Heartstopper - 2x08 "Perfect" - REACTION!

[@sickkittenz]

fun little fact: the song that plays at the end is You’re So Pretty by Wasia Project, Will Gao (Tao) and his sisters band!

[@travelbridges3513]

Kit did such a good job of showing the terror he feels at knowing Charlie's life is in danger and having no slightest clue how to help, feeling it's on his shoulders since he is literally the only one who knows how bad it is in Charlie's head - certainly no adults know yet! In reality, kids in Charlie's state sometimes succeed in taking their own lives. Amplified by the lyrics in "ur so pretty" it's just one of the most poignant scenes I've ever watched.

[@elisedirektor8967]

“What am I gonna do without Heartstopper bro” felt that

[@stephenmcglone3878]

Jo and Kit deserve every acting award going for the last scenes

[@tommiller3017]

They spent an entire day working just on that scene. Every word, every gesture, was meticulously orchestrated by them, and it shows. That's what a great actor does.

[@Flo.2005.]

i gotta say that look nick gives at the end after saying bye to charlie, closing the door, that tells you everything you need to know abt what's going on in his mind. the way he was putting on a happy face in front of charlie to make him feel better and he just drops it after closing that door, he's so worried about charlie. because deep inside nick also knows that charlie has a long journey ahead of him, to heal from that pain inside him. also props to joe locke and kit connor who are fantastic in that last scene at the end, the best scene in the show for me.

[@zsanettdulai5180]

Thank you for being one of the best reactor when it comes to this series. It is so nice to watch someone who understands what is going on nad actually has someothing meaningful to add to it. I love this series so much and the topics it includes and the way it handles everything and your comments have made it even better.

[@LaraCrafford]

I just had a realisation about NIck and Tao's conversation. I love how Nick clearly immediately understands how Tao's loss of his father has affected him in every aspect of his life and you can see the realisation he comes to as to how it explains a lot of Tao's actions, especially since he was on the receiving end of a lot of the negative ones in the last season. And I think that, at least to some degree, he gets it because his own father is so absent. The way these characters parallel each other and it all meshes so well is truly a thing of beauty.

[@jcs1025]

Agree. I also think that Tao has this realization much earlier, and it was this realization helped open the door to Nick and Tao forging a good relationship. On the bus on the way to Paris, Tao comments that it’s ‘unexpected’ when he discovers that Nick can speak French. But Tao learned something else in that moment - that Nick also has an absent father, albeit for a very different reason. I think Tao commenting that this is unexpected meant both his discover that Nick speaks French, but also that he and Nick have a common experience. I think this is what finally melts Tao a bit and open the door to the great conversation in the hotel room later that night.

[@Danieiteman3516]

I knew this season was probably going to be heavier, and I am so not ready for the next season for the same reason. I hope they handle it with grace

[@saschabittner8155]

Yes, I'm a comic reader and the next season is going to be really heavy. The way Heartstopper is laid out is really genius. You start to love the main characters (slight spoiler for comics, called the Paris Squad beginning in volume 4), in the first season, and for N+C, it plays out kind of like a classic teen from com (And both Elle and Charlie get that cliche prom moment when your date is just in aww of your beauty, but it's subverted, because they are both queer.), but the rest of the volumes and now the series, peel the layers, and in the process for N+C, you come to see why that initial shy pull they had towards each other was spot on.

[@Raysrising]

Aha! Finally.😁✨ 1:13 the "I'm bi actually" thing, atleast for me, is something so relatable. Being a bi guy myself, when I was in a relationship with a guy, the amount of times I had people assume that I was gay is unreal. So I really enjoyed that.

[@sophiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie]

i‘m a bi woman in a relationship with a bi guy and we always face that but I in the other way around (so people assume I’m straight) and my boyfriend is assumed to be gay, this is so f*cked up 😂 So I really love that line as well!

[@icklecalol]

"do it, do it, do it!... fuck you netflix!" 😂 you are all of us!

[@puzzlepiece2502]

Charlie not wanting to be seen as fragile and something to be fixed really punched me in the face oh my god

[@makncheese9628]

I've said this so so many times. The language in the last scene in Nick's room is amazing. They use "please tell me if it ever gets that bad again" instead of "stop for me" when my mom found out about mine she told me to stop for her. And when you slip up and relapse (because it happens it's normal) which I eventually did I felt so bad. I felt like I messed up and like I should be ashamed so I hid it until it got really bad. I almost had to go to the hospital with how bad it got because I was hiding it. That change in language can be so beneficial because I think I would have told someone sooner and got more help sooner before things got so bad. And only someone who's gone through that and has a history of self harm can understand the impact that your word have. Also I lost my shit after the end a replyed to the post on Twitter of it from the Netflix UK and Ireland account and they replied to it say "8 am Heartstopper season 2 comes out 12pm: (then my post which was something like "Netflix I need season 2 right now how dare you end it like that")" I was quite proud of that moment lmao.

[@sanjanameenu5622]

It is the best reaction I ever seen for heartstopper..with your reaction it made me cry for every emotional scenes..good experience

[@genadiaz1988]

I don't know which way they'll take it, but I do think we are meant to see a spark of romantic interest from Imogen towards Sahar. I'm super hoping they take this opportunity to give us a "questioning" scenario that isn't toxic like Ben.

[@SD-LP]

this is such a good episode. I'm almost speechless... The communication between Tara and Darcy is top notch. And that Charlie feels so loved and trusted by Nick that he dares to reveal his self-harm. there are more big events in this episode but 1 thing is not discussed. It's about Isaac, perhaps a small point in comparisons with the rest of the episode, but I think it should be mentioned because it is a big step for Isaac. In the full episode you can see it clearly when the group is at Nick's house Isaac has that A C E book with him and he is reading it too. his friends can see this clearly and Isaac doesn't hide it either. This shows a lot about Isaac because he trusts his friends so much that he doesn't feel the need to hide it.

[@shuizaffre]

Utterly amazing reaction as always. Absolutely loved hearing such in-depth thoughts and discussion from you. Your videos have been my favorite regarding Heartstopper reactions. You put so much thought and analysis into each episode and spot moments that other people usually skip over or don't notice in favor of exaggerated reactions. I love these, and I definitely will return to your discussions again when season 3 releases.

[@antjemertz1396]

Your reactions to Heartstopper are beautiful and so befitting the series as a whole. Thanks again for your deep analyses, especially when it comes to the psychology of the series. I actually appreciate you stopping for an impromptu analysis before, during or after important scenes and giving context. That's what I'm here for. You go sooo much deeper than many other reactors, the empathy really oozes out of you, and your deductive (is that the right term? Sorry, not a native speaker.) skills are incredible!

[@Richie___Rich]

What you said earlier in the series about how the representation in this show feels so natural because the characters aren’t reduced to their sexualities is so true. I always think about that when I see that scene with Tao and Elle before prom. Elle gets the typical teen girl moment of walking down in her prom dress and her parents interrogating the boyfriend lol. She has some unique experiences because she’s a trans girl but at the end of the day she’s just a girl. It makes me emotional thinking of all the young trans girls watching this and feeling like they could have that moment too.

[@galenthom]

Heartstopper season 3 will be starting in the summer of 2024. They started filming in October of this year and the first episode of season 3 will be titled "Love".

[@alisonallen8658]

The casting of Darcy mother is v interesting. Rachel sterling (Diana Rigg's daughter) became well known in the lesbian romp tippin the velvet! Not a coincedence!

[@ChristopherMakris]

When Charlie shriveles-up in response to Nick getting him to open-up, think back: Charlie did the same thing after their first kiss when Nick ran away.

[@thanek1]

I know Charlie’s mom doesn’t seem like a bad parent, especially compared to Darcy’s mom but she is criminally oblivious. She doesn’t notice Charlie’s struggles with food and doesn’t know about his self harm struggles because she just doesn’t pay attention to him and that makes me so sad.

[@sophiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie]

please don‘t spoil the later comics and solitaire, I bet those stuff will be included in season 3 (and hopefully 4-8 or something:D)

[@asherikamichaela8425]

​@@sophiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieFair point, but there _are_ certainly hints of Jane's attitude already being shown. The controlling nature, the unreasoning anger, etc. Julio, like his comic counterpart, is a bit torn between his wife and son. I'm not sure where the show will take this aspect of the story, if they'll explore the reasons behind it all or not.

[@shannancox6632]

I've been eagerly awaiting your reaction because they're so in depth and emotionally aware. I could write a dissertation on my thoughts about HS and this episode, but here are three things not a lot of people have commented on. 1) the creators did such a good job see-sawing between light and dark. Charlie passing out is immediately followed by Tao & Elle finally kissing; the fun friend prom followed by the most devastating scene. (Kit & Joe acted the HELL out of that scene). 2) the difference between Darcy and Ben is so interesting. They both have unaccepting parents, but one is out and proud and the other is self-hating and lashes out. 3) Tao and Elle dancing at prom is epic. Tao, self appointed borderline outcast, and Elle, trans girl bullied by her peers, happily dancing in the spotlight without a care in the world.

[@Wesizzunity]

I actually love these videos ❤ also, that last scene is the only time I have ever cried because of a show. When I first watched it, I actually sobbed (not like a tear rolling down… FULL like body shaking… everything.) I know exactly how it feels to see someone struggling and feeling like you’re useless because I’ve been on both sides of it. When all you want is to help someone, but they can only help themselves. It just reminded me so much of myself and I hated seeing Charlie going through that. To anyone who might be in that same boat, you are not alone. Notice how Charlie has all these people around him. You have people around you who just want you to be okay. People like me, who will listen to your story over and over again if it will help.

[@scrappingonthefly1217]

I absolutely love your reactions! Found you today and watched all 16 of your HS reaction videos! This show has become my obsession, I watch it every day and it has taken over my life! This last episode was so stunning and every single detail of this episode and every other one, so amazing. The director, producer, and of course Alice, created a world of just the most spectacular cast, lighting, soundtrack, etc. The details are beyond anything I’ve ever seen. The very beginning of this episode you hear Baby Queen sing Colours of You (written by her for Nick and Charlie) and Nick goes to Charlie’s house wearing a jumper and tshirt that are the colors of Charlie’s pride flag and Charlie is wearing the colors of Nick’s pride flag…literally covered in the colors of each other! So freaking awesome! Oh my gosh, I love this show, these stories, these characters and the cast. Just beyond amazing! ❤🍂🥰 Season 3…can’t wait, also grabbing tissues and finding a therapist! Shew…

[@kningb]

I love your reaction videos! Been anxiously awaiting this last episode. I really appreciate your thoughtful insights on the characters. I am in total agreement that Nick is the favorite character. I respect him so much for never pulling away from Charlie or his own feelings, even when he’s confused or overwhelmed. He stands up for himself and Charlie and just always does and says the right thing. I love seeing such a young person so in touch with his feelings and his immense care for those he loves. What a great model for how to treat people. Well done on your videos and I’ll be anxiously awaiting season 3 with everyone else.

[@ThatsMyUsborneBook]

I love how when Nick talks to Tao about the problems happening with Charlie, he does it in a way that respects Charlie's privacy and doesn't reveal what he's observed about Charlie's eating disorder. I love how much he respects Charlie's experiences and confidences and never let's Imogen know that Charlie was abused by Ben, never asks Charlie's friends first if they've observed Charlie's strange eating habits. He always waits to have those conversations directly with Charlie - he never treats him as fragile - and he only talks to Tao about the pain that Charlie is in. Thus helps him gather some information about Charlie: that he doesn't seem to have opened up about his troubles with his best friend. I want Nick to have a similar conversation with Tori at some point next season. I think Tori also needs to share her worries about Charlie with someone to support her own mental health.

[@sadfaery]

I think I read somewhere that Baby Queen actually asked Alice if she could be in the show - in any capacity. She just wanted to be on the show. This was a fantastic way to include her in a way that makes sense for the story.

[@michellebarry1555]

If you go back to Paris, the night Charlie and Nick got their alone time you can see Imogen and Sahar sleeping and Imogen has her arm around Sahar in bed. It shows it very quickly but so sweet.

[@jcs1025]

I’ve seen this episodes too many times to count at this point, but I always find something to comment about. 😂. I love the fact that they show Nick maintaining some of his pre-Charlie relationships. It’s great that Nick and Charlie are now part of an ever growing friend group, but it’s important for Nick to have some legacy relationships. ❤❤ BTW, it’s adorable that they used Kit’s childhood photos. Nice attention to detail.

[@shuizaffre]

Oh those are actual childhood photos of Kit? God that's such a cool attention to detail. Where did you hear about this; from like an article or something?

[@jcs1025]

@@shuizaffreit’s clearly him, and I’ve seen a a few of them on line.

[@Charlie-ee8lu]

This season was amazing, i knew in what direction it can go this season but seeing it in action it's just touching on my soul. It completely broke and heald me at the same time, this season. I could say that i can relate a lot with Darcy's home life and Charlie's issues and it made me feel seen and not alone. This season has my heart and i loved it. And i like your reaction so much and you become an safe place for me right now

[@dtskd]

Thank you for all of your reactions, I really enjoy them and your analysis is always insightful!

[@travelbridges3513]

Charlie's admission of self-harm - it's true that must be so shocking to those who haven't read the original webcomics yet.

[@cattyanamontes5724]

Lolol your face when it ended on that. 🤣😭

[@lulu-ml3im]

I loved your reaction !!

[@johnpexton3614]

She was in her prom outfit when she was kicked out.

[@Livewhilewhereyoung5]

i love the way you explain things! so well said ! 👍

[@michaellahanas2038]

The pause after ‘thanks then bye’ was sooooooo gratifying. You’ll pause to go gabby about anything, so to see you pause because you’re truly shook is the moment.

[@corvus1374]

Imogen and Sahar shared a bed in Paris Todd from Bojack Horseman is ace

[@dcemerald70]

I think what’s so special and amazing about the series is that it’s so relative to anyone no matter what their ages, sexuality, gender identity, or even their physical and mental attributes. It’s completely diverse, and I love it for that. TBH, I feel like a combination of Nick, Isaac, and Mr. Farouk. 🍃🍂⚡️✨🦋🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🩷💜💙

[@CraigBuchanan]

Thank you! I have watched soo many reactors and you are the first to have any reaction (and the same as mine) when Bella (BQ) first appeared in the prom scene.

[@genadiaz1988]

Personally, I'd love to see Tao's roses-and-rainbows mother say a little something to Darcy's "mother." Just put her to shame in the sweetest way 😊

[@sandramatras8345]

I bet Tao's mum would have a few choice words for Darcy's breeder (sorry, but I think that's a more appropriate term than mother in her case), and I can totally see Tao's mother going totally Mama Bear in defence of Darcy here.

[@johnpexton3614]

@@sandramatras8345she might even go as far as give Darcy a loving home and safe space for Darcy

[@genadiaz1988]

Absolutely agree on how you feel about season 1 and 2. Thank you for letting us follow your journey through Heartstopper ❤

[@sophiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie]

therapy is sooo helpful!

[@jelly_hearts]

SPOILERS FOR VOLUME 4: I think that the reason why Charlie constantly says things need to be perfect maybe links to his OCD which will be discussed in s3. Charlie OCD compulsions make him need to make everything perfect with Nick and in his bubble.

[@genadiaz1988]

I feel the Moffat/Gatiss Sherlock played by Cumberbatch is heavily coded aroace, and I feel like the relationship between he and Watson is a wonderful example of a QPR (queer platonic relationship.)

[@puzzlepiece2502]

I want to see the charlie and darcy duo

[@RusselTheron]

Baby queen wrote the opening song, colours especially for heartstopper. XXX ❤❤❤❤ The comic continues like this season does, we move to summer holidays nick in season one is going to Mallorca we were told!

[@sandramatras8345]

25:48 Boyfriend of the year???? Of the century, surely????

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-jl2ri]

In this story there is communication and a lot of pure love, sometimes we ourselves dirty it for different reasons and spoil it.

[@Prinsassy777]

Today I started re-watch your reaction on Season 2. How perfect, now I can watch Ep8 afterwards ❤ I'm so excited 🎉

[@pancakelover_rch]

I love them so much 15:31

[@sadfaery]

I have one criticism of this episode. Nick and Charlie didn't get a prom picture together. For the boy who spends all his waking hours taking pictures of them together and posting them on instagram (Nick), you would think Nick and Charlie would have gotten a prom picture together.

[@genadiaz1988]

I bet they took lots at the part of the prom night they actually enjoyed, at Nick's house.

[@moi1151]

18:35 Me: whips out phone and dials child protective services.

[@asherikamichaela8425]

Harry, my dude, they just announced Season 3! 😁🎉 It's due out in October and Netflix has bts stuff on their channel. It's _amazing!_

[@tgibson-hv4ev]

Great job with the season as usual - thanks! The one ace character I’ve seen is in Heartbreak High, but it’s not explored as much.

[@Angelareadsalot]

Hinds Feet in High Places changed my life in my 20s 🕊️

[@salemoh9759]

Did you notice when Nick open his eyes and see Charlie the light next to him is now on because Charlie is for Nick his light 😊 and Bens post after Charlie told him he wrote And so? 😅 and love it Nick's brother is disgusting but Nick is now for Tara a big brother ❤ and Imogen is now a Bi-lly? 😊 and Otis is the best and Darcy's Mom is homophobic and racist and can't wait for the shower scene 😊

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-jl2ri]

Harry, I think many of us have this story or something similar, but we complicate it for different reasons. Realize that we are seeing both sides, something we don't see in our relationship.

[@tideoftime]

16:30 -ish -- They likely will go with Imogen going a "LUG" arc (Lesbian Until Graduation, as that old term has been used) to represent experimentation but not an actual revelation of being bi/gay/pan, as such. (It falls in line with the show trying to reflect the widest spectrum of sexuality/gender as exists IRL; for Imogen, her sense of not being able to be with guys she has liked -- Nick, as he's bi-but-not-liking-her-that-way, and Ben because... well... he's Ben... -- but seeing a number of her queer friends having happy relationships may lead her to try to have her emotional "liking" of Sahara become more than that, even though her own sexual orientation is likely straight, proper.) But we'll see how they decide to play it out.

[@KirkLinnDeGrassi]

32:17 and that is a Heartstopper

[@KirkLinnDeGrassi]

And the scene you are waiting for is 1st or 2nd episode of Season 3

[@alexquiron6164]

Hello Harry, the end of this episode made me cry, a lot, because at the time, what happened to Charlie also happened to me. There were people who told me to my face that I was disgusting for being gay. The sad thing about this; It was people from my own family who told me. And although I didn't cut myself, I did think about jumping under the train that passes near my house to end the pain that listening to those comments caused me. I congratulate you for the reactions. That's why I subscribed to your channel.

[@antjemertz1396]

I hope you're feeling better now!

[@dirogue7132]

I’m so sorry to hear that.. if you ever need someone to talk to I’m here

[@joshuarainey8129]

Loved this season it had more serious problems (didn’t know how to word it) also more relationships also Isaac storyline was sad but can wait to see what next season holds.

[@janine5585]

Hello, do you see a scene with Charlie and Elle in the next season ...explaining one another about how Tao found out about Nick and Charlie? What do you think where Elle's reasons to do what she did and charlies's reasons for not telling Tao earlier?

[@Danieiteman3516]

You should watch our flag means death. It is about gay pirates! I think you would really really like it. It's created by david jenkins and taika waititi. Not sure if you have seen it or already reacted to it, didn't see a playlist. But it's so great and season two just came out!

[@sandramatras8345]

Darcy would be better off an orphan, seriously! Her "mother" is the worst! She doesn't even deserve that title!

[@holbeckmax]

There’s an ED storyline involving a gay couple in the last season of Waterloo Road. It’s handled differently but worth a watch. Please react to Channel 4’s Big Boys S1 as I think you’d have plenty to reflect on. S2 is recently out.

[@colinbaxter4732]

Harry, thank you for another Season of great reviewing! Always thoughtful and articulated perfectly. Even if I don’t always agree with where you may wind up on certain characters! 😊 It physically hurts that we all have to wait who knows how long for Season 3… which unless it is renewed will be the last Season. 🥹 But I look forward to watching you then. In the interim, have you watched “Fellow Travelers” on Paramount +/Showtime? COMPLETELY different vein of LGBTQ + representation. And though excruciating to watch at points it is a brilliant cinematic representation of a part of Gay history that I would LOVE to see you react to. In any event… THANKS AGAIN!!! 😊

[@_hu_ng_ry_]

the way he stands when he comes in the room with his suit on ngl the first time i've watched this show(and every time after that) i died laughing because he reminds me of how a doctor seuss character and i've realized men with big feet but are basically skin and bones(Charlie and my brother) stand and walk like that but no hate js my opinion/observation and js going out on a limb if it turns out Imogen isn't straight i feel she would be pan bc there hasn't been a pan person yet and they've had pretty much everything else also this is a lil personal kind of bc i have mainly gay friends and i'm straight but when they have a problem instead of going to their gay friends they go to me and they dump everything on me then ill give them advice on how to handle the situation whatever it may be and 1 in particular comes to me a lot and she's suborn so when she actually uses the advice i give her it actually helps her and she comes back to me yelling at me about how i gave her better advice that worked than our other friends who are gay and actually understand the situation better than i ever could and all of them do the exact same thing to the point where now when one of them needs advice instead of going to each other or even their partner if they have one they all say go to me bc i'm the only one that can help apparently and i don't mind it gives me a purpose so yh this a lot but i wrote this throughout the video so that's why and i love all my friends but being a therapist is hard and some times they will come to me with problems my 6 yr old sister could solve if she wasn't so bad and keeping secrets.

[@blemelin]

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