'I F*CK*NG KNEW IT' young royals - 2x04 reaction

[@jacquiehahn4910]

I love the way they literally breathe one another in in every intimate scene. Like they become one entity. The chemistry between Edvin & Omar is absolutely on point.

[@EmberC]

Omar, not Oscar

[@jacquiehahn4910]

@@EmberC Aaarrgghh!!!! Who TF is Oscar???!!!! I typed Omar, honestly! Phone moment. 😂😂😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@EmberC]

@@jacquiehahn4910 hahaha, yes, happens sometimes, no worries 🍀

[@hanaj]

The intimacy between them will always be my favorite part of the show. Them touching noses was more intimate than some full on sex scenes of other shows. I’ll take them doing this over anything any day of the week.

[@lovemyshelf]

This scene felt like something that could have been found in a book? Like idk if that makes sense but the longing and slow pace of it all made thousand of words explode in mind. But that's maybe the writer in me talking 😭 This scene is brilliant and so are they!

[@michellebarry1555]

“You better not kiss in front of those damn fish!”…omg…I’m dying 😂 Love your reactions!

[@lovemyshelf]

Thank you 😭

[@msimpingrid]

Interesting facts: Edvin shared that one of the most emotional scenes for him was the one of Wille putting the wig on and realizing he is becoming the image of a prince. And Edvin heard Simon's song for the first time recording that last scene. Beautiful!

[@lovemyshelf]

Yup! I saw him talk about it on Twitter! I love his approach towards Wilhelm's character 💜

[@alischrot]

how do you feel about wille just standing there patiently , waiting for simons next move. giving him time and space, just as he wanted him to. no pressure, no expectations. i'm loving this character development! i'm sure this was the last reassuring thing for simon in deciding to kiss wille

[@lovemyshelf]

i died! i really hoped their reunion kiss would go that way. bc it had to be simon's decision with everything that happened and that scene was just so achingly beautiful. you can feel the longing and love burning inside them and yet they're so careful and tender with each other. wow. just wow.

[@alischrot]

@@lovemyshelf it was perfection! and honestly all that suffering was worth it

[@hanaj]

Omar said in an interview that he likes that Simon makes bad decisions. Basically shows that it is realistic. And in another interview that the fish scene was one of his favorite this season. Shows how he really feels about Marcus.

[@lovemyshelf]

Yup I know I've seen! And I do too of course bc it makes him more real but it's disappointing to watch 😔

[@reuillois]

Everyone talk about the scene when Wille is alone making his make-up before the ball, as a symbol of the prince's loneliness. But the scene before symbolize something more : when Wille is carrying his costume and wig for the ball, alone in the boys' hallway. The girls are together, and for this time Felice doesn't want to play the "good friend" and spends this time with her roomates. And boys are together too, moving one to another to get ready for the party, and Wille stays alone in the middle of this Brownian motion. Even when Vincent ask him if he would like to drink with him and his friends, Wille answer No. Better to be alone than with this band of straight bad boys. For me it's a dark symbol of queer teenagehood loneliness.

[@TroyDivision77]

That’s a great point. In a tweet Edvin said “the worst for him is that he has to do his own makeup,” which sounds like a joke, but in this context it’s really not. It accentuates his own isolation in that scene because everyone is getting ready together, going to the ball together, and he gets ready alone and then he enters the ball alone (like a badass, but still all alone).

[@tatyanalazebnaya7248]

Oh May God, Oh May God, Oh May God, Oh May God, Oh May God - that's exactly what i felt too watching all of this! But, it was insanely beautiful 💜And that smile of Simon, between two kisses, said more than a thousand words. Like- "There it is, I can finally breathe" 💔

[@lovemyshelf]

Their smiles broke me. This scene was definitely worth the heartbreak of the first two eps 😭

[@tatyanalazebnaya7248]

@@lovemyshelf Yeah, I hope next season is less dramatic. They deserve better!

[@juju-du2ye]

i don't know how to explain it, but when I just watched the second season (all episodes in one day, of course))) I thought that season 1> season 2, but after I gave myself a couple of days, I analyzed the second season, I realized that is just as incredible as the first, if not a little more. so many important topics are touched upon and shown to the viewer. incredible series.. i'm so looking forward to the renewal for the third season. and as always, the best sincere reaction (sorry if there are any mistakes, english is not my native language))

[@luisaacoimbragoes555]

The fact that Edvin hadn't heard the song before filming the scene is really sweet.

[@lovemyshelf]

Yes! It brings even more autenticity to his performance 🥺

[@RaineInChaos]

"The goldfish don't have names" 99.9999% of the world: *shrug* Wilmon shippers: *jump up and down* AWWWW!! 🔥🔥🔥💥 This stuff is what makes this show. There's so much subtlety and nuance that says so much while from the outside it seems so irrelevant

[@monk8804]

Their mid-kiss smiles are the highlight of this episode and probably my favourite moment of the season. I also want to say few words about Markus of it all. His first scene I was like "Oh baby, I'm sorry, you're in it for a heartbreak" Felt sorry for him during his Netflix and chill date with Simon. Then I got a bit dissapointed when he showed some manipulative tendencies. But - he is very believable character. I have been a Markus in one of my past relationships. And it fucked me up so much that I married a Markus afterwards and had a kid with him. And I was in my late 20s, not a teen anymore! Of course on the show it only took a few weeks and what, 3 dates? So it probably won't have that much of an impact on Markus' life but still, I just need to point out how realistic and believable the whole situation is. people do those kind of things all the time, when emotions are stronger than reason. Adult people as well, let alone teenagers whose hormones and feelings are all over the place and whose brains aren't fully developed yet. This is me saying once again how good is the writing of YR, I guess. I will probably pop up in your comments multiple times because I feel the need to talk about this show and have no one IRL to do so with. Greetings from Poland, I'm jus a sea away from Sweden ;)

[@mlee6050]

Is that the kiss at bottom of stairs before Simon goes back inside? Wanted to check for when I rewatch it

[@jtwent9922]

Your reactions are so genuine and insightful, and you understand each character's point of view. I love how you point out bad decisions but you also understand and sympathize with the characters, (except August, of course).

[@lovemyshelf]

Thank you 💜

[@mikaelaeriksson8189]

What I think this show is so good at showing is that theyre all just teenagers, and theyre not suppost to be perfect they make mistakes and very bad decisions. Its so realistic and raw.

[@adityashankarnarayanan]

16:52 "Because he's an addict like your dad, Sarah. Sorry, that was mean for no reason" This was literally what I said too while watching this scene and apologizing for saying that lmao 😂

[@maxhess3151]

Wilhelm calling Simon's bluff was one hell of a chad move.

[@diemarieell]

💕 Your reactions are always so emotional and pure and at the same time they have a depth that makes it really valuable to 'watch with you'. Thank you for that, you kind of speak out what I was thinking - or rather saying out loud to myself - when I was watching the show. Ever since, I have been watching it like every day and the emotions never change, even if we know what it all leads to. It's just so real every time again - the story and most of all the actors are just mindblowingly good. I wish for many more seasons. There is so much more to experience with all of them, but of course especially with our beloved boys... 💕💘

[@lovemyshelf]

I was desperate for hope at this point... The first 3 eps had been nothing but pain and I was so tired 😭 Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos, it means the world to me 🥺💜

[@diemarieell]

@@lovemyshelf Yeah, desperate is the right word, so was I. The first 2 episodes were so heartbreaking, I was craving so much for them at least holding hands briefly, looking into each others eyes... as you, I could barly continue watching. At the same tim: had we gotten that kiss already in episode 1 of season 2, it would have never had that impact. Neither would Simon and Wille have understood how deeply they are connected, and that there is no running away from your soulmate. I think they needed that time without each other to really understand love. It's not a random crush, nor can any of the two be replaces by another person. I kind of like to think that Wille already knew that, he feel first, he feel deeply for Simon and he started to see that Simon is the ONE when he was on the football field. Oh gosh, don't get me started, as you can see, I cannot stop talking about them, this show, the spell it puts on all of us. I am so SO grateful it was made and shines a light in these dark times. And I am grateful for people like you with whom we can share and talk and enjoy this absolute gem. THANK YOU 🤗🥰

[@lordmercer4872]

I think it was my favourite episode too. It is this episode that had finally melted my iceberg of confusion and my heart at the same time when I was rewatching season 2. When the final song started playing, I was, like, hypnotised, and tears immediately started forming in my eyes. I WAS WAITING FOR THAT MOMENT FOR THE WHOLE DAMNED ETERNITY. That's when the season finally hit me. By the way, maybe I've realized why it was that hard to get that desired hit. You know, season 1 ended up to be incredibly unique for me, like, it was so magical and charming, but also... horrifying at the same time. When August, at the end of s1ep4, appeared walking near the windows, I was just like "No. No. It really happens right now? IT CAN'T BE HAPPENING". Pure fucking horror had captured me at that moment, and I was nearly unable to feel any kind of joy, even watching the fish scene, because I fucking knew that damned August will do something with that video. God, just thinking about his first reflex when he catched Wille was fucking RECORDING IT IMMEDIATELY makes me drown in anger. I was even unable to rewatch season 1 by myself because I was terrified about watching and feeling that horror again! That was unrepeatable. And also, I just love Simon's facial expression in that scene when he throws a ball at Wille. His eyes were just like all-consuming black holes, like his only desire was to eat Wille right now. Fortunately, he ended up only eating Wille's lips at the end) Thanks a lot for your reaction. Take care!

[@Shiraiame]

This season stressed me out SO MUCH! But that kiss near the end gave me enough serotonin to make it through the last two episodes without having an actual mental break.

[@lovemyshelf]

Same! 😭 That's why I had to watch the first 4 eps in one setting instead of the 3-3 I was planning to do 🥲

[@kengel100]

Your reactions to this show are the best, you love the show even more than I do 💜

[@lovemyshelf]

Thank you 💜

[@alischrot]

ohhh girl, bless that min of yours, i love it! also you heart

[@lovemyshelf]

thank you 🥺💜

[@alischrot]

@@lovemyshelf can't wait for the rest of your reactions! it's like reliving watching it, but with a friend, who reacts exactly the same. it's pure GOLD 🤗

[@lauraibarra901]

One of the things (out of many!!) that bother me about Sara and her “relationship” with August is that the whole time, not once does she verbalize any concern about what Simon might think/feel and considering their interaction in S1 during dinner when she was berating their mom and saying she was going to move and live at the school. He was so raw and open with her about wanting to be her friend again because he needed her. UGH!!!! She just doesn’t think about him at all and that is so hurtful and infuriating!!! Also, she knows that Felice doesn’t care about August, she dropped him like a hot potato for kissing Sara so I don’t know what feelings she thinks she’s sparing by not being honest. Obviously her being sneaky serves the story but still LOL

[@lovemyshelf]

That's because she thinks the damage of the video is done and she doesn't know what August put Simon through in s1. It still doesn't excuse her bevaviour and shacking up with August is undeniably morally wrong, but that's why she doesn't worry about Simon knowing. She considers Felice's feelings more bc she knows that you shouldn't get with your bestie's ex.

[@lauraibarra901]

@@lovemyshelf yeah, she says that but I don’t buy that. How August behaved towards Simon throughout the season is inconsequential - he violated her brother’s privacy. She didn’t tell her brother who did it because then she couldn’t use that to her advantage. She sold her brother’s dignity for a place in the school dorm. When she went to basically blackmail him to get herself into the school, she said Simon was devastated. That should be enough. She says that before falling for him she knew right from wrong but did you?! Because blackmailing the person that violated your brother’s privacy is not right and yet you did 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@wittlekikz]

​@@lovemyshelf I think the other thing we tend to forget is that Sara is neurodivergent. She thinks in a very different way to others, especially with respect to social etiquette and cues. She's also used to being forgiven by her family and she feels safe in the knowledge that they love her (remember when she tells Simon she wanted the jodhpurs they got her for her birthday returned for cash. As an aside: probably also why Simon has developed a high threshold for forgiving people...because he's grown up with a big sister who he's had to learn to forgive more often than most people are required to) whereas this is the first time she is experiencing having friends so she is understandably more conscious of her every move in this context because she is still learning how to 'be a friend', with the added complication of romance. That's complicated enough for any 18 year old to navigate, never mind a neurodivergent one who's experiencing all of this for the first time in her life. It's what I love about this show. These characters are so real and true to their natural development arc and the writers don't shy away from exploring that as honestly as they can. I mean even the scene where she tries to comfort August for the first time (2x01), I think. She understands horses better than she understands humans. It's why she was so good with Rousseau. She is able to calm an anxious horse down so it makes sense that that's how she bonds with August, unintentionally and unforeseeable by either of them! She does what she naturally does with the horse and goes to calm August down and it has a counter-effect on her that she was not expecting. And it was just so beautiful to see how sexual attraction and romance is experienced by a neurodivergent person. I don't think I've ever seen that on TV, especially for a female character, so of course it makes sense that a lot of people may not get it at first or understand why someone with a neurodivergence would act in a completely different way to what we would expect, in these circumstances. But that's one thing YR is good at doing - pushing the envelop by showing us unfiltered but very real, raw human experiences. As someone on the spectrum, this feels so raw and honest (even more so than 'Atypical' or 'As we see it' where it's a bit too over-sensationalised and in your face). YR trusts the audience enough that they don't need to remind you every time of a character's special traits and quirks. It's done so subtly that if you blink, you might miss it (like Felice's hair and subtle, albeit innocent societal racial micro-aggressions) but if you pay attention, you'll see the breadcrumbs (Like when Sara moves into the dorm and Felice shows her to a messy closet, which Felice cannot appreciate would be quite unsettling and stressful for someone like Sara to sort through) Sorry for the long essay!😝

[@lovemyshelf]

@@lauraibarra901 That's from s1 though... In Sara's mind the video thing is old news. What you said is true but in s2, she doesn't consider Simon's feelings while dating August bc she believes August wants to repent for the damage done with the video and again, she doesn't know what August put Simon through in s1. She's willing to give August a second chance and the shooting range scene is her wake up call.

[@lovemyshelf]

@@wittlekikz Don't apologize for speaking the truth 😉 I always saw her actions through a neurodivergence lense but she still makes questionnable/unforgiving choices. But just like the other characters! Unlike August, I don't think she is a bad person.

[@iknowyouknowleeknow1168]

The most shocking thing about this reaction was the Baekhyun cameo @ 25:23 😂😂

[@monk8804]

I've been waiting for your reaction to this one for AGES! Besides the obvious (aka the kiss) i was really curious how you'd find the Stella/Frederika thing and I must say you didn't disapoint ;) catching the vibe the first second possible, the moment they show Stella lurking behind the lockers! Having watched a lot of reactio videos (and I mean it, A LOT) I have one observation: the closest the reactor is to being straight/not LGBTQA+, the later comes the realisation of Stella being the poem's author. And I'm saying this as a straight person. IDk, its just interesting .Also, congrats on your prediction ;) I thought the reunion kiss would happen in the finale right before some effing cliffhanger.

[@lovemyshelf]

I think it might come from the sad reality that for the longest time, queer people had to read between the lines and make up their own rep when they didn't find it on screen, so they got used to being like private detectives when it comes to finding other queer characters 😭 I'm so happy that Stella's love for Frederika is canon. It's just so nice, I hope they'll have screentime in s3 as well 🥺

[@Berndr]

Ok, once I have seen it I can't unsee it anymore, but you are the spitting image of Rachel Brosnahan ... are you related lol ... by the way great reaction again!

[@lovemyshelf]

I'm flattered? Bc she's really pretty, but I don't think I look like her at all tbh 😭 I mean we both have blue eyes and an oval shaped face I guess? 😭

[@erikakites9505]

The push and pull Wilhelm put Simon through season 1...what happened in season 2 was necessary for them to grow.

[@mlee6050]

Joy, during party: Wilhelm "I am going to leave you alone" Outside: Simon "I am trying to move on" Well he said he leave you alone so why did you go to tell him

[@grinselamm]

What a messy episode! I love watching your emotions and thoughts streaming in the story and giving them even more life.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

What Simon was really saying is that Wille's family treated him luike shit. How could he accept that? Dude has some healthy boundaries! Nils was performing heteronormativity with Maddie. And yeah, gay is often used as a general term in Sweden. Nils saying the video doesn't matter to Simon is just so awful. IT was insanely traumatising and will affect his entire life, including career prospects - the same career prospects that keeps Nils closeted! eff that noise! ugh I 'm so mad! Btw Sara actually dumps August via text. She doesn't just say they can't go together, she says they can't see eachother anymore. Ugh Vincent's disgusted face when he had to clap for Simon's performance. He's so despicable I can't even.

[@myyoutube19439]

You should 100% react to heartbreak high !!!! It’s a need , this show is what gen z deserved

[@lovemyshelf]

Already watched it. And I liked it and disliked it at the same time. Loved the rep, hated some of the writing... sorry

[@kimpetras458]

19:07 Fredrika and Stella definitely cannot be considered "queer bait" (or lesbian bait, as you prefer). They've been together like true secret lovers since the beginning. In the first season when August invites Felice to dinner the girls discuss the possibility of someone like August changing for love and Fredrika hints that August might be interesting as a love match and this creates an obvious jealous reaction from Stella. This reaction we can only understand in this second season. These girls were lesbian (or maybe bisexual etc) from the beginning.

[@lovemyshelf]

They haven't though. Stella literally says to Sara that she never disclosed her romantic feelings for Frederika to her bc she's too scared of losing the friendship down the line, even if Frederika loves her back. But yes, her feelings for Frederika have been hinted at since season 1 which is why so many of us wanted it to happen!

[@kimpetras458]

@@lovemyshelf I really hope the girls officially become a couple in season three. 😜

[@lovemyshelf]

@@kimpetras458 It would be cute if Wilhelm's speech somewhat inspired Stella to come forward with the truth!

[@danarenee6088]

Fredrika & Stella’s plot line was so nice, and I like that they didn’t just drop the whole part from s1 where Stella got jealous when fredrika was talking about august. But honestly instead of starting a new plot line, I wish they’d taken the time to give Felice one instead. Since she’s already an established main character. I wasn’t too crazy about her only being a supporting character for everyone else’s storylines. Maybe they could’ve approached Stella and fredrika next season. Like I said, the whole thing is cute! And I like that Stella is confirmed lesbian. But I just really am bummed about Felice

[@lovemyshelf]

@@danarenee6088 Stella is not a confirmed lesbian though... She's a confirmed sapphic but we don't know enough to be sure if 1. she's not bi/pan 2. if she even has a label. As for Felice. Yes, 100%

[@danarenee6088]

What did you think of august actually wanting to take Sara to the dance? That was Huge because in s1 he wasn’t even okay with Wilhelm eating lunch with Simon. But in s2 August is ready to openly declare that he’s with Sara, a poor “socialist”. Ooh and serious question: when they were telling august that he has to do 10yrs in the military and stuff if he’s to take the throne, does that mean that Wilhelm is expected to do that?

[@jtwent9922]

They didn't say that he'd need to ten years in the military. They said that he needs to starting military training in the fall. And they will send him a proposal laying out his next ten years. That doesn't imply ten years in the military. And Nordic royals, regardless of sex or gender, are expected to do military training. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden did her service. In Denmark, Prince Joaquim's sons (not crown princes) both dropped out of the military after brief stints, and that was frowned upon by the older generations, even though both are popular, especially among the younger crowd. (Their uncle is the current crown prince.)

[@danarenee6088]

@@jtwent9922 I’m sorry I misunderstand. Thank you for explaining. So that means that Wilhelm will be expected to serve as well right?

[@lovemyshelf]

I didn't think much of it and I think August didn't either. I don't think he sees Sara that way anymore. All he focuses on are their similarities and the fact that she's the only person in his life who loves him while knowing about his dark side. But from the outside, it's really interesting indeed. Although... is it really surprising that August would be an hypocrite? 😛

[@danarenee6088]

@@lovemyshelf lol of course it’s no surprise that he’s a hypocrite. Is a dirt bag through and through. It was just weird to me that he was a hypocrite about this thing specifically. Because august cares more about prestige, labels, superiority, status more then all the other characters combined. I was genuinely shocked about it. And when he sold a piece of art to buy the horse. He refused to even sell one artifact in s1 to cover his own tuition. But he sold a piece to buy someone else a horse!? It’s just very confusing, the way the writers were trying to show tiny redeeming qualities, or trying to show some growth, but never actually having his character grow or mature. It was all flip floppy for me haha

[@lovemyshelf]

@@danarenee6088 I didn't think it was growth. I think that it was pretty in line with August's character. In s1 he refused to sell it but that was bc 1. he felt very bad at the time and was slowly losing his power 2. there was probably sentimental value since it was linked to his dad and everything. When he buys the horse for Sara in s2, he's at a totally different place mentally. He probably thinks he's the shit and all his problems are behind him. He's also loyal to people he respects/loves so I'm not surprised he would do something like this for her.

[@lisasun7180]

I love your videos. Also wondering where you got your Hillerska hoddie

[@lovemyshelf]

My best friend got it for me so I don't know I'm sorry 😭

[@mlee6050]

Was lost on as an item as they could go as friends but yeah the others might see them as an item Yes August you are not Wilhelm, you are way more worse

[@mlo3784]

Remember how the studens reacted after the video contra now with Wille and a girl 🤔

[@mlee6050]

Just remembered something when there is black lines why do they put subtitles over the film and not over the black lines

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Why people call being in love "whipped"? Its so toxic I hate it.

[@lovemyshelf]

Whipped like whipped cream? Chill out 😂

[@janniketarander4212]

I was just wondering if you publish your fanfics anywhere online? Because I would love to read it! 🙂❤️ And thank you for the video! 🪷

[@lovemyshelf]

I do! I'm sapphony on ao3 😊

[@janniketarander4212]

@@lovemyshelf Thank you so much! 🙂🪷 So excited!

[@lovemyshelf]

@@janniketarander4212 Hope you'll like them 🥺💜