Heartstopper - 2x01 "Out" - REACTION!

[@HarryAllen9]

I am so excited to have our boys back 😭gonna be running like we did last time with 1 episode a week on both KZbin and Patreon however Patreon is gonna be an episode ahead! (also for TVD and TO peeps, gonna be getting back to doing an episode of each a week too however it may not start till next week, we will have to see time wise!!)

[@danielrotello4950]

As another great British author once wrote, "I will not say, 'Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil." 😍✌🌈

[@crazypants1864]

(as a TVDU girl without patreon access, just wanted to say I hope to see one last video from you before my premium membership expires on YT - I love how you take the time to analyse and pay attention to all characters, with a genuine interest in the plot and not just the romantic relationships and swooning over their looks lol) 👏 thanks for the update! :)

[@Mixxie67]

Charlie's mom is very prickly. Maybe that's why she displays so many cactus plants.

[@nenegrey2282]

Imogen went from liking the BEST person in the school, to the WORST, she has the ✨range✨

[@maggieg.recommendsandrants3081]

I noticed Imogen hung out with Ben a lot in S1. She was always talking to him in the background and was standing next to him at the rugby match. Ben seems like the type to put on a different personality until he snares you, and then his internal horribleness comes out. Poor Imogen was fooled just like Charlie was!

[@honorisalive]

My view was that he was as nice to Imogen as much as to any other friend - neither of them probably saw the other as more last season given that he was right by her side when she asked Nick out. I think the toxic side comes out when he is confronted with the truth of his sexuality in some way - so for Imogen, because he resents that he has to pretend (not saying he’s never attracted to girls, but that didn’t seem to be why he dated Imogen). All to say he’s a shitty/toxic boyfriend but wasn’t necessarily putting on a face just to snare Imogen

[@tova1412]

@@honorisalive yeah that's what I took his behaviour for as well. he definitely has a persona he tries to uphold in school, and when Imogen was just a part of his friend group she saw him the same way everyone else did (even Nick at the start of s1 calls him "mate" and mention how they hang out sometimes), and I think the glimpse we see of him and his parents at the parent-teacher evening speaks to this too, how he has perfect grades and a smirk on his face with parents on either side of his shoulder nodding in approval... he holds up a facade and mostly manages to pull it off so long as he isn't confronted with his own shit in some way, like you said.

[@danieldaniel1882]

just finished the season and i am an emotional wreck again in all the good ways ❤

[@potter286]

Me too. Now sad and am waiting for s3

[@charliewb96]

Same😭😭

[@johnking5174]

Same here, I dont think I have ever cried more at a TV show than this season

[@Jayeditz_2583]

I know the suspense is killing me 😭

[@lavechelavender]

Same, I'm tempted to do a rewatch lol

[@queenigelkotte]

I think the cacti is a representation for Charlie's mom. cacti are prickly

[@mathewaquino6304]

Harry, don’t ever stop, pausing and sharing your thoughts! Look, every reactor has their own style and that’s good. Your style is awesome and amazing! Please don’t ever change. Your season one reactions got me to watch a lot of your other staff, including skam france. I can’t wait to see all of your season.Two reactions! Thanks for being so smart, funny, compassionate and for always always keeping it real.

[@agranosclem]

I actually prefer when reactors pause to share. Others share while the episode keeps playing and it usually ends up with them missing details

[@applecarameled]

24:14 I think Tao was civil to Nick in this scene until he asked “do you think it’d be weird for you?”. They’re not close yet at this point (remember this episode is set ONE day after season 1 - warming up to people takes time!). I think asking that question unprompted can seem like taunting so I don’t blame Tao at all for taking it wrong

[@lindsaynicole4812]

same! i agree that Tao clearly doesnt hate Nick. he is just prickly with certain topics. haha i love their scenes together!

[@tova1412]

it also doesn't help that he feels like he fucked it up with Elle so he's already on edge about it... Nick definitely asked that question at the worst possible moment lmao

[@jewlliankaplan3946]

Actually its 2 months maybe more after season 1, the montage of Nick and Charlie hanging out was kinda like a time skip.

[@septemberlovesya]

@@jewlliankaplan3946no

[@johnking5174]

Season 2 was just superb. I could not believe how better the quality and acting was. Really went up a gear for season 2.

[@mandipandi303]

I binged season 2 this morning, and I either got emotional or fully cried during every episode. I read the graphic novels, so I knew what to expect, but I still freaked out.

[@alexandraRatliff]

15:46 “ Charlie keep your VOICE down” Please I’m eating dinner and I almost choked

[@makncheese9628]

I am an emotional wreck after that ending. I want season 3 RIGHT now like RIGHT now

[@noemisarah98]

Same

[@SubKween]

It's a slippery slope though. To bring up how Ben treated Charlie to Imogen could lead to outing him. And regardless how horrible Ben is, he doesn't deserve to be outed.

[@HarryAllen9]

Omg I didn't even think of that

[@modestysnooze6154]

I do think Nick could say 'I know you like him but I saw him assault someone, it's not my story to tell but I thought you should know.' I think if I started dating someone who had done that and a friend knew, I would want to be told.

[@DBCuzitis]

Hmmmmm… As horrible as Ben is I think Imogen deserves to know. “Outing” someone against their will is bad. Being Ben is worse. Sweet Imogen deserves and needs to be warned. Saying nothing and letting her get hurt or worse is horrible!

[@RammerHammer]

​@@DBCuzitisI'd be inclined to agree with you but I've been outed before and it's really freaking rough. People really do see you as a completely different person. I'm just holding out that Season 3 has some Solitaire content so Ben will get his comeuppance. Anyone who's read it will know what I mean

[@DBCuzitis]

@@RammerHammer Yes! Outing against someone's will is awful. When does someone's character and past actions make it worse? Shouting to everyone? In this case would be bad. Giving a trusted and vulnerable friend a heads up?... You would be a terrible friend if you DO NOT say something.

[@astraluna5312]

This man has the power to read me like a book 😭 he literally described highschool me word. For. Word. 😂

[@benp3592]

Nicks fear and confusion on coming out being so hard is once again so relatable and accurate. I didn't even tell my supportive best friend since childhood and didn't know why. Even leaving hints to get them to ask was terrified in the moment.

[@fuzzydays5699]

You are the KZbinr that I was most looking forward to seeing react to the new season. Your season 1 reactions were just so good. Like the way you kept trying to understand the motivations and psyche of the characters and also gave some really useful advice. A minor non-specific spoiler: I love how this season delves deeper into the homelives of the teen characters.

[@HarryAllen9]

Awww thank you, I really appreciate that ♥️

[@themisto212]

When you look at the end of season 1, you should always bear in mind that it was shot without knowing if there would be a 2nd season. Therefore, the ending should feel "round", like a kind of closure: a happy ending. Only after the great success of the first season did Netflix order seasons 2 and 3 from the production company See-Saw Films. That's why the sports day scene in the last episode, where Nick and Charlie are leaving the football field holding hands, is a bit left out in terms of the relationship/character arc of the two within the series.

[@ed-schramm]

you know what's sad? at 28:09 Charlie is literally pretending to pour cereal but nothing is going on the bowl. I really don't think it's a filming error/food acting mistake given the storyline we get. Someone pointed this out on tiktok and it breaks my heart every time I watch that scene. My poor baby Charlie.

[@SubKween]

Tobey is the actor who plays Isaac so I understand the slip but how did you not catch it in editing? 😅

[@HarryAllen9]

WAIT did I say Tobey??? That's when you know you're in deep when you can't realise the difference 😭

[@carloseduardogomes3720]

"Charlie's Parents" Mom had a surprised reaction to Nick being bi, Dad had the typical Latino parent reaction, Latino parents have a tendency to set very clear limits on their kids when or dating at home, and to drive home this point he said "-no hanky-panky until the wedding", anyone heard wedding?

[@prince_p0ss]

Imogen’s type 🤝Charlie’s type

[@tolkientheory]

So excited to have Heartstopper back (tear)!!!!!!!!

[@karouakiva1714]

25:18 You're the first person to mention that, out of all the others I've watched reacting to this. And that's the first thing that went through my mind when I watched the episode: she looked almost relieved when she thought Nick was gay, possibly because then it would mean he was never going to like her anyway, no matter what. When she finds out that he's bi, she looks kind of taken aback, almost as if she was thinking that there had been a chance that he could have liked her, and still he didn't, which had to sting. Imogen can't catch a break this season. 😅

[@RammerHammer]

12:55 I know this will probably be lost on most people who aren't Canadian, but Cormac's accent (Harry's actor) is the UK equivalent of the Toronto accent. I can't explain it, it just makes sense to me

[@Jessica_vdn]

Don’t apologize for pausing so much. That is the reason I love your videos so much because you are amazing with analyzing and explaining dynamics!

[@Mixxie67]

My husband and I literally both forgot our 30th anniversary. It was around 10 pm and my husband looked at me and said, "We forgot our anniversary." I laughed so hard and wound up making my one and only live video to share with friends on Facebook. We had our 36th this past June so we survived neglecting a big anniversary. I'm soooo not anniversary minded. I was so bad at keeping records of all my kids 'firsts'. Now mom's have those chalkboards they update every month. I'm so glad they didn't have that stuff in the late 80s/early 90's when I had my kids. I felt bad enough about neglecting their baby books.

[@mike-m123]

Omg it's you! I remember you from your JATP reactions.

[@HarryAllen9]

omg you are a TRUE OG, pretty sure they were my first ever videos HEH

[@Mixxie67]

Re: Social Anxiety--If I went to a party I was proably looking forward to but also dreading and everyone there showed up to answer the door I would have been like, "WTF?".

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

I love how a lot of people say 2 month anniversary (eye roll) that such a high school thing. I'm like yes, they ARE in high school in their FIRST relationship, this is not weird.

[@hannahsinicki3784]

As much as I was excited for the second season to come out, I also couldn't wait to see your reaction videos for it!!!! I think you're really gonna love the developments throughout this season! I love your videos so much

[@marklouis1890]

When imogem told Nick who her crush was, I was like "Ben who?" Jaw on the floor. Like girl you can do much better than Ben

[@claudiacuilbheir1182]

This season was SO GOOD! And I can't wait for you to watch it🤩

[@Finnthefroggy]

37:15 I’m not 100% if this is what you mean, but what you said here made me realize, for the first time, that it would actually be entirely possible to dissuade Imogen from dating Ben without bringing up the abusive relationship or the sexual assault. I have no doubt that Nick would warn anyone and everyone about Ben if Charlie wanted it, but Charlie is so opposed to outing Ben that he won’t even report the sexual assault. And Nick respects Charlie enough to honor those wishes. For this exact reason, I’ve always had a hunch that we would get this Imogen/Ben storyline and Nick would feel trapped and afraid. THAT BEING SAID, Ben’s homophobia (internalized as it may be) presents a very good opportunity to warn Imogen of his bad character without outing him. Nick could say something like “Listen, Charlie doesn’t want me to get into the detail, but Ben has been really awful and homophobic to him on multiple occasions. He’s also figured out that the two of us are dating, and has since started harassing me. I used to be his friend, and I know he seems like a nice guy, but he’s said some awful shit in private, and I felt like it was important to warn you.” I mean I’ve seen the whole season, so I know how it actually goes, but this could have been a better alternative.

[@Finnthefroggy]

I saw another comment that made me realize he could also mention the assault in a roundabout way. He could say “I saw him forcibly kiss someone, and I had to physically pull him off. The victim doesn’t want to come forward, but I thought you should know.” Or he could say “I saw him shove Charlie against a wall and had to physically pull him off.”

[@alexandraberankova3960]

I'm sorry... HOW are you so fast at this this literally came out today i thought i would have to wait at least a few days until reactions start coming out (heartstopper is top tier and this season does not disappoint)

[@HarryAllen9]

Definitely didn't wake up at 8am cause I was so excited HEH

[@alexandraberankova3960]

@@HarryAllen9 i definitely didn’t do the exact same and literally watch the entire thing in one sitting haha

[@marcusmelancon3426]

I agree I feel like Nick thinks the longer he waits the more he’s turning into Ben and he’s hurting Charlie

[@cayanne3420]

Already finished this season, and GEEZ, it was a rollercoaster.

[@garyevans1984]

It’s so good to have heartstopper back, I literally wept less than 2 minutes into the first episode! So good to see your reaction too

[@adamczarnecki1630]

Your comments during pauses are one of the most important reasons I love watching your reactions. Tell Harry The Editor to keep them. 😀

[@applescotchpie3003]

I genuinely love your personal letters to the characters of what you are thinking and your advice to them. Keep it up

[@LadyElisabethWriter]

Finished the season a few hours ago and was sad it was over, and then I got to be happy all over again when I saw your upload! Love your reactions😊 and also, love when you stop the episode and talk and let us know what you thinking, it's very fun!

[@marklouis1890]

You have a great eye. I didn't even notice the cacti 🌵. I didn't think they would flourish in that environment

[@iluvausten40517]

While I was most excited about season 2 of Heartstopper itself . . . I was almost as excited about going through another season with your reactions . . . so VERY EXCITED for this!!

[@danieloneal7137]

you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen how worked up Americans can get about scholastic sports. There are *high schools* in Texas with 20,000 seat stadiums.

[@kaylacurtis3067]

I do think the season 1 ending was deliberately ambiguous so that it could pass as a coming out/closure scene in case the show wasn’t renewed, but then since it was they had to sort of retcon it in order to use the comic storyline for season 2. But I don’t think it’s entirely unbelievable- there’s probably some gossip and suspicion, but I can buy that Nick is popular enough for no one to really press him on it.

[@IsraelLlerena]

That’s such a good explaination!

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

Knowing Harry being a rich boy and is the only one with that accent, does he have that accent cause he thinks it makes him sound cooler or like harder ?

[@sanneannelies843]

I just watches the whole season in 1 go!!!! And it was perfect!!!!!!!! I laughed, was angry, I screamed and I cried. This season 2 is amazing❤️❤️❤️ perfection!!!!! Going to watch it over and over!!!!!! Everyone was great!!!!! The stories of everyone. The love and communication!!!! 10000 out 10 Thank you heartstopper for this, I loved every moment of it❤️ *have seen it twice in one day❤

[@Mixxie67]

I don't think Tao's reaction to Nick had anything to do with dislike. Nick just caught him while he was still processing and Tao takes awhile to process his feelings.

[@darktwistedlady]

I love your reaction vids so much, especially that you actually pause the stream while you share your thoughts and reflections. It feels like being part of a fandom discussion, in the best way! ❤ I actually didn't realise until Heartstopper & fandom discussions that leaving the door open wasn't just an American thing. I'm from Norway and I've never heard of anyone who had to do that. And I certainly never told any of my kids to keep their door open! Privacy is a thing, and it's better to have an ongoing open and honest talk about intimacy and relationships so that your kids can ask you things instead of enforcing some arbitrary body policing rule. Almost everubody in my family is queer, and it has definitely helped my kids feel safe enough to come out when they were very young. 🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧

[@heartstopperdeepdives]

Just finished watching the full length reaction on Patreon. You're one of my fave reactors because you do these in depth breakdowns of your thoughts on the events! I watched the whole season 3 times yesterday, so looking forward to going through it with you again!

[@milkonmend]

so glad you’re reacting to the new season. and i like that you have a lot to say, don’t worry about pausing the episode too often.

[@docdelta]

26:50 So much for “I think I can do better”.

[@makaylaspalding5480]

what you said about sports- FR. literally I was playing kickball for gym one time and someone ELSE did something wrong and everyone was screaming at me 😭 I legit almost had a panic attack LMAO plus it's FUCKING KICKBALL like ain't no WAY you care that much about kickball during gym 💀

[@applescotchpie3003]

"Sorry I keep pausing-" No please keep pausing you speak my fucking mind every time I watch your reaction videos

[@captaincl1]

So happy to be back watching your Heartstopper commentary. I love that you not just react but deep dive and share your thoughts and feelings. This season wrecked me. I'm still recovering 2 days later, but I can't wait to see your upcoming reactions.

[@kaitlynnambrose1655]

When I found out it was out i started watching at 3am and finished at 9 but i realized no reactions would be out and then i saw this!! love the quickness thank you.

[@jamiepotter5300]

So happy this is up so quickly! Have your tissues ready! Xxxx

[@so_li_na7389]

26:30 I legit had the same reaction 😂 My dog was very concerned about me lol

[@hugdispenser5627]

I’ll be honest. I don’t think Tao’s animosity to Nick was directed at anything personal. He got super defensive and just he doesn’t know Nick well enough to open up to him truly.

[@sophiea.m.4664]

I can't wait to see your reactions to all of this season!

[@samchen9595]

I just love your heartstopper reaction ❤❤ literally the best reaction 😊

[@emilyp7880]

Loved your series last year! Thank you for doing this again!

[@docdelta]

Second season was to me so equally perfect as the season one, that immediately after I finished it, I can not anymore separate the two of them. They are now one big perfect show!

[@Britishladstuff]

I knoww, it feels surreal that it's been a year since season 1 and now we're into season 2 🥺😢

[@Mixxie67]

I think parents can be supportive when their kids come out to them but then when actually confronted by actual physical expressions of that sexuality might make them uncomfortable. Hell, I think parents of straight kids have that expereince. I'm bisexual and just happened to marry my high school boyfriend (still married as I noted in my earlier comment) and my mom and dad were definitely not comfortable with the idea of me actually being physical with a boy. They didn't say 'hanky panky'. My mom worried about "heavy petting" and my dad referred to it as "grab assing". I was definitely not allowed to hang out in my bedroom with him with the door closed . Conversely, his parents may have also felt a little betrayed or irritated about all the time Charlie and Nick spent having sleepovers, etc. You could say that's their fault for making assumptions about what queer looks like.

[@kevincraigmile7340]

OMG! Your reaction to Imogen and Ben is the best I have ever seen. 😂😂

[@gilly_axolotl]

I'm just like ... Elle! Communicate!!

[@lisamcarthur3225]

hi welcome back i miss u i love it its how everything went and cante to see the rest of your reaction

[@georgiamulford9458]

I literally cried😭

[@latech7671]

18:34 Oh my God. I didn't notice that during the first time watching this season. That also comes from the comics in a way because for something outside the main story (Mini-Comic or a simple scratch, I am not sure) Alice Oseman made Nick say that and Charlie was all confused 😂 21:10 I honestly would love it to have English be the native language in my country JUST for the convenience of having the word "boyfriend" which clearly defines a person you reference as being in a relationship with you. Here in Germany we either have a neutral word like "partner" or "Freund" (friend) so it is basically impossible to come out by simply saying something like "my boyfriend" (This is all hypothetical since until now I have not had a boyfriend yet, but for the future... 😂)

[@kal.august.yippee]

I stayed up all night to binge the series and i cant wait to see all of your reactions! This is actually my first video of yours I've seen, subscribed!!

[@yurelsisrodriguez1621]

OMG, I woke up at 5am to watch season 2. And now this is like my 7th reaction lol. Am like watching all the reactions I can find. 😂😂

[@marklouis1890]

I hope Isaac has more to do this season

[@jessmess9755]

well never not start my morning without a good review by you my man

[@patrickkyteler5585]

So glad you were quick on the draw to get your review up. Absolutely my favorite Heartstopper reactor. As my husband and I were watching last night, I said to him "imagine being in high school. You've got a gorgeous (both inside and out) boyfriend and that queer (+2 allies) friend group. What would that be like?" My husband's reply, "it would have been AMAZING."

[@pientju_hh]

dont worry about pausing a lot, your reactions are golden keep it up

[@basicsimp8798]

Charlie not eating his cereal in the 1st episode of season 1 is already a hint about Charlie's problem...

[@mariabrechin]

finished the show earlier today and i have read the books but i was still not prepared❤

[@ellie-faith]

Every time you apologize for pausing to talk I'm like noo don't be! like analyzing/properly going into your opinion is my fave partss

[@GabrielTheInsomniacVideos]

The credits though 😂

[@lorettacrooms4398]

Harry, thank you for your insight on these characters and their motivations. Especially Ben. Hurt people hurt people. Ben has so much internalized homophobia he's probably going to need professional help.

[@sonofexy]

an emotional wreck after I bigned s2. it was really a rollercoaster of emotions

[@nuimaleko7]

I just saw an ad for a new show called Flowers starring Olivia Coleman

[@fortross4182]

i really enjoy your reactions to heartstopper 💛

[@letstalkmusic96]

Your reaction video are my favourite I won’t lie ❤

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

100% agree with no redemption for Ben. I know a lot of fans love the actor, and so they want a redemption for his character. It doesn't help that he's conventionally attractive either, so people are quicker to forgive. But to me, what Ben has done is much worse than Harry's actions. Harry is a bully and a homophobe, but you can tell he doesn't realize what he's doing is wrong. To him, it's all a lighthearted joke. He was probably brought up this way. Meanwhile Ben has been actively going out of his way to hurt Charlie. He knows he's a piece of sh*t. He keep saying mean stuff to Charlie and Nick both, was using Charlie, etc. He's hurting them on purpose, which is worse in my book.

[@marklouis1890]

I also have a temper, sensitive and not into sports, especially school sports. Like it's not that serious

[@tombendall4070]

So glad we're reconvening the Ben Hope Hate Club 😅

[@latech7671]

Based on the fact that there are comics out there with many of the storylines of this show it is impressive how little you got spoiled

[@marklouis1890]

I've missed your reactions man

[@lisamcarthur3225]

hi just wounding if i get lower ones can i still watch heartstopper and other tv series and movies as well on patreon

[@faithperkins9897]

I just realized Imogene and Charlie have the same taste in men 😭

[@fredyross7972]

Yass yasss yass.. Love your reaction.. Season 2 is sooo good...

[@Nebulametal]

What a begining ❤❤

[@schuhschrank947]

Imogen doesn't know what Ben did to Charlie and that he is struggling with his sexuality. He might have been always very kind to Imogen so it is hard to blame her for having a crush on him.

[@Hannahbond10]

Hi Ginge!!!! welcome to the traumaaaaa x 🧡

[@stephendaniels2213]

RE Imogen crushing on Ben. Don't forget that we've all seen how skilled the TwatWaffle is at manipulating people. It's the same as our view of Nick vs Tao's original view of him. We haven't seen how charming he has been to his latest "target". (I am trying to avoid the word GROOMING) Also, I've really been enjoying your reactions, even the sadness at being without a Nick of your own. (We're all there with you, str8, gay, male, female, and all other letters)

[@deancontiwriter13]

sorry but the first thing I noticed opening this video was that in the meantime you got yourself quite the Osemanverse collection!

[@HarryAllen9]

One of the biggest pains of life is trying to keep myself from opening those damn books 😂

[@deancontiwriter13]

@@HarryAllen9 I couldn't stop myself and started reading the comics from the webcomic like halfway through season 1😅. But I get not wanting to get the show spoiled.❤️ Alice is an amazing writer and artist though, I'm sure you'll love them once you get to read them! The ones that the first two seasons are based on (1-3), have you already read those?❤️

[@papabear9094]

So excited you are doing Heartstopper reactions again! Yay! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you. ♥️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@DarkChuck041081]

En los libros, Nick sabe cocinar...

[@schuhschrank947]

I thought everyone and especially Imogen realized what is going on between Charlie and Nick when they left the the rugby field hand in hand in season one.

[@clairpeart7096]

19:14 you said toby instead of toa