Even's background story in this ep.!...I always wanted to know if in the last scene Yousef actually wanted to kiss Sana (meaning if that was on the script) bc its very subtle and the autor never said anything about it but fun fact...ALL remakes that recreated this scene did it in a way were they "almost kiss"...so it might be true!
the russ celebration would have been at the end of s6, but the show sadly didn't get that far. each season was one semester. in this season they will finish second year (of three).
@@CoreySchultz not sure if that is really the reason, but I remember something about it becoming too popular outside Scandinavia, and you know how harsh "fans" can get, (there was sadly a lot of hate in fandom during S4), so it became too stressful for the creator. Sadly not everyone remembers the quote on Noora's wall "... Be kind. Always."
muslim women aren’t allowed to be with non muslim men, but men are allowed to date non muslim women. thats what they’re trying to hint at, the double standards
I’m not sure if Magnus and Vilde actually behave as they appear. I believe it is how Sana preceives it. In her eyes, they are over the top. When you come from a more religious standpoint, sometimes it feels like sex is the only thing people talk about and that they always have to shove their private life up your face. It can be pretty annoying at times and you grow tired of it.
The actress who playes Sana- Iman Meskini - is a believing Muslim in reality as well. Her mum is norwegian, but father is from Tunisia, and both parents are muslims. She could not kiss a boy in the series. so you will not see Sana kiss Yousef. and that`s why she never take of her hijab in series too.. Iman is married now, to a muslim boy.
the actress that plays sana is actually muslim so a kiss scene is not really happening, just saying this now so you guys don't get disappointed later on
Love your reactions to Skam, guys. This is my second fave season of Skam after Isak season obviously. Maybe cause this one is very similar to my life situation. My husband is muslim and I am christian. It was very difficult for us at the very beginning because of different religions. And for me especially when our son had to take muslim religion after his father automatically right after his birth. I was struggling in my mind with this a lot. And I must say it is not that hard for our son to be a muslim boy in such a family as I thought it could be. It is different with muslim girls though. My husband's sister does not want to get married to muslim guys cause she liked one christian guy before but she never was allowed to go out with him cause it was agains the religion unless he changes into being muslim. We had a lot of fights with my husband but it never helped. Unfortunately, that is how it works with strongly religious ppl. Some things are hard to change. So Sana's situation hits home here.... Not sure what is easier for her.... to date a guy she likes agains her strong believes or to just stay alone but content and in piece with herself.
Maybe not a video related comment, but since you live in London, and I was watching Jamie's video before yours, pls collab if you know him, that would be soo fun, jammidodger is the channel and Jamie is the guys name
@@CoreySchultz yay, pls contact him then, would love to see him, you and Jason together, also maybe his wife shaaba, she seems cool too, she has a channel too
So now we know why Even learned the Qur'an in Arabic the year before. He fell for the wrong boy, and it nearly killed him. That also explains why he was so edgy with Isak early on, and why he was both so happy when he told Isak that he'd told Sonja about them,and Isak was actually ok with that, and why he was so hurt when Isak made the comment about not wanting mentally ill people in his life. It was EVEN who thought he'd found the man of his dreams in that episode....
Lol my friends and I were definitely approached at a coffee shop. Especially if there were no guys with us. 😂 maybe its a girl thing. Won’t say it happens all the time but sure does. Although its not always welcome 😂.
I don't think Sana is willing to turn around everything she believes in because of a boy, is not that she can't get over the fact that "he is not Muslim", is the fact that he goes against what she believes, for her to be able to be with someone he has to be a very good Muslim man, that meaning they have to marry before even touching each other too and she knows in society of today young people has trouble with that, she understands, that (again) doesn't mean she will give up, yousef is a GREAT man but none of them (Sana and him) should be pressured to change themselves for somebody else, i think that's the point of this "couple", Sana will find her soulmate and he will find his too cause they are two precious human beings
If I where you I would have watched season 1 and 2 until the end before you watch episode 10 of this season. It's not important that you have had the time to publish everything from season 1 and 2 yet. Just that you have seen it and filmed it. I'm sure everyone will watch season 1 and 2 even if not everything is published yet. But you will be on the same page and understand why everything is ending the way it does. Don't want to spoil anything. But i think you will appreciate the end more together!!!!!!!!❤🙏🙏
This season is just sooo good omg 🌈🦄🏳️🌈
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Jason, that’s not the same Elias from season 1. The five boys from season four have never as of now, met any of the other boys (Isak, Magnus, Mahdi, Jonas). Even used to be friends with them before transferring to Isak’s school. I hope that helped☺️
I’ll let him know 😮😮
@@CoreySchultz And if you go back to season 3, when Isak first looks up Even, he finds a video of him with Mikael in it. Then in season 4, when Sana looks through Yousef's profile, there's a picture of him with Mikael, and Isak asks her how does she know this guy, meaning Mikael, cause he recognizes him. This will become relevant later.
@@GoskaKotlikova /me *takes notes*
13:45 “Why is he drinking in the middle of the day?” He’s not. It’s evening. Summer time in Oslo, it basically never gets dark 😄
Hahaha so true 😂
That is not summer though. It's spring.
Love the reaction, but I think the Noora and William issue is the opposite to what you were thinking. He got mad at the situation of the trial and so he started spending all his time working, she didn’t like that and so she packed her bags and left, she never sent him an email or told him she was going. So she’s more the person that just disappeared.
Ohh that sounds like it
I don't know if you missed it or not but Yousef kinda explain why Even decided to memorize Al Quran back in s3. It wasn't because of his Bipolar issue or just thinking it's a good idea like how Sonja said. I really like how Skam is able to talk about all these religious issues without making the show boring and all. They just subtly add it into the dialogues just like that question "If religion is so good, why does it split society?" and does not give you an answer but makes you ponder about it in the back of your mind.
ANYWAY, SUNDAY JUST SEEM SUPER FAR AWAY NOW!!
I think it's probably both. That's why the conversation between Yousef and Sana was so good. Yousef blamed Even's downward spiral solely on religion, while Sana thinks it was just because he was ill. The answer is probably somewhere in the middle. Even was ill, but still there are passages in the Quran (and in most religious books really, unfortunately) that condemn homosexuality and that probably didn't help Even in his state, seeing that the guy he liked (Mikael) was really religious. So the sickness and the religious part kind of mingled and that led Even to do what he did.... great insights into S3 there and some of the subtext that we only got between the lines. Such a good show.
Yess we just recorded some later episodes and realised that 🙈🙈
I'm pretty sure he was manic when he memorized the Quran, but that's not all there was to it. All the things happening made him interested in religion and the mania just made him obsessed with it
I genuinely appreciated how Sana and Yousef are able to talk about such deep religious stuff without resorting to any sort of argument or judgement of each other, or even simply making out, which is what most teenagers in shows and movies do. For their age, this is really deep, and is the basis of a solid relationship, I guess❤️
The scene at the coffee shop is not in the middle of the day, it's about 8 pm. But it's May so the sun doesn't go down until like 9 or 10 pm.
Those jokes, and how Jason was trying not to spoil season 2. 😆 Seems like Sana just(at first) let the Pepsi max squad join, so she had someone to pay, and I think it should show, that Yousef was being respectful by not kissing her, even though it looked like he really wanted to, and you certainly wanted it to happen.
Yes he was definitely being more respectful
Sana is actually quite smart, also she is true to her beliefs but is never judgemental, she tries to understand others pov and she attempted to do the same with yousef
Never judgemental? She's judging Vilde all the time..
She is very smart
@@ocean91 that's not judging, she just said couples in love are gross, also when they met in season 1,vilde was the one with inhibitions towards sana
@@dhananjayjhala Not just in this episode!
And Vilde and Sana wasn't even friends in season one, but Sana was mean, hushed on her and belittled her. Yes, Vilde was naive and ignorant, but Sana wasn't this perfect, non-judgemental person that you're trying to paint her as either..
@@ocean91and yet she defends Vilde more strongly than any of their other friends MULTIPLE times
Sorry this is so long....
I am thrilled to be able to share some knowledge about what, to me, is some of the most clever use of music of the entire show, which happens to be in this episode:
At the beginning of the Fredag clip the song playing is Gunerius by Norwegian rap duo Karpe which is comprised by Chiarg, whose parents are Indian immigrants to Norway, and Magdi, whose dad is Egyptian and mother is Norwegian. The song describes the environment they grew up in in Holmenkollen (a posh, predominantly white neighborhood in west Oslo), an environment that was filled with privileged kids and adults who seemingly have their own laws that only applies to them. The song contrasts this environment with their own experiences as second generation immigrants by mentioning Gunerius, a shopping centre in Grønland in central Oslo, an area known for high rates of drug abuse, poverty, crime and also a high immigrant population. Whilst this contrast is brought up, the song mainly focuses on the privilege I mentioned earlier, as the song mentions white collar crime and how these people around them have the power to cover up pretty much anything and hide any trace of wrongdoings. It also how doing good is never good enough "Corner er'kke mål. mål er mål": (Getting a corner isnt scoring a goal, Scoring a goal is scoring a goal). The song almost frames this environment as a systemic institution that you cannot change.
As Yousef and Sana play basketball the song in the background is a cover of Gunerius by Amanda Delara, the daughter of Iranian immigrants to Norway. Delara has changed the lyrics quite drastically for her version. Her lyrics are almost like a response to the original song, a response that is almost like a F the system response. She talks about not giving a shit about these rules, she is gonna create her own path in life. She mentions that choosing singing is risky, but that for the privileged it is easy, their lives come with safety nets upon safety nets. She has a wonderful line that goes "Men du, du er bonden, på et sjakkbrett, svart og maktløst- Men hvis du, går til angrep, gjør et bra trekk- Kan du bli dronning" : "But you, you are the pawn on a chessboard, black and powerless- But if you attack, do the right moves- You can become queen" which is a reference to how, in chess, a pawn that crosses the chessboard can in fact become a second queen. To me this line and so many others (there are lines about girls with faith and how powerful they can be and about how whilst some may fear those with veils (hijabs) she has that same fear for those with polo shirts and their hair slicked back) represent the journey Sana is on so well. She has been stuck in the first version where she can't do anything, who would listen to her? How could she change the system? and then this season is her slowly realizing that she doesnt have to accept everything around her just because thats how its always been (like muslim girls not being on busses), she actually has the ability to do something about it. The song paired with this lovely conversation between San and Yousef is absolutely perfect and I highly recommend you check out both songs (they have translations online) to see what I'm trying to say!
Goosebumps reading this! I love this song, especially the cover, but since I'm Swedish and don't 100% understand all of it I've missed some things. I didn't know the lyrics in the cover were altered for example. Thanks for describing this so well, definitely added a new layer for me 🥰
Thanks for sharing this! I am Norwegian and have listened to the song many times, but have never actually dived in to understand it
Oh wow thank you!
I really love that Yousef's explanation of his view on religion ties back to things that happened in season 3 and also gives us some backstory on Even. This show is so well thought through ❤️ Great video as always! 🏀
Thank you! I love this show, I haven’t been this obsessed with a show in a long time
I know it seems like the set up for a kiss, but I would reframe the way you see this relationship since Sana has always clearly prioritized her religion in her life, her character most likely would not be comfortable with that (as well as the actress). I love their relationship because it very realistically shifts focus away from any physicality in a relationship and shows an equally intimate and deep relationship with lots of chemistry that is more conversation based. For someone like me that wouldn't be comfortable with a physical relationship before marriage either, it was such refreshing representation and was so impressive to see the actors portray all the emotion without needing PDA. hope that helps how you watch the rest of the season!
I love hearing Yousef reasoning about him giving up religion. The emotion in his face when he was talking about Evens suicide-attempt hit me hard. It's very clear how deeply it affected him, making him question his entire belief system. I wish there could be a pre-quel about Even and the balloon-squad.
Since the nights in the nordic countries are very bright in the summer, I don’t think Elias was daydrinking necessaryly. Noora and Sana went to the cafe after classes, which would most likely be done afternoon. Thanks for the great content 😊
Yeah you are right, it´s not during the day. Noora and Sana was at the café at 20:05 (8:05 pm). So a little bit early in the evening to be that drunk, but definitely not day drinking.
In early May (this was May 5th), the sun sets in Oslo around 21:40 (9:40 pm).
I seen that other reactors also have thought that it was daytime, for us Scandinavians its so normal that it's bright out at night in the summer, but I get it might be a bit confusing for people not used to it.
Åsa S - of course the time stamp is a good indicator as well! 😆😁 thanks for bringing up that argument and backing my point 🙏😊
That’s so true omg hahah
The actor who plays William was written off the show bc he wanted more serious parts and didn’t wanna be associated with William for the rest of his career. His part was considered the Edward Cullen of Norway lol so the attention got to be too much for him. That’s why he’s not in the show anymore :/
I was expecting a lot more comments about the Elias thing, and now i’m wondering if more people actually thought Elias was the same Elias from season one😳 The season one Elias was just some guy Jonas and Isak smoked weed with during their first year.
You have missed some clues this season about Sana and Even having known each other before Isak met Even, before Even transferred to their school too…
“Now she’s looking at him like you are a bad influence” I think in that moment Sana was overwhelmed by her brother’s situation wnd then frustrated at seeing Youssef and Nora laughing together (like jealous about it), especially bc she had decided in her mind to not pursue him at all rather than blaming him for it
Ohh yes that’s true
This is just what I needed to end my Sunday. Some time with you guys and Sana before going to bed. 👏
That’s exactly why it’s on a sunday ☺️☺️
15:55 "And she pushes him in front of the bus" Jason always wants blood☠
Literally all the time
3:30 no!! william didn't disappear, noora who just left him there in london without saying anything haha. she was just saying she had tried multiple times to send a email to him but never could etc.
Ohhh that makes sense
I don’t know if someone told you already, but the balloon squad characters have their own youtube channel: “Hei Briskeby”. I’m sure you can find those videos translated somewhere!! They’re actually really funny and it would be so nice to see you react to them! PS. season 1 Elias and season 2 Elias are not the same person :)
Omg I need to search it!
🏀 Found you due to your Young Royals series, and now I'm stuck! Loving this channel! :D
that Yousef and Sana conversation kills me every time - it makes me cry
Love your reactions 💙💙💙 but a small suggestion: when you start analysing things more in detail maybe you should pause the video you're watching? 🤔 cause I feel like you're missing important stuff and also lots of nuance SKAM is so good at 🥺
I hope you won't take this comment the wrong way! 💛💚
Yeah I know.. I wanted to do this, but I get copyright strikes if I add to much video
I agree though. Sometimes pausing is better than talking over things. With some of the scenes, you really miss important bits as the dialogue is sooo good.
I love re-watching Skam with you! So much fun. Hope that Jason (and people in the comment section...) is able not to spoil season 1-2 for you. I know, it's so tempting to say and try to explain stuff but it's better to try to keep quiet as much as possible. ( _Please_ do not watch S4 E8 before you have watched all of season 2).
8:16 Pay attention to the Halloween party in seaon 1, and you will understand Noora's e-mail address.
8:18 Exper5 is a sneaker model William wore (I think... I remember someone saying that in some comment)
12:05 Is it just me, wasn´t it really weird that Noora just offered this random guy to take a sip of her tea?
12:37 Did you notice that Noora lied and said that her and Sana were university students too? Didn´t want to come across as high school girls.
13:44 Some has already said this, it´s bright out in Oslo that time of the year (it's May 5th around 8 pm), the sun will not set until around 21:30), so he wasn´t daydrinking, but it's a bit early to be that drunk though. But I think it might have been like the first time he had vodka, I don´t think Elias drinks before, but just because they had that bottle of Absolut, he got curious and tried it.
13:55 I do that all the time, it´s so fun when you notice someone in a show have the same cushions, posters or coffea cups as you (or someone you know) have. IKEA is to blame! We all have the same stuff... The funniest IKEA stuff that was in a show, was the fur capes that the night's watch in Game of Thrones wore were IKEA rugs, and that IKEA joked about it. Sorry about the IKEA rant, as a Swede that's manditory...
15:10 This is one of the many things I think SKAM does so well. The quiet bits. That so much is said in the silence. But I have also noticed that non-scandinavian reactors reacts to silence in a way that we don´t. We don´t find it as awkward, we're really used to it. We don´t talk as much, and we're more comfortable with silence, I think.
17:06 I had to google "netball", had never heard of it. In Scandinavia handball is more popular than basketball.
17:22 I love this conversation between Yousef and Sana. I really like that you can understand both of their perspectives.
23:25 🏀!
Imane who plays Sana are a basketball player. Så I think that's the reason they played basketball in the episode,
Guys, did you really miss everything Yusuf was saying to Sana about Even? 🤦🏻♂️ also it’s different Elias. And Mikael is a guy from that video in season 3 when Isak was looking for Even and found Mikaels video where Evan was talking about the stopmotion movie he was making! PAY ATTENTION!!! 😂😂❤️❤️
I think Jason talking through this scene, trying to remember, kind of complicated things, lol.
Noo we watched it.. I just cut out a lot because of copyright
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@@CoreySchultz maybe you guys should still rewatch it with all your attention, cause it's important for what is coming 🤓
You guys are so funny, I was literally laughing with you all the time. Whenever you post you make my day a thousand times better, thank you so much💕
Ahh you are so so sweet ☺️
I love this episode too but felt really frustrated that you missed the one moment when we get to know what happened to Even before season 3, and probably the reason why he decided to change schools... It's such an important part of his story, I just wished you had paid attention to it then... :( Oh well !
Omg this episode always made me sad because the background of Even's story but yeah thanks for react!! Episode 5 is my favorite I'm so excited :)
the talk they have while walking sana's home is very important, even's story we didn't knew, the religion topic, it's deep and very interesting, that's why this season is so good, it makes you question lots of things in life
OG Skam had two characters named "Chris" for comic effect.
And two characters named "Eskild" which was a coincidence?
And two characters named "Elias" which caused the most confusion, so Jason is not alone in that.
Another confusing pair of character names was "Sara" vs "Sana" for those of us reading the subtitles.
I just wanted to remind you about season 3. After Even has manic episode (the naked-walking scene), Sonja told Isak about Even memorizing Qur'an... Oh, and this Elias and Elias from season 1 are different people, Baloon Squad never met w Isak and his friends, but they know Even back then. (We learnt they know him prev episode when Even talk to Sana..) There are 3 plots going on rn, this season is heavy.
Also, about Islam, beliefs and understanding of religion are mostly related with cultures; how u raised up, how was ur parents etc. There are some Muslims who drinks alcohol, goes out with non-muslim people, with different sexual identities, doesnt wear hijab... For the perspective of the culture and society I grew up, religion is for us to be better version of ourselves and haram is all about harming ourselves and others, but there are lots of understanding. Actually, I like this season for bringing up the conflicts about religion but still, in very streotypical way (better than nothing tho). There will be a conversation between Sana and her brother, I want you to listen and analyze that dialog because it is very important to understand all those conflicts; labeling smo as what u see they do and trying to understand smo as who actually they are... No spoilers, dont worry 😂 Love you guys ❤️
You two are my favorite to watch right before bed. Also watched till the end so 🏀
Ahh you made it to the end!
Once again this video coincided with a live stream I wanted to be a part of, so most of the things I had to say have already been said. (I had wondered if you might get confused because of the two different characters named Elias.) But I will say that this episode shows part of what I mentioned before about things that were set up in previous seasons making sense now. Everything about Even’s past we find out here hearkens back to things that happened in the previous season, so that things make more sense now. And that will continue in future episodes. Great reactions, as always!
I think the cafe thing was like an event specifically for mingling lol. Normally norwegian people would never walk up to strangers like that
Ohh that would make sense
Soo true 🙈 And if we did walk up to a stranger and started talking to them, they other person would think like «Wtf why is he/she talking to me, I have no idea who they are, psycho much? Help meeee»
The bloopers to this season though 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
You should really continue watching season 1+2 with Jason. It would be funny to see Jason choke on his spoilers 😂 - just kidding, I don't want him choking... Laughed a lot and here you go: 🏀.
That would be fun! Thank you for making it to the end
@@CoreySchultz It's not hard to watch till the end - I love to hear your synchronous mhmh 😊
It doesn't matter if I've seen Skam 3 times seeing it with you guys is so funny and I love how Corey say Jason's name when he says crazy things
Roly stream AND a Corey vid? what have i done to be so blessed
Hahaha yasss
I really love watching your videos. They make me feel calm and I can just relax while shutting off my head for a while :)
I love that ☺️
Looking good with the matching caps, you always make me smile, let's see the video now
Awe thanks!
The intensity throughout the episodeeee X-X
It is around 08.00-09.00 PM when Elias is drinking, so it's not in the middle of the day.🤣🤣
🏀, also we could say that couples who play together, slay together 😂💫, also we understood already Jason, corey has smart viewers Hehe
Yay you made it to the end
@@CoreySchultz yes I watch till the end, the banter at the end is fun too
I love your all's reactions to Vilde and Magnus lol... Pretty much reflected my own. But honestly, they are so perfect for each other.
And I think what Jason says about religion being a refuge or hope for some really touches on the conflict, per se, that comes out in this season. For Sana, and many people, religion--whatever that religion might be--provides a lens for perceiving the world that is positive and helps them better identify the beauty and intricacy of life and gives them comfort when they're struggling. But for Even (and myself and many others), religion made us feel shame and hatred toward ourselves for things we couldn't change. And the show doesn't try to make a statement about which of these are right or superior or whatnot. It simply presents both experiences, both truths, as they exist in the real-world. It's very thought-provoking... just love that conversation between Yousef and her. 🏀
🏀 Great reaction! I think others have mentioned it, but it’s important to know that the Mikael that Yousef said Even tried to kiss is the same guy that Isak saw in the video of Even when he was making the movie about Captain America and Putin. He used to be Even’s best friend.
Looking good you two! 🤩
Love Noora n Sanna’s little heart to heart. 💜
Thank you 🙈
🏀I'm sure someone has already said it, but for the sake of filling up your comment section and just in case nobody actually said it: In Islam women aren't supposed to fall in love with non-muslims. Guys can marry any woman who believes in any of the three major monotheist religions, but neither muslim men nor women should, according to their religion, fall in love with atheists, which is why Sana gives up and unfollows him.
Oh that paints a clearer picture, thank you! Also thank you for watching till the end
This is one of my favorite episodes of skam 🏀
I loved it too
"annndd she PUSHES him in front of the bus"
- Jason while mimicking it
That was freakiiing hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm soooo excited for Ep.5!!!!
Us too!
Uh, there's more rollercoaster from here..... just saying. ;) That scene at the basketball court is one of my favourite scenes from S4, the whole conversation between Sana and Yousef, the music, and we learn more about Even's past. And no, like some people have said, the Elias we met in S1 was not Sana's brother. Next episode is going to be.......... wow. Not gonna spoil obviously. ;)
Fun fact, I’m sure you know this already, Elias from season 1 was Marlons best friend that he asked to be in the show. Just like Tarjei and David ❤️ but you already knew that, it’s just in case Corey wants to read it 😂
@@becausemiro I didn't actually, I just knew he was someone's friend, but I thought he was also a friend of Tarjei, like David! So thanks for letting me know! :)
I absolutely loved that conversation between them in the park ☺️
@@CoreySchultz :)
I´m so exited for you to watch the next episode, you are not ready ;)
Nobody was ready before watching Ep 5.... ;) I know I wasn't.
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Skam was such a great show. Wish I had something this good to watch while I was growing up.
Also, I made it to the end 🏀
It is such a good show
Love re-watching this season with you. Sana is such a badass and I just want her to be happy! 🏀
Omg she is! Thank you for watching the whole video
Yousef and Sana are so good together. But it's so frustrating. 😅
I think they are talking about the hijab because they want to show that you usually don't wear it at home. But the actress who plays Sana, Iman Meskini, is also wearing hijabs so for obvious reasons she wont take it of on cam.
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I never even thought for a second why she never takes it off 🙈 thank you for watching the whole video
your dynamics are super cool
02:35 this is what I meant, when I said, it would be so funny, seeing you guys watching season
1&2 together and Jason tried so hard to not spoil on you even if knew what's coming 😂😂😂
Hahah I guess 🙈
Nah, lads. As much as we wanted to see one, Iman (Sana's actor) specifically requested to the show's creator, Julie Andem, for her character to not have any kissing scenes due to her faith. This might count as some kind of spoiler but, yeah, the crew respected her wishes and didn't make one. That's a tidbit I didn't even realize way after the show ended and have just learned about it from discussions with other fans.
We still going to wish for it to happen 😩😩 keep the idea alive Hahahah
okay i’m so happy i’m finally getting early to the vids JFKKWKFKD
Yasss we love to see it
Hey Corey x
I've been a busy woman. Getting ready for sitc x
Loved the video x
Ohh Yess so soon!
@@CoreySchultz so excited to see u x
I really love how we get to know more about Even's background story in this ep.!...I always wanted to know if in the last scene Yousef actually wanted to kiss Sana (meaning if that was on the script) bc its very subtle and the autor never said anything about it but fun fact...ALL remakes that recreated this scene did it in a way were they "almost kiss"...so it might be true!
The two of you!❤
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Can I always watch tv shows with you guys! It makes the experience so much better!
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Thank you for watching to the end! You are so cool
Whoop whoop!
Whoop whoop
Hii Jason, I noticed this was the first comment, now I saw it was you Hehe
Jason trying not to tell noora's backstory to Corey and I'm over here like "Jason I feel the pain too"
I hope you get to catch up with season 1 and 2 before finishing this one, Corey! Would recommend it, at least. Thanks for another fun video! 🏀
I’ll try my best 🙈 thank you for watching it all
"And she pushes him in front of a bus!" 😆
Jason 😆
the russ celebration would have been at the end of s6, but the show sadly didn't get that far. each season was one semester. in this season they will finish second year (of three).
Why did it end?
@@CoreySchultz not sure if that is really the reason, but I remember something about it becoming too popular outside Scandinavia, and you know how harsh "fans" can get, (there was sadly a lot of hate in fandom during S4), so it became too stressful for the creator. Sadly not everyone remembers the quote on Noora's wall "... Be kind. Always."
🏀 (Literally the first time I’ve ever used this emoji 😂) Jason trying not to spoil is basically all of us in the comments 😅💚✨
Sana is the coolest Muslim character I've ever seen
jason’s laugh at 16:37 is giving me LIFE😭
Yasss
Please watch all Skam Seasons together!🏀
Oww no i'm late... you guys, i love watching this with you ❤
Don’t worry if your late, you are still here ☺️
@@CoreySchultz that's true. And thank you for the shoutout in IG 😍😍❤
muslim women aren’t allowed to be with non muslim men, but men are allowed to date non muslim women. thats what they’re trying to hint at, the double standards
I’m not sure if Magnus and Vilde actually behave as they appear. I believe it is how Sana preceives it. In her eyes, they are over the top. When you come from a more religious standpoint, sometimes it feels like sex is the only thing people talk about and that they always have to shove their private life up your face. It can be pretty annoying at times and you grow tired of it.
The actress who playes Sana- Iman Meskini - is a believing Muslim in reality as well. Her mum is norwegian, but father is from Tunisia, and both parents are muslims. She could not kiss a boy in the series. so you will not see Sana kiss Yousef. and that`s why she never take of her hijab in series too.. Iman is married now, to a muslim boy.
Ahh thank you for letting us know this ☺️
Oh, my God! I just found The Belgian version of Skam, wtFOCK. You. Have. To. Watch. It! ❤️❤️❤️
Obsessed with your reactions! Love from Mexico
Ah thank you! You are amazing for watching it all
the actress that plays sana is actually muslim so a kiss scene is not really happening, just saying this now so you guys don't get disappointed later on
🏀 already sad for when the skam reactions will be done, but I'm here to stay now 😊
There will be all tho others tho! But we are going to be sad too
🏀 great reaction! I haven’t seen s4 so I am watching it with you
Thanks for watching till the end ☺️
When I tell you I ran when I saw the notification, can't wait for the next🏀🏀
Yasss hahaha
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Love your reactions to Skam, guys. This is my second fave season of Skam after Isak season obviously. Maybe cause this one is very similar to my life situation. My husband is muslim and I am christian. It was very difficult for us at the very beginning because of different religions. And for me especially when our son had to take muslim religion after his father automatically right after his birth. I was struggling in my mind with this a lot. And I must say it is not that hard for our son to be a muslim boy in such a family as I thought it could be. It is different with muslim girls though. My husband's sister does not want to get married to muslim guys cause she liked one christian guy before but she never was allowed to go out with him cause it was agains the religion unless he changes into being muslim. We had a lot of fights with my husband but it never helped. Unfortunately, that is how it works with strongly religious ppl. Some things are hard to change. So Sana's situation hits home here.... Not sure what is easier for her.... to date a guy she likes agains her strong believes or to just stay alone but content and in piece with herself.
Maybe not a video related comment, but since you live in London, and I was watching Jamie's video before yours, pls collab if you know him, that would be soo fun, jammidodger is the channel and Jamie is the guys name
Ohh Yess I know jamie 🙈
@@CoreySchultz yay, pls contact him then, would love to see him, you and Jason together, also maybe his wife shaaba, she seems cool too, she has a channel too
Where do you find all the episodes? I want to rewatch it with my American friend so much ❤️
skamenglishsubs.tumblr.com
Casually dropping some basketballs in the comments!
Yasss
🏀 love your reactions, highlight of the week 🌟❤️
Thank you for watching it all ☺️☺️☺️
my cuties, tnks for reactions
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So now we know why Even learned the Qur'an in Arabic the year before. He fell for the wrong boy, and it nearly killed him. That also explains why he was so edgy with Isak early on, and why he was both so happy when he told Isak that he'd told Sonja about them,and Isak was actually ok with that, and why he was so hurt when Isak made the comment about not wanting mentally ill people in his life. It was EVEN who thought he'd found the man of his dreams in that episode....
excited for the next episode
Yes,more Skam!!I needed this..Thank you guys!❤️
Yesss I don’t want it to end 😔
Lol my friends and I were definitely approached at a coffee shop. Especially if there were no guys with us. 😂 maybe its a girl thing. Won’t say it happens all the time but sure does. Although its not always welcome 😂.
I wish that happened to me 😂
Im happy :)
Me too ☺️
I don't think Sana is willing to turn around everything she believes in because of a boy, is not that she can't get over the fact that "he is not Muslim", is the fact that he goes against what she believes, for her to be able to be with someone he has to be a very good Muslim man, that meaning they have to marry before even touching each other too and she knows in society of today young people has trouble with that, she understands, that (again) doesn't mean she will give up, yousef is a GREAT man but none of them (Sana and him) should be pressured to change themselves for somebody else, i think that's the point of this "couple", Sana will find her soulmate and he will find his too cause they are two precious human beings
🏀 Love your reaction videos😍😍
Thank you ☺️
Please, you have to watch the first two seasons faster, soo you know what's the background of s4!!❤️
Hahah but I don’t want it to end so soon
@@CoreySchultz yes, I understand. But you really need it.
Ep.5 is sooo ... Aahhh, can't tell you!
But be prepared for anything! 👀👀
Thank you for the video guys 🏀 hmm hmm ✌️
If I where you I would have watched season 1 and 2 until the end before you watch episode 10 of this season. It's not important that you have had the time to publish everything from season 1 and 2 yet. Just that you have seen it and filmed it. I'm sure everyone will watch season 1 and 2 even if not everything is published yet. But you will be on the same page and understand why everything is ending the way it does. Don't want to spoil anything. But i think you will appreciate the end more together!!!!!!!!❤🙏🙏
Yes I have filmed so much actually just so I understand
Coming under a bus and stuff, Jason always roots for the worse