let's watch FELLOW TRAVELERS!! (they're so h*rny!) | *FIRST TIME WATCHING* | EP. 1&2 Reaction!!

[@niallnochill]

It's time to begin our journey watching Fellow Travelers! I know nothing about this show and I'm excited/nervous to see how it will all unfold. NO SPOILERS PLS!!! Note: I kept the edit of this reaction more tame than usualI as I don't feel the show is the right tone for my usual editing style lol! Catch the full reaction here: www.patreon.com/user?u=23309427

[@wrotkastukotka3875]

22:30 actually jonathan bailey just won an award for this role and while on stage he said “Anyone who has watched Fellow Travelers, you will know that Matt and I come together,” and i think the gays werent the same after that bc DAMN

[@dianefurlong2911]

JB got the cutest look on his face as he was saying that too. He was pretty proud of himself for the pun

[@tgardner11]

@@dianefurlong2911 YUP! I wanted to watch FT because of Jonathan, feels like the majority of fans I've seen react to the series were more familiar with Matt--I do love them both but I'm loving seeing so many people fall in love with JB because he's such an amazingly talented & precious gem (plus hot as fuck, obviously). I have rewatched that speech so many times because of that cheeky, little look he gave when he dropped that bit. So perfect.

[@dianefurlong2911]

@@tgardner11 I’ve apparently been living under a rock for a while because I only learned about Matt a year or so ago and Jonathan since FT. I’m definitely getting caught up on these actors. It’s been a fun journey.

[@lillymsf5946]

Indeed they do 😏😏😏

[@JonInCanada1]

I came out in 1975 (12 yo), yes I'm an "elder" gay, and I can tell you that even then the hatred for us was palpable. Although my parents were tolerant, there was always the underlying feeling of being a disappointment to them. It got worse when GRIDS (later AIDS) came along and that hate in society spiked and religion was more than happy to push the violence against us. I've been stabbed on two separate occasions, had a gun drawn on me coming out of a gay bar, truncheoned by police multiple times while protesting with ACT-UP and lived through the plague and I AM STILL HERE. As you said Niall, they're never getting rid of us. They didn't then and they won't now. Hugs from across the pond and keep up the good work, your reactions are great, especially with your infectious laugh and drama (the best kind).

[@pyotrtchaikovsky1840]

✨🔥King behaviour🔥✨

[@heidiroush5448]

The Lavender Scare is what this show is based on. I didn't know that it was this awful until I watched this show. It's an incredible show, and it's an important history that needs to be told.

[@_mermaidguts]

This series is quite the emotional rollercoaster, full of so much pain and trauma. I hope people found this to be an accurate representation. I definitely cried every episode, especially thinking of my loved ones who lived through this time themselves.

[@Imetwurld_]

Atleast the actors are all gay in real life we want more of this .

[@minti1962]

the actors, the writers, the producers, and its top notch. These stories need to be told just like anyone elses out there, thank go for the financial backing to create quality product

[@DarleneLesmana]

matt bomer has never played a role where he's not an absolute menace to be fair

[@anitalevy-sisk4014]

So not a menace in The Normal Heart (his other Emmy nominated role) Beautiful. Highly reccommend.

[@mark99k]

Based on Jonathan Bailey's other well-known roles, notably the hunky stud in _Bridgerton_ and _Crashing,_ probably lots of us, before learning the plot, expected his character to be a sexually dominant one. Surprise....

[@minti1962]

kudos to everyone that invested money and talent to create this critically important piece of work and story telling. This was ( and still is ) the truth for so many. I came out at 18 in 1980. There is much I can relate to including surviving the '80's without dying from AIDS. Back then it was essentially a death sentence for everyone. Go back to the '50's and you see the world we take for granted was an unatainable dream for most back then. Throw in race, segregation and government sanctioned hate and see the world that once was ( and yes still lingers today).

[@cazb5777]

I absolutely love your reaction. I have watched the entire series about 7 times now & it's honestly the best series I have watched in 10 more than years. Everything is fantastic about this series: cast, cinematography, storyline, music choice throughout, costume, historical accuracy, direction etc etc. Just amazing all round! I will definitely not give away any spoilers & I look forward to watching along with you. Subscribed! Oh, I forgot to say (and this isn't a spoiler), I cried my eyes out during and after every single episode & carried it with me for weeks after it ended.

[@dank4055]

Fair warning, you might need to google stuff along the way.

[@dianefurlong2911]

Niall it broke each of us more than once throughout the Series. Sending a Hug to get you started Great reaction! Thank You

[@nininoona]

The historical accuracy in this show is downright awe-inspiring. Best show of 2023 for sure.

[@Frances86]

I know you’re gonna bawl your eyes out by the end of this series 🥺🙈

[@minti1962]

By the end of the first episode ! actually, all over the place !

[@niallnochill]

Oh god I’m scared 😭

[@violamateo-on8pc]

I was crying almost from the very beginning and by the end of Episode 8 I was a total, snotty mess. The most moving series I've ever seen!

[@catschorus4684]

Yes, you are going to cry at every episode I'm afraid. Ultimately it's devestating. It's a brilliant series, but gut-wrenching.

[@johnjay3270]

So glad you're reacting to this. (I was one of those that suggested you watch it a few months back). While there was underlying fear and hate for queer people, the reason the government was trying to remove them was because they could be easily blackmailed and be a security risk: e.g., forced to pass sensitive information potentially to foreign agents, or else they'd be outed. Anyway, you're in for quite a ride... tears and all.

[@mandipandi303]

Love this reaction. I'm so looking forward to you watching the rest of the series. It's amazing. The novel is very different than the show, but I recommend it. It's good in its own right, even if I feel that the show is better (yes, I'm shocked that I said that too). The series is braver than its source material, imo.

[@mark99k]

So Niall - as many have said, it's gonna be a wild ride, so strap in. Since you don't know the history, you'll be googling stuff. I suggest: Lavender Scare. Senator Joseph McCarthy, and Roy Cohn. It's gonna make you sad, but it's necessary if you want to understand it. There's probably more pure evil in the story than in anything else you've seen recently.

[@russelgriffin2709]

You are always so silly and fun during your reactions. Always make me laugh and smile. This time, you caught me off guard. Baby, I was really worried about you several times. This hit you very hard. Big hug.

[@niallnochill]

Haha, I knew this was an intense show going in so I wanted to actually sit down and try to take it all in!! Sorry for catching you off guard lol, I'm sure there are more tears to come

[@gwydionknight]

In those times when they said "he seems very Artistic" that means that he's sus

[@Tericlay]

I highly recommend looking up what intimacy coordinators are. This show had one. They're like stunt coordinators, but for intimacy scenes. Similar to stunt coordinators, they fake everything but make it look real while keeping everyone safe.

[@wrotkastukotka3875]

I love this series but it left me traumatized. And yeah Matt Boomer seriously looks like Henry Cavill but at the same time he doesn't look real, more like a robot or a robot version of Henry which scares me a bit tbh

[@minti1962]

He played his character really well

[@sarahlee104]

I must be the only one who think Matt does not look like Henry Cavill.

[@minti1962]

He doesn’t. Henry Cavill has a more masculine handsome look. Matt is softer cuter appearances

[@LuisA-sm2on]

If you think episode 01 and 02 are porn.... hahaha... just wait... my headlights were on the whole season

[@minti1962]

one man's porn is another man's boring sex. Call it whatever however it brings soooo much authenticity to the realtonships and series. And shows the passion between them

[@The_Black_Caps]

Hahah yea 😂

[@sarajia8641]

Omg Love you for reacting to this❤ Edit: be prepared to experience some emotional rollercoaster, good luck

[@PSPguy2]

Ok, you got me on this one, I finally subbed! I absolutely loved this series. Wil be looking for your reactions to the remaining episodes! 👍

[@GoddessOfWhatnot]

Yay!! I’m so glad you’re reacting to this one 🥰🥰

[@LizzieJaneBennet]

Relax, kid, it's not porn, JB and Matt aren't porn actors, they are great (and hot) actors.😍 It's love. One of the more beautiful love story I've ever seen.💓💓💓😿

[@sarahlee104]

I like your reaction I am literally laughing the whole way at your reaction it's so genuine and dare I say I kinda have same reaction as you did the first time I watched it.. after several more times of watching I kinda become desensitized

[@SuperDoctor9]

Two videos in as many days, lucky us!

[@treesny]

Your comments are really sensitive to the story, the characters and the time period(s). And your identification with Tim is expressed so honestly -- and it's so sweet. Looking forward to your further videos on FT very much.

[@joegotham27]

Such genuine reaction and sorry to say, this show especially the last episode- is probably going to kill you

[@minti1962]

I was killed 3 times ! the more you watch the more you absorb and pick up little bits overlooked.

[@joegotham27]

@@minti1962 absolutely - there's so much going on in the performances - Mr Bomer for example uses his facial expressions to convey more than what's in the dialogue (like when he was dictating the letter) or even when he's not saying anything, Meanwhile Mr Bailey use his hands a lot to communicate to Hawk, watch how he always uses them to show affection, then he makes these choices of when he's looking at Hawk and when he "avoids" looking at Hawk.

[@minti1962]

The set design, the score OMG that makes you go over the top with emotion , the attention to detail everywhere. The background sounds. It was filmed in my home town of Toronto during the pandemic right under my nose and I had no idea ! Street scenes at night I can hear the night hawks screeching in the background. You aren’t looking at actors after 10 minutes into this story. It’s very authentic.

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

Yayyy I was one of the people who suggested this series, so glad to see you watch it. It's such a fantastic and heartbreaking show

[@niallnochill]

thank you for suggesting it

[@Larry.cupcaks]

If you want to make it to the final episode, you are gonna need a fan in your hand, and lots of tissue for tears. Cause this series will deffinately play with your emotions!

[@sabrinaf506]

just watching edited reactions of this show is still emotionally draining lol, but it’s so so good and a super important show for queer history (in this case, American queer history but a lot of the emotions and themes are universal I think)

[@lisaistryingtolive]

9:11 "I thought we were getting an innocent..." a voice in my head immediately said: HONEY, YOU'VE GOT A BIG STORM COMING

[@ProArtistsChannel80]

The fact I’m watching the series for the first time and I keep switching back and forth after every sex scene to see you react to it…

[@kimexostance]

I can say this now since you watched the finale already, but the moment you said "gays aren't innocent" in this video I automatically thought of Marcus and Jerome's conversation near the end ❤

[@poppy5487]

This series is sooo good but you will cry a lot. Skippy will break your heart ❤

[@Taetae-ov8cc]

Where to watch?!!!!

[@poppy5487]

@@Taetae-ov8cc in the UK it’s on Paramount +

[@MagieSa-g5p]

I'm looking forward to watch your react till the end of this series.....Support from Thailand

[@nomadine85]

Its such an important series and your reaction was great

[@Taps70]

it is so raw and close to home. I'm touched to the core. Great miniseries.

[@yasminejaberi]

I love how you're already crying, because this is literally just the beginning. Don't forget to bring a lot of tissues for the next episodes. It's gonna be A LOT WORSE.

[@DavidBittt]

Ahhhh I’ve been waiting for this!

[@bloodycollarbonez]

LET'S GOOO I am so excited ! 🥰

[@thatgirlnextfloor]

Great reactions as always. But I can already tell this show will absolutely wreck you omg, dont forget to drink water for the tears!! Matt and Jonathan here gave their everything omg. Jonathan in Bridgerton and then on here is such a masterful act!!! Matt IRL is married for years and have kids, Jonathan is very private he mentioned a special someone. The beginning of the show is during the McCarthyism era in US History. They were masking homophobia and discrimination by saying that if you were gay, the communists can use that to blackmail you and force you to turn spy for the government. Which was all bullsht as we all know now. As we all know during these time it was really tragic and awful. The show go through these decades and showcase what those decades mean for LGBTQ+ history. So many people have really lost everything for what the LGBTQ+ community has today. And it's crazy to think that there are still battles continually being fought just for basic human respect.

[@Heatherlaughline]

Episode 3 and 4 I'm Rotting here waiting 😭

[@robschrader7587]

OMG, Nial, I love this. I have already watched the show, but it's so nice to see it again through your eyes. Love Rob (an old gay widower)

[@ainanags]

I needed to watch this when everyone was asleep because 🥵

[@the_nikster1]

Niall: Am I gonna cry at every episode? yes. yes you are. and you're gonna love every second of it. 😭🏳‍🌈

[@carpediem1479]

all we need now is good omens and i can die happy

[@niallnochill]

🤣🤣about to start S2 on my Patreon

[@carpediem1479]

@@niallnochill OMG YOU REPLIED HI ILYSM i'm too broke for patreon so I'll have to suffer in silence ig😔

[@dead9071]

this show destroyed me i’m still not over it

[@colinbaxter4732]

I just LOVE watching your reactions. 😍😍😍 You are so unapologetically honest and … “real!!!” Plus, as an American. The Scottish accent (once I got used to it) makes everything sound better!!! 😂😂😂 Brace yourself though. This show is quite the intense ride! And if it’s got you balling your eyes out in Episodes 1&2. Just make sure you have friends around by the time you get to Episode 8! 😱😭😱 Because it 100% had me doing the Ugly Cry!!! And I’m a cold heartless bitter Gay Bitch! 🤪🤪🤪 Keep it up!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@marktauber7355]

I gotta keep it real with ya, chief. There is no way in this universe that any American Foreign Service Officer ever lived like Hawk. There is no way he had that kind of access to a senator. Or enough money to build himself a house on Fire Island. No drunken drugged up sabbaticals are ever allowed. He’d be in rehab or fired. And all he has is a little gray hair at age 60 is 1986? There must be some mighty powerful juju in all those lines of coke he did to keep him looking so well preserved. Either that, or a lot formaldehyde in those shots of whiskey.

[@kristenneuenfeldt]

It is disgusting what they had to go through back then. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s so I got to see some of it first hand. Nobody and I mean NOBODY should be condemned for being in love!

[@-onr-]

such a good show!!

[@usamakhan3553]

33:53 WELL, YES!

[@bluefriend62]

Thank you for reacting to this!

[@niallnochill]

No problem!!

[@graciousmarwisa9496]

Omg is that Kiera Greeves???!! I love herr

[@Pixies-d1s]

Your not ready for the next 6 episodes have tissues your going to need it🥺

[@Artlesbi]

finally love this reaction and love this show ❤

[@g1rld1nner]

in reality, and in religion, being gay was/is not a sin, and i’m glad my parents taught me that. teaching your kids that Jesus loves them no matter what your sexuality is, helped me love myself as a queer more than anything. i just wish parents/society did that for every gay child.

[@lowonlife]

Hey Niall, if you're interested in the queer history of Hollywood, I highly recommend Matt Baum's channel. He also discusses queer characters and themes in (American) sitcoms. As a gay whose knowledge of gay history is somewhat lacking, I find his videos very informative.

[@Heatherlaughline]

Im still waiting 😭

[@niallnochill]

Patience my dear Heather

[@Taetae-ov8cc]

Where to watch?????

[@isaacspeyer1129]

Sis, I’m going to hold your hand when I tell you this…

[@Heatherlaughline]

I'm Rotting here I need episode 3 and 4 ,😭

[@marklouis1890]

Love watching gay shit, especially on your channel

[@rachzen]

Yeah, I was getting some unpleasant Don Draper vibes from Hawk.

[@mlcosgrove4172]

Every Woman Dream Sitcom 💝

[@sahar11111]

Niall plz watch all of us strangers movie. You're gonna love it it's so sad and gay

[@niallnochill]

Need to wait for it to hit streaming in the UK !! Def on my radar 🩷

[@princewiIhelm]

was waiting for you to watch this 🫡🫡 good luck sir