How THE WALL Became THE BACK YARD in Solar Opposites

[@jacobkakyoin6882]

My favorite subtle detail in Tim's plot is that he was very much assassinated and the story never out and says it. On top of Sisto injecting him with contact solution to begin with and knowing exactly where he was supposedly poisoned from, Hululand's dying dream has him say outright that the glass was a replica without lead paint, a fact he would carry to the grave with him in real life.

[@Xad3n]

It's worth noting that the Make Alive Ray was left in the yard (the Pupa threw it into the grass when Korvo comes to inspect the state of the backyard), so its highly likely it will become a major point of conflict between the citizens of the Yard as well as between the Yard and the Wall. Nova will probably stage some sort of campaign into the Yard if she finds out the ray exists as her desperation to revive Halk remains her central driving motivation.

[@Ocelot835]

I bet in that case they will play with Conquistadors/South America exploration tropes. Like for example two rivaling expeditions, one from the Wall and second one from the Back Yard, going deep into uncharted terrtories of overgrown grass to find mysterious "Fountain of Youth" that allegedly can bring people back from the dead. And maybe on their way both will find the remnants of original group that migrate from the Wall back in season 3 as some trope play on Pre-Columbian Civilization?

[@parkermaisterra8532]

Man I’m just sensing a massive religious war brewing. The Bowinian church who believe in Jesse who killed Sisto and ended the climate crisis meanwhile the people of the yard are probably going to develop a religion centered around Cherie as someone blessed (which in turn will probably revive faith in Pezlie being some messiah). I’m so fucking for it

[@bmo7074]

Cant disagree with you there! Should be interesting.

[@hambone.fakenamington]

i really love that we just get smallish bits of the Wall plot line. I feel like if it was its own show it wouldn’t have the same oomph as it does when it just gets thrown into the middle of a couple normal zany Solar Opposites episodes.

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

As someone that literally only watches the wall and back yard and nothing else I have to disagree. But I’m probably just a weirdo.

[@giggidygoblin]

​@@FormerGovernmentHuman Yes, you are.

[@thejustinsteffan]

​@@giggidygoblin says the freak

[@hambone.fakenamington]

@@FormerGovernmentHuman everyone is allowed their own opinion, but idk have you even watched the rest of the show? i know most of the wall stuff can be found in order on YT, so if you haven’t watched a season to give the show itself a chance, then i definitely disregard your opinion a bit more than others.

[@ordinarytree4678]

if someone wants to watch a full show of The Wall, just watch The Walking Dead.

[@bangitybangbabang]

Molly's death may be the most heartbreaking animation I've ever seen. I can't watch it again

[@DarkExcalibur42]

It kicked me in the gut in a way that a person's death scene never will.

[@carlyh283]

I cried

[@bangitybangbabang]

@DarkExcalibur42 I felt so hurt and hollow after watching, couldn't even cry I just felt like throwing up

[@peggy7744]

Yeah, I skip that episode. It's a shame, but I just can't.

[@Thatonegirl989]

It’s so heartbreaking, thinking about it still makes me want to cry.

[@waluigipinball2756]

I HAVE TO SAY i agree that the wall works super well as a subplot rather than its own entire thing. it helps keep the show really fresh in my opinion because you never know what you’re going to get from episode to episode!

[@martinivers489]

It's like the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror. Everyone agrees they are amazing (well, they used to...) but need the context of the larger show.

[@Br0ken_Rob0ts]

It also proves how good the writers are, the show can be serious and also silly without loosing anything to either plot

[@minhhoangang2278]

I was surprised that instead of finding a way to grow back, they decided to survive with their small bodies even though they had escaped the wall.

[@Rikarious]

Well where would they start trying to grow ? Just accepting it is the only option they got

[@noahsherlock2685]

@@Rikarious Besides we are saying that they have been gone for years, it would literally be too difficult to integrate them back into society lol.

[@unknownbeing7750]

I mean Cherry (dont know the spelling) tried to do exactly that. It took her months just to leave the backyard, and considering how unsafe it is i dont think its worth risking their lives fe for

[@bentutt8242]

First a Despotism, then a Machiavellian republic, then a theocracy, now mercantilism, and next an absolute monarchy

[@Broomer52]

My favorite take away from this is that theirs no true form of Government and in fact it’s only as good as the people who run it.

[@ShadowFri3nd]

I love it

[@lukegibb1967]

this show is better than rick and morty now in my opinion

[@assgelly286]

Way better

[@saenz7947]

Agreed, Rick and Morty has a serious identity crisis since season 4 or so. Meanwhile Solar Opposites is doing its own thing in the corner and it just freaking knows what it wants to do with the A, B and most likely even with C plot line. While Rick and Morty started off as a neat adult sci fi show and then fell into the meta jokes and overusage of references, Solar Opposites have done it since day 1 and it's literally its thing, and then there's The Wall and I can't express how much I love the show for just always being true to itself. Solar Opposites is simply supreme in that regard.

[@slyceth]

Can't be more wrong

[@assgelly286]

@@slyceth you no got good taste

[@unfundidapple3187]

Couldn’t be more right

[@yonirais4699]

One thing i dont think people talk about enough is how creative the writets get with getting the wallians to use everyday items and toys to build their communities. I noticed it again in season 5: using a bird house as a saloon, with bottle caps for seats postcards for pictures a crayon for a hitching post. Am i the only one who now wants to build his own tiny wall with items around the house?

[@Oniqueen]

I love The Wall subplot mostly because this is the exact kind of thing I use to imagine while playing with my toys as a kid. I used to love imagining 'What if my action figures were just little people?' all the time and have them interact with items like tooth picks or bottle caps, and also have them go on long arduous treks across the backyard. So seeing all the creative ways this show does the exact kind of things I used to do is like coming home for me. I wonder if the writers had similar experiences and which is why they made it?

[@kiyozuki1283]

Before I watch this vid later tonight, I'll say that your last vid on The Wall and Solar Opposites popped up for me last week and inspired me to binge the entirety of The Wall saga in one night & I just finished The Backyard a few days ago. The effort you put into your videos is very much appreciated.

[@micksalazar7740]

Wow man thought for a second that you forgot about that whole wall thing thanks for bringing the whole backyard thing as well i just finished watching that new story this week. Solid B plot. Pretty much the only reason why i still keep my eye on Solar Opposites (I did watch his previous video around how much the aliens had improve so dont add me). Anyways thanks for always bringing fresh and smooth reviews they always make my day.

[@Chigger]

Something tells me Ringo (and Season 6) will venture on an introspective journey of past self vs. present self. Ringo would rightfully be considered a dead man walking, and most of the small people would hate him, but Ringo wouldn't know why. It would be interesting to see Cherie choose between giving Ringo a fresh start and holding him accountable for the things he doesn't remember doing.

[@grounsonffm6007]

There's an interesting thing about characters surviving long falls, since everyone is tiny the people in the wall have an insignificant terminal velocity, so it makes sense that they consistently survive.

[@Kiannka]

I literally just realized that too after watching the show 3 times :') idk if sciene 100% backs this up, but yea if they are similar sizes as ants, they would def not die from falling down

[@Starkilleraver]

I saw the original video a few weeks ago and was disappointed that there wasn't another video for the other seasons. Then today I see this on my recommended.

[@DarkExcalibur42]

Ohmygod I just learned about this, and that Molly death scene has me in tears.

[@DarkExcalibur42]

I wasn't interested in this show before, but now I absolutely have to see Solar Opposites.

[@choujiakamichi]

I only recently got access to Hulu so just binged solar opposites over the last week or 2. I am so glad to be here now

[@ryanphoenix2460]

The Wall has been a pretty amazing series to watch. Season 1, 2, and 3 were all amazing without a doubt. Season 4’s Wall Series was probably my least favourite out of them with Season 5 being more a return to force but still being behind the other Seasons. (Maybe it felt more like it was setting up for whatever Season 6 has in store and that’s why I can’t say it’s truly one of the greats.) i can’t wait for Season 6 and seeing what the writers have in store for us.

[@revinbedwards4323]

Bro the guy is the janitor. He was the first guy that was shrank. He was put in the cube with hamster “Molly”. It was just him and hamster. That’s what makes his lost so sad😢. The story line is pretty consistent.

[@thomasc7322]

I need you to do a piece on Chris Westlake’s music for the Wall. Please, this man is putting in WORK-he’s somehow managed to effortlessly recreate the magic of Howard Shore and Alan Silvestri, and barely anybody seems to know who he is. Westlake could be the next Ramin Djawadi or Michael Giacchino.

[@SunGirl_100]

Imagine if Rick and Morty were in The Wall, Rick would takeover both The Wall and The Yard with literally no one to stop him, but will choose not to. Also him and Morty would probably already escape in minutes and gone back to normal size with a ray Rick probably had in his pocket and leave everyone there to suffer as he watches them.

[@SilasSeiler]

I just got over the Milk Merchant and Molly, then you brought it back up

[@Lustfullynova]

Solar opposites is legit my favorite show ever, i love that its basically 3 shows in one now and how i can get the best of both, one with random goofy adventures and another that has continuity and lore :)

[@StevenOsborne-x6c]

Do you feel like the voice change for korvo was for better or worse?

[@aperson7511]

Better​@@StevenOsborne-x6c

[@Lustfullynova]

@@StevenOsborne-x6c i think it was for the better to better convey a difference between Rick and Korvo! However I will say it does sound a bit off.. it sounds like he's in a different room compared to the other voice actors who feel like they are actually interacting with each other. Idk how to explain it.

[@StevenOsborne-x6c]

@@Lustfullynova lol no that describes it perfectly !

[@farmboyaf4649]

38:07 The story of Exodus tells the story of the Israelites being freed by God from slavery. Most if not all saw the pillar of fire and the parting of the Red Sea, but they still built a golden calf to worship when Moses took "too long" on the mountain top where he received the 10 Commandments. Just because people witness miracles, doesn't mean they believe them.

[@KayCee-xy4up]

Your channel has been with me for years and keeps getting better just like the wall, much love Johnny

[@samcrooker4679]

I personally enjoy Rick and Morty over Solar Opposites… But The Wall is definitely one of the coolest ideas I’ve seen in an animated show… always LOVED the wall heavy episodes! Almost made me think of an idea from Bioshock or something… I found myself looking more towards Wall Episodes over the Solar Opposite’s (However I absolutely LOVE Jesse)

[@eyaph]

Main plotline: Omg Yumyulak isn't getting all a's in school! Pupa/pupa and k-7 plotline: Nefarious, one could even say dubious actions of pure mischeif Silver cops plotline: ACAB Wall/yard plotline: I have seen the ways of man. We have all gone through the path of power, and it led us to madness. But I, (the new dictator) will solve the wall! We shall be a utopia.

[@peterversionone]

@23:24 Here is something that is more complete nonsense. That the pupa turned into a raging beast. Cherie is saying don’t make a sound, and Tim says it is friendly. From his perspective, the pupa is unknown. Cherie knows the pupa is not bad. It saved her from a crow, and she thanked it. Forgot what he said, but he is a better god to pray to than jesse if you are in the wall. He actually pays attention

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

Agreed

[@BF_Kanon]

This story carries with it the same energy as the original COD:WAW zombies. Some little side project that blew up into something incredible

[@PRODEMOCRACYNEWS]

It's wild that there's SO MUCH, and you haven't even touched on the Silver cops lol

[@peterversionone]

Ringo is going to get his memory back when he see Cherie holding “The Child” and he will remind Cherie to stop. She is now evil imo

[@martinivers489]

The closest IRL historical analogy to the exploration of the backyard is the 17th - 19th century, when European emmigrants swarmed to the Americas, with huge implications to the political, economic and social systems left behind.

[@CTEagleCeltic]

Johnny…. I am the proud father of a hurricane of a 3y/o… I don’t have the time to watch and not traumatize my Pezley… thanks for these wrap ups… it’s really appreciated.

[@t.j.giroux5936]

With the amount of times that I've watched this show just to fastfowered to wall episodes/segments warrants a proper super cut of the wall/backyard, I'm currently on bedrest due to a wicked painful inguinal hernia and im super bored so i just might this weendend lol. Thanks for another great video essay Johhny! Not enough people talk about this great show.

[@OmegaFalcon]

I think Cherie will accept the Duke back, and since he's forgotten his memory I think the society will accept him back as well. But I also think while he's lost his memories, he's still the same person and he will find his way back on the seat of power and reclaim his title as the Duke. And honestly, I'll have his back! I've always liked the Duke.

[@catdogman23]

Your wall video convinced me to watch the show AND your channel actually. Masterpiece

[@henriquebarbosa8363]

The Wall video always been my favorite of your channel, but I'm so happy to have a amazing update Thanks Johnny

[@truly_happy7416]

Oh my god i loved the episode with molly. Im so glad someone is talking about her.

[@storymaster21]

Well now we gotta get a video covering the entire Silvercops escapade as well.

[@briannajazmin7144]

Seconding this!!

[@kingQ28]

i sadly stop watching the show after i think season 2 but i remember the wall stories to be my favorite crazy to see where they went with them. great video!

[@narutouzumaki4137]

The first time I saw the wall I cried. Goosebumps and everything.

[@ondarkendwings]

I really like Solar Opposites. It sets itself apart from Rick and Morty. The Wall is such a great storyline ❤ Ive recommend the show to people just for that story. I like the Silver cops story too. The main storyline with the aliens gets better as it goes on and I love they made them more of an actual family who do care for each other in their own weird way. Making Korvo and Terry and actual couple was refreshing too. And making Korvo less of Rick character and changing the voice entirely instead of tryna replace Rolands was a great move.

[@Kurotaisa]

Man, the back yard is just fuckin Grounded. I love that game.

[@unviewerrandom4792]

i love the wall side story but the big bad are really the aliens : Yum and even Jessie because of theirs lack of empathy , and considerations don't understand that you can't play with the live of people ( but the sla opposites are just jerk in generals even with themselve) it remind me of Under the Dome , from Stephen king novel ( Spoileer : in the end the dome was put by alien who were bored , and play with humans like ants) Many lessons here :In the end you either die a hero or live long enough to be the very villin you try to fight .... people can live wihout a leader

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

The way you said it makes the premise of the B-plot story all the more sensible: the aliens are essentially the uncaring but very powerful gods who "created" and "governed" The Wall. Their actions - mostly done without the wellbeing of those in The Wall - have direct and major consequences for the latter. I will not be surprised that this show may be written with or without the intention of being a critique on the concept of the existence of a benevolent god...

[@migaud7789]

Season 4 and 5 have been so strong for me. Really looking forward to next year!

[@Qwasboy]

Jonny 2 Cozy legit works dude, more please

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Plenty coming up! I'll be posting a new compilation there every like, 9-14 days or so.

[@adobeshouldbefree]

@@Johnny2Cellosplease do a video on smiling friends

[@teentitansrock88]

That rat better come back to life with that ray. I cried every time you brought it up.

[@insaneworld211]

I want to believe Nova is making things better in the Wall. Idk, maybe, because she isn't as bitter as all the others that have taken power. She's gained and lost so much and still believes. She isn't clouded by power, self-importance, or fear. So yeah, I believe in Nova.

[@anthonyonfire]

the wall and silver cops kept me going through every season. it kept the show so interesting, like u would never know what was coming next

[@BlitzDemonGamer3032]

Had to admit from The Wall to the Backyard it may be the best part of Solar Opposites

[@rogerioerio2]

a good chunk of the reason i like the wall, is just seeing the creative use of basically trash to make tools and buildings. it reminds me a lot of the movie "the secret world of arrietty" i remenber pausing that movie every time i saw a regular everyday item, that i'd walk past by without even paying atencion, being turn into something usefull for their small scale. its kinda dumb to have this as the reason for enjoying something, but idk for example 42:46 a safety pin being used as a spring and lock for the secret compartment. it's amusing idk why

[@TimmySensei]

havent watch this show since season 2 thanks for the update because i was so invested in The Wall more than anything and man so much happen

[@bobsaget3369]

I’ve never seen one episode of Polar opposites, but this wall and backyard series is so interesting. I watched both of your videos. Definitely might check it out.

[@KallMeKomi]

I binged the whole show just so I could listen to this video in the background while I play video games

[@Amandaseferian]

So glad you did a recap of this!! Thank you 🎉

[@factorfatfelix]

Molly could of fit through that hole.. I've seen mice run through cracks in the wall😂

[@jakebutler9808]

I think others were brought back to life, if Tim was brought back we could be seeing Tim and Ringo teaming up to over throw cherie, poetic if you ask me

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

I never thought I would've loved this show as much as I did I'm glad I stuck around when it first came out.

[@SevereThunderstorms-p8l]

Something people forget is that the duke wasn’t lying about trying to do good for the wall he went about it the wrong way and the duke was trying to fix things

[@NBNV]

The Wall/The Back Yard is a God-tier plot in a SS-tier show. 🔥🔥

[@TheActualBishop]

Man I really want Tim back

[@ashton4222]

its the same story season after season, s5 was the first time i was interested in the wall since s2, and it started so good with the backyard. But once again they did the same schtick, someones greedy for power, wants to rule the wall, then the good guys take them down. happens every season. (Solar opposites still my fav show tho)

[@doodlethealien8889]

I never thought I’d cry over a mouse

[@marlowemichaelson1366]

In Solar Opposites, Cherie ultimately leads everyone to working in unity. Christina Hendricks plays Unity in R&M who can assimilate entire planets.

[@ArcaneMelody107]

If only Rick and Morty implemented this system of an episodic series with a narrative b plot

[@bennywark3103]

One of the best stories ever

[@JustaBunchofGoofs]

I gotta be honest, I clicked on this video with no context thinking this was a video essay on the artsy movie The wall

[@ghost_anna_reads787]

Its like a kids first terrarium when they were 10.

[@YCCCm7]

The most deranged thing about all this is that you have to imagine that, at some point, they needed to explain to *somebody* that a huge chunk of their budget was going into all these rich scenes, non-standard backgrounds, and various characters, all for what is this bizarre side plot with little impact on the main show.

[@feitme]

My blood pressure just spiked seeing the brand and the infant like wtf

[@Uniqo.7]

The wall/backyard and silver-cops are so good for mere side plots that the backyard could be its own series.

[@faithevers6899]

hell yea an hour long video about the best part of solar opposites 😭😭😭 im very interested in how cherie will become corrupt with power because when you grow grass like that you’re gonna think you are the most powerful being in the world. also the duke is alive again 😭 he’s gonna see cherie take the same path he did and pezlie ??? ugh this plot is so good im so ready for the next season

[@TheYungManProject]

honestly at this point i couldn't care less about the actual solar opposites - i need more stories of the wall, the backyard and the silvercops!

[@BrendanMusik]

So tbh the Backyard season didn’t hit as much for me on my initial watch, but I think that is part due to my similar feelings about season 4 generally. But I appreciate this breakdown! I’m more apt to rewatch this season for these episodes specifically. Cherie claiming leadership is definitely an interesting wall development that I’m glad they’re finally leaning into.

[@VitchAndVorty]

I was into this show after watching your video about 'The Wall'. Damn, I love the storyline.

[@MasterBow360]

Lost $5 to my sister over a bet. I bet this season would include a lawnmower.

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

Damn That's Rough Buddy 🫡✊

[@MasterBow360]

@@kermitgotthesickkicks4265 well there’s always next season for one to show up.

[@DanElliott-o1l]

I think we are in a mix of the wall and the video game, Roy!

[@Ploxtifs_OldAndDeadAccountXD]

In a heavily paraphrased and parody of the immortal words of Ronald Reagan: “Mr. 2 Cellos, break down The Wall!”

[@swakage13x]

The episodes with the wall are actually better than the rest of the entire show

[@_malikajamz]

sososo good of a recap and analysis! i just watched the 1-3 a few days ago and was like did he watch and do a 4/5! your time spent is very much appreciated 💕 and yes i just want a wall spin off at this point. the family can pop in… honestly cant do the new korvo voice for full episodes

[@AKKIO_DEEZNUTZ-]

The wall is just such an amazing subplot I just don't understand how someone can hate it. It has interesting characters an interesting plot and an interesting concept. This just proves that subplots can be good. Even the silver cops subplot is amazing!! This show just has so many good aspects.

[@dorkish]

i never watched this show because i thought it would've just been a rick & morty knockoff, but now i really want to watch it because this is the type of storytelling I've been needing lol

[@kraftdinnerforbreakfast]

I still think that his food tray should have shrunk with him, fries and a mini burger? That’s gold. And the makeshift tray shield????

[@Nate_the_Nobody]

I could almost give two whole shits about the alien family, I'm captivated entirely by the substory of all the people they've shrank down

[@unviewerrandom4792]

About Sherry in the point is : she didn't own anything to anybody in the wall , she tries time and time again to help them to be rewarder with disdains or betrayal and in the end these people chose to follow a dictator . She decide to stop being "heroe" because no one car about her and just use her . and in the end she have to take this particular role ,because people fail .. Society fail his heroes it not about only fear but cold logic

[@traviselledge3930]

Jesse mentions to Yumulack that he needs to clean the wall in one episode, because it's getting disgusting. And he says he'll get to it. Sadly, that is the only scene with the wall and it's from an outside perspecive.

[@asilverturtle7056]

All we know about Tims life before the wall is that he was wearing a red shirt, and honestly that says a lot

[@belwaverage7946]

Just finished watching the last season crazy timing

[@MrDegan2]

I have watched 0 episodes of Solar Opposites..... but I have watched everything from the wall

[@modelsnstuffreveiws6628]

The yard buck things sounds like a petrodollar scheme. You attach valueless currency to a limited resource that can only be acquired with the dollars. Therefore propping up its value and giving you major influence over how it applies.

[@BensyBens]

The Wall actually saved solar opposites from being a rick and morty clone and The Backyard saved The Wall from being repetitive. Season 4 was very lacking, yeah you have Cherie want to save her daughter and that’s important but the climate change is not bringing anything new. I actually wanted to see the wooden daft pank that being not nice to jessy and yum kept alive because seeing wooden people inside the wall would be a huge plot point because the wooden city didn’t exist before season 2 so seeing the people of the wall especially those that’s been inside the wall before wall war 1 would be interesting. Too bad they kill them and we got religion wars. The backyard is much more original because we stuck inside the wall for 4 seasons so we needed fresh air.

[@aimingforstars1125]

Molly the mouse completely traumatized me because I absolutely thought they'd give the Hedgey the same treatment ;-;

[@draconicrain7609]

They need someone to add a bag of birdseed in the wall. It will grow easily, they could make bread

[@flames6410]

Every wall subplot always zooms out to main plot solar opposites it's a comparison that our society and structure is so stupid and is absurd in this Universe.

[@stellarkirbo]

Tim didn't get revived because his body was brought back into the wall when Cherie revealed his corpse to the people in revelation.

[@jeffhough7460]

Freaking love the wall, great writing there

[@naijal2761]

Cherie took Tim's corpse back to the wall when revealing the hole to everyone. So unless they put it back there, he is most likely still dead.

[@VortexBunche]

Excellent overview. Well done!

[@Sheen04]

I haven’t watched the new season yet. And I was heavily inebriated when I binge watched the last season so I definitely have to rewatch that before I catch up on the new season and eventually watch this video but I just wanted to pop in here give it a like and a comment. The wall story is my favourite aspect of Solar Opposites

[@filmaru8556]

With that, make a live Ray they can save Molly