The Regrets of Young Justice Invasion

[@asellape9270]

I love that Dick says in S1 how he doesn’t “want to be THE Batman anymore,” yet he completely acts like Bats in S2. That Wally and Dick scene after blowing up the Cave is great.

[@Enja___]

You're completely right but this could've come from him actually needing to be in command after Kaldur's "absence". We see him completely risk the trust of the team and his leadership. Hell, he does it again in season 3, this time showing some remorse, but let's be honest, Batman was behind that for the most part

[@asellape9270]

@@Enja___ That’s a good point. The way he does it in S3 is a bit different, and the impact of doing isn’t felt as heavily in S3 imo. YJ seems to have a thing for its mole/twist plot lines.

[@Enja___]

@@asellape9270 Exactly. Not only did Black Lighting loose his shit, I'm sure there was some back lash from the rest of the league, nearly split up M'gann and Connor AND made a perfect diversion for Doctor whoever to brainwash and take the Markovs

[@M4TCH3SM4L0N3]

Frankly, it only makes sense that when Dick takes on more of a leadership role it only makes sense that, at first, he is going to fall back on the leadership qualities he has seen modeled most frequently growing up. He's not exactly comfortable yet, because he hasn't learned how to reconcile the role with the kind of hero he wants to be.

[@asellape9270]

@@M4TCH3SM4L0N3 Agreed. It also helps that the more prominent JL members aren’t on earth for the entire season (Bats, Supes, MM, etc), allowing their younger counterparts to really kinda show how much they’re like the mentors, even if they aren’t strictly students anymore.

[@abigails5402]

I’m still in denial that Wally is dead, I really thought he’d come back in season 4 😭

[@kevinfreitas6832]

U gotta move on

[@abigails5402]

@@kevinfreitas6832 I know 😓😓

[@sonicthekitten4096]

I haven't been able to get access to season 4 yet because of where I live.😢

[@chukwumakenneth6602]

Wally is still alive in the SPEED ZONE

[@jostua8085]

HE WILL😭

[@zemmym.9437]

LET'S GO MORE YOUNG JUSTICE 🥳🥳

[@vili76]

10 years later and im still hoping Wally comes back

[@Jorg13]

I remember liking this season but being very disappointed that Aqualad just gets "fixed" in a single episode. The situation that happened was the cause of so many issues spread around the team members and it seems like there wasn't really a long term consequence while learning the lessons (Megan to not abuse her powers in a way that basically lobotomizes the victims and some team members for not having enough trust with the rest of the team). Meanwhile Wally just dies after barely having any screen time for a decision he didn't even know the risks of.

[@GamerSlyRatchet1]

Yeah. I know M'gann deeply regrets her actions and the show sold me on that, but it always rubbed me the wrong way that she never faced accountability for her actions, especially since the show tends to punish bad actions by both heroes and villains. I would've liked her to step off the Team for a bit or keep her relationship with Conner as just friends, but pretty much nothing of consequence happens to her.

[@Stargazer_Ley]

Wally knew the risks of being a hero. He also knew that he was slower, much slower, than the other two. It was foreshadowed in the ep that introduced Bart when he can't keep up with them during their converstaion and when they have to carry him out of danger. He showed up to a secret meeting where the League of Shadows would be present as well as other members of the Light. He's risked his life many times and knows that's the risk when putting on the mask.

[@deadpool3278]

Um that is the reason why Wally and Artemis wanted to retire they fully know and understand the risks of being a hero

[@mustardwumbo9940]

M'gann did face long term consequences -accountability- for her actions. After what she did to Aqualad, she was so shaken up by it she didn't fully read B’arzz O’oomm’s (Green Beetle) mind which allowed him to win the trust of the Earth heroes and assist the Reach. M'gann and Conner never got back together in season two. They were slowly reconciling with each other and expressed concerns about each other. It was only until the tie-in comics (Young Justice: Outsider - Torch Songs), that Conner fully forgives her, and eventually after that and before season three they get back together. The deep regret from her abusing her power can be seen throughout the rest of the series. When Despero took over the Hall of Justice, M'gann wouldn't brain blast him even though the team was losing. It was only until she cured Aqualad that she became somewhat comfortable with using it again. Even in the last episode of season 4, she can see her being apprehensive until Nightwing pushes her to do it.

[@GamerSlyRatchet1]

@@mustardwumbo9940 That's not accountability, that's regret. She was never kicked off the Team or the Justice League. She was never called out by J'onn, who also knew about what she was doing. She didn't take the initiative and take some time off. She did worse than Arsenal, yet Arsenal was immediately kicked off the Team. She had more victims than Geo-Force, yet Geo-Force was written off by everyone.

[@inazuma3gou]

Trauma traps in you the past and limits your ability to imagine a better future Regret limits your perception to see opportunities to take corrective action in the future I love these videos! Thanks Leo!

[@inazuma3gou]

Regrets motivate people to seize the day. Beautiful

[@williampearson6299]

So why are people so harsh on black Americans when they exhibit the biggest trauma than anybody?

[@ntcnetwork9934]

I’m gonna be really interested to see if you can find a running theme throughout Season 4: Phantoms.

[@6ustavocosta]

Loss? Beastboy suffering the loss of Brion on Mars Arc, Cherire being the loss point in the Archer family that wants find a way to get her back, Zatanna after years applying a plan to recover the loss of her father, Atlantis politics because of the return of their lost founder and the overall theme of Superboy loss and Lor's family loss. I just cant find the theme in Rocket's arc except by the single episode about Razor's loss

[@ntcnetwork9934]

@@6ustavocosta ooo very good.

[@dreq5780]

Haunted by their losses/phantoms 🤔

[@justinbruce4126]

@@6ustavocosta for Rocket it could be loss of control. She wants to control happens with her son due to his autism but for that same reason she has to give away that control for the betterment of her son

[@Lsd1021]

@@6ustavocosta Rocket's arc is realizing that anger and frustration is causing her to lose time with her child. So yeah Loss

[@jakemoore5064]

I just don't think wally is dead. I really hope they bring him back and even if it's bullshit I won't be upset. But he has always been the fastest speedster, and the writer has often said how he wants to stay true to characters and respect them. It would be really cool if KF is just in the speed force, and will randomly show up one day. Like time didn't just passed

[@bradastra6111]

wally will come back. 100 perc.. this past season in the phantom zone we got a litlle tease.. if you remenber conor imagine wally but in his adult state. when wally disappeared he was just a teenager. so why do it? if not to tease his come back

[@christiancrusader9374]

They confirmed they're not bringing him back though because it would mean death is cheap.

[@bradastra6111]

@@christiancrusader9374 let's see..

[@jahsuo4254]

​​@@christiancrusader9374 but wally is such an important character in the comics and the flash continuity so I don't see why they wouldn't bring him back. there's a theory he's still alive and trapped inside the speed force

[@christiancrusader9374]

@@jahsuo4254 it's just a theory though. I'm still looking for the evidence. It's entirely possible I remembered wrong. If he does come back, great.

[@robertangus616]

I liked this although I was surprised not to here anything about Blue Beetle in this episode because Jaime can be considered the central character within this season

[@nox9749]

Wally being the slowest in the show when he's actually the fastest in the comics had me ITCHING. Just itching for a power up moment. But nah we got hit with this man's death instead, I'm staying in denial...

[@junioresnc]

You got a REALLY deep message out of that season. I Wanna see what you can do with season 3

[@silversam]

"...losing possible selves..." Yeah. I find those possible selves can be helpful in making present choices too. As I'm constantly reminded: "The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the 2nd best time is today."

[@dathoneybadger2954]

That second quote hits TOO HARD dude! I need to remember that (and actually employ it). If you don't mind me asking, and you don't mind answering: where did you first hear that quote from AND/OR where did that quote originate from? [Unless it was a quote from the video that I haven't heard yet; Im 2 minutes in. In which case- please ignore my dumbasss]

[@laserbeamlightning]

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS. KEEP MAKING THEM BECAUSE WE NEED SEASON 5

[@covrtni]

Its crazy cuz after years of having not seen this show im rewarching to catch up and heres this video saying exactly what ive been thinking.

[@ImaFreakinNarwhal]

Super hoping this is an ongoing series!! Really hope you cover seasons 3 & 4!! Love your essays

[@freddiegormack-smith8060]

I know the time skip was a turn-off to a lot of fans, but I adore the second generation of heroes. I love seeing the og squad taking on mentor roles for the next generation, it gives a sense of legacy and family that's hard to come by outside of the comics. This show was a big part of my entry into the fandom world as a whole, so it will always be my go-to comfort show when I need a break from stress (much like your videos man, very soothing!). Plus there's also the fact that Spitfire, Birdflash and Bluepulse between them managed to basically be my bisexual awakening (my types are hyperactive quipster red heads and surly/butch poc with a good dose of angst if you're curious. I also do archery now, so I just gotta catch me a speedster and I'm set!

[@Gibbypastrami]

I really hope before my kids are born that YJ will get at least another 2 or 3 seasons, Warner Brothers really needs to get their shit figured out and do what they can to restore their worthwhile properties while they still can and give resources to new good things Idk why they haven't attempted a DCAU again, it can expand from Young Justice, they literally have so many amazing options for works of art and they choose the wrong baskets, or fuck up the baskets instead of letting their artists make them how they want

[@aaron4014]

Hey Man, I'm sorry that this video was a pain to make and I hope you're doing better. I also really appreciate these videos, thanks for making them.

[@elbobosan2]

I’d never considered it before, but the realistic and deep character driven change paired with big leaps between seasons reminds me a lot of The Expanse.

[@masterpig5s]

Disenchanted, that’s a word I’ve not heard in a good while. It’s a word I could use to describe something a few years ago. Jaded, disillusioned, always thought there was another word. Don’t think I was thinking of disenchanted though but it works.

[@makitoni]

Thank you for this thoughtful analysis of a very interesting season of Young Justice :)

[@bobathebountyhunter3956]

Nightwing keeping secrets continues even in season 3 which leads to more problems him copying batman has lead to many problems through the seasons Spoiler I wonder how the conversation between him and Jason will go down mabey in season 5

[@chukwumakenneth6602]

Uneasy lies the heart that keeps secrets

[@williamkelley1537]

Please do a Young Justice video on the complexities of the relationship between sisters Tigress and Cheshire…along with their parents Sportsmaster and Huntress. 🙏🏽

[@kongson14]

The scene where music out and nightwing is stepping out as well was a perfect touch😘

[@donavanj.1992]

Can't wait for your season 3 and 4 breakdown ✊🏿😤

[@friedrichnevermind]

this video is a masterpiece, had goosebumps by the end

[@potatoesarebetterthanyou8193]

tbh I really enjoyed this season in fact this is probably my favourite season I loved the Blue Beetle and the arc I loved the new characters and so much more

[@MegaDmanX]

Loving the young justice content

[@TheDualHero15]

I thoroughly enjoy your Young Justice videos

[@crapnuggets202]

Ooh boy time to get real sad and thoughtful about some superheroes

[@bananasinfrench]

The editing in this is beautiful! Stumbled across this video by chance and it was a real treat, amazing work!

[@6ustavocosta]

We beed to talk about Beastboy. Like you said not a singke scene is filler in this show. Season 2 he asks Bart if he would leader The Team someday and then we got The Outsiders, and just like Dick he suffered later because of this leadership. He also had some some S1!Wally traits in season 2 being the Souvenir and always happy guy and at some point it was too much to carry in the shoulders

[@marsjokes]

Yup, it was. And so was Phantoms

[@Miguel_Aleman]

Thank you for another Young Justice essay. I'll be here for the next to come. Greetings from México.

[@GoldbossGames]

love this video set. young justice is great. also somehow the christmas music around 5:00 fits well.

[@erniebeasley8521]

Thanks for making this, love this show

[@ordinarytree4678]

couldve used Clone - Metric as the song tribute. "Call me out, my regret, only makes me, stronger yet."

[@manofmartin]

Ok. Your videos popped up in my deed a few days ago, and your critique is flawless! Take my sub and thumbs up!

[@azurerandomness]

Season’s two ending got me I’m still in heavy denial oh my god

[@masterpig5s]

4:37 Just had the thought of “would a mind reader be interested in psychology”. I mean, maybe. Just as much as anyone might have a draw to it though maybe also a little more or at least some additional draw/urge/pull.

[@masterpig5s]

Let alone someone/a character who has mind manipulation abilities.

[@helixsol7171]

Will Harper's arc was one of my favorite parts of Young Justice

[@Draqua]

not nearly enough Black Beetle! (I kid, I kid...)

[@TheoVorster]

Besides a major aspect of Invasion’s overarching plot drawing heavily from one of my favorite DC superhero comic runs (Jaime Reyes’ first Blue Beetle on-going run) you really hit the nail on the head of why I loved the Invasion season of Young Justice so much (though I am also a little surprised you didn’t mentioned Jaime’s role very much either) and why it’s still my favorite season of Young Justice (with season 4 being my second favorite, and season 1 being my 3rd favorite, and season 3 being my 4th favorite).

[@beansfebreeze]

I quite literally finished this season maybe 40 minutes ago and I have . . . mixed thoughts. I'd need to make my own video or something on it all because so much went on this time around.

[@AceTheCap823]

Aye imma need more of these videos my boy💯💯💯 great work

[@domsha3138]

I absolutely love your videos about YJ, defenitely the most unique takes I've seen on the series so far! Gonna wait patiently for the next vids abt the seasons and characters, I'm very curious about your analisys :D

[@wizkidgamer9942]

As a psych major may I just, ask for your sources? Because all of these quotes you're using are excellent, and I'd love to get my hands on that literature while I have the chance

[@TODDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

This show is beautiful

[@mousemickey5428]

I LOVE THESE SO MUCH

[@lilylovesanime17]

Still hate how barry didn't even seem that sad about wallys death and acts like it never happened in s3

[@shahyawar3709]

Why i didn't finish YJ is because wally dies... He's my favourite flash because of the JLA animated series...

[@zam6877]

This is timely I am struggling with regret But I now see path out... there some hard bits ahead, but they stop being hard after The test of America's military might is if it's easier than putting your pants on

[@justcallme_scott4700]

Here I go down a rabbit hole of young justice

[@robertgibsonv7943]

I love this so much

[@ThaiLifeChronicles]

Your video are amazing. I love them and have been binge watching your videos

[@_ChoccooMilkk_]

It’s weird and kinda stupid, but I was on board with this season once they showed Dick is nightwing. I think season 1&2 are peak YJ. The rest of the show is good, but these first couple seasons are on another level

[@stepheneaton4978]

They did my boy Wally wrong. Haven't been able to watch anything that came out after season 2.

[@domenicricci2978]

If It Had 6 More Episodes, Then It Would Have Felt More Organic. It Was Still Fantastic Though.

[@Snikit]

Wait, was I just educated by a KZbin video?

[@madmogoranitis7826]

PART TWOO LETSS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@wheresprototype3507]

Beast boy in season 4, his therapy scenes were beautiful

[@linewalker]

Still waiting for S4 home release to collect!

[@chengkuoklee5734]

I'm wondering would you do Robocop 2014. I strongly believe it's an overly underrated film that got worse treatment than MCU Spidey for nostalgic sake. For me in some way it tapped in more philosophy, pondering human meaning than the original. At least this Murphy has a real hand to touch and feel his family.

[@akwilson1676]

Yeah I also thought giving him his memories and consciousness right at the beginning was a smart move by the writer. Through that they could have explored deeper themes involving what it means to be a human. But in the end, it's a reboot, it was meant to be cash grabbing.

[@Nkanyiso_K]

🤔Could you do *Everything Everywhere All At Once?* 🧐

[@myrb2622]

Great video, but would anyone recommend Young Justice after season 2? I watched it quite a few years ago and never liked season 2 due to it feeling stuffed to the brim with characters and it feeling like the characters never got enough time like they did in season 1 due to that. Then I tried rewatching it again a few months back and I got through half of season 2 and felt the same way. Essentially, do the seasons after 2 cut down a bit on trying to have a massive roster, and go back to a more focused series? Or do they get better at juggling the cast?

[@Stitchless01]

Season one was awesome... 2 ok. Now it's a complete woke agenda HBO pile of crap.

[@nagger8216]

I honestly can't really recommend season 2 or 3 tbh, but season 4 was WAY better than either of them, I'd just recommend skipping straight to it instead. Since it (finally) focuses on the main characters from season 1 again you won't be too much out of the loop

[@nagger8216]

@@Stitchless01 Them damn woketard SJWs, spreading the message and agenda of.. understanding and... basic human rights

[@beepboop9373]

Season 3 is definitely the worst out of all of them, they introduced a lot of new characters and tbh I could care less about them. Season 4 is a lot better because it focuses more on the original team and goes more in depth, kinda making up for season 2 and 3.

[@sarfscarlet3328]

Well. Personally, Season 3 introduced 5/6 new characters and it was not good, it reminds me of how the CW version of Supergirl was good..until it got on the network and went a bit woke. In Season 3, the only character that is somewhat okay is Tara, but the entire season just sucks in contrast. For example, Beast Boy makes a group called 'The Outsiders' to fight criminals in the public's eye, and I legit could not care less about it. There is too much time focusing on these new characters that make you go 'huh?' every time you see them, because their arcs are stupid. The only episode that has parts that are actually good is Episode 4, which is Dick, Will, Jim, and Roy going on a Private Security job and working through issues in a somewhat comedic way. (Reminiscent of S1 with S2 issues to be dealt with, AKA: Wally) Season 4, it gets better, but it's very confusing, but is great for any comics fan or fan of GLTAS. Season 4 is split into like, 5 or 6 'arcs', focusing on characters from season 1. Arc 1 is focused on Connor, M'gann, and Beast Boy as M'gann and Connor get married on Mars. Beast Boy acts like a complete jerk the entire time, and for the rest of the season. The rest of the characters are fine, but it sets up the main plot for the episodes going forward. Arc 2 is dedicated to Artemis, who is trying to move on from Wally, and having two former Los (League of Shadows) come to her and tell her that the other one is a spy. Arc 3, Zatanna, it's really confusing and you probably have to look up who certain characters are because they legit don't introduce them or are memorable from only YJ. It was somewhat annoying, and Zee acted like Batman. Arc 4 was Kaldur, and they subvert so many expectations, it's laughable how much they do it. It doesn't stay true to the characters motivations at all. Arc 5, was for Rocket, but Rocket wasn't the main focus, she was pushed off to the side. This arc mainly dealt with the Green Lantern Corps, New Genesis, and the Justice League, trying to find a way to manage crime and stuff over the universe. While all this is going on, there are the Legion of Superheroes trying to fix the timeline from a certain character screwing it up. Then there us the focus of mental health. Which, I mean, it's fine. But, what irks me, is the fact that instead of choosing anyone in the original team, they chose Beast Boy. So a lot of screen time is dedicated to him, and it results in basically nothing. The final Arc is good if you've watched the whole season and somewhat liked parts of it, which it was fun to watch. So, TLDR: Season 3- Problematic and bad. Season 4- Problematic and somewhat okay.

[@maxwelljensen8068]

Really good video!!

[@ye87]

No Wally westy no me watchy

[@obi_oma]

Seasons 3 and 4 make this one seem amazing.

[@Enja___]

Because it is. What do you mean?

[@obi_oma]

@@Enja___ | I wouldn't call it amazing but it definitely is good. It has a few issues that, IMO, stop it from being amazing. But considering the seasons that come after it, I'm glad it's as good as it is.

[@junioresnc]

No season is as good as the first one... I wish they would stop with the timejumps and off screen development and just pick up where they left off. I like the message in the video but it is what it is...

[@Enja___]

@@obi_oma oh, the way you phrased it implied (in my logic) that this one wasn't good but the other ones are so bad it made it look good Although, what keeps it from being amazing? I'd like to read your opinion

[@nagger8216]

Season 4 was pretty good, what do you mean? Season 2 and 3 were fucking terrible though

[@chinskii5583]

BRING BACK WALLY

[@Nono-hk3is]

Good video!

[@maryjack3830]

Rip wally 😭

[@marshallkummer1078]

Chapter at 5:56 “Oh Holy Night” this is the second video where I’ve noticed you snuck in Christmas music. What’s going on here!? 😂

[@sunflowerboinagachika]

Sure, I didn’t enjoy season 2 as much as season 1, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. Awesome video essay!

[@Rorington]

Do love that the music tributes are always obligatory, who's forcing you to put them in???

[@Volatik2006]

I wonder if he’s one of those fans that doesn’t get the same feel from S3 and S4.

[@stonedtrooper2586]

Bro Wally's death still hurts so fucking much. 💀😭😭

[@MultiBrayan9]

Good video.

[@RequiemOvoid1314]

7:02 oof that hasn’t aged well. if you know then you’ll know.

[@sarishiki229]

First 2 seasons strongest seasons

[@JulianaSantos-Juyme]

More essay pls.

[@shivanshuzayn578]

u observe amazingly

[@n.s4122]

When is the next Agents of Shield video coming? I don't know where to ask.

[@m.cstudios3551]

Are you going to do Agents of Shield season 2?

[@geraldinevasquez3882]

Can someone tell me who sings the obligatory tribute music please??

[@chukwumakenneth6602]

No one liked Lagoon Boy .!

[@eggzkaratejl5124]

Idk y but lagoon boy calling Megan “angelfish” pisses me off

[@p.jalwal6382]

best

[@alexandersolodovnikov4840]

Season 3 review when? Whant to hear you thoughts about Halo.

[@mitchcutting]

Please start all videos from now on with yo yo yo

[@derek2346]

This season is where young justice peaked. The new seasons are not as good and often spit on what was built here.

[@9bloodsugarsexmagik9]

What is that first quote from?

[@RoshanDC]

surely they bring him back😭😭not wally bruh

[@sarishiki229]

Ya

[@niteshanthony2324]

Hey, we do not know each other but I would like to tell u that despite all the bad that you have done in your life, GOD still loves you and wants you to be with him (GOD), all yoi must do is to trust in Jesus like how he would trust in parachute when jumping out of a plane and you must be willing to turn from your wrong doings and do what is right.❤❤❤ 0:12

[@beepboop9373]

I wish they would’ve continued the storyline in the show and not in that video game with awful graphics!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Season 3 of young Justice was so bad compared to 1 and 2

[@Lavolpeengreece]

Why the 5 year time jump between season 1 and 2. I don’t watch this show.

[@dynaguy3]

The showrunners have listened to the wrong fans. Everyone wants to see the Darkseid invasion and Wally to return. Instead they listen to shippers and put Bart and Eduardo together

[@uncannydcmarvelous5732]

Let Wally stay dead for real, this universe doesn't have to follow the comics in everything.

[@Nightwing_.]

Shippers are cancer. Nowadays there can't ever be a friendship, they just have to make everything sexual.

[@laziash]

Oh god idk how you're gonna cover the dumpster fires that are s3 and s4

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

Seasons 3 and 4 are fine. Even good sometimes.

[@Nightwing_.]

Just because they're not s1 doesn't mean they suck.

[@Stitchless01]

The show was so amazing for the first season then the second was ok... then a literal woke pile of garbage that forgot their own characters personalities and good story telling.