Trustfall | MIDST | Season 3 Episode 16

[@cooperalt7980]

"May we continue the action violence now?" "No." [Infotaining muzak resumes] Perfection

[@flanbeau]

[Infotaining muzak ends.] "Okaye. Gritting their teeth-"

[@TartarusHimself]

[almost excessively rad music kicks in]

[@ethanrapp6998]

Got a full belly laugh outta me ngl

[@peevester9987]

The bit where the narrators battle for who's "onscreen" never gets old. Bonus points for making the mirrorhawk graphics look like a cheesy educational filmstrip for kids. MAN I love this show. Also, whoever did the captions for this episode needs a bonus.

[@orandor6249]

The Sparr Finneas conversation was probably one of the most well acted, heart wrenching dialogues I’ve heard in a very long time, and the art played to it beautifully! Amazing episode top to bottom!

[@user-iu6sd8su3e]

Strongly disagree. Weird and forced romance

[@prinzessinaurora4355]

It was amazing. And such an important moment for Phineas and their whole relationship. To more honest, emotional and healing talks! Also more smooches. Yes.

[@sasukeissocoollike]

I will take this as payment for the last time we had to witness a kiss.

[@kingofroses302]

This is by far the best episode yet. It has drama, action, suspense, death, spaceship chases, monsters, romance... God damn.

[@cubfan84]

And an educational Creature Corner!

[@Sirfinchyyy]

The narrators are probably my favorite voices now.

[@leitm3912]

ngl the ending of that Spahr/Phineas bit disgusted me a bit. I wanted Phineas to end up with Backpack, they seemed to be a good match earlier on.

[@kingofroses302]

@@leitm3912 I wasnt totally on board with PhineasxSpahr earlier in the series, but I think there's been more than enough buildup for it to make sense. Phineas and Backpack is a wild take tho bro, gotta be goofin around with that.

[@peevester9987]

@@kingofroses302 Backpack literally is named after her one personality-granting trait, that she carries around a huge backpack. Has she even been drawn in a scene since the first episode? I never thought about the relationship angle between Spahr and Phineas (romance with a power imbalance is gross), but WOW did they do a nice job building that here.

[@Jasmine_JWPIA]

Such a beautiful performance by Matt as Phineas - the raw outpouring of everything he has struggled with is gut wrenching and real in the most satisfying way.

[@Glorydais]

Thank you to whoever does the captioning for seasoning the captions with that Third Person flavor. Right after Xen says Midst: Too Fast, Too Furious, the caption reads [Almost excessively rad music kicks in.] 😂 14:30

[@Caitydid561]

Pretty sure it's the same in-house captioning they've got for the main CR stuff. They've always been pretty on-point and fun with their captioning.

[@Jtblake]

While I'm not a Sparr and Finneas shipper (they've always felt like a father/son relationship to me over a romantic one) that kiss was still deserved for those that were. Plus the rest of the episode was fantastic, especially the way Matt just went full in nerd when talking about the Mirrorhawks and the king. Can't wait for what's coming.

[@bluebloodsn0wman]

every time i think lark can’t get any sexier i am consistently proven wrong. thank you for your service third person

[@wyattshaw8732]

Love all of the symbolism involving Sparr’s journey, he never saw the harm he was doing to Finneas because he was always his subordinate, but now they stand face to face spar without his gold armor without his valor, for the first time they are equals, and this time he is understanding

[@thallium6754]

This episode had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!! It had everything: badass chase sequence, mirrorhawk infotainment usurping the narrative, (in the best way possible 😂) Lark pulling a top gun, that sci-fi/horror reference, _Spahr and Phineas...!_ Also, though not centre-stage, Hieronymous was really great throughout: '"AARGH!" he aarghs', 'worst federal bank holiday ever', and 'taking a stupid walk for his stupid mental health' all knocked me out instantly. 🤣 Mr. Loxlee, I appreciate you.

[@jerryboba_]

Happy Valor Day! (What a beautifully stupid holiday)

[@flanbeau]

I came for the feelings, the action, the gloriously original scifi worldbuilding, the story, the music, the sounds, the arts, the characters, their relations, their evolutions, the twists, the revelations, the laughters and the tears. I stayed for the feelings, the action, the gloriously original scifi worldbuilding, the story, the music, the sounds, the arts, the characters, their relations, their evolutions, the twists, the revelations, the laughters and the tears, because they keep on coming and coming.

[@taliamirai970]

I know I'm going to revist this episode several times. The chase sequence, the hilarious science corner bit, the absolutely heart wrenching dialogue between Phineas and Jonas layered with the beautiful art and music (also: when your day 1 ship becomes canon in the most well executed slow burn 👌🏾), and the tense rollercoaster drop of anticipation knowing it's gonna get worse before it gets better after it got a little better again... This quirky little podcast has become fhe (un)light of my life.

[@BStasiya]

"Excuse me if I'm not completely happy to see you" - proceeds to list all the reasons why he is happy to see him.

[@kyhawkeye]

Mirrorhawks are now going into my homebrew world...

[@rowenwolff]

I too have to take a stupid walk for my stupid mental health 😂😂

[@trinity6302]

As relatable as they come

[@zoyacherkasova4125]

I’m listening to this podcast while taking my stupid little walks! This line cracked me up 😂

[@willcaster819]

The fact that we so rarely get action sequences in Midst makes that ship chase all the more badass. So good.

[@lambs5258]

Phineas: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! YOU MESSED UP! Jonas: You're right, it is. I fully take the blame. Phineas: NO, IT'S MY FAULT! YOU CAN'T TAKE THIS FROM ME!

[@J--Dubs]

I loved the creature corner. Just finished Delicious in Dungeon and I really appreciate the explanation of how to eat a court of mirror-hawks.

[@Landis963]

I notice that the Appendix for this episode is an excerpt that goes into further Dunmeshi detail.

[@RolandVonRose]

The music in this episode goes so BLOODY HARD!

[@Butterzzzz]

I love all the music associated with ships so far

[@icepear8771]

THE CALL BACK!!! clouds above, clouds below

[@hunterwallasus3582]

MATT THIRD PERSON I WASNT FAMILIAR WITH YOUR GAME. THIS IS THE BEST EPISODE

[@LividE101]

I feel like Third Person looked at those two and just went "If we let the only romance in the entire series be between Weepe and Imelda we may actually be monsters"

[@Alyssa-h5k]

Oh. My. God. The kiss. I saw the signs. I knew what was happening. I didn't think it would, so i was SO HAPPY WHEN IT DID.

[@shmee123ful]

well i didnt expect one of our narrators to go full delicious in dungeon

[@ohnoraychel]

Excellent reference! I agree.

[@matthewgordon3281]

I am exhausted. Only half way through. Glorious Danger, unship chase, weird biology, redemption arcs, minor characters gruesomely killed, cool witchery, what more could we want? Also, a kiss.

[@crankyhead1089]

- me during the emotional moment: **at the edge of my seat, knees up to my chest, hands over my mouth, eyes wide, heart pounding** - *it culminates* - me roaring: "YESSSSS!!!" *shakes office chair uncontrollably* *spoilers below* Dear GAWDS this episode this GOATED. everything from the action, the hilarious animal segment, the callbacks, the emotional moment between Phineas and Spar. And on that matter: I did NOT imagine this relationship to unfurl like that, UNTIL i started my second listen through the entire story! The shipping became SO real, a part of me wondered whether there was something more than just mentor/apprentice relationship. But OH MY it got really heated with a daddy Spar and golden retriever Phineas confessing their true feelings to eachother! I also NEED more wild life lore of Midst, it is so fascinating within the setting! The spiderweb, the upcoming showdown on stationary hill, i'm SO hyped for the next episode!

[@ShesAaRebel]

Spar and Phineas finally talking it out, after they have both gone through a journey of self-discovery and healing, was beautiful and heart breaking.

[@d20dion]

The whole mirrorhawk bit had a Monty Pythonesque "get on with it" feeling and I loved every bit (pun intented) of it!

[@astridmarie6412]

This episode changed genres/themes so many times! We got an action sequence! Alien horror! Speed chase! High pressure! Nature show! Post apocalypse! Dramatic confession! Intimate moment! Spooky thriller!

[@lionbrunch4244]

Crescendo, perfection, chef's kiss ^_^ All my favorite parts of this episode are already mentioned in other comments, maybe to mention I appreciate the sound design of Spahr and Phineas initially speaking through oxygen masks - small immersive details like this that are awesome but get overshadowed by the epicness of the action, humor and drama

[@alex_gorod]

I seriously cannot express how in love I am with this story, the world building, the characters, and of course, Third Person. You guys make my life better.

[@gurkensalat1868]

Absolutely terrific episode! I don't know if I am on board with the Spar and Phineas-Couple though. Am I the only one who finds it kind of...problematic? Spar always seemed like more of a father figure for Phineas. Even if I am off on that one, he was his superior officer for years and years, the one deciding everything for him. Yes the trust is gone now, but that kind of dynamic must be hard to shake. For Spar to get romantic with Phineas now... that's such a power imbalance in the relationship. I hoped to the end that they wouldn`t take it there.

[@TessLowe]

It honestly seemed like it was going there from the beginning, but neither of them were quite able to acknowledge it. Spahr never tried to use his power to ‘get’ Phineas because he didn’t seem to know that’s why he’d been so protective of him until now, now that they’re equals. The artwork for that scene is brilliant of course - it just shouts “When you’re done beating yourself up, I am about to kiss you”.

[@kanionyadon7565]

I’m not really on board with it. It seemed like it was just thrown in there, I didn’t feel any tension leading up to it until this episode

[@VI_VA.]

Felt the same as you, friend

[@azican92]

A little late to the party, but I agree! I'd be more open to it if there was more time for the relationship to develop once the mentor/protégé element was removed. I can believe they may have wanted more time to develop it, but with the show ending this season they may have wanted to wrap up all the plot threads now.

[@Butterzzzz]

Man the audio itself has been fantastic, the ship of the baron being mysterious and ominous and feeling like some eldritch monster, and then these ships from the trust having a much more upbeat tune associated with with them, but almost more imposing because of their numbers and armaments

[@BrenttFease]

As cathartic as the moment between Those Two was, I don't forsee that particular trauma bond going well in the long term...

[@Landis963]

I mean, we're past the endgame now - got through the flash forward and everything. I imagine the relationship has enough staying power to stick around for the denouement.

[@sofialaya596]

maybe its just a kiss and they will go their separate ways, or see each other with some distance. Phineas knows The Mothers so i think he'll be ok with that guidance

[@TessLowe]

The music and soundscapes in this series are just world class, on top of the extraordinary storytelling. And I loved the resolution of Spahr and Phineas’s ever-building sexual tension which has been there since day one.

[@visbs88]

I already wish I could experience this again like the first time. And again. And again. Just like the entirety of Midst, but even more so. Incredible. And I’m so proud to say that I HAVE BEEN SHIPPING PHINEAS AND JONAS SINCE EPISODE 3. Not once has their dynamic disappointed me. It was all there from the start, but just so deeply buried underneath the Trust system it got twisted, almost broken, and surely made unhealthy - but this scene. This scene was so good. They always sincerely cared for each other and now they’re free to live it. After their reunion in the last episode, I couldn’t ask for anything more perfect. Thank you. I have been feeling horribly in these past days, but it’s stories like this that make me feel a little more connected to humanity again.

[@TessLowe]

Spot on! I join you in team Spahr-Phineas!

[@Sirfinchyyy]

Wow the opening 5 mins had my anxiety skyrocketing... The artwork is amazing and much more descriptive visually than se1 and 2. It really drives the narrative harder than before.

[@adorazagora]

Glad we got a Laios level description and enthusiasm regarding the local fauna.

[@JackKastor]

"You're at zero, Phinneas Thatch..."🥹

[@Draange]

That opening death was terrifying. Sharp (ha!) contrast to the almost familial interaction with Spahr and Phinias Creature corner, another good reminder that the narrators are three individuals. "Almost excessively rad music kicks in" I love subtitles. Lark is so badass. Where could the possible park the-ooooooh. How ironic of a place for bonding time. Nooooooo, That's basically your dad. I kind of sensed it was going that way by the art, but their dynamic up until now had always seemed parent-child. ugh. ...What do you mean you can't find anyone in Midst? They were all gathered having a big party and your agents saw them there. It couldn't have been more than a few hours before that they were confirmed to be there. Theory: Weepe gets to Midst and gets KO'd by a purse to the back of the head from Atticus' sister.

[@DrakeAurum]

Lark's a leaf on the wind.

[@Caitydid561]

Nice reference there.

[@R3dS0ulSnak3]

Another banger of an episode!!! I love the critters, the air fight scene, and the music aaahhhhh just amazing!!!!

[@benc.3244]

I saw the Spar-Phineas dynamic as a father-son one, so the kiss caught me off-guard

[@Varolokkur1]

Yeah, my only complaint. It felt weird.

[@Urzarel]

Definitely a mentor/mentee relationship, but I could never see it as a father-son one since there is only like a 5 year age difference between the two. Phineas is officially somewhere in his mid to late 20s, and Sparr is 30-ish.

[@yavorvlaskov5404]

It absolutely was, this is a weird and creepy direction to take and the fact that almost no one is mentioning anything kinda makes me wanna be associated less with the fanbase either

[@yavorvlaskov5404]

​@@UrzarelWhere are you pulling your numbers from, Spahr as already employed trust enforcer saved Phineas when Phineas was a child from the official lore we have, so at the very least the fascination became when one of them was absolutely an adult and the other a child. This is basically Nancy and Hartigan from Sin City.

[@Urzarel]

@@yavorvlaskov5404 The age numbers came from the official tumblr page from a Q and A with the creators. Though, i misremembered, and Phineas is actually early to mid 20s. So there is about a 7 years difference. Sparr was only a Junior Adscela when he saved Phineas from the Delta. That would have probably put him in his late teens, if the recruitment age is similar to ours, and Phineas around 10-12.

[@spyresoblazx]

What an episode!!! The other comments tell it perfectly, this is 40 minutes packed with movie material

[@anikaknudsen3379]

This show may have just changed my life. Wow what an episode

[@RayneTam]

Best episode. Cool factoids, cool flying, Fineas and Spar kissing (which I didn't realize was a thing I needed!)! Oh, and the trust finally going down! So awesome!

[@NonExistingName]

Aw man. You saw the episode. I saw the episode. Nothing needs to ge said. Glorious.

[@עומרשרייבר-ל4ר]

Another wild ride. I did not exapcted thats where their relashionship will go to but Im good with that. Also pretty please make merch of those Mirrorhawks.

[@trishvision5284]

The other comments said it better so all I'll say is that this has to be my favorite show ♡ so much to unpack here, just... wow. Thanks for making me feel emotions

[@jonkelly8833]

Goosebumps the whole ride. Tears, laughter. Damn

[@ChryssaBL]

"full body paper cut and lemon juice sensation"

[@Caitydid561]

-shudders- I can imagine that, and it's painful.

[@jeremymorse713]

How can one post ones appreciation of a specific moment without spoiling ...? Ah yes. Only 1/3 of the way through, and yes, it's so fast. IYKYK. These guys are GOOOD

[@laurapace3938]

Beautifully done, we've all been ravaged by the elements again, and again, thank you third person.

[@wisdomaxolotl2766]

The creature feature was great. Also, i love the double meanings in the episode names

[@sarcasm6669]

Such incredible Storytellers and Artwork 🎉🎉🎉

[@the_one_jess_travelled2600]

34:17 "And it's a good one." Was listening to the podcast version in my car, and yelled "YES!"

[@AcidRayn24]

Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode on the best headphones/sound system you’ve got. The spatial soundscape alone is worth it

[@BernieMVD]

Lark having a spider sense is like Luke about Darth Vadar

[@Landis963]

I think it goes further than that. If you're familiar with KOTOR, I think this has blossomed into full-blown Battle Meditation.

[@justiineniicole]

not sure where to alert someone for this but the official Midst playlist is out of order... S3 E15 is listed before S3 E14 and this episode is after that EDIT: IT'S FIXED NOW, THANK YOU!

[@zlatan_2197]

It's just that 14 and 15 are switched, it's a non-problem really

[@justiineniicole]

@@zlatan_2197 it is obviously a problem if you are auto-playing the playlist...

[@yessmabie919]

+

[@zlatan_2197]

@@justiineniicole But they aren't really 3-minute songs, are they. How many people are autoplaying multiple hours playlists without checking the screen now and then

[@zlatan_2197]

@@justiineniicole But I'm sure it'll be sorted out soon anyway

[@auntblingsgratefullife4480]

Wow! I just stopped what I was working on and just sat here entranced by this episode. Great Midst series and I will be sad when it finally comes to an end. But I will be looking forward to the next series. You three are great actors!

[@them1ddle573]

Whoop whoop! 42 minutes, y'all we are blessed today! ❤🎉

[@cannoneermike]

holy shit the sequence of Lark piloting the ship was so fucking good all the way through

[@BStasiya]

The choice of the artist for this episode is pure perfection. Julie Dillon is incredible at showing feelings.

[@RolandVonRose]

GOD THAT MUSIC DROP IS SO FREAKING GOOD!!! 14:30 I have already made a comment about the music but I am back and it demands another!

[@magicianmana4]

Woahhhh what an episode!!! Did not see the Phineas/Jonas romance but I’m here for it

[@Shamsy_UT]

Kiss caught me off guard lol I always saw them as father/son 😅

[@eowald566]

Right? It kinda just came off as weird to me haha

[@jacobyullman5005]

The moment between Jonas and Phineas was beautiful, but... yeah I don't know how I feel about that. I've always been under the impression that their relationship was closer to that of a father and son. So to see them being so intimate just feels kinda wrong.

[@anastasiabender2156]

I have yet to figure out how Third Person is able to sneak onion-cutting ninjas into my house. It happened last episode, too.....

[@Kackle]

is no one mentioning the insanely casual "I have no mouth, and I must scream" reference.

[@KenDaizhai]

Yes, you were right -- Season 3 has been worth the wait and you've used your new resources so, so well... Oh, the double-clutching sound, "clack-clack clack-clack" when Lark goes for it...! I don't need to see the Fast & Furious movies, this episode does it for me.

[@icepear8771]

LOVE THE CREATURE CORNER!

[@mecharmor]

Loving the animation! Thrilling story 😮

[@Blackmetal699]

Great episode! Been loving this groups work. That is all 🦁

[@Ristro44]

The little mirror hawk bit was everything i didn't know i needed

[@LittleLadyLina]

"And it's a good one" it certainly is! -sobs-

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

I want the chords that play at Lark's steering to be played at my wedding. I don't even want to get married but that as walk up music? Damn

[@JuliaChiarelli]

I didn't know I needed Sphar/Phineas ship, thank you

[@epicureanbard]

Right?!

[@Dfarrey]

It was obvious to me that Phineas was infatuated with Jonas from the start, but I wasn't expecting that to lead anywhere. That kiss was such a sweet moment.

[@JuliaChiarelli]

@@Dfarrey I thought it was just an admiration since Sphar was his superior but it's kinda cute 🥰

[@wiseathena97]

@@Dfarrey I missed that entirely in earlier eps so the tone shift in this ep was my first indication of it but I am SUCH a fan

[@hariford8580]

Best Episode ever! Lark is a badass Action sequence is amazing And... Well I'm not going to spoil that!😍

[@novanovanova.]

I knew the romantic undertones were intentional! The way Phineas’ voice hesitated and cracked when he recalled how Spahr jumped out to protect him was soo 😭 This boy is going through it

[@raistlinmajere5550]

This episode had literally everything its insane

[@IrateUngulate]

Finally! The kiss we've been waiting for all this time!

[@FireBowProductions]

"We're in the endgame now."

[@pheebo42]

Now I want to re listen to the whole podcast to see Phineas and Jonas’s relationship building 🤩❤️

[@deathpunchdingo2981]

The mirror hawk interlude got me so good.

[@codyneedham6070]

Joneas was NOT on my bingo card!!! New levels of gay panic!!!

[@Valca.Design]

Masterwork, through and through.

[@stardustartist]

How many people were yelling, "Kiss!" I know I was

[@tinytimcanpy4103]

From the moment I saw them framed that way, face to face

[@mistaMClaugh]

AND THEN THEY DID 😭😭❤️❤️

[@pyrosianheir]

They were the only ones I could think of that might kiss... But I didn't quite register them as a possibility until it was about to happen.

[@Shadow_284]

@@tinytimcanpy4103 Yeah, I honestly never really thought about them in a romantic way, but as soon as that frame popped up I was like "Oh...."

[@kanionyadon7565]

I didn’t think they gave any hints to them being romantic. So was caught off guard. I thought it was going to be phineas and saskia…

[@VI_VA.]

Not sure what to think about this episode's ship SPOILERS i mean it has been going on for a while that there was something going on. But at the beginning it didn't seem to me to have that dynamic, Spahr always seemed to be much older than Thatch (he pulled Phineas from the Delta district when he was a young man, and Pgineas was supposedly much younger than that?) It doesn't help that a lit of the times Jonas referred (along many others) Phineas as "kid" 😅 so it feels weird that a menot/apprentice situation turned to romance

[@bigmikebeebee]

Yeah, didn't Spahr pretty much adopt Phineas as a child? Getting strong Woody Allen vibes here, but maybe I misunderstood the history?

[@wiseathena97]

@@bigmikebeebee no as far as I remember he saved Phineas and then Phineas worked his way up to being his ad secla. I think the creators have confirmed they have less than a 10 year age gap so adopting doesn't make sense (Spahr is 30 and I think the earlier eps confirmed Phineas is like 22/23?)

[@BrenttFease]

Yeah, I also have conflicting feelings on it. Even if the age gap isn't that big, Spahr still seemed more like a parental figure. I personally expected Phineas and Sherman to become a thing instead, but I suppose that's equally problematic....

[@VI_VA.]

@@BrenttFease fun fact i actually thought Jonas and Sherman were going to be a thing 🤣😅 both of them feeling awful about the Trust, both woth being dads in some way...

[@VI_VA.]

@@wiseathena97 hmmm Phineas is way yoo young. And with his current mentality that someone has to guide him in eberything he does and he cant do anything without Jonas....feels too much of a inbalanced dynamic 😭

[@poppyEars]

Two ex-trustees in a room… they might kiss

[@furikuri005]

I love these long episodes

[@brickben7840]

This episode was nearly perfect. The sound is insanely good, the tension in the first half is crazy, the ending with going back to midst...👌 You guys know what my problem is. Phineas and Jonas shouldn't have a romanctic relationship, he's his freaking mentor. Imagine if Will (from the Rangers apprentice) had a relationship with Halt. Or heck Vin with Kelsier in Mistborne. Or Anakin with Obi Wan. And those were mostly good mentor relationships that worked pretty well. SpharXPhineas isn't a good idea.. Other then that, I absolutely love Midst, it's one of my favorite podcasts and Third Person is doing a fabulous job.

[@triggeredfingerprints]

Been waiting for Spahr and Phineas for seasons now omg

[@BarneyDesmond]

Holy crap I thought last week's episode was good but you just slayed me this time! 😭

[@ASquared544]

Oh yeah, 3rd Person’s read Dungeon Meshi

[@TwilightRose2006]

if I had to look at that delicious image for much longer with out an actual kiss, I was going to riot!!!

[@JackBarlowStudios]

GOD, that was cathartic!

[@redpepper74]

My GOD this series is fantastic.

[@juanmiguelluisdoniz5004]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THEY KISSEDDDDD. The way I squealed like pig

[@chrisgionti2766]

This episode was supposed to be about mirror hawks but no we had to get violence instead. Justice for mirror hawks!