How THE WALL Conquered Solar Opposites

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Alright I’m a couple weeks late on this but recently Solar Opposites dropped its THIRD season on Hulu! I have always been a fan of Solar Opposites but I think this latest season truly cemented how much I love it. Obviously the Rick and Morty comparisons are always going to be there, being another Justin Roiland production and having the exact same art style, but I think I appreciate that it’s still full of out there sci-fi nonsense without taking itself nearly as seriously as Rick and Morty. At least with the actual Solar Opposites plot lines, because the plot lines that DO take themselves pretty seriously are of course, The Wall subplots.
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[@thegreenvoltage]

I’d be down for a full spin-off series based on The Wall but, at the same time, I like how it’s a sub-plot to the main show. It leaves you wanting more and wondering what’s next.

[@VNKNOWN_TX]

Kinda like how in American Dad they would randomly keep having a subplot about rogers turd lol I always found that more interesting than the actual show. This is done far better than that but still cool

[@igormachado2194]

The thing is, The Wall is not funny. They don't even try to be funny. It is literally shaped up like a Walking Dead kinda post apocalyptic/humans having to rebuild society kind of scenario. The reason why it works is because it is a show inside a show. It's funny because there is all these epic things happening and they don't matter at all for the protagonists. If they did a spin off, it would lose this aspect and become just another regular animation series.

[@VNKNOWN_TX]

@@igormachado2194 hundred percent agree. It’s funny cause it’s in the middle of a whacky show.

[@twinphalanx4465]

It also allows for them to make more drastic decisions about the story because if people dont like it the solar opposites give them a big buffer to write. A banger turn around. Ita harder to do that time and time again

[@ScottDieken]

Yeah me too if they could spin the wall out of the main show, so i don't have to watch.

[@translader6843]

Solar opposites is possibly one of the most underrated shows I’ve ever seen. I also really like the long running joke of the episode being titled something that has almost nothing to do with the wall plot

[@darkithnamgedrf9495]

Yeah in the wall episodes you can sometimes see outside the wall, the main gang actually doing whats in the title

[@yuarentlucky]

@@darkithnamgedrf9495 I NOTICED THAT, it's genuinely so clever.

[@milesupshur9614]

I like that they sometimes refer to their lives in the outside world as 'The before-fore times' just like the post apocalyptic scavengers did in Rickmancing the Stone. A nice little nod.

[@andrewschulz661]

Yes! Before the boom boom!

[@kobold7466]

its a mad max reference, and Tim is the only one that says that. Tim had a habit of quoting and imitating movies.

[@DuskLegend]

@@kobold7466 i’m pretty sure other people said “i used to ____ in the before times” too

[@darkithnamgedrf9495]

@@DuskLegend not the "before fore" times, which is what this whole comment chain is about

[@zeallust8542]

@@DuskLegend Good job showing off your complete lack of reading comprehension ability.

[@HorseCrazyGirl1000]

Rick and Morty wasted so much time talking about the serial vs episodic debate (like actually breaking the forth wall to do it, not even in a funny meta commentary way) and then Solar Opposites finds the perfect way to do both using The Wall plot running along side the episodic hijinks without having to comment on the debate at all, utterly genius.

[@MrGameadd1ct]

See I don't think it does well. Like as people are saying, its a show that is a b plot in its own show. Though I do agree the whole meta debate is dumb and needs to stop. No one really cares, but they need to pick a lane.

[@matthewshin1248]

I feel like the rick and mortys equivalent is the citadel. They just havent spent enough time developing it for it to be as interesting as the wall.

[@Santoryu90]

I think people give those episodes too much hate

[@ewwpoorpeople5684]

A big part of Rick and Morty IS the debate. Rick's story of the week mentality is a gigantic part of his character and you wouldn't get a lot of the fun stories without it. Like, Pickle Rick was built entirely within the conversation

[@HorseCrazyGirl1000]

@@ewwpoorpeople5684 but we also got the train story circle episode which I would argue us one of the worst episodes of TV ever created. Also the last finale it was clear the writers are like here's your serial conclusion to Rick's back story, and if you don't like this 10 min fan service you can basically fuck off. Idk it just seems like they are actually openly hostile about the fact that anyone cares about the serial aspect of the show instead of just being content to make good enjoyable TV that can do both. Maybe signing up for 7 seasons all at once or whatever they supposedly did with Adult Swim was their downfall.

[@d-maproductions9175]

It’s crazy how this show has the A plot: korvo and terry B plot: yumulak and Jessie C plot: the wall which slowly becomes more relevant D plot: the pupa which will eventually become super important E plot: the stuff with the silver cops

[@lolnowwhat]

eh i didn't really care about the silver cop plot line, the weakest subplot imo

[@Praecantetia]

@@lolnowwhat it did give some shattering context to the whole intro tho.

[@hunterkoons2008]

@@lolnowwhat it's only had a couple episodes so far. Season 4 could do a lot with it.

[@initailo1536]

​@@hunterkoons2008 yeah and it ses like they're not even good, the we'll probably be seeing more of the godl cops and how they are and how they fight the silver

[@Kometheus]

This season sucked. Show is super mid.

[@judeconnor-macintyre9874]

The Wall plot allows the show to do a serial story in a episodic sci-fi comedy. Solar Opposites has the best of both worlds in my opinion, able to deliver the highs of a serial story, and the laughs of episodic stories.

[@stephenlyon1358]

3:44

[@DainnGreywall]

The wall contains my favorite Solar Opposites joke so far. The "Don't you dare touch my penis" reoccurring joke is by far my favorite, especially the payoff.

[@missionman0072]

I think Tim's life was what it shows during his dying minutes. That's all he did was go from living just day to day having nothing to show for it. The chance the wall gave him to gain power and followers was something he never imagined himself having. Killing the Duke and taking over as leader was something Tim probably always wanted (a seat of power) but never was able to in his normal life. Along with the McDonald's cup which was in the Dukes office (hint hint the Duke was probably losing his mind from it too as he changed after he left the wall) , was corrupting his mind for so long, that who knows what was real to him or to us when we were seeing through Tim's eyes.

[@pinkpugginz]

Tim had the cup put in there. I don't think it was there during the Duke's reign.

[@missionman0072]

​@@pinkpugginz I just assumed it was already there while the Duke was around. I know they just throw random junk in the wall, but do they open it like in Tims dream/dying minutes or what? Because the hole they use to put in food is way too small for some of the things they have in there. Or was the wall already completely decked out with the things we see in there? So many questions about the layout

[@joshuagraham2843]

power can lead to madness good people becomes tyrant

[@cloutmastermemes2007]

@@missionman0072 bro tim said the cup wasn’t an original lead cup. He said he commissioned the cup and then the black guy said the glass makers haven’t made commission in a long time. That’s when tim ran away

[@cloutmastermemes2007]

@@missionman0072 someone poisoned him

[@stephaniewilliams6756]

I enjoy the Solars more than the Wall but yet never manage to skip the wall stuff because now Im invested in Cherie the Benihana waitress' journey

[@makadise]

The problem with solar opposites is that it feels like the "b" plot to its own show

[@boomer310]

This

[@harshalshah4685]

I agree. That Rainer Wolfcastle meme applies here as well.

[@wizardmongol4868]

@@harshalshah4685 which meme?

[@harshalshah4685]

@@wizardmongol4868 the "That's the joke" meme.

[@KW-tx6er]

Because it is, like Phineas and Ferb were b story and pery and doff were the A story

[@gohonkyourself790]

I feel you missed tim saying that the collectors cup was fake and had no actual lead paint. Its implied he was poisoned by someone. I think it was the sister who killed the other nun. Shes making a catholic power grab.

[@hotungwan5789]

The fake burger king cup bit was in Tim's head before he died, I'm not sure if that's how the writers tried to fool us with

[@gohonkyourself790]

@@hotungwan5789 perhaps. But to me it raised questions. Yeah, it happened in his head, however, in his dream, he stated that he had it painted. He believed his dream was happening. Why would he lie about the cup even if it were a dream? If that cup were poisonous, wouldnt the duke have succumbed to it? Or at least shown symptoms before the rebellion?

[@_booth7992]

@@gohonkyourself790 That was part of his dying delusion wasnt it?

[@gohonkyourself790]

Whoever was 3rd comment, utube axed it.

[@Dat-Doomba]

@@gohonkyourself790 oh wow that does change some things. IF it is the nun that poisoned Tim, another reason why she would do it would probably be just killing Tim early so that either Sherrie doesn't need to kidnap him or that the nun can push Sherrie to be the new leader by usurping Tim's rule

[@The_Masked_0ne]

I’m going to be honest I’m really invested into the wall storyline so much that I skip over the other parts

[@lacintag5482]

Ironically, my favorite episode this season had nothing to do with the Wall or the space-lore. It was the line episode. I just thought it had some of the funniest writing. It also made me like Korvo and Terri, who were my least favorite characters up to that point, despite being the titular main characters.

[@kokichiouma2]

Terry

[@DrGandW]

My favorite was the stories about the other teams because I had some serious laughs. I was watching while on vacation with my brother sleeping in the room so it was really hard not to laugh

[@parv.aggarwal]

Agreed

[@fl3m1n9o4]

great episode

[@Chigger]

The writers probably wondered what the most boring thing could be to watch characters do, and then they made it interesting, probably to challenge themselves. I loved the line episode.

[@omegavolta]

They gotta do a whole episode showing what happened between Tim entering the wall and the duke rising to power. Like when Tim entered the wall it was basically a post-apocalyptic wasteland and that would be cool to see

[@NeonNijahn]

They could totally show the Dukes original rise while establishing the true mega villain of the show. Those working in the shadows, manipulating everyone for their own gain - the proto-catholic church. Showing the formation of the church and their backstory they could actually present the Duke further as a decent guy who was manipulated and corrupted by the Church in order to establish the power dynamic we see every season while insulating the Church from any real repercussions or blame.

[@NeonNijahn]

And this would justify revisiting the past in flashbacks in the shows canon rather than just shoehorning in the story into the show.

[@michaelmayo9823]

I don't think the wall is "better" I just think it's a way for them to tell the serious type of story they are good at, but also gives them freedom to do whatever wacky stuff with the solar opposites that isnt held back by an overarching narrative, like evil Morty stuff in Rick and morty

[@Cazz8203]

Exactly....they're two entirely different shows....one is not better than the other. They're both great in their own styles

[@dandywaysofliving]

@@Cazz8203 any story u want is not the story they need

[@nathanielgarza9198]

I think honestly Solar opposites is too similar to Rick and Marty in a lot of aspects even if it has a coherent set up The wall though is basically Honey I shrunk the kids if it was written by H.P. Lovecraft

[@pinkpugginz]

@@nathanielgarza9198 I think solar opposites is a bit lazy. still better than r/m. korvos voice is just rick. I think its pretty good still

[@DuskLegend]

Overarching narratives don’t hold back “wacky stuff”. Just look at centaurworld

[@UnsourcedWallRadio]

In Tim's dream he mentions that the cup was actually a replica he had someone in the Wall paint. Now this might be the ravings of lead poisoning, but given what the Nuns later do to Cherie, it makes me wonder if the Nuns were secretly poisoning Tim all along.

[@roiking2740]

yeah they had a motive, tim had a plan to escape. they had the means, they are the primary healers and would have accesses to him water and food supply. and they would have had the opportunity.

[@TheFManInk]

I just want Cherie and Pezley live happily ever after as mother and daughter

[@jordand5555]

"Pezley" the baby was birthed in a pez dispenser lmfao

[@Danktank02]

“Cherie” the mother has her own day and it’s written everywhere lmfao

[@bruhmomentonemillion]

i love how the wall can change and evolve so fluidly it keeps it fresh & doesn't depend on past ideas 2 carry th show but still ties up like all loose ends

[@peterversionone]

If the Solar’s do leave earth like Korvo wanted to, will they change everyone in the wall back, or will Yumyulack and Jessi take the whole wall with them

[@bimbodoki]

I feel like it’s more in character for them to just abandon the whole thing.

[@peterversionone]

But the children and the pupa enjoy The Wall

[@kingofnonation5843]

I thought they recently said their surnames was opposites.

[@lilcc58]

They will most definitely leave them there

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

@@kingofnonation5843 In Jessie's dream during the line episode, Back-of-the-head Guy proposes to Jessie by calling her "Jessie Opposites". So I think yeah, as a sort of 4th wall joke their last name is Opposites.

[@teaganhill4649]

The wall is the best part, I found myself dragging through some of the new episodes just to get to the wall

[@jasonguarnieri4127]

Considering how many subplots the latest season got sidetracked in, it's becoming more and more clear that the Solar Opposites themselves aren't interesting enough to carry their own show. The finale does suggest at least some kind of paradigm shift is coming, but I guess we'll have to wait and see if it pans out.

[@fl3m1n9o4]

they are definitely interesting enough to carry their own show, and they do.

[@MaxiemumKarnage]

Hard disagree, both subplots could only exist in another series

[@REXae86]

L take

[@darkithnamgedrf9495]

idk Solar opposites kinda feels like a web of interconnected stories, kinda like a cinematic universe, just not taken so seriously

[@butwhy6543]

I’ve never watched Solar Opposites but I like to keep up to date on the Wall storyline it’s just so good

[@fl3m1n9o4]

you could just watch it

[@characterwells]

A companion piece for the Opposites would be great. This was so well done!

[@walak6832]

The death of Molly was one of the saddest thing i saw in media in a long time, weird to think that a mouse dying had more impact on me then for example half the marvel crew from Thanos. This world is incredible, so much possibilities, if they had a show "the wall" it probably would be my favorite

[@wolfeflambe]

It’s up there with fry’s dog in Futurama

[@grizzlo7300]

I agree, that was sad af.

[@pinkpugginz]

hated that part

[@DuskLegend]

I felt more from that moment then half of the big “sad moments” in giant AAA media going back years

[@mattjindrak]

I don't even remember Molly

[@bemfu554]

I have a feeling the creators made the wall plot first and the higher ups were like "make the aliens more centric"

[@ashtonndlovu9470]

"Make rick and Morty, but not rick and morty"- that's not a diss it's literally what executives do Eg in EA -call of duty to be medal of honor Destiny to b halo Etc

[@thesupremeoverlordofice121]

I would LOVE to hear you talk about season 3! There just isn't enough solar opposites content- and it's one of my favorite shows. The finale made me very hopeful for what was coming next

[@michaelpineiro533]

It feels like Solar Opposites was made to bridge the Harmon/Roiland divide: The A-plot is one-off, wacky, sci-fi hijinks, and the B-plot is serialized drama.

[@mr.context3872]

The wall series has more character development, twists, and moral debates than some of the best movies

[@jamesswearengin5182]

Speaking of the Wall I think they might be making a D Plot with the Metal Lanterns Parody. I'm curious how they juggle all these plots or if they will use the Lanterns Parody as a break from the Wall while they come up with more ideas for it.

[@skungillian91]

i like that most of the scenes don't show the glass wall because its a literal 4th wall

[@jacoblopez6251]

More excited for every wall scene over the solar opposites scenes honestly

[@vizoredchris]

The Duke can never be forgiven for what he did to Molly. Ringo, however can be acknowledged for his sacrifices

[@strikingbrittney]

Solar Opposites is really the best adult animated series currently airing and I really, really enjoy every aspect of it. The Solar Opposites themselves are wonderful and more believable as a family than the Smiths in R&M, and the Wall is nail biting drama that i never know what it’s gonna throw at me, which is incredible

[@leostreet8046]

I love solar opposites but I think the best adult animation currently on the air is Bob's Burgers

[@filipbabovic8474]

@@leostreet8046 No

[@englishmailbox8830]

@@leostreet8046 on air right now no but back in seasons 2-8 definitely

[@astrea4020]

Yea absolutely not. Not when there are series like Primal, Arcane, and Bobs Burgers airing.

[@oofjeff3735]

Calling it the best is definetly a stretch lmao

[@peterstoric6560]

One of the things I really like about the wall is that it knows how to balance out comedy with the more serious aspects of the show. Some of the most effective jokes, in my opinion, simply being from the absurdity of what’s happening compared to the serious nature of the characters. Like how when Tim kills people with instant shell in season 2, it’s at first kind of humorous to hear them screaming about chocolate but mere seconds later it is also seen how effectively brutal it is.

[@EOD423]

I’d never thought I’d be emotionally invested in a sub plot to a cartoon but season 3 is bananas

[@Thetom5000]

this season was probably my favourite out of all of them, really found its footing imo

[@Kelontro117]

The way tim dreamed the ending SHOULD of been the ending

[@Johnny2Cellos]

It made no sense lol

[@MaxiemumKarnage]

Minus him sort of flying off into the sunset, yeah.... I feel like they've set themselves up for failure with the current plot trajectory as it is so insanely similar to Bioshock 2 that it's crazy - and I don't think it's a reference, but rather unintentional plagiarism

[@chinesecabbagefarmer]

This video popped up in my recommended feed a few days ago, and I just now finished binging Solar Opposites because the title and thumbnail of your video enthralled me. I regret nothing, and that was an absolutely wonderful experience to have. Thanks, Johnny.

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

Can we just acknowledge how Epic those Historic Paintings in the Background are ?

[@mrbread9496]

I just realised that cheire's adventure in the backyard is basicly grounded

[@samuelsyme6010]

i love both the silver cops and wall subplots.i cant wait to see what happens in the next season.

[@Mooncupcake83]

Honestly having the Wall plot broken down like this made me appreciate it more 😂 good video 😁 I would love to hear your take on the rest of the show, it’s nice to see you enjoy both sides of it. Personally, I think the Solar’s whacky comedy compliments the darker story telling of the Wall really well. Also I like that in season three it seems that the more serialised approach in the Wall is actually starting to appear in the Solar’s story lines too, one example being the focus on Terry and Korvo’s budding romantic relationship.

[@bobjhon7391]

I would absolutely love to see something like this be it a "The Wall" spin off or something totally unique but done similarly, where tiny people have to live off the drip feed of giant versions of stuff given to them over time.

[@josephhoffman3995]

Honestly, the wall is the only thing that keeps me coming back to the series.

[@Puddspanker]

yeah after watching the first hand full of wall episodes, you just get pumped up and can't believe what you just watched. you want more. luckily season 3 did just that. me and my GF happily binged it.

[@billywestern206]

YES this bro

[@TheCloakedIndex]

Solar Opposites along with the wall and the one off episodes in honesty feel a lot more creative than modern day Rick and Morty, and has a youthful energy, while getting you hooked , my biggest concern is when will the creativity spark out into lame jokes and dull one off parody work such as Rick and Morty has or will it keep it's energy and value against the test of time

[@pinkpugginz]

no it will stay good. the reason why Rick and morty sucks now is because Roiland is no longer on the writing staff.

[@TheCloakedIndex]

@@pinkpugginz well that was certainly a bad decision, Harmon I feel has some good writing but needs roiland, they also hire new writers too often

[@fl3m1n9o4]

i feel like it'll keep its energy, it doesn't really feel like it's changed at all tonally or creatively since season 1, or if anything it's got better. i think season 3 is the best season so far, so i'm super excited about the future of the show

[@kosatochca]

@@pinkpugginz at the same time, Solar opposites are still somewhat shallow in gravitas and development, though the latter seasons have addressed this problem. Harmon brought weight to the Roiland’s wackiness, so their script was both insanely funny and captivating. Solar opposites just doesn’t deliver that much for now

[@sebbychou]

lmao they actually did the whole "it was a dying person's fantasy denial dream" bs

[@johnnyvirtues]

You can tell it was personal for cherie just from her tone when she talks about it and how she manipulates halk

[@rosecity_chris]

While it's not the best show ever, I really appreciate Solar Opposites feeling a lot more like the first few seasons of R&M than R&M does now.

[@JCDay]

I really thought the wall was just a one time thing but it did not and I love that it became an epic subplot

[@JustSomeDog]

im glad that Justin being fired does not affect the wall since he doesnt do any writing for the wall

[@QsPracticalNonsense]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that enjoyed the subplot of the wall moreso than the actual show lol. The writers did a genuinely amazing job.

[@BensyBens]

Finally a solar opposites video!!!! And yeah i would like to see more videos about solar opposites. This season was so good now we know more about the home planet, the pupa and the new silvercops story inside a story.

[@desiderium3243]

With season three I felt like I was watching three shows at once and loved every part of it. Honestly it felt like every minute of my time watching it was spent doing something productive.

[@joshuagraham2843]

i fee bad for the guy loses his mouse and later becomes mosquito king as a villain

[@imtherealtammygonna6216]

They creators actually said that they originally wanted to do a show with just the wall but Hulu didn’t approve it but they approved the story with the aliens so the creators basically trolled the fuck out of by including the the wall story as the B plot in the aliens story and making it the most important and giving it the most energy. Lol genius level trolling.

[@Orkunkadunk]

The best c plot dude in like any show ever

[@SBGamer30]

The Wall subplot is definitely my favorite subplot in any animated series. Its just amazing like you said about the world building and character progression. We don’t need a full show of its own because it leaves you wanting more. Cherie is my favorite character on the show and she’s in a subplot 😂. Also, people have to give Solar Opposites the credit it deserves. We are talking about a show where it has so much going on but the writers does an amazing job balancing it out. The Silver cops they just introduced was great and can’t wait to see what they do with that.

[@JamMasterKae]

it’s so weird suggesting solar opposites because im like “yeah the show is great but there’s this show within the show that’s mind blowing”

[@matthewterlaga3022]

Johnny, you forgot to mention that there were some people (at least two) who left the Wall through the hole, I really want to see what happens to them next season, did they get killed right away? Are they still out there? Will they come back?

[@bigtoesman]

At this point, I'm more interested in the wall story than the usual solar opposites comedy.

[@fl3m1n9o4]

wow, what an interesting and unique take!

[@ISOCZAR]

The wall is my favorite part of the show the whole story and plotline is really well done

[@Aa-dn1oq]

The reveal that the nerd avalanche guy saved someone who later became a serial killeris just ripped straight from the plot of Monster

[@Dustaroo]

I'm glad you are still going with your videos, been off and on watching you since your early Bojack stuff and it's always a nice watch that gets me thinking. Let's Go Johnny 2 Cellos

[@peepytime]

The storybuilding this season was amazing! I would absolutely love to see a video on it.

[@johnhonest7811]

The peak of the drama when a character is diluted into thinking they are a god never gets old

[@stodnon3779]

definitely wanna see a video on the non-wall side of the season

[@Tinfoil7272]

this has convinced me to go watch this show so... good job

[@rwilson1197]

This makes me think of spec ops the line “do you feel like a hero yet?”

[@jocelynfisher3174]

10:11 The Molly scene always gets me too 😢 she was such a good girl

[@emm6101]

This season for me was the best so far. Curious about the silver cops too and if the guy survived

[@nighteye4042]

I think Pezlie is the next character we'll end up following tbh, her discovery that her mom is really alive will probably start it

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

"The Wall" is the best plotline in any adult animation I've ever seen.

[@Tayturs]

I love this show… I’m so happy you’re covering it. :D

[@JD-iu6rv]

It is amazing how much this c story completely overshadowed the whole show

[@voleNTV]

Holy smokes. I didn't put it together until you covered it in this video, but I'm wondering if the scene between Molly and the guy is a reference to a similar scene that happened in Lost. When Charlie was on the ship behind a Bulkhead and they had to watch him drown through the little port hole.

[@pinkpugginz]

I bet it was.

[@meowmachine9147]

That part of Lost was hard to watch. I was sad to leave Charlie behind.

[@voleNTV]

@@meowmachine9147 I agree! When the show first started I stupidly judged him based on his habit. But his character development and flashbacks through the seasons really make him into a fantastic guy, and a terrific character. Lost is my favorite TV Series lol

[@syabilaazri7834]

The Wall feel like how tv Sci-Fi series make everybody addicted too...like Westworld....

[@left4twenty]

This is how I learned there's a new season, so I'll be back, because no wall spoilers, but I have to say, a few seconds in, it opens on the Wall

[@NotSoMax]

I started watching solar opposites because I saw some wall clips, and I honestly do enjoy the show, but I’m honestly kinda surprised the wall hasn’t been totally spun off into it’s own show with how popular it is. Although I’m not sure if that might end up hurting the quality of the wall plot line, and honestly I was also hoping we’d see a time skip for the wall, because I also had the thought of how the replicants would reach to seeing a kid in the wall (considering no kids is their one rule and they have no way of knowing the kid was born in the wall), I also genuinely hope Halk isn’t dead, I hope Cherie goes to a similarly dark place as the duke in order to save herself and her daughter by like idk burning it all down escaping, and sealing the hole, leaving Halk to try to pick up the pieces now feeling a similar betrayal and guilt that Cherie experienced in season 1. Like if he is still alive and does return AFTER Cherie “evil” arc that would play off the previous plot thread of his guilt about not saving everyone, saving the wrong people, and being the only person that could’ve stopped the church and vouched for Cherie since he was the only person outside the church that knew the truth and was the only other hero the wall had. It’s fascinating seeing the wall basically going through every type of government, anarchy, to a dictatorship, to a false utopia, to a democracy, now to a religious rule and potential religious monarchy, and potentially a post apocalyptic civilization if things turn out the way I think they’re going. But I also kinda think there are plenty of options to explore in the future like potential involvement from the replicants or the pupa, how despite seemingly creating a Utopia Tim didn’t clean up the lower levels and left an entire class of people in muck, there’s just so much that I’m so curious about and can’t wait to see explored. Really crossing my fingers they can keep that level of quality up, it contrasts so well with the dumb sci-go fun of the rest of the show, but I also hope they find a good way to resolve it before it starts to lose its magic

[@jonzu4]

The Wall is the best part. The 3rd season was too heavy on references though. Just mentioning Star Wars isn't a joke. It's a reference. The hulu episode was probably the worst example of meta humor done terribly.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Cannot agree with that

[@jonzu4]

@@Johnny2Cellos To each their own 👌. Also I love your videos btw.

[@bdeamon1]

The hulu episode made all the hulu shows into rides. you can't account for taste, but I thought that was pretty funny

[@NintendoMeister2260]

@@bdeamon1 They at least didn't pull a Big Mouth and aren't trying to sell us the streaming service after we bought it.

[@lilcc58]

I just now realized that the cereal that the pupa is eating is HULU chrams

[@anthonyharraden4709]

I just watched “The Wall” in a playlist format just to watch it as is. I’m pulled in. I like it. I have to give solar opposites as a show another chance tho. But The Wall was a great story/show/C-plot.

[@murderman8578]

I hope you talk about the Comedy in Solar Opposites since it'll be interesting to talk about

[@fandomonium3789]

I noticed that for season 3, there is no "throw-away" concepts. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. You can't launch an annoying neighbor into space without him getting picked up by the Green Lantern Corps. Whatever didn't come back in this season will come back in a later one. The algorithm, for example, is absolutely going to come back. Maybe not in season 4, we went a whole season without Mouse Guy, but it will be brought back around full circle eventually.

[@mr.skippy4898]

Didn't "mouse guy" appear in season 3? I could be mistaken.

[@Fayanora]

The Wall arc is basically an R rated Borrowers.

[@exar5262]

honestly, i love Solar Opposites for pretty much everything. i love the comedy, the characters (i think my favorite's terry but a favorite's tough to choose), the dynamics (my favorite is between korvo and terry i think), all the plots, and the way that the show uses all those plots to leave you hanging and constantly wanting more. the show's incredibly underrated, in my opinion. or maybe i'm just easily pleased, who cares? i'd say watch it. and DEFINITELY stick around for the B plot (the wall), when that plot got introduced was when i really got convinced that this show was GOOD. and by god is it good. watch Solar Opposites, i guarentee from my experience that it'll be worth your time.

[@Lighting_Desk]

I've been watching this on Disney plus and patiently waiting for each episode. Love the series and can't wait to see what they've got coming up.

[@magnusm4]

Only know any of this from your video. Just you introducing Molly I knew "they're gonna die". And it still hurts just knowing it from this recap. Poor mouse.

[@johnbradley7294]

I enjoy the wall plot it is the only reason I even watch polar opposite, however, that last part where the church took over, to the point they can imprison cherie now, even though she became a kinda messiah figure herself, came out of left field. It feels like conflict for conflict sake and does not follow what was already set up before.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Hard disagree, they explicitly showed that the Church wanted a leader they could control while Cherie was upending the Wall’s government and political system. THey were not happy with what Cherie was doing, it’s all right there

[@Born_Stellar]

polar opposites

[@eileensnow6153]

No? They did a great job of setting up the church’s betrayal, I found myself getting nervous every time she handed Pezlie over to the Bowinians. Maybe you missed some hints, but the writers foreshadowed their intent _hard._

[@gabrielarechavaleta7653]

@@Johnny2Cellos true and I definitely agree the set up is there. My only gripe is that she was arrested in front of the people who elected her and no one seemed to care which seems a little contrived. Also I think her being a legendary historical figure in the wall’s history up until this point would give her word a little more weight when she’s yelling to a crowd of people that this is her baby. The entire crowd ignoring her and ignoring the news of the oldest nuns death does seem totally dumb and I didn’t like it. But I do like the added drama

[@LowestofheDead]

@@gabrielarechavaleta7653 Yeah, they could've arrested her in secret, and convinced everyone that she needs to be quarantined for a mosquito disease from the lower levels.

[@ringkunmori]

To this day I remember the names of the characters in the wall, but I do not recall what the names of the aliens are.

[@TonyFed]

So glad to see Solar Opposites get some love. It’s a great show and only gets better as the seasons progress.

[@theboulder027]

I watched solar opposites for the first time this month and I absolutely love the wall story. Somehow I went years without hearing about this subplot and it was such a pleasant surprise when I was just expecting a goofy sitcom parody.

[@cicabeot1]

I have definitely been loving Solar Opposites more than Rick and Morty as of late. Even without the Wall. But I knew The Wall would make for a great subject for a video from you, and I'm glad you fulfilled that need.

[@bZman]

Its smart writing. Especially in its cruelty. If a show or movie makes you feel for a character, that is rare. Its a funny but also hard to watch show because of that fact. The fact the leads of the wall episodes makes you want to make the typical leads die in the worst ways imaginable. Because they forced random people into hell for a whim. Its why I hate solar opposites and hope the ending is them dying in the most gory and drawn out ways imaginable. It did its job and made me hate the “gods” who could make you live in an aquarium.

[@bZman]

Im still done w it tho. Rick and morty can be deep but still be fun. This is just cruel. I like deep shit. But this is malicious in its intent

[@thecoolassnose]

I can't wait for the Glen going into space Subplot.

[@smithyMcjoe]

My heart was not ready for Molly. I used to have a little brown mouse called Rizzo when I was but a wee lad, she was very well trained and would sit with me for ages on my shoulder, I'd leave a few sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds on my shoulder for her. She would voluntarily run up my arm if I put it in her tank.

[@grizzlo7300]

I think Solar Opposites has almost overtaken Rick & Morty as the better show. R&M seasons 1-3 were awesome but 4 and 5 bring it down. Solar Opposites has been nearly as good if not a little better thru 3 seasons and yes I think The Wall is a huge part of that... One of the best shows I'm currently watching.

[@-Teca-]

Lets not get too hasty here

[@valrose4409]

@@-Teca- nah season 5 sucked watch me get hasty

[@-Teca-]

@@valrose4409 nope there was 4 mid episodes and the rest were fine, especially the last 3

[@valrose4409]

@@-Teca- still their worst season so far

[@rgmoses2189]

I loved and still do love the wall plot and it acted as the sole reason I kept returning to this show but after watching the dream episode in season 3 I truly believed it could and should have ended as a satisfying ending to the wall followed by some tied up loose ends after and an episode of the opposites figuring out the horrors they put these people through. It then could've been worked a round and replaced by the silver cops story line as so far it's coming off as very interesting but I just don't want the best part of this show to be milked for everything it's good for before having its dead corpse being further exploited like shows such as SpongeBob and family guy

[@Leadersaga]

when i started watching the series about a week ago i thought that the wall was just some gag that they made for the first episode but it spun into my favourite part of the series

[@georgeflemmingtoucheslittl5682]

Every time the rick and morty writers and solar opposites writers make an episode related to something else it ends up being the best thing