I rarely cry at anything on screen but the scene in the bedroom when Dexter is talking to ghost Emma broke me. Loved the ending, it was hopeful with him remembering, plus him being there with his Dad and Jasmin. I’m actually in Edinburgh at the end of the month and I’ve walked on those stairs before but I’m going to take a little trip there again as they mean so much more now. This series will stay in my head for a long time, it brought the book to life in a way the movie never did. Would love to see Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall win awards for their performances.
oooh lucky you! I hope to visit one day and see all these spots!! they totally deserve all the awards for this beautiful series. just stunning in every sense! 🩶
I’m still not over it. It’s been living rent free in my head for over a month. Your reaction was so sweet and genuine and it was such a journey to watch this again with you!! ❤
The story has been around with me for over a decade. I bought a book around 2012, loved it. Watched the film, loved it , but always preferred the book, because of all the nuances. Now that I've watched the series, I got a whole new experience, the story became even better, like literally went somewhere in the space. As I grow, their story just deepens and pulls some of my heart strings I never knew existed (it's not the same when you're 20, young and reckless and 32, a wife, a mother)... Their love will always be an inspiration for me, I will come back to Dex and Em in the book and in this amazing series. I love them with all my heart. Thank you again, Ryann, you reacted the same way I did. The finale just rips me, I cry for hours, but I need it to go on with my own life and struggles. Weirdly, I find power to carry on when I relive the story. ❤
It was really brave of you to watch the whole thing. I’ve seen it twice and cry every time, so you’re not on your own. I think it’s the most stunning, beautiful series. The acting was amazing, and the music, particularly in the closing scenes by Vanbur breaks my heart. I found it helped to watch Leo and Ambika being interviewed when they were promoting the show, as they really get on well and appear to be good friends. It’s all on UA-cam and helped me recover! Bless you for sharing Ryann.
I will totally be watching ALL of the interviews to heal my broken heart over this 😭 thank you so much for coming on this journey with me and watching along!! 🩶
It took me at least a week to get over it!! It felt so real and the acting was so amazing!! The only way I could detach it from reality was to watch interviews with the actors laughing and joking. Only then I could fully stop crying when I thought about them!
I had no idea that this story was a tragedy when I started watching it. I cried through the ENTIRE finale and kept crying intermittently for an hour or so afterwards. I’ve still been thinking about it, watching interviews, and commenting on reactions for over a month now. Beautiful, haunting series!
Bless you ❤ so sorry you have gone through this but it was a wonderful, touching review. You picked the best clips😊 What upset me was exactly the same as you. Also the 'what ifs' what if they had slept together on the night they met, what if she hadnt been asleep when he went upstairs with the wine, so many missed opportunities to be together, thats what broke me.
I’ve watched it a month ago and I still think about it often. No other show or movie has stuck with me like this one. I saw the movie years ago and knew what happened l, but I was still not prepared for the amount of grief Leo Woodall depicted. Looking back, when Emma asked Dex what he wanted to be when he was 40, at that time he had everything he’d ever wanted. I’m sure he’d never imagined at 40, he’d become a divorcée who not only lost his mom at a relatively young age, but also the love of his life as well. They didn’t even get to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. Throughout this episode Dex kept on saying, “it’s just a day” when referring to the anniversary of her death. In his mind, since he’s been sad and miserable everyday ever since she passed, it probably really is just a day. Even though I do wish they could’ve had more years together as a couple, I’m glad for years they were still the best of friends and the most important person in each other’s lives. I see people say how they wasted so much time, but I also think the close friendship they had was very special. Not many people have experienced that bond, so I don’t think any of it was wasted time. I also find it interesting when they flash-backed to when they were walking down Arthur’s seat, everything she’d said to him she didn’t want (besides having his baby,) she ended up experiencing it with him. I’d read they’d filmed two versions of this scene where one version was when Dex remembered back to 1988 when Em was saying she didn’t want to be a footnote, and then he looks back at Arthur’s Seat and says, ‘you were the whole story.’ Ultimately, they decided not to use this alternate version. One more thing, I read when Jazz and Dex climbed Arthur’s Seat, Jazz was wearing a red hair tie just like Emma did in E1. You can also see yellow flowers (Emma was wearing a yellow tank) on the hill while they were climbing. So in a way, Emma was with both of them that day.
I totally agree with you - I absolutely do not think they wasted time at all. their bond was so strong and beautiful at the point because of all of the years they nurtured their friendship. it was a beautiful story to watch and while I wished they had more time as a couple, I'm glad they got a few years of that blissfulness that they deserved so much! Oh wow, I love that last bit! I noticed the beautiful yellow flowers but not he red hair tie. How lovely 🩶
And here I am after months still thinking about them, this show & still crying over it just like the first time I watched it. I don't know how to move on from this, how to find peace with this story. I've never been so heartbroken by a story so much, it feels so real. I can't accept Emma dying, I just can't. Any other ending would have been better than this one. She deserved so much more that this! I know I need to move on, but every now and then I keep coming back, for some reason. And then I end up feeling miserable all over again.
I just watched this July 16th (what an ironic timing) and i was completely destroyed at the end, the movie and book destroyed me, but the series made 100% more rough and sad to watch bc the actors had so much chemistry... and since then I'm watching every reaction, bc i want to rewatch, but if I'm already crying from the reactions i know that I'll be broken again lol. I loved your reaction!
omg! how cool that that is when you watched it! so impactful! I haven't built up the courage to watch again because clearly, I WAS A MESS, but this is a show that I will cherish forever 🩶
Loved your raw reactions to this story. My conclusion is that this was always to be Dexter's story. I recall Emma asking what he saw himself at age 40. Love how the story wasn't one sided, we got to know and love both of them together and apart. I felt Dexter fell in love with her first, but timing wasn't right for either. Dexter came across to me as being very a sensitive person, even though at times he acted like a complete jerk. Emma seemed self assured in the being but that was a facade. They both had to grow into their own. The end was so heartbreaking and bittersweet.That last kiss top 10. Bravo to Ms Mod and Mr Woodall, they should have a great future. PS: I loved Tills too.
Of _course_ we all cried. If you didn't, you're probably made of stone. By now I've probably rewatched the iconic moments of this episode 50 times, and they're no less emotional than the first time. The sceneo f Dexter lying on the bed, broken and weeping, is exquisitely sad.
dexter breaks me every time I see him sobbing on that bed, I haven't been able to watch this episode in full again quite yet bc it hurts so bad, but hopefully soon! 🩶
Best romance ever, loved your reaction. Leo woodall was wonderful from beginning to end, made him a star. Have watched this show over and over again. ❤
Aaaaa the video is here!!! Dex’s story is actually so sad…The scene of them walking together happy after Dex was talking to her ghost ruined me. I was like is this show trying to torture me. But then all the flashback scenes took me out 😭😭😭
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All of us cried just as much or more when we watched this episode, I watched it drunk and unhinged.
omg incredible! I was a mess and was so unsure about posting this episode but I was like, surely, everyone was a mess 🤣
I was a mess the entire episode. Absolutely shattered. I'd say your reaction is very warranted
I'm so happy to hear everyone was a wreck watching this episode 🤣
I rarely cry at anything on screen but the scene in the bedroom when Dexter is talking to ghost Emma broke me. Loved the ending, it was hopeful with him remembering, plus him being there with his Dad and Jasmin. I’m actually in Edinburgh at the end of the month and I’ve walked on those stairs before but I’m going to take a little trip there again as they mean so much more now. This series will stay in my head for a long time, it brought the book to life in a way the movie never did. Would love to see Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall win awards for their performances.
oooh lucky you! I hope to visit one day and see all these spots!! they totally deserve all the awards for this beautiful series. just stunning in every sense! 🩶
I’m still not over it. It’s been living rent free in my head for over a month. Your reaction was so sweet and genuine and it was such a journey to watch this again with you!! ❤
thank you so much for watching this beautiful show with me!! 🩶
The story has been around with me for over a decade. I bought a book around 2012, loved it. Watched the film, loved it , but always preferred the book, because of all the nuances. Now that I've watched the series, I got a whole new experience, the story became even better, like literally went somewhere in the space.
As I grow, their story just deepens and pulls some of my heart strings I never knew existed (it's not the same when you're 20, young and reckless and 32, a wife, a mother)... Their love will always be an inspiration for me, I will come back to Dex and Em in the book and in this amazing series. I love them with all my heart. Thank you again, Ryann, you reacted the same way I did. The finale just rips me, I cry for hours, but I need it to go on with my own life and struggles. Weirdly, I find power to carry on when I relive the story. ❤
wow this was such a beautiful comment! thank you so much for taking the time to watch this along with me! 🩶
"I hope y'all cried this much." - I did.
I also did.
It was really brave of you to watch the whole thing. I’ve seen it twice and cry every time, so you’re not on your own. I think it’s the most stunning, beautiful series. The acting was amazing, and the music, particularly in the closing scenes by Vanbur breaks my heart. I found it helped to watch Leo and Ambika being interviewed when they were promoting the show, as they really get on well and appear to be good friends. It’s all on UA-cam and helped me recover! Bless you for sharing Ryann.
I loved all the interviews too, in fact I still keep going back and watching them!
@@alisongaskell1447me 2!!! I'm addicted 😂😂
I will totally be watching ALL of the interviews to heal my broken heart over this 😭 thank you so much for coming on this journey with me and watching along!! 🩶
I rewatched it and i stop watching before the accident. I want to believe the episode 14 didn't happen 😭
It took me at least a week to get over it!! It felt so real and the acting was so amazing!! The only way I could detach it from reality was to watch interviews with the actors laughing and joking. Only then I could fully stop crying when I thought about them!
you make a great point! I'll probably have to watch some interviews to start moving on with my life! 😭🩶
I had to watch another 10 times to get over it. Couldn't stop crying and I'm not a cryer.
Well done for just about getting through it 😊
ahhhh yes, this has brought pain like no other show 🤣 thank you for watching with me!! 🩶
Its a great show, very well done, veeeeery well acted. I went right to watch interviews with the actors to try and recover from it!
this is my go to plan now after reading all these comments. it seems like this may be the only thing that will help! 🩶
I had no idea that this story was a tragedy when I started watching it. I cried through the ENTIRE finale and kept crying intermittently for an hour or so afterwards. I’ve still been thinking about it, watching interviews, and commenting on reactions for over a month now. Beautiful, haunting series!
Omg that’s so cool that we had similar experiences in the sense of not know what we were getting into. It hit me so hard!! 🩶
Thank you for watching this series. I cried all over again.😢
thank you for watching and crying with me!! 🩶
Tq... this is the best series from Netflix especially Leo and Ambika acting and chemistry 😢❤❤
such a wonderful show, acting, soundtrack, storyline, all of it! 🩶
Thank you for reacting to this series!
thank you for watching with me!! 🩶
Yes we cried :)
woohoo 🥳
That kiss at the end, with the beautiful music... yep, made me ball my eyes out again..cheers!
it was such a beautiful ending to a fabulous show! 🩶
Bless you ❤ so sorry you have gone through this but it was a wonderful, touching review. You picked the best clips😊 What upset me was exactly the same as you. Also the 'what ifs' what if they had slept together on the night they met, what if she hadnt been asleep when he went upstairs with the wine, so many missed opportunities to be together, thats what broke me.
thank you so much for your kind words! I love that view, all the small moments that changed the course of their lives 🩶
I’ve watched it a month ago and I still think about it often. No other show or movie has stuck with me like this one. I saw the movie years ago and knew what happened l, but I was still not prepared for the amount of grief Leo Woodall depicted.
Looking back, when Emma asked Dex what he wanted to be when he was 40, at that time he had everything he’d ever wanted. I’m sure he’d never imagined at 40, he’d become a divorcée who not only lost his mom at a relatively young age, but also the love of his life as well. They didn’t even get to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. Throughout this episode Dex kept on saying, “it’s just a day” when referring to the anniversary of her death. In his mind, since he’s been sad and miserable everyday ever since she passed, it probably really is just a day.
Even though I do wish they could’ve had more years together as a couple, I’m glad for years they were still the best of friends and the most important person in each other’s lives. I see people say how they wasted so much time, but I also think the close friendship they had was very special. Not many people have experienced that bond, so I don’t think any of it was wasted time.
I also find it interesting when they flash-backed to when they were walking down Arthur’s seat, everything she’d said to him she didn’t want (besides having his baby,) she ended up experiencing it with him. I’d read they’d filmed two versions of this scene where one version was when Dex remembered back to 1988 when Em was saying she didn’t want to be a footnote, and then he looks back at Arthur’s Seat and says, ‘you were the whole story.’ Ultimately, they decided not to use this alternate version. One more thing, I read when Jazz and Dex climbed Arthur’s Seat, Jazz was wearing a red hair tie just like Emma did in E1. You can also see yellow flowers (Emma was wearing a yellow tank) on the hill while they were climbing. So in a way, Emma was with both of them that day.
I totally agree with you - I absolutely do not think they wasted time at all. their bond was so strong and beautiful at the point because of all of the years they nurtured their friendship. it was a beautiful story to watch and while I wished they had more time as a couple, I'm glad they got a few years of that blissfulness that they deserved so much! Oh wow, I love that last bit! I noticed the beautiful yellow flowers but not he red hair tie. How lovely 🩶
The part where he is just led on the bed crying is just so gut wrenching
oh yes - just laying there sobbing was taking me out 😭
And here I am after months still thinking about them, this show & still crying over it just like the first time I watched it. I don't know how to move on from this, how to find peace with this story. I've never been so heartbroken by a story so much, it feels so real. I can't accept Emma dying, I just can't. Any other ending would have been better than this one. She deserved so much more that this! I know I need to move on, but every now and then I keep coming back, for some reason. And then I end up feeling miserable all over again.
I think Leo did an amazing job in this episode
I totally agree! he is PHENOMENAL!! 🩶
I just watched this July 16th (what an ironic timing) and i was completely destroyed at the end, the movie and book destroyed me, but the series made 100% more rough and sad to watch bc the actors had so much chemistry... and since then I'm watching every reaction, bc i want to rewatch, but if I'm already crying from the reactions i know that I'll be broken again lol. I loved your reaction!
omg! how cool that that is when you watched it! so impactful! I haven't built up the courage to watch again because clearly, I WAS A MESS, but this is a show that I will cherish forever 🩶
I cried so much that i had to hyrdrate and proceeded to cry into my water 😭
I feel this so hard! I cry everytime I watch it 🤣🩶
Can we talk about how the music on this show is 10/10 too!
sooo incredible!! 🩶
Loved your raw reactions to this story. My conclusion is that this was always to be Dexter's story. I recall Emma asking what he saw himself at age 40. Love how the story wasn't one sided, we got to know and love both of them together and apart. I felt Dexter fell in love with her first, but timing wasn't right for either. Dexter came across to me as being very a sensitive person, even though at times he acted like a complete jerk. Emma seemed self assured in the being but that was a facade. They both had to grow into their own. The end was so heartbreaking and bittersweet.That last kiss top 10. Bravo to Ms Mod and Mr Woodall, they should have a great future. PS: I loved Tills too.
totally agree with everything you said!! thank you for watching again with me! 🩶
Collective depression is best ✨🫠
I love this 🩶
Of _course_ we all cried. If you didn't, you're probably made of stone.
By now I've probably rewatched the iconic moments of this episode 50 times, and they're no less emotional than the first time. The sceneo f Dexter lying on the bed, broken and weeping, is exquisitely sad.
dexter breaks me every time I see him sobbing on that bed, I haven't been able to watch this episode in full again quite yet bc it hurts so bad, but hopefully soon! 🩶
Best romance ever, loved your reaction. Leo woodall was wonderful from beginning to end, made him a star. Have watched this show over and over again. ❤
Thank you so much for watching!! I couldn’t agree more- phenomenal performances!! 🩶
Aaaaa the video is here!!! Dex’s story is actually so sad…The scene of them walking together happy after Dex was talking to her ghost ruined me. I was like is this show trying to torture me. But then all the flashback scenes took me out 😭😭😭
the flashback scenes were HEARTBREAKING. I couldn't bear it 😭 what a beautiful show!
It was all a fever dream! Em and Dex are alive and well and they are going around doing interviews telling their story..... It's all over UA-cam.😅
you're so right! I love being delulu 🤣🩶
I still can’t believe she died! I thought she was just going to be paralyzed and not able to have children 😭
I think I cried more. I know I cried louder.
‘Oh fudge!’
I know exactly how you feel