Young Royals EP2 Reaction | Best Gay Kiss Ever?!

[@Mia-kq6ml]

wilhelm gravitates so much towards simon is because hes the only one in the school who doesn't treat him like a "prince" but a normal person. and for simon, everyone at that school basically bullies him and treats him like trash for being from a lower class but wilhelm is approaching him and being nice to him, treating him like any other person. and obviously they're both gorgeous so theres that mutual attraction:)

[@sbashkatova]

Agree. I just rewatched S1, and Simon keeps Prince accountable. Maybe not with any real consequences, but at least the truth is said out loud on equal terms. High society are so used to throwing someone else under the bus, Wilhelm literally doesn’t consider his behavior completely unacceptable, and it’s all shit. All of Wilhelm’s choices suck: outing August’s finances (even though we all hate August) to keep Simon is wrong. Blaming Alex is wrong… the list goes on. I agree that the prince is emotionally neglected, so he gravitates to the one person at the school who is more real in his reactions. Simon has warmth to it. And he’s braver, more assertive. They’re both outcasts in different ways with hot energy between them. I hope S3 is a happy one for them.

[@moowol8233]

"he should've explained that a bit better" is the mood of the entire series 😭

[@sararusso1541]

Something I love about the kiss is when Wilhelm repeats the words "I'm not", I think it does a few key things: 1. it addresses the fast paced timeline, /this is happening really quickly and I didn't stop to realise what this meant/ 2. his sentence doesn't finish likely because what he means is so many things /I am not this person, I'm not supposed to do this, I'm not someone who kisses boys (obviously)/ 3. He repeats it like a mantra, I don't think this means that he has ever considered his sexuality before, but that he is incredibly scared and anxious, especially after his panic attack - which may be why he didn't react until the loud sound ie. wall. I just love this kiss scene, Wilhelm says TWO WORDS that mean sooo many different things

[@sinceslicedbread7422]

I agree with your analysis, it has great depth.

[@dysmissme7343]

💯 It’s so…. subtle but SPECTACULARLY played

[@barbarellaedits6069]

Lisa, the show's writer, has already explained that Simon is Wilhelm's first "love", so in fact every interaction Wilhelm is having with him is something completely new (:

[@BlondLanfear]

Bridgerton, Hearstopper and now this show really lean into the eye-contact and hand touching and it’s a really effective way of conveying emotions. I love it

[@esthertan2328]

Exactly! ❤

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Wilhelm has an anxiety disorder, Edvin Ryding has it in real life and they are using his experience with it for the role. The current Swedish Crown Princess has also openly spoken about her ongoing battle with anxiety.

[@Cookie_moonlove]

13:16 They are Swedish! It's a lot of quiet and staring and quiet bonding. Sweden is not a land of small talk.

[@p.rd.5504]

yeah like... he should watch gilmore girls if he craves for talking that much🤣

[@YmmednaLime]

Haha omg, I thought this too! Every time they mentioned the not talking and starring I was like "They are Swedish, that's how we communicate!" XD

[@dysmissme7343]

I’ve got to go find me a Swedish then 😂 Small talk absolutely kills me

[@siiri8902]

​@@dysmissme7343 Yeah that's just Nordic culture in general, small talk is not a big part of our culture over here. I'm Finnish, and the classic inside joke about Finns is that we're *so* quiet that we even consider Swedes to be too chatty and annoying lmao 😅

[@himynameisnickolas]

You talked about how relatable that first kiss was and that is pretty much what makes this series so great. It gets compared to Heartstopper (there are a lot of similarities) but the interesting thing is even though this series is literally about a prince, Heartstopper is more like a queer fairytale and this series is more realistic . Don’t get me wrong, I love Heartstopper and I’m glad we have such a wholesome and heartwarming show for queer representation, but I think this show just feels so much more authentic in its situations only with the drama heightened due to the Royalty aspect.

[@danielagosselink3169]

The awkwardness and anxiety is palpable. In one of their interviews Omar says the knock on the wall was one of the crew members and the boys did not expect it. Thus the reaction Love love love this scene

[@ivalani1893]

I love all the subtle hints of their growing attraction in this episode, the staring, the little touches and smiles, that kind-of date at the soccer match, everything is just so pure, cute and awkward and so realistic. As for August, he deserves zero compassion, he's absolute trash. Guys, don't make us wait too long for the next ep.

[@bluefriend62]

The writing, direction and acting in this series are all absolutely top notch. I really love the whole production. For me, more than enough happens in these first two episodes--much of it is character development rather than action, which I appreciate. There are also so many subtle, realistic moments. For example, Wilhelm's little panic attack after the movie night hand holding--I remember having nearly that exact same reaction the first time another guy was bold enough to hold my hand (that was more than 40 years ago and I still broke out in a sweat watching Wilhelm's reaction because the scene brought it back so vividly). And if you want more shit to go down, just you wait. I really enjoy your discussions, by the way.

[@Emmy-uy7vh]

the most beautiful thing about this series is the fact that it’s so realistic. even if the main character is a prince you can still relate to him and to every other character as well and it’s also amazing how the writer lisa ambjörn loves to surprise the viewers with thinking you will get something (often a typical standard trope that you’ve seen a 100 times) but then give you the complete opposite. and obviously the actors are amazing and i love that they aren’t afraid to show acne and actually make them look like real teenagers. young royals is without a doubt one of the best series right now

[@istillhope3600]

Absolutely agree with you.....amazing show...EDVINS acting was for oscar....GOLDEN BOY....All the team of YR is perfectly matched ❤❤

[@wordstowordlessthings]

Wille's "I'm not-" echoes the one in episode 1 where he says "I'm not- I'm not allowed to speak about political issues", not so much a "I'm not gay" as "I'm not allowed to be who I am." The creator/actor have said that Wille's problem has never been that he likes a boy, but that he's a prince. I agree about the character development, it's what makes all the conflicts have real weight later on. You can empathize with almost everyone's side of things because their motivations and the stakes are so fleshed out.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Yes, Wille's problem are the protocol restrictions and constant scrutiny that come with being the reigning Monarch's child. He is so restricted he can only be free secretly, like going to the football game, riding on the motorcycle or even telling Simon his political opinion. Otherwise there have to be official statements made. And it's always been like that since he was born, that's why he has an anxiety disorder. Also the fact that people just assume that he's gay if he likes a guy though he's likely pansexual but doesn't feel comfortable with any label and wants to stay unlabeled or he feels restricted again. That's why the writer is keeping him unlabled, to give him that freedom.

[@bridget5304]

So glad you’ve put up the reaction for this episode. I absolutely love the awkwardness of that first kiss, because like you said, it feels more realistic/believable. The series only gains momentum from here. Looking forward to seeing you guys react to the rest.

[@Mia-kq6ml]

just you wait! its gonna get better and better. this show is INCREDIBLE!

[@emmaskov]

Oh yes, they are gonna loose their minds over the next episodes 😏😏

[@Mia-kq6ml]

BTW season 2 first look pictures came about 2 weeks ago and its looks SO GOOD. its announced to be coming THIS NOVEMBER. SO EXCITED for it!

[@churros17]

you guys have no idea, I was checking out this channel twice a day for the past two weeks to see if you had uploaded the second episode reaction

[@carina8886]

me too😭😭

[@meganbrady7726]

me three haha

[@epiphanyevidemment]

saaaame

[@gurlbye9942]

meee! i wish they'd upload the rest of YR reactions like every other day at least. lol

[@Alhuasa]

i am now doing the same for episode 3 and 4 ... :O

[@supercreativeusername]

this has to be my favorite first kiss ever. THE TENSION. their acting. the real awkwardness. the way the movie dialogue matches up and kinda speaks for them in both the hand holding and kiss scene. there is so much to unpack, to me it couldnt have been any better. i caught myself holding my breath watching it😭

[@JessBlake2]

Omar and Edvin said the tension was real. Omar described himself as terrified because it was his first acting experience and their first kiss of the series.

[@TheDanhiJen]

24:07 I totally agreed with youuuu, it´s so genuine as a situation that could be happen in a real world... so so truee

[@BarelyCaitlyn]

it’s heavily implied that Wilhelm has more than likely never had to consider his sexuality before and probably hasn’t ever had feelings for anyone ever before (not even girls) and so he goes to this school and the only thing that’s abundantly clear to him is that he is, as Edvin Ryding (Wilhelm’s actor) says, “very, very in love with this other boy”. So he feels a very intense pull towards Simon that he can neither deny nor explain and what it means for him is that he’s diving into this very fast but his brains not entirely able to catch up so he starts to struggle not only with his sexuality but also with what it means in the context of his world.

[@adamjeffries7235]

this is entirely possible for a 16 year old. however none of his family seems surprised. i'm more confused why..at a public school in the capital of a socialist country..he managed to never hear anyone say something socialist until simon. how is that possible..im glad that the actor made me suspend disbelief..but still

[@BarelyCaitlyn]

@@adamjeffries7235 I don’t know if it’s actually shocking to him so much as he already likes Simon and is attracted to the fact that Simon doesn’t seem to have any reverence for Wilhelm’s status. I think him complimenting Simon on saying it is partially because he’s shocked Simon would say it at such an elite school in a room with the literal prince while clearly directing the comment at him and partially because he’s just looking for a way to align himself with Simon and get on his good side.

[@adamjeffries7235]

@@BarelyCaitlyn . i found the writing fascinating. in class the aristocracy boy complained about running a large hereditary estate. simon didn't say anything ( he scoffed) but the teacher had to prod a verbal response. simon was articulate and accurate and the aristocracy boy attacked his father personally. we don't know if he knows his dad is a drunk but it's a low blow. Then..for some reason simon attacks the monarchy even though the prince had stayed out of the conversation entirely and..in fact..seemed genuinely shocked..and looked around to see how others were responding. he didn't seem offended. this is the boy who wanted to go to public school but that was my original question..why hadn't he heard these arguments before..they are pretty common in parliament. i love that he introduced himself to simon in a genuine way. he knows he has privilege..but he also wasn't attempting to change simon in any way. he also wasn't being grubby. let me define..rich depressed kids typically find a mascot to speak their repressed opinions. this seems tentative and honest. simons first question was, why didn't you say anything. he gets a stock response but even the challenge isn't an attack it was a remarkable scene in a variety of ways

[@BroadwayBound009]

I absolutely love your little discussions and how you bounce ideas and thoughts off each other. I love hearing the different perspectives. There is SO MUCH to unpack in every episode of this show and every character is extremely nuanced and have their own flaws. I will say that every scene and shot that is in this show is there for a very specific reason and their is no fluff or filler, even all the transition scenes are very specific. As you get further into the story I think you will look back and get “light bulb” “ahh haa” moments where scenes you saw previously all start to click in a different way and you realize why they where there and what purpose they served. I cannot wait to watch you progress through this show and what’s to come!!!

[@helenogrady4544]

Another great video. I love how you strike a balance between having fun and humour but also give really insightful thoughts and commentary. This is one of my favourite shows and there's so much in it, you're right, all the characters have a certain amount of depth and backstory which adds to the story. Can't wait for the rest of your reactions.. its a ride, strap in!

[@axeraw3813]

I am absolutely in love with this channel and everything it outputs. Love the commentary, discussion, and nuanced opinions on very complex topics in the community. Well done honestly! Can’t wait to see more content!

[@attractivekiwi4772]

“he’s going to piss me off” oh you have no idea…

[@Asa...S]

After Young Royals, please continue with the Norwegian show "Skam"! From the start, not just season 3 ( you get so much more context and understanding of the characters journey and then growing up if you watch it from the start). It's an amazing show, great storytelling, it will make you laugh and cry, and so many great characters. The first 1-2 episodes are a bit slow, but they're very short, so it's a show easy to binge watch. I think you will love it!

[@vilmamakinen5657]

It was interesting hearing you question how appropriate the clothes were for a maths class. As a swede, I’d say all of them were wearing different versions of normal every day school clothes😂💕

[@helise-ji9jy]

That series is way more than a complicated, queer love story… Enjoyed your reaction 😊

[@sabineneumann3226]

Great reaction! One thing I wanted to comment on when you mentioned a few times how Wilhelm is the prince and how this would influence Simon's reactions... this is exactly what Simon is not doing, I mean okay, maybe he is a little bit in awe that the prince shows some sort of interest in him. However, as other's have pointed out, he does not treat Wilhelm as a prince. He treats him as a 'normal' person. That is what attracts Wilhelm to him. What they have in common is that they are both outsiders in a way in the boarding school. Simon for obvious reasons and Wilhelm because everyone except Simon sees him more according to his status and title and not as a person. About the 'getting on the table thing' Lisa Ambjoern, the amazing head writer for this show, said that this is something that she found during her research. Apparently this is what they do in those boarding schools (apparently there are only two of this kind in Sweden). The justification was that they are all living and studying co close to each other that there are no secrets, really. So the idea is to get it out of the way by blurting it out in front of everyone... Buckle up for the roller coaster the remaining episodes will be. And enjoy :-)

[@maddalenaallegretta9885]

When Wilhelm texted Simon to delete the video he was shocked to find out he was on social media, automatically he would get into trouble from the palace he sneaks out at night on his own from the boarding school, Simon should have known that or at least ask him or tell Wilhelm, he found out from August of all people, if anyone else does that it's not a big deal but for the prince to do that is a no no, he was sent there to stay out of trouble, so if the text sounded a bit harsh maybe because he didn't expect that and was probably feeling sad about it 😕

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Edvin Ryding who plays Wilhelm was 17 when this was filmed, so he's just an year older than his character.

[@booknerd_charlie]

So glad to have you back! I loved your insights into this episode. I think you’re absolutely right that the first kiss was beautiful in its awkwardness. I loved it and got some secondhand embarrassment at the same time, which means they did it absolutely right. First kisses are always like that and I think the director and actors captured that perfectly. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@debbievohs3497]

“I’m sure there will be good evidence of good communication” Um, ok Josh. Sure… 👀

[@kellynaz9256]

lmao the physics comment made me giggle as an astrophysicist

[@deantheon714]

One thing every episode of YR is good in: ending on a cliffhanger

[@Cookie_moonlove]

3:35 "Jag vill minnas att du försvann igår... från festen." The way he says that sounds so snobby and I would have translated it: "I seem to remember you disappearing yesterday.. from the party" said with a upper-class snobby privileged Stockholm accent. :) It's not "Du försvann från festen igår" which sounds much more just normal like "You disappeared from the party yesterday".

[@miladydoe]

I came to the season 1 reaction a bit late since i started watching your channel at the end of 2023. But i think one of the funniest things I've ever heard is "that's our monarch" ... "What's she doing in a gas station?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Episode 3 is the big turning point, it's a whole new ballgame from there... The show's main screenwriter and Edvin (Wilhelm) have repeatedly stated that Simon is gay and Wilhelm is unlabeled. Most recent quote from Edvin from Tuesday's Swedish morning TV: "Wilhelm has no label for his sexuality. He just realizes that he is very, very in love with this other boy at the school. And I think it's very beautiful and something people feel a lot of comfort in. There is no label, it's just love." (I think it's kind of implied that he's pansexual)

[@EmberC]

He might be gay, bi or pan. This is all just so new to him. He is exploring things out. I think it is so good that they made this choice. Simon is certain of his sexuality but Wilhelm is on the stage of exploring. That is perfectly normal. When he becomes sure, he might have a label or call himself queer basicly. This show is amazing!

[@erikperhs_]

He's Simonsexual and I think that's beautiful

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

@@EmberC I think the direction is definitely more towards bi or pan for Wilhelm. Gay like straight seems way too exact for him, his sexuality is not so specific, that's why he doesn't have a label for it. With a girl he's automatically seen as straight, with a guy he's automatically seen as gay and he doesn't see himself as either. That's why I think it's implied that he's pan but it's all too new to him and he hasn't discovered that label for himself yet.

[@lanielovespopculture]

Here after watching your RWRB reaction and then binging your SKAM Norway and SKAM France reactions. Soooooo excited to watch you react to this. This is probably my favorite mlm tv series (fav LGBTQ overall has to be Heartstopper of course)

[@lilita609]

YEEEYY i've been waiting for your reaction!!!!! literally checked your page so many times, lol! LOVED what you said about the last scene, it just feels so reel and awkward and unsure ^^ and i completely agree, the show grips you, pulls you in just to let you fall again ^^ about your comment that it went 0 to 60 with the kissing, i feel like there was an unsaid mutual attraction from the very beginning and they both felt it, but weren't sure how to go about it, especially Wilhelm because he's royalty... oh and you're right, the whole thing is more about Wilhelm being a prince than about his sexuality... The creators and actors always say that in interviews :) okay let me stop ranting, can't wait for the rest of your reactions!! BYEEE

[@TheGav67]

Alex looks AMAZING hosting this video!

[@kimpetras458]

I don't think Wilhelm was in denial about his sexuality, but just afraid of being outed. To be honest, I think he had already been attracted (including sexually) to Simon since he was welcomed into the chapel choir. From there, the two began to flirt with each other. Neither of them had taken the initiative to go beyond looks and stares because Wilhelm is afraid of being outed and Simon because he doesn't want to be the low-class kid who had the audacity to flirt with the prince and be rejected. When Wilhelm showed Simon that he wanted intimate contact by letting him hold his hand it gave Simon confirmation that he could go on to the next step.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Wilhelm has been so restricted his whole life as "the Prince", the reigning Monarch's child, that he feels uncomfortable with any labels. He doesn't have a problem with being attracted to Simon, he has a problem with labeling himself or being labeled as gay, bi, pansexual or whatever, he wants to just be and stay unlabled and that's how the writer is keeping him, as Edvin (Wilhelm) said in an interview this week, Simon is gay and Wilhelm is unlabeled, Wilhelm has no label for his sexuality, it's just love for him.

[@kimpetras458]

@@gerganakantcheva8176 I'm not saying that Wilhelm is worried about labels, but just saying that he's afraid of being outed because evidently he likes a boy and as much as we're talking about a progressive Sweden in favor of free and unlabeled sexuality and affectivity we all know that Homophobia is present in the show not effectively as a hate crime or discrimination, but still present as a determination of tradition that demands the role of a heterosexual man assuming the throne and his duties and that in itself is already homophobic.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

@@kimpetras458 You misunderstood me, I'm the one who sais that Wilhelm is worried about labels and doesn't want them. That's what the writer and Edvin have said, they keep him unlabled because he doesn't have a label for his sexuality and feels restricted by labels.

[@justinthyme140]

Awesome video. I agree that this show draws you in and keeps you gripped. Lol at the whole discussion about which class you would pay to get batter grades in!🤣🤣 Love watching your reactions and you have such fun together. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@maxgarete5435]

Everybody hates August. He's worse than Harry & Ben from Heartstopper combined. I won't spoil anything, just wait for it... and I think Wilhelm fell for Simon fast and hard. When Simon reciprocated his feelings, Wilhelm got overwhelmed and scared of his own actions. Like he couldn't believe it was actually happening. I totally get that.

[@kumarraaj1]

don't wait for two weeks to upload the next episode please ❤️❤️❤️

[@josey119]

Thanks for making my day! Hope you had an amazing relaxing vacation too. 💜 I finished the season of YR not long ago & it certainly is a fave series of mine now! All the characters are so real & intriguing & i love that the show goes in depth with all of them not just the 2 MCs & highlights class/privilege issues. I'm really impressed with Omar Rudberg in his first acting role. he's a natural! I heard Season 2 is on the way and I can't wait 😍 (I'm looking forward to watching your love victor content too after i catch up to season 3!!! Gotta watch s2 first... ahh so many good shows atm....so little time!) 🤗🌈

[@lightningkiki6090]

Answer for what Wilhelm may have meant by “the teacher being more lenient on those who pay” in the maths class (assuming it wasn’t direct cheating) A teacher knows what topics are going to be in the test (eg they may know that binomials and proofs will be in the test, but exponentials and parametrics won’t) and the students may not. When someone doesn’t pay, they may give a more generalised revision session. But with people who do pay, the teacher may choose to focus revision on the topics that are in the test and avoid ones not in the test (without ever explicitly saying they are in the test but it is heavily implied). This gives an advantage because you know what is coming up and what to prepare for. This advantage is likely enough to change a grade The teacher will likely also give more special attention to assist students with their questions during a revision session and may also give students more useful revision resources.

[@hanaj]

The looks and the shyness is 100% being a teenager. Teens aren’t really know for communication 😂

[@67Second]

I love the work that you guys do but sometimes the restrictions of editing drive me crazy. That final scene with those two beautiful and talented young men is nothing short of remarkable. And I'm so glad you recognized it's power. But it needs to be seen in it's entirety! Edvin was 17 when the show was filmed and this was Omar's first acting gig (although he's a seasoned singer/dancer from the age of 14). They are both on a path to be huge stars.

[@openedtodiscussion]

I enjoyed a lot your reaction of this amazing show. I love that you discuss, along the way, the topics, deep or light. You are right they don't talk a lot, and it will stay that way. You pointed one of the strength of the story. They want us to feel the emotions, and chose body language to do it. True an emotion roller coaster. And it is exponential until the end, be prepared. Don't worry I won't spoil anything. You saw the other atypical side of the show, when talking about the kiss. The authenticity. They used a lot to feel authentic, for us to relate to their experience. The awkwardness of the scenes as you said, the actors' adequate age, adequate outfits, not model actors, not over dramatizing reactions of the characters.... Sharing sex experience on table is done in these Swedish posh school, from the writer investigations. And as you said for ep1, being queer in these places are not easy. When she interviewed the former students, they said you can be queer, you just don't talk about it. Get use to it, they never give us the full back story of the characters, free to interpretation I guess, just enough to make us empathize. Yeah August is hard to bear. Sometimes I feel he steals the show from Wille, because most of people focus on him. I liked the "evil shit" part. You got it. They go for deep subjects. The writer explained her main theme was "How a restricted person can fall in love? So Wille struggles between his royal duties (personified by August), and his wishing free speech and love (personified by Simon). Other serious themes are health issue, weight of family and society. This is clearly a queer romance, but they try to give diversity, to make minorities feels like is the "normality". Watch you for ep3. Bye

[@lelp_]

Your faces during the last kiss 😂🤣

[@bristolmari]

Oh just wait..this show will take you on a roller-coaster. It's so good!

[@georgieporgie3118]

Came for the Heartstopper reactions, now hooked on Young Royals too. Looking forward to the next video when you're back from your hols 🙂 I felt bereft after finishing Young Royals and somebody suggested I watch SKAM, the story of Isak and Even. Have now binged that and the German version, Druck, the story of Matteo and David. I'd love it if you guys could react to these 🙏❤️ Druck was my favourite but you should probably start with the original Norwegian SKAM. The French version and Belgian version are also great (yes, I am a little obsessed 😬)

[@eli01653]

i am so excited for this i have not clicked a notification quicker

[@roksanelemoine7880]

Right when i thought about watching one of your videos to eat my dinner I see this thank you! Loving watching you react to this amazing show 🥰

[@carminadiamente4670]

can't wait for this whole series, your reactions are amazing

[@AngelExplores]

Just letting you guys know that I rewatch your reactions on Young Royals like daily. This is awesome. Thank you for reacting to this. It helps with my anxiety, you guys have such good vibes 💜

[@meganbrady7726]

Will you guys be posting full length reactions to Patreon? Because I would totally join for that :)

[@nataliassvv]

if you dont like August here just you wait LMAO

[@ingelagj8786]

I like your comments, you have very clever minds and use them perfect , young royal is very deep and shows in a way the Swedish way of youth interaction with each other today. 🏳️‍🌈

[@elinedefaux]

Happy u guys are back with more Young Royals. Are u guys exited for season 2 in November

[@ShayPeart]

loved the reaction please don't make us wait three weeks for the next episode please.

[@juliam.47]

This was actually Omar Rudbergs (Simon) first acting job. He used to be in a boy band and was the opening act for one direction a couple of times

[@leiyavns]

Pls give me Young Royals reaction everyday. I miss them so much

[@bunniesbananas101]

You two are so adorable. Your show is such a nice combination of sweet-playful and insightful. I was so excited for you to react to this episode and the awkward yet steamy kiss at the end. ❤️

[@82evene]

Yes, August will piss you off. A lot.

[@Emmy-uy7vh]

it’s confirmed by the creator that simon and wille are each other’s first, they’ve never dated or been intimate with someone else before!

[@sitzpinkler1294]

ohhh, that's so cute, but Simon feels more confident trying new things, I guess because of his personality and also not having so much pressure like Wille

[@leiapedro933]

Where does she say this? I've seen a couple of her interviews but don't remember hearing that.

[@discogareth]

Been waiting for your video all week!

[@theforbiddenpoet]

After such a rough day I am so happy to see this video in my subscription lineup! ❤️

[@bengmelea8646]

You two are such a hoot! I think for any young royal much of this storyline of a royal under pressure would be the similar even if they weren't gay but a straight couple. It's that extra gay royal 'taboo' factor that gives this series extra spice!

[@jenniferfigueroa2739]

I’ve been desperately waiting for this!

[@camhusmj38]

To be absolutely clear, Sander and Robbe's kiss in Season 3 Episode 4 of WTFOCK (Belgium Skam) is the best gay kiss ever - the lead up the music choice the scenario everything

[@camhusmj38]

@@lucib2924 If you haven't seen it you wouldn't know

[@supercreativeusername]

idk nothing beats the tension in wilmons first kiss for me

[@kimflyvholmkjaer5969]

You're back! Missed your great reactions 😘

[@hannaissacarre]

I miss YR and I miss you two, so here I am in october 2024 watching in all over again 💜

[@mickeymiles9394]

OMG love your reactions!!! You should do Glamorous!!!❤

[@DancingAngelbla]

Your faces during that kiss - I can't 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 But yeah, sooooo totally with you on the whole usually, first kisses are depicted so perfect on screen while in reality, yes, such happen, but very often it's far from perfect and rather weird, surprising, clumsy, funny, whatever (independent of age or sexual orientation or experience, I dare say 😅) Also, your comment on the horror movie thing TOTALLY cracked me up because, fun fact, I got my first kiss during a horror movie too 😂

[@bms8376]

Amo Young Royals ❤❤

[@daxl_13]

hope you guys had fun in Greece!!! I love Greece, been there more times than I can count cause I'm from Cyprus!

[@Elena-cn9om]

The Maths teacher tells Simon: 'You need to learn to control your nerves. The calculations are often correct, but the answers are not.' I have always thought that apart from the direct meaning it's also a reference to Simon's speech about the rich and the monarchy the other day and Mr. Englund's implied disapproval of it.

[@MM-fe9mz]

Interesting how the movies hand hold has become a thing ever since the first time between Jude and Connor in The Fosters, then Young Royals, followed by Heartstopper

[@VDiGeronimo]

“What juices?!” Lol

[@arneyd1793]

"there's a lot of staring andnless talking" me, an introvert who never makes small talk: uhh... is that not normal?

[@dysmissme7343]

I had to fuckin fight to stay for the outro But you didn’t disappoint lmao 😂😂

[@Nicky-qd5pt]

Okay. I just subscribed to watch you react to the rest of this series. Hope you upload more soon.

[@GreekViP22]

I enjoy these videos so much! I'm sure you had a great time in Greece! Hoping to see you in Cyprus too someday! :)

[@masinmancy77]

Alex - the breezy/sexy hair today! Live!

[@siffe3336]

I mean like dating in Sweden is I have heard a bit different like many people I know start off with well hanging out a bit not talking super much, then get more intimate and after that it's sort of easier to talk and all that. There is a book I think called sex before coffee about dating in Sweden, of course it's like kind of different when you are a teen but still something that may explain why some people might think they are going from 0 to 100.

[@cottagepie1]

Nice, you're back!

[@shawnheffner6734]

You're both adorable! Love your reactions and commentary. :)

[@nomadine85]

Okay so the interesting thing is that the intimacy coordinator of the show said in a Q&A that she considered their “first on screen kiss” as not the same as their “first kiss”, so basically, Wille didn’t just just like putting his hand on Simon’s face, and when they side glanced at each other during the weird peer pressured chair standing confessions, that was their “shared understanding”. Now that this was implied by someone on the actual crew it has become my head canon, and I’m also low key bitter that they cut the scene there.

[@nomadine85]

It also means that maybe there’s a sort of excitement not about just the kissing itself but actually the fact that it’s happening again. And the hands kind of imply that as well, like… with the idea of them having kissed at the party the progression and behaviour and meaning completely shifts. That’s definitely more meaningful than just kissing. Yes sure Wille said “I’m not… I’m not” but while most people think he was trying to say that he’s not gay, I don’t think so. Someone also pointed out a gender neutral comment his brother makes in a later episode, and seeing how certain Wille was about liking Simone, I don’t think the gay aspect is the issue. I think their different background is the issue for Wille.

[@EmberC]

Sara, the IC, meant that it was first kiss for S&W. But in the process, the actors kiss a lot within their roles of S & W. So, actually this kiss was first for S & W. In the first episode, there was just sexual tension with Wilhelm's hand on Simon's face.

[@oliammo]

"im not saying we're going to have a car accident" No but Erik will oop!

[@TheLauren800]

the hand grab killed me! 😍😍

[@ojeda2503]

YAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS ♥️♥️♥️ I AM WAITING FOR EPISODE 3

[@Mike-cs8bp]

Love your reactions, started watching with Heart Stopper and you two reminded me of Nick (Josh) and Charlie (Alex), not in a romantic way but in the mood lol. I do wish you used the English dubbing for Young Royal since I hate subtitles and sometimes hard to keep up with exactly what’s happening but thanks for the great reactions and making me laugh!

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

The original version is way better than the dubbed version! All the feeling that comes across through their mother tongue gets lost otherwise.

[@Mike-cs8bp]

Yeah saw the dubbed version and I thought it was fine but if you prefer it watching it with subtitles that’s fine too but for a reaction video where your only seeing pieces of the video I don’t think subtitles work well…

[@reamdelrey]

The math situation has happened to me and I can confirm it is true, I had to pay my math teacher so he can “teach” math correctly in his home than he did in class, And after that I was an “elite math student”.

[@maddalenaallegretta9885]

Hi when r we getting episode 3 reaction? 🙏

[@Fabiola.peña]

Necesito el siguiente capítulo 🥺🥺

[@queenmahsa3761]

You must see your faces at the ending scene!!!😂😂😂😂🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@GirlLovesFairytale]

August is gonna piss you off so much more 🤣 I love that you see that it feels like a real first kiss.. A little awkward and needs practice xD I think that the hand holding scene gave Simon the confidence that he felt it right and that he could go in for a kiss xD for me the hand helding felt way more daring because they only had a awkward staring and ate hotdogs together xD

[@lauren9004]

Idk ur name but the one with brown hair - I totally agree with you. There’s no context about wilhelm’s previous romantic history, and the kiss during the horror movie was not ideal. I love it tho. I am curious but don’t care about wilhelms previous history cuz it’s interesting to think about but also kind of irrelevant to his relationship with Simon. Also kisses during ur teen years are awkward, lol, which makes their kiss more realistic. Also I love how this show is not just about being a gay teen. It’s also about being a teen with ur own personal situation and personal life.

[@AnxietyRat]

Lmao brown hair doesn't narrow it down...straight or curly brown hair?

[@lauren9004]

@@AnxietyRat Straight

[@hanaj]

My math teacher for senior calculus would give partial credit for showing your work. I would rarely get the right answer, but somehow got a B 😂

[@nassiba9188]

love you both btw 💗💗