The Fall and Rise of Nebula | Video Essay

[@ruly8153]

Karen Gillans performance as Nebula is really underrated in my opinion The way she conducts herself is so effective

[@ImplicitlyPretentious]

Yeah totally, I was really suprised by how subtle her acting in her eyes were during the editing process!

[@kylemccormack1785]

@Zayden Raiden Wow this super isn't a bot post wow

[@b4ttlecries814]

you can say that again after watching gotg3

[@kylemccormack1785]

I thought the game between Nebula and Tony was heart breaking. That might have been the first time anyone has ever played a fair game with her. Kills me.

[@swanpride]

It's my favourite scene in the whole of Endgame by far. Just his expression when he tells her "you win". So meaningful.

[@Sasu123456789x1]

Legit one of my favorite scenes!

[@thosandsouls6576]

Broooo. Never realized that up until now

[@cailakim]

SAME omg i love that scene so much i used to watch it over and over and over, just closely analyzing each character and everything lol

[@cailakim]

@Coconut Pal well basically, thanos kept on replacing her body parts because he wanted nebula to be gamoras' "equal". and her fights with gamora weren't unfair, it was just unfair that nebula never won any fights, therefore leaving nebula with all of the cybernetic parts.

[@saavedra77]

"Time doesn't pass for Nebula. The inability to contextualize a painful past obstructs your ability to envision a future." Oh, damn. I've been that quote.

[@InfernoBlade64]

Honestly I was surprised that Feige could turn a side villain like Nebula into a compelling hero by the end of the Infinity Saga

[@ImplicitlyPretentious]

Yeah totally!

[@Sasu123456789x1]

I know right!

[@stevenseufert2520]

I think you mean Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely or the Russo Brothers. The writers and directors were more important in that than the executive producer.

[@macmcleod1188]

Part of it is simply basing it on already successful comic book stories, plots, and character beats. Feige's best trait is that he likes the original material and isn't just using the names while he tells his own new story.

[@kbraven7007]

Well there's Loki and Bucky/winter Soldier, they got awesome redemption arcs

[@deyhanlyons5739]

You can’t lie nebula had the best comedic timing. I cried when she said “Careful there’s an idiot in the landing zone.”

[@ReignSupreme2014]

When Nebula and Rocket hold hands; the first time I saw that, I nearly broke down. It showed how incredibly far she had come as a character. She was not only willing to show how hurt she was by losing Gamora and the others, but she was willing to comfort others and BE comforted by others. She had TRULY changed.

[@elviri]

*this*

[@JoseTapiaTV]

Her character was my one of my favorites in Endgame. She became a strong person throughout the film and when she killed herself, it was a moment when it showed her character having growth. Love your mcu videos!! :)

[@speculativemusings3593]

JoseTapiaTV "when she killed herself" Only time travel shenanigans allow for this to be viewed as a positive thing for the person in question! LOL 😂

[@mayakane9978]

Lolllll I was so confused for a moment at "killed herself showed character growth."

[@canvas_125]

Amazing. James Gunn knew from the beginning Nebula would become so much more. I can’t wait to see her in Guardians 3.

[@ImplicitlyPretentious]

Yeah I do wonder if he originally planned to keep her as an antagonist so she would get the gauntlet like in the comics or he envisioned the whole redemption arc and everyone else had to write around it

[@danielcraig9666]

@@ImplicitlyPretentious Marvel does have round-table writing sessions with all of the writers/directors. That's partly how Feige keeps the worlds consistent. It's possible Gunn shared the idea of her arc with the other writers/directors or one of the others shared the idea with him.

[@LeoBladini]

reminder that James Gunn was working in Infinity War and Endgame. he's a producer.

[@chrisbodega6920]

@@danielcraig9666 too bad they didn't discuss goose the cat making nick fury lamer as a character😭

[@PriyankaSingh-go5hd]

I feel your voice is so soothing

[@mattm1532]

This one of the most underrated KZbin pages ever

[@herminbean]

Honestly, as far as overshadowed siblings go, I prefer nebula to loki. Don't get me wrong, I like loki, just think nebula is overlooked a lot....which is kind of ironic when talking about overshadowed siblings

[@thatotherguy8138]

Agreed. But Loki is an easy villain to focus on because he's cathartic to beat. Loki knows right from wrong, he knows good from evil, he knows what it is to be a "Good Guy" - and he chooses to do the wrong thing. So when he's punished, he deserves it and we all know it. And it's easy to punish someone who you know, and they know, that they deserve it. With Nebula, beating her is the wrong thing to do. Nebula doesn't know Right from Wrong, Good from Evil. She is twisted and mangled, and so defeating her is just adding to that twisted and mangled body and soul - in effect, when you punish Nebula, you're contributing to the evil that formed her. But you can't simply let her win, so it's a conundrum that makes conventionally defeating her unfulfilling, and makes you feel sorry for what you've done. Was it necessary? Yes. But was it Right? That's a question that is uneasy to ask, even more uneasy to contemplate, and will never have a satisfying conclusion. So it's easier to focus on Loki, and the MCU allowed Loki to be redeemed - not exactly the easy way, but certainly a way that was satisfying for the fans from start to finish. But what makes Endgame, and the MCU so satisfying, is that it also took the time and effort to focus on Nebula, and eventually did the Right thing with her. The Villain who knew Evil from Good came to accept and Embrace Good, even giving his life for it. The Villain who knew nothing but pain and abuse learned Good and Evil, and came to accept and Embrace Good in the end.

[@charlesintune]

It's easier for focus on Loki cuz it's a smaller make up and SFX budget .. LMAO

[@brandonortiz8056]

Nebula is the second most interesting and emotional character in the entire Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. (after Rocket) And she's the fifth most emotionally resonant and sympathetic character after Tony, Steve, Thor, and Rocket

[@lunagonzalez4976]

Yes she and rocket are the reason why i love the guardians of the galaxy

[@ThePonderer]

Well if we’re just doing everyone, you know what would be interesting? A vid on Scott.

[@pika4668]

Yes

[@ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

Peyton Reed doesn't allow that.

[@charlesintune]

"if that makes any sense" is how you end the video, but that last line is the thesis. It's the thing that makes the most sense!🤯🥰 Bravo on this video! Great job

[@dannypalin9583]

I preferred Nebula with the Avengers than with the Guardians.

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

Yeah, that's her sisters place

[@Br4nTheBuilder]

Really loving these essays. And yeah, Nebula's story deserves this level of attention and analysis. Well done!

[@radieschen79]

Nebula has one my favorite character archs in the MCU. The way she was deconstructed and "bettered" by Thanos reminded me of my own narcissistic father. I loved so much the scenes with her and Tony Stark in Endgame, it was like the father she never had.

[@reishiki]

It was really a pleasant surprise for me that she has so much screen time and development in Infinity War & Endgame. Also, I really like that she always walks and stands like "I'm sexy and I know it."

[@macmcleod1188]

This was the character who should have had a big scene doing serious damage to Thanos.

[@davidbodor1762]

No, quite the opposite. Her story is about renouncing that. Moving past it all. Her killing Thanos or fighting him would invalidate the progress she has done.

[@truepotential206]

@Black Ninja yes . Also reflected on her reaction when thanos starts to open up a bit to her and also her reaction after he is killed in the beginning of End game

[@Saje3D]

What they said. Plus, I honestly think it was beyond her.

[@macmcleod1188]

@@Saje3D perhaps I'm bringing too much the comic books. Perhaps what you're saying is true if you watch the movies without them in mind but nebula played a much larger role in this story when it was presented in the comic books.

[@brysonturner6019]

Even if we don't have a film with the full Guardians team after Guardians 3, I really hope Nebula sticks around in the MCU. Her character has grown so much and I'd love to see her go on a new journey, possibly to do for 2014 Gamora what 2018 Gamora did for her.

[@anthonybranch4712]

"You were the one who wanted to win, and I JUST WANTED A SISTER!" This is the moment that Nebula really blossoms as a character. It is the emotionally pivotal moment of the movie ("Holy crap, I thought this was just a screwball comedy, but Gunn just sucker-punched me with something SERIOUS"). It is also a moment in this film which really, and I mean REALLY gets to me (Don't even get me started on Yondu's funeral). There may be some personal reasons why, but I think if it doesn't grab you at all, then either you haven't been paying attention, or you really need your empathy-ometer checked.

[@infiniteoctopaw]

Nebula is the Zuko of the MCU. And I loved her just the same. She is my favourite character in the MCU and I can’t wait to see her more with her real space family.

[@SuperHeroR]

Wow.... your deep analysis made Nebula's journey feel like such a powerful story that is oscar worthy written by a legendary author.

[@djoneforever]

Awesome analysis

[@silklavender]

It’s extremely dark when you comprehend the fact that he teared out her organs and body parts and replaced them with metal

[@TheElisabethMaria]

There's something about the intro tune that makes me happy

[@ericemanwu]

No views? Really? Oh well. It's stuff like your last 2 essays that really shows the love creators have for the mcu. That periphery, less liked characters can develop into something beautiful. Whether it's nat gaining an identity or nebula finding new self respect. Thanks for highlighting all of this.

[@ImplicitlyPretentious]

Aww thanks, well regardless if anyone watches these videos, it's an unbelievably great stress release for me to study and write essays without the pressures of deadlines or mark schemes, so it'll still be making these!

[@radieschen79]

That's good news for us fans of your essays! :)

[@crapnuggets202]

the video description sounds like one of the timelines Strange saw in Infinity War

[@pastlife960]

Oh so this is what happened to Amy after she got sent back in time by that Weeping Angel. Makes you think what happened to Rory *looks at Legends of Tomorrow* oh right.

[@F.A.Jaramillo]

I’m in tears. Thank you

[@KyleBrand]

It pains me that you don't have more subscribers. Love your videos!! Always so in-depth, its great!!

[@Alexis-vv5bk]

Our secret angel has been given actual wings in vol 3 and I love it so much. It is now text.

[@ivannevarez9174]

These are so well made. Good job man.

[@AOTVProductions]

I recently met Karen Gillan during a virtual chat and I told her about your video. I’m sure she’s going to love it!

[@thevoid99]

nebula definitely became one of the finest characters of the mcu as we saw her a side villain in the first guardians but it was clear james gunn saw so much more by making her into a supporting player in the 2nd film and pave the way for her role in "infinity war" and "endgame". i love her arc as she became one of my 20 favorite heroes of the mcu among a list of 40.

[@anxietycat5811]

Honestly coming from an abusive home, I relate to nebula and gamora's story. You don't really heal as a person until you and your siblings talk about your shared trauma and understand that noone got it worse than the other

[@fyviemartin8008]

6:40 man that gives me chills

[@kaiavant5975]

If really sucks they never got the relationship they deserve

[@lunagonzalez4976]

Nebula is literally one of my favorite characters ever thaank you for this video

[@AdamCarra]

I can't believe I never noticed the obvious hand grabbing imagery throughout her part of the story till this video. The editing before she shoots her alternate self was a really neat way to tie that all together.

[@arthuralmorejr.3717]

Just wanted to say thank you, I’ve really enjoyed your videos over the last year or so

[@qemuel]

Thank you so much for this. Nebula is one of my favorite MCU characters and deserved to have her delicious complexity discussed. Also, your written character bio is hysterical!

[@judeannethecandorchannel2153]

14:25... "She self actualizes" my FAVORITE concept, really the only worthy goal.

[@jakethet3206]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for enabling the auto-generated closed captions. Such a HUGE help for us hearing impaired folks.

[@debbiemoore2747]

I had a moment of severe rage at the start of this video and wanted to smash my phone as it took me back to my relationship with my own father. It passed because it's the past and I'm working on my identity moving forward. Your videos really strike a chord with me.

[@Infamous-K]

I think this may be your best one yet.

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

She LITERALLY killed her old self. XD

[@montywolfe8900]

Nebula has become one of my favorite Marvel characters. Great essay.

[@DHGdarthjack]

I love everything this creator puts out

[@frankdodd3355]

This is a great example of the Monomyth and I intend to use it in class. Good work.

[@Yibambe.]

I’d love to see a companion piece to this video now that nebula is the mayor of Knowhere

[@kialchav]

This was lovely to watch. Thank you.

[@miajar]

I love this

[@rosiequartzie2230]

When you get down to it, Nebula's pretty much the Zuko of the MCU

[@robertearhart4316]

It was amazing to watch Nebula's development over the course of 4 films, and they took her in a very unique direction. I was just waiting for the 2014 Nebula to put on the gauntlet like she did in the comics (and a little disappointed it didn't happen), but I like the idea this essay posits about 2023 Nebula literally killing her old self to solidify her place in the present! You're doing great, and I can't wait to see your perspective on more.

[@ra.yarcher.295]

can you make an essey about hawkeye " the humble one"

[@lisa-3373]

Probably better to wait till after the Hawkeye serie.

[@truepotential206]

"I guess they are my mess". Yet they dont let him do much after that. Other than recruit people 😒

[@judeannethecandorchannel2153]

"She's a hidden gem" yes. She has to discover new expression. Makes perfect, great sense...

[@ChuckJansenII]

It makes sense. Nebula and Gamora have such a dynamic relationship. Kudos to J. Gunn for his writing, directing and vision. Congratulations to Karen Gillan and Zoe Saldana for their Inter-cosmic performances. One of the most powerful not only in the MCU but cinema history.

[@ziasteele9332]

It makes lots of sense.

[@micanikko]

lol, videos essays like these make me wonder if in an alternate universe, someone is doing a character analysis on us. And kinda makes me curious as to what were like in their eyes.

[@MrIzzy5466]

I can't wait to see what happens in Guardians 3 with Nebula and Gamora. Nebula having gone thru all she has while this Gamora hasn't seen any of it

[@cgmshow1871]

Tragic character who I wonder were she is going in guardians 3 since she seems finally good she a very underrated character

[@kevind3974]

look for her sister most likely. the past gramora is still alive somewhere and star lord will definitely try to find her.

[@grinnazeed]

I never got bored of your videos, it's relaxing, you should really make your own book.

[@montgolifers]

Nebula may be my favoruite charatcher in the mcu love her.

[@basicsimp8798]

Thanos Simps: Thanos did nothing wrong. Me: Nebula.

[@anethkiray]

I love that you covered Nebula. She always intrigued me. Bless her so much

[@videovoidtv]

Beautiful video. Nebula is an amazing character, from writing to makeup and of course Karen Gillian's performance. I think you just got a new subscriber man, thanks for the work.

[@davidalbee5039]

So good! Looking forward to your videos on Scott and his familiar relationships, and Carol and her trauma.

[@minhchaunguyen5490]

no one has mentioned this but she really reminds me of zuko 😅

[@unityedits3722]

Old Nebula: "It's a fixed point in time!" New Nebula: "Time can be rewritten!"

[@joeboxter3635]

“You always wanted to win and I just wanted a sister” is as revealing of Nebula as it is of Gamora. It’s easy for Gamora to be magnanimous in victory over Nebula. But had roles been reverse what would Gamora have done?

[@TK_Brainslug]

I the words of Cinemawins the Wise Nebula is always a win

[@Tarisaher]

She is My gotg favorite character

[@manastic7270]

It's videos like this that make you think that it's not all about punching bad guys.

[@brooksy385]

A video about the relationship between thor a d loki would be really deep and beautiful

[@darrenhansen2418]

After reading the video description, I would totally buy a ticket to that movie.

[@maxx6466]

This guy is soo underated gotta let everyone to know about him

[@1wayroad935]

To be honest, Nebula is way more attractive than Gamora.

[@bigfootnintendorazr]

Awesome, just amazing 👌

[@hououinkyouma2426]

I thought it was about Nebula the Streaming Service XD.

[@IvanLopez-rf9ug]

Man, you made realize how well written Nebula’s character is. I also keep thinking that she should’ve carried the gauntlet in the A force scene instead of Carol.

[@bryanisnotinteresting]

nebula is the best (post endagme) mcu character

[@isinganddootherthings4616]

I'm not going to lie I'm kinda turned on by Nebula more than Gamora in my opinion she's more attractive atleast to me Man

[@sunsetoverdrive2when321]

True doe and that voice is uuuh😩👌

[@pastlife960]

Oh boy do you need to watch Doctor Who then 😎

[@Thorozak]

Jesus guys lol

[@RayRivers43]

Same here, Nebula ftw!

[@barisbal7782]

legends say nebula is so beautiful, males on her home planet lives with blue balls

[@PureRedCrane]

I love your essays! They're so well done! I'm interested to hear what you have to say about Doctor Strange.

[@truepotential206]

All is fun and games till KingPin omelette music starts playing 13:23

[@117johnpar]

I just noticed Karen has super super super long arms.

[@Jaydotp]

And some say these movies have no substance. All I need is to cite your great videos. You deserve more subs.

[@harrizburhan]

Aaaaaaaa you finally made a video on my favourite girl ♥ thank you so much for this

[@ImplicitlyPretentious]

Aww thanks! I hope it did the character some justice!

[@Mephiestopholes]

I don't recall if I've said this or not, but, these Essay releases are highlights of the say.

[@TheElisabethMaria]

I love Nebula and this is an amazing analysis!

[@ClarkKentsRockandRollRevue]

This is a great video on trauma as experienced by a character whose day to day was peripheral to the escalating dramatic concerns of their only family. Thanks and it's so refreshing to see an upload concerned with the most fascinating female to female relationship in a blockbuster film. Even if you're not into Marvel movies this ought to be fascinating to anyone whose ever had to consider reinvention of the self in order to move on from pain. That would be everyone then.

[@muso248]

Whats your opinion of Seven Basic Plots? (Christopher Booker, started reading it recently, makes reference to the Mono-myth, trying to get a handle on how its received)

[@AffandiAiman]

This was beautiful :')

[@peterlewerin4213]

Nebula's arc is a stealth subplot that goes on almost between scenes, but it's still captivating. At the beginning of Endgame, Tony Stark again finds himself in a situation where a blowhard and an insightful man are trapped together with no apparent chance of survival. Only this time, he is the one who gives guidance. And when they part, there are no words, just a glance.

[@DeyaViews]

ngl I saw this video pop up on my recommendeds and from the thumbnail and title alone I thought this was about the video platform.

[@johnnysilvercloud4470]

I can't wait to see more Marvel characters done.

[@dannybenhur6123]

Karen Gillan is a great actor...

[@Dandraperuk]

Nice.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Bravo.

[@suntzupup]

She's my favorite character in avengers 3-4.

[@FlowPlex]

did anyone else check the description?