LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Episode 3 ‘Holy Ghost’ Breakdown | Ending Explained + Easter Eggs & Theories

[@heavyspoilers]

Check out our breakdown of 81 Insane Details and Easter Eggs in Lovecraft Country Season 1 here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPMe6yEmK2epsU

[@beard_belichick4216]

No no no brother I appreciate the fact that you actually go do the research to try to get educated. You do the work, the people that we criticize are those that tell black folks how to be black without even taking the time to educate themselves in the slightest. Keep up the great work and you just gained a patreon supporter.

[@heavyspoilers]

Ah thank you man, that means a lot mate, cheers for helping out the channel

[@mahoganyredd5207]

I said the same thing

[@koiya09]

Wat he said ..cuz while ppl talkin shit this man doin research something alot wont even try to do

[@SherwoodAnderson]

I’m three minutes in and wanted to thank you for doing your due deligence. I can only speak for myself. As a Black woman in the US I appreciate your willingness to take a deep dive into the meanings and to educate yourself and others when you’ve come across something meaningful. Admitting that you’re doing the work and that your POV may be limited is a huge step! Thank you for trying (and succeeding)!

[@heavyspoilers]

Much appreciated

[@smarti1144]

Just here to echo and amplify yoyr comment as a fellow Black American woman.

[@gnarl12]

@JB JG he can never atone for being a British WHYPIPO

[@marhki]

I ditto! Can completely appreciate the effort! Heck, I’m learning with you!!

[@kass102109]

Agreed 💯

[@lancef1644]

Leti was taken on a "rough ride" in the back of the paddy wagon. This technique was accused to have been used by several police departments here in the US. The most recent incident by the Baltimore Police Department which led to the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.

[@merqutio69]

Yes, I vividly remember that story. The police reported it as self inflicted wounds. His neck was snapped 😳

[@chochephil]

Exactly! I immediately thought of Freddie Gray 😢

[@gnarl12]

Black police officers at that....

[@gnarl12]

@@merqutio69 not snapped, crushed by a exposed bolt in the back of the van as he was thrown around

[@centerfold8]

I thought about that

[@fairyglowmother]

You are right about the Doctor (Winthrop) being Sims. Something you may have missed is that when Leti finds the people she's seen in various articles from the photos she's taken... those are all real black people that died at the hands of racist medical experiments here in the US. One woman (the ghost shown with her breasts removed) is named after one of Sims actual "patients". The other names are those who died in the Tuskeegee Experiment. I TOTALLY missed that when watching but it turns out a friend is friends with one of the shows writers on FB and this info got re-shared into my timeline. The level of detail in this show is just WOW... mind blowing!

[@heavyspoilers]

Ah no way, man they went so deep on this show, pretty much every scene has something going on, thanks for dropping a comment

[@poetic313]

I would have never guessed that about the names from the Tuskegee Experiment. Thanks for the comment.

[@gnarl12]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Marion_Sims You can enjoy a lifetime with a fistula then

[@caramelcosmo71147]

The little boy who asked the ouiji board if his trip down south would be safe was Emmett Till.. that’s why the board violently said NO! He had on the same outfit as the now infamous pics of Emmett Till before he went to Mississippi. Also the riots in Chicago that Ruby mentioned were the 1953 Trumbull projects riots, where an all white housing project on the Sourhside of Chicago was unintentionally integrated by a Black couple, bcuz they thought the very fair-skinned wife was white and she went to rent the apartment, well when her husband showed up on move in day, it began riots that lasted 2 years smh...I’m from Chicago so I caught all of the references immediately. You’re welcome 😉

[@heavyspoilers]

So sad and huge thank you for adding these to the video. Much appreciated

[@478Johnnyboy]

Wow, I didn’t catch that the boy was Emmet. So crazy, I thought that was just a throw away scene but it had more to it of course. I’m from Gary and I didn’t even catch that.

[@kcc09kcc]

Yes I caught that!!

[@terridrew3198]

I didn’t catch the Emmett Till reference. I have to watch again. Thanks for the history regarding Chicago!

[@lostsoldier212]

@Nakia Smith The story of Emmett Till is one of the most tragic and, to me, heart breaking and evil things in our history. I remember watching a documentary on him a while back and as a parent, I cried bitter tears about him in my livingroom while my sons were tucked in bed and safe. I can't imagine losing a young, loving, and innocent child like his Mother did...to hate. I can only empathize with his family's loss and am outraged by the injustice of what happened to him and in the trials after his murder. Thank you for catching that reference, it is good that we Americans know our full history.

[@taylortj7]

Black guy from New York here. This was good I was not familiar with the Baldwin quote so you educated at least 1 person. Thank you

[@fonzarelly3154]

Tayrich I been listening and reading Baldwin all week since the Amazon doc “ I’m not your Negro” so I caught wind of it. Go check it out Fam, I didn’t know Baldwin was that bad of a man. THE TRUTH!

[@fonzarelly3154]

She deserves an award for her performance in this episode.

[@whostaddymason2916]

She deserves my number for looking so hot

[@fadida2099]

Agreed

[@jewleneb8970]

Yes, totally moved me.

[@whostaddymason2916]

Jewlene Bellamy you’re stunning

[@juanrosa46]

You think so? In my opinion I cringed at times

[@SherwoodAnderson]

There’s so much to unpack here that I cannot stop commenting. The ride in the back of the Patty Wagon (Patty for Irish) is a common tactic that police employ. The do not strap down those that the haul in the back and they drive recklessly to cause them injuries. They haven’t technically beaten the suspect but ... This was last brought to national attention in the US in 2015 with Freddie Gray in Baltimore. He was arrested alive (and walking) when they took him in but came out paralyzed (spinal cord injury) and later died as a result.

[@NEKAYBAAW]

UNPACK that shit sis! I'm the same especially the symbolism which this is filled with.

[@greeneyedbandit5035]

Wow just evil

[@shellybee9322]

When I saw that scene I immediately thought of Freddie Gray.

[@KellyDemonoid]

There was billboard in Baltimore near Penn Station that said "Who ever died from a rough ride? The whole damn system." Not sure if it's still up, but I would see it every day I took the bus from Penn to Towson U up through 2019. If anything proved that the justice system was dead, the outcome of that trial did.

[@horminmangfi5653]

Damn clever

[@phoenixmoon3]

I like how you say “ hey, I don’t know or even understand everything but I’m trying to educate myself”. Good for you. That’s all anyone is asking. I was born in the 70s so I don’t understand everything either, but I’m always learning.

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you and yeah learning this stuff as well it’s quite surprising all the stuff we simply don’t get taught, makes you realise the show has a point with all the things that are just left out the history books

[@SkyRocker]

@@heavyspoilers I was born in 1958 and it amazes me that stuff like this happened in my lifetime. But I really like your breakdowns. As a black man living in america I wanted to say that I personally am not offended by anything that you're putting out there. Keep up the great work.

[@seaninflorida9741]

I miss George. He was the best part of the show. I'm kind of miffed at the writers for killing him. I like the other actors, but they're no Courtney B. Vance

[@DAnnAsham]

I feel like I did when they killed off Ned Stark in the first episode of GOT. "How can they remove the most important character?" I wanted to know. I am hoping he'll reappear regardless of his demise.

[@yanalee23]

He has the necronomicon he stole from the library he will Most likely be revived

[@smarti1144]

Same

[@LadyIce2025]

Def want George to come back!

[@mahoganyredd5207]

I thought tic would have some Powers after what happened in the house and he could save his own uncle but

[@HuskyType]

Leti deserves some serious accolades for the amazing pallet of emotions she displayed in this single episode. I jumped off my couch when Leti left the house with the bat, and instantly felt regret because I knew she would be arrested, as it was also bait.

[@gcsugirl]

Adding that Lettie bought the house on a contract for deed. A path to homeownership rooted in racism

[@HanClinto]

Yes, good point! The book does a very good job of expounding on this topic.

[@boiledone7671]

When leti calls out the ghost names for help It’s to get justice for them. Similar to what goes on today. Breonna Taylor- murdered by police officers. George Floyd- murdered by police officers. Sandra Bland- murderd by police officers. Tamir Rice, Freddy Gray, Eric Gardner, Micheal brown. It goes on. We say their names because we won’t forget them. They believe over time as people we will forget and they’ll just discard them over time. With dying with no justice for their murdered. Enjoy you break downs man. I appreciate you what you say before also. Black people need everyone in this fight even the British man.Thank you sir for at least trying to understand and speak about it.

[@fonzarelly3154]

Jermaine Gresham Truth be told, the Brits always was with us Fam. And we gonna forever say their name in this house.

[@jewleneb8970]

That makes so much sense.

[@tjk3430]

It's so refreshing to see these names mentioned not followed by comments about pillaging burning and looting. Sometimes I think the dark side is winning based on many comment sections I should probably avoid.

[@kingslim2870]

Those are just the names on the news your given. We die like that every day.

[@boiledone7671]

G. Emile Frasier was referencing it toward the show and I understand that. Wasn’t trying to get political in comment section. I just enjoy the show.

[@rachelc6091]

The little boy BoBo was Emmit Till and his birthday was last week. They timed this episode right around his birthday and put a tie on him just like all of his pics in documentaries. 💔😓

[@yaboyfrresh]

Genius

[@lordrontoryndo6384]

One of the boys was emmitt till he was one of the kids that asked the Ouija board was he going to have a good trip in Mississippi.

[@heavyspoilers]

Totally missed that. Thanks for dropping it on the video

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

Oh wow!!!

[@kezzykizzy5386]

Stress

[@jxyz2658]

jesus what a foreshadowing, that went straight over my head even the i did a whole term on the emmet till case it self at school.

[@shannons6522]

The other boy at the ouija board was Gil Scott-Heron who was Emmett Till’s neighbor in Chicago! ‘Gil it’s your turn.’

[@fleo479]

The use of music goes with the title of the episode. During the car smash scene and the last scene with the ghosts; music from two prominent gospel singers are used Dorinda Clark and Shirley Ceasar. In the black community gospel music is known for giving strength and being uplifting no matter what the situation is. Also alot of people supposedly channel the holy spirit when it is playing.

[@shellybee9322]

That song was my favorite to sing in youth choir. My favorite part: I want it with Interest, 7x greater! I’m taking back what the devil stole from me.

[@Scrapluv]

Other YT reviewers also say the episode opens at George's funeral, but it wasn't. I think Leti started going back to church to try to fill that empty void inside after returning from the dead.

[@HuskyType]

I thought this episode would drag, but it was really well done while keeping the momentum up, and being two episodes away from the mid arch of the series, I’m 1000% hooked on the show.

[@SherwoodAnderson]

Ok I’m at the part where you mention the 13 Bedrooms. I think we all know that 13 is considered an “unlucky” number. In fact, many buildings were built in the US that “skip” the 13th floor. This was due to superstitions. Otis elevators maintained this practice and builders continued it.

[@Desaki65]

I didn't even focus on the number - I was just thinking "wow that house is huuuuge!" Thank you for pointing out that symbolism. Love, an obvious airhead. 😂💗💗💗

[@vbmorris81]

I think the the character Tree maybe in Christina's employ/ pocket...the way the realtor was. He keeps giving info or setting situations for Atticus to act. HE was the one that told Tic about who his father left with and he made Tic jealous so he would act on his feelings for Leti....

[@ericperry72]

I actually thought Tree wasn't really a blk man but actually Christina herself.

[@ramonasays3038]

The baby-head man reminds us that J. Marion Sims experimented on enslaved children & babies as well. He would operate on them using a shoemaker’s tool to pry their bones apart and loosen their skulls. #LovecraftCountry

[@gnarl12]

Incorrect

[@gnarl12]

@Torchy Brown because he figured out how to repair fistula. Oh and he operated on white women without anesthesia too.

[@sophiarose7610]

Commisar12 you sound like an apologist and a sociopath!

[@olgakuchukov6981]

This troll commisar 12 posted a link to the wiki page wherein Sims’ prying enslaved babies’ skulls with a shoemaker’s awl is discussed. He had a 100% fatality rate. Yes Sims operated on white women without a anesthesia but as mentioned in the same Wikipedia page that the troll apologist commisar12 linked to, few white women agreed to undergo surgery due to the pain and due to BEING ABLE TO GIVE and RESCIND CONSENT. Sims wrote in his autobiography that he got consent from the women he operated on - enslaved women had no power over their own bodies, consent was given by their white male owners. Sims operated on women performing clitoredectomies, hysterectomies and other removal of organs as a way to address “women’s hysteria.” He did argue that cancer was not contagious but he also operated on people while delirious from Typhus fever, towards the end of his life. Read your own wiki link, fully.

[@VincoMalus]

2:40 As a Black Veteran in America, l have nothing but love, care, and respect 4 u. How u approach foriegn culture (mine) is with compassion, wisdom & consideration. GOD made us in different colors, ur beautiful brother. As always, breathtakingly elegant analysis/&dissection📽👑

[@RASFilmsMedia]

As a black man in America, you’re doing a great job fam. Don’t sweat it or try to over explain your stance, we get it lol. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@butters0u1]

As a black woman in the States, you are appreciated for your courage to learn understand and educate. Qualities of an ally. Thank you. I’m learning a lot of things thru your review/recap to further explore. Well done.

[@gnarl12]

@@butters0u1 lol Brits sold more blacks into slavery than anyone except the Arabs

[@gnarl12]

Nah, tell him he's a demon created by Yakub 😎

[@RASFilmsMedia]

@@gnarl12 lmao relax

[@heavyspoilers]

Let us know your thoughts on the episode. Again all criticism on the breakdown is welcome. If you enjoyed this video then please subscribe to the channel kzbin.info/door/q3hT5JPPKy87JGbDls_5BQ

[@Wildopal]

As an African-American woman and I appreciate that you take the time to learn about the history and not presume to know what it’s like to be an African-American. A lot of people around the world think they know what it’s like but the terror in America is completely unique. I think you do a great job at explaining things. There are so many levels and layers to the show!

[@TheRichardchaney]

Christina may have been employing her father's invulnerability spell when Atticus couldn't pull the trigger with an analogy to her white woman immunity. The stolen pages of the book of Adam are important but what book was Tic's ancestor carrying out of the burning mansion last episode. George may be dead but the ouija board hints to a return in some form. Thanks for the obviously hard work you put into the reviews.

[@tmd-w1552]

I believe that was his Mother who burned down the house

[@a.d.sendoftheworldshow9108]

@@tmd-w1552 Nah it was his great great grandmother

[@tmd-w1552]

@@a.d.sendoftheworldshow9108 ohhh my bad

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

Great breakdown Definition... Your efforts and hard work are so appreciated.

[@heavyspoilers]

Ah thank you! Takes a while looking into everything so I’m glad it doesn’t go unnoticed, have a good day

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

Heavy Spoilers Not one bit goes unnoticed🙏🏾

Can we also talk about how amazing the exorcism scene was and how Leti called out all of the victims' names for help. It very much feels like a nod to African spiritual practices and the importance of leaning on our ancestors for help and guidance. When they were restored to their true selves and chanting with Leti it felt like they were all reclaiming what's theirs.

[@justafuable]

The "rumors" about Dr. King loving a white woman are indeed true. He met her while studying up north & wanted to marry her but was convinced otherwise by Daddy King & others not to do so if he wanted a successful career in the ministry. However in no way was he forced to marry Coretta Scott King who was more than a perfect match for him!

[@charlighjohnson8629]

Girl I’m from Ga he definitely was forced to marry her and he was still sleeping w that white woman and many others while married to Coretta and everyone knows this lol

[@realhamonwry8620]

@@charlighjohnson8629 - You remind me of an idiot child screaming in a hospital.

[@prettygirl-pq9ny]

charligh johnson some people can’t handle the true.

[@thegrandcanyonisegypt2489]

charligh johnson i believe it sis the FBI had tapes of King in orgies w/ wht hookers & threatened to out him if he didnt kill himself. his father renamed him Martin his birth name was Michael...Rodney King is rumored to b a “love child” ...with all that hoin he did who knos😂

[@gnarl12]

MAYBE not.... MLK Jr. Cheated on Coretta constantly.

[@tyleranderson2673]

In Montrose’s apartment you see a picture of his wife and it’s the same lady that George danced with in his dream on the last episode, further hinting that George is his real father

[@djuanbenjamin9149]

Yep, he isn’t the father, they tried to get to Eden through him and it didn’t work that’s s why they made him write the letter to Atticus.

[@Scrapluv]

@@djuanbenjamin9149 Great catch!

[@Sobriebaby]

@@djuanbenjamin9149 Atticus is a descendant of Titus through his mother not father. They couldn't use his father anyway that's why he was only used as bait as they knew he couldn't perform the ritual.

[@edwardcoffie3424]

The child, whose name is Bobo-another echo of Till’s nickname-is seen asking the Ouija board, “Am I going to have a good time on my trip?” Chillingly, the board responds “No”, a possible reference to the fact that Till was murdered while visiting relatives in Mississippi.

[@yaboyfrresh]

I didn't realize that was til ...and he had the same clothes on too as his pic in real life

[@478Johnnyboy]

This episode really came at an interesting time right now when you can turn on the news and hear about protecting suburbia. 9:12

[@hosea114]

Nice observation

[@CoicouReal]

That video was really awesome and good job on the fact that you keep searching for answers instead of getting mad at people who point to you somethings. So I am gonna point out something that is my interpretation loool. Hippolyta isnt struggling to feel something, she is feeling a lot. But as a black woman, there is a myth surrounding us that say that we are STRONG, we cannot grieve, we cannot cry. So I think that was the only way that was acceptable in her eyes to show her sorrow. Anyway, I love your break down (for a while now) andn I am totally subscribing to your channel! Continue the good work!

[@heavyspoilers]

Nice, thanks so much for the kind words and that’s a really interesting take I didn’t consider, thanks for dropping it

[@gnarl12]

@@heavyspoilers atone for your whiteness

[@HuskyType]

Thanks for this break down so quickly, and also not bothering to go to sleep since it aired, haha. Well done!

[@heavyspoilers]

Cheers

[@makihill]

Really enjoyed your breakdowns of Watchmen and you’ve hit it out of the park with Lovecraft Country as well. I think your analysis of this episode and relating it back to the work of Baldwin was really insightful.

[@heavyspoilers]

Ah thank you

[@JTS616]

Your racial/cultural sensitivity is on point, keep it up. Does not come off condescending or pretentious at all IM(personal)O

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you

[@celondelon]

JTS616 agreed I feel like you really are educating yourself and it’s a joy to see the understanding and empathy that’s coming from it.

[@churaqui]

Holy Ghost is when you catch the spirit in some black churches. Releasing and just praising through your body like the woman in church.

[@vivelavidalivelife3617]

It's not only in black churches. There are many many white apostolic churches that do the same thing

[@centerfold8]

The Holy Ghost is also seen as a conduit of miracles and people feeling the power of God within themselves just like there needed to be help facilitating the exorcism of the mansion

[@mahirgangwal1665]

Uncle George’s favorite book, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, plays an emotional part in last night’s episode of Lovecraft Country, but could its appearance mean something deeper? First of all, George first quoted Stoker’s vampire classic in Episode 1 while they were battling the shoggoths. Last night, though, we learn that Hippolyta has torn up his copy of the book in a rage-filled act of grief. Later Montrose (Michael K. Williams) finds a new copy in the groceries and she lies that she spilled coffee on the book. Even if that was the only reason to include the book - to show Hippolyta’s raw grief - it would be important. However we already know that books represent characters and tease plot developments in this show. Consider the ample Count of Monte Cristo references connected to Montrose and how he literally dug himself out of jail like the title character. Could it be that although - as the Ouija board said - “George is dead,” he could be poised for some kind of resurrection???

[@CoicouReal]

And the scene about martin luther king is about his father who was named Michael and changed his name to Martin and they are rumors who say that he was in love with a white woman

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

And also a nod leti said it because he with a white women he can’t be for black ppl because she biracial and so is Jordan peele who’s wife is white

[@CoicouReal]

@@lavishmisfittink3214 Oh i didnt even think of that! That is pretty interesting!!

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

Madgie Coicou-Germain yes Jordan gets a lot of flack for having a white wife and making movies and shows like this but the statement basically proves the fact you can be pro black and love another race love has no color and he’s definitely for his ppl putting out content like this we are the stars of the horror movies now I love him he’s a gem ❤️

[@tmd-w1552]

@@lavishmisfittink3214 I personally disagree. How can u be Pro Black and date outside ur race? A big part of being Pro Black is Black love. U can definitely be for Black people even if u date interracial however its wrong to water down what it means to be pro Black

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

TMD-W that’s the thing being problack is not just one thing weather they procreate with a white women or not they’re kids still has black in them Jordan is a biracial man who opened doors for blacks in the horror field I lovvvvvveeee horror and always hated how we died first and he came out with movies about how we think about white ppl and that’s a horror in itself he is doing what a black man dating a black women ain’t this is his show you can definitely be pro black and marry outside your race love has no color especially back then when you could literally be killed for loving someone who wasn’t your color

[@kimt1237]

@HeavySpoilers Thank you so much for doing this! As a woman of color in the US, I must say that to me in no way at all do you come across as saying “ this is what it is like to be black in America.” What you do seem to do is hunt down the truth of things as you can find them and frankly as they often are accurately depicted during the show ( absent the monsters of course :-). Not everyone makes the connections you hi-light here which are very necessary, I think for people to fully appreciate this material. I came originally to your channel for The Batman stuff that you post up which is fantastic as well by the way!!! But I have found you to be someone who genuinely seems to appreciate and dig deep into material from various sources to get at the truth or facts behind the story. This serves to only clarify the meaning and thus strengthen an audiences understanding and hopefully appreciation of it. I am an English literature teacher in NYC so I do understand how difficult breaking down complex story and characters can be... YOU ARE DOING AN AWESOME JOB KEEP GOING!! This attribute seems very rare, especially on KZbin, and you are very much appreciated for lending your skills to this work! Thanks for doing what you do. Sincerely, a middle school teacher NYC, USA. P.s in the second episode anyone know why they didn’t just take their own car when attempting to escape the mansion?

[@heavyspoilers]

Ey that comment has made my day! Thank you so much

[@Darth_Blink]

Dracula shows up a couple of times too. I wonder if this is to illustrate that Leti is now undead, trying to feed on life.

[@heavyspoilers]

Maybe, I always kinda took him and vampires in general as a symbol of someone who seems normal when you look at them but they’re actually a monster similar to the police in the show

[@littlefinger5199]

She’s alive again after being dead. Very close. She’s fighting for a sense of normalcy and unpacking all of her experiences.

[@ceeKay007]

Might also hint at George who is dead but seeing he's a big part of the story in the books, he might be brought back and also as we see that Dracula is George's favorite book

[@olgakuchukov6981]

The very wonderful podcast produced by hbo called Lovecraft Country Radio starring 2 writers including one from the show discuss this dracula/the undead theme plus many others around the title “holy ghost.”

[@yaboyfrresh]

I don't think to do with leti i think bc george needs to come back as he is very important

[@auntietoya1980]

I’m happy that you are even trying to gain understanding... and articulating your findings so well... you’ve done a great job for as long as I’ve been tuned in to your channel!!!

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you!

[@ayanamcr.7303]

Im 16 yrs old and when watching this episode, the scene where the three white boys broke into the house to attack our main characters, and ended up getting killed by the spirits, I could only think that their hatred lead them down the road of death. Its a scary thought, that simply being black anywhere can cost me my life. But the analysis was great! Ill definitely have to ask my mom to buy me the book for my birthday.

[@genevap3475]

The book's CONCEPT is used for the show. The show does not FOLLOW the book. The exorcism removed the EVIL spirits from the house: both deceased AND living. The house/elevator has not revealed All of its' secrets to Leti.

[@ayanamcr.7303]

@@genevap3475 Okay ? Im a book reader. And I liked the concept of the show so getting the book would be something for me. So I'd be able to read it as much as I wanted.

[@genevap3475]

@@ayanamcr.7303 I, too, am a reader and think you will appreciate the concept vs adaptation of the book. Enjoy.

[@yaboyfrresh]

2 years later u just inspired me to get the book.thank you

[@THEARCHITECT801]

Hey man. As a black American, I appreciate your consistency and willingness to remain open to understanding our culture. At the end of the day, you’re human so don’t be too hard on yourself. With that being said, I appreciate your willingness to be open with acknowledging what you do and don’t know. When it comes to life, my issues have never been with people who are willing to learn about my reality, rather with those who assume they already have all the answers, specifically with my life and experiences overall, etc. I appreciate you dude.

[@7200darkcharm]

This episode reminded me of Delphine LaLaurie who was a New Orleans slaver. She killed and mutilated many Black people in her mansion. She had a fire in her house and when neighbors came to help her they found Heaps of corpses, organs, and limbs. Slaves pinned to tables or cramped in small cages. Live bodies with their eyes gouged, fingernails torn out, ears hanging by shreds of skin, or their mouths filled with animal excrement and sewn shut. People flayed of skin with festering wounds. Many accounts claim they found one woman whose skin had been peeled off in spirals to make her look like a caterpillar, another with her bones broken and reset so that she looked like a crab, and one more whose intestines had been torn out and knotted around the waist. Many of these victims (some claim there were up to 100) were supposedly still alive-putrid and starving. Really gruesome and devastating.

[@brittneybrisbin744]

That's so awful. That must've been horrendously painful, not to mention dehumanizing. Did Delphine ever face any actual consequences?

[@zhazhagold]

thank you! also, Anarcha is named as one of the ghosts in the house. she's one of the women that j. marion sims tortured in order to develop what is now known as 'modern gynecology'

[@ajenda_480]

Brittney Brisbin I visited the house, which has been rebuilt to resemble the original, on a tour in New Orleans and we were told that her and the family fled the city and caught a boat to France before they could be charged. I don’t think she was ever heard from again.

It was said that a slave woman who was the cook set the fire to alert people regarding what was happening in the house of horrors. She was chained to the stove and knew that she was going to die in the fire that she set. She sacrificed herself.

[@dsbmitchell]

The podcast "Lore" by Aaron Mahnke recently covered Delphine and other histories in New Orleans. I believe the episode was called "Addition"

[@alveolate]

non-american here... wasn't there a fairly recent case in america of a black woman who was subjected to leti's treatment in the back of a police van? i thought that must've been really raw to watch for those who remember that incident.

[@nikkigallo8953]

great review, I really didn't get any of it until you broke it down.. thanks again and keep posting

[@dramonmaster222]

I really appreciate the speed at which you send out these reviews Deffintion! It';s quite impressive although I imagine it must be tiring. And I also love how Lovecraft Country takes place in a world that has supernatural elements, the racism and discrimination is all too real.

[@heavyspoilers]

Cheers for all the support Kevin, you know I appreciate the constant love you give to the channel

[@patrickclemons3668]

as a young black man id like to take my time to thankyou for your words and just for educating yourself on our struggles and hardships much love!

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you

[@MillennialMayhemHou]

Bro you are doing an excellent job! Although you are from overseas, your reviews on this show, for the most part are spot on. Keep it up!

[@mikecollins1205]

This is the best show on TV right now. Love how they add history and super natural together. Amazing preforming by the main actors. Emmys for sure.

[@rigelco1]

I started watching Lovecraft because of the things I learned in viewing "The Watchmen". I'm happy that these series are highlighting a part of history that people don't often speak about and more often than not is not taught in schools. Your insight and commentary is absolutely appreciated. I wish everyone would make the effort to educate themselves about our complicated history.

[@theonlykoh4631]

Black guy from America here. I appreciate your insight and your willingness to educate yourself.

[@101TexanNativez]

That name Epstein is golden huh....

[@heavyspoilers]

Watch out for anyone called it 👀 they 2 for 2 now

[@gdavid4509]

Look, don’t feel bad. I’m an American old white man who’s been “inside” so this is all a fascinating way to see African American History.

[@SherwoodAnderson]

African American history is American history. You cannot have one without the other. Unfortunately, the AfAm side is usually glosses over or omitted all together. We shouldn’t be relying on art to teach these crucial moments in OUR history.

[@ayates6333]

American History...

[@dylanjones2295]

Good for you

[@taotaostrong]

I really appreciate this analysis and the research that you’re willing to do.

[@heavyspoilers]

Cheers, hope you have a good week, thanks for the kind words

[@taotaostrong]

Heavy Spoilers Sending good wishes back to you!

[@shekwaga]

A lot of historical information in the comments. Thank you! Being educated is so crucial to creating systemic change.

[@thunderhorse6666]

That's funny, I was thinking the same thing with the bear trap. Even though it was closed I was thinking "don't even get close to that damn thing" LoL 😂

[@mikerizzoxo2544]

Mans been grinding

[@heavyspoilers]

Haha you don’t even know, had to upload this video 5 times with different edits because it just kept getting blocked

[@101TexanNativez]

You can tell he takes his work seriously and is learning as he watches. I freakin love it!!!

[@tmarie69]

I liked this episode more after watching your breakdown. At first I thought the episode was just ok. Great breakdown as always!

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you

[@nranderson778]

I’m very impressed with the research you put into these reviews and also how you speak out against racism. Another great review.

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

I love this show we don’t really get too many shows that shows the aftermath of slavery this actually happened the riot where whites didn’t want black ppl living near them and they were killed and missing and the boy not having a good trip ended up floating in the Mississippi Emmett Till it was sad what my ancestors endured just for being black this show always has me in tears I wonder why they gonna do with all those bodies in the basement do they even know they are there?

[@leikabenee2685]

As an black woman I appreciate you educating yourself. Personally, It never came across as you think we perceive it. You are doing a great job covering the show and topic.

[@preachez]

Yay heavy spoilers your doing a great job with the grander research behind the episodes! I appreciate your effort to learn for the videos!

[@mishjone]

Hyppolyta Amazon Queen abd Diana Wonder Woman. Pages in Dracula could have had code or message that he told her about if something happened to him. I believe Christina and William are the same person.

[@patrickfalls6819]

That would make sense, since they are never seen together. Christina may be the form to tempt Atticus and Will may be the form that tempts Letti.

[@wmoreland06]

Leti's bruises were from the "Paddy Wagon" which was a nod to history of Police Brutality and the murder of Freddie Gray from 2015.

[@kevingee5718]

Thank you for this breakdown! I"m new to your channel, the first video of yours that i seen was your breakdown of Agents of Shields Series Finale. This show however constantly goes over my head, so your explanations help tremendously

[@mynameisuju]

The quote in the beginning about the 3 Black people who went missing that ended with "pioneering is dangerous" was fucking perfect. When Leti and and that lady were in the lift and she asked about the 3 missing White men, I actually cackled out loud lollll. Yes lovecraft pioneering IS dangerous

[@Loverguy66]

Hey definition great job as usual! And really appreciate and love your history lessons.I love the fact that you’re really trying to educate yourself and others at the same time. Nothing but 💕

[@thehaus6998]

My father died today, lucky this channel and exists to comfort me

[@heavyspoilers]

Sorry to hear that man, rest in peace mate.

[@thehaus6998]

@@heavyspoilers thank you

[@tjk3430]

Sorry for your loss.

[@mameboah1242]

Sorry for your loss

[@RobertJones-ck3op]

My sincere condolences to you

[@lavishlewinsky]

I always look forward to your breakdowns after every episode 🙏🏽

[@StephanieV]

The incident that Ruby was referring to about the Black family that was targeted by racial violence after moving into an all-white building was the Trumbull Park Homes race riots of 1953-54: www.domu.com/chicago/neighborhoods/south-deering/history-in-south-deering

[@scottlypuff]

great video! the work you're doing to understand this complex issue really shows. you're doing better than many americans are.

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you 🙏

[@101TexanNativez]

He really is!!

[@2ndround415]

I was coming to write something similar! and learning is how we change!

[@2ndround415]

Heavy Spoilers great 👍🏽 amazing JOB

[@mookieblaelocker6504]

Agreed, very pleased to see one of my favorite KZbinrs doing this show justice

[@djuanbenjamin9149]

In the police van that’s what happened to Freddie Grey in Baltimore.

[@killerjob12]

Djuan Benjamin a so called " rough ride "

[@saulgonzalez2107]

Like always I look forward to Monday’s to listen to these videos while I have my coffee, water my plants. Great video like usual!

[@TheJojoman1990]

I'm a black male in the US and I love your vídeos. You seem to have a huge respect for the culture and you seem to really do your homework on all your breakdowns especially ones with black lead cast

[@Taeallday802]

I personally appreciate that you are trying to learn the history behind the storyline and clues given. Race is a touchy subject, and I feel like you take a sincere interest in giving a accurate description of the plight of black people. Thank you for all your research, and fine review. You have earned yourself a new subscriber.

[@jaca4445]

As a black man watching these reviews/breakdowns you don’t come across as the white guy acting like he knows everything! The way you present it is perfect and I’m learning things I didn’t learn so thank you!!!

[@yvettejacquet9120]

Lettie buying/leasing the house in a white neighborhood is called pioneering. Also the little boy who asked if he would have a good trip was Emmit Till. Good job with the summaries.

[@mil0rea]

I appreciate your reviews!! And that you research your views.

[@redwisconsin]

Did you see the face in the spiderweb at 9:56? Also, there are several ghosts in this story and some may have decided that they like the family. I'm not sure who the ghost is at 9:26 but did you notice that she wakes up Leti just in time to save the house? We have to let go of the idea that all ghosts want to hurt. The ghosts that warned Leti with the elevator in the beginning appear to recognize her value and start to make offers to Hippolyta and kill intruders that would have burned the house.

[@jxyz2658]

d’you reckon they’re gonna explore the bus boycott or any other historical events in the show as they did give hints of past events such as the Emmit till hint with the Ouija board

[@victoriaswift3633]

Why oh why do you keep educating me!!! Thanks for your research!! I didn’t know about Baldwin.

[@mahirgangwal1665]

I love LOVECRAFT COUNTRY!!!

[@heavyspoilers]

So good

[@mahirgangwal1665]

@@heavyspoilers IKR😁😁

[@dtalilah]

I appreciate how thorough you are so far with your research. The connection to the James Baldwin quote ties everything together. Ive tried to listen to others but their opinion isn't connected to concrete info. Keep up the great work!

[@luisortiz3860]

I mean to watch it again but does anyone know the meaning of the lights in the ground when the elevator went " down?" And was the tunnel something for future episodes or was it a nod to the underground railroad?

[@thelostpawn]

I was wondering the same, though, the RR connection didn’t hit me. Maybe the glyphs are for protection? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tjk3430]

It might be a passageway that leads to the missing pages from the book of Adam?

[@mjoneslifestyle]

When I think of this episode makes me think of the connection of Christianity & Southern hoodoo.

[@tmd-w1552]

Hoodoo simply is just a off brand of the Orisha she summoned Oya

[@fonzarelly3154]

Indigenous MJONES Hey! Show a lil respect, I’m from New Orleans LOL

[@Charles-uc3hb]

Bahahaha wtf?

[@iamgooberz]

TMD-W offspring** and many African spirits are used not just the Orisha.

[@drparham]

Def, the Ouija board scene that kid with the white shirt and black tie is Emmet Till he asks if he will have a good summer and the board says no.........of course he was beaten to death that summer on his trip south to Louisiana

[@Herlonesomeways]

You can’t keep your subscribers waiting like that👀...Thanks!! lol

[@heavyspoilers]

My bad! Had to upload the video with 5 different edits because it kept getting blocked. Hope you enjoy it.

[@demondwhite5972]

Yo Def, your history reference be on point fam! 💯👍🏾

[@carmeldee08]

The exorcism scene sent chills down my spine. Not because it was scary. Because Letti called on the ancestors with Shirley Caesar singing "Satan, We're going to Tear your Kingdom down". I bawled my eyes out. I've watched this scene a few times and each time I cry.

[@Thevillagebrother]

Great breakdown I appreciate your willingness to be humble over the tough topics in the show.

[@claytonbb5]

I feel like the Jackie Robinson story will come back later in the season like someone might become a time traveler

[@killerjob12]

Clay Blackin oh bingo!

[@vivelavidalivelife3617]

Good one

[@wmoreland06]

I really enjoy the breakdowns of these episodes, even when I think I caught everything you manage to peel back a few extra layers in the story

[@shecandoit4801]

I appreciate the videos, your critical analysis with every review and openness for discourse.

[@mahirgangwal1665]

H.P. Lovecraft: Sit down, child, and tell The Dark Lord Cthulhu what you want Me: More Lovecraft Country episodes and their breakdowns by Deffinition!!!🤗🤗😀😃😄😁

[@heavyspoilers]

Haha thank you

[@ozlekosusturu]

I really appreciate how open you are to learning/correcting.

That wasn’t Georges funeral. It was just black church lol.

[@cashmoneychanel1209]

It was his funeral

[@ThePatDoran]

Really appreciate the research into the historic background you do, Paul. Keep it up!