how Helluva Boss broke my heart...

[@Golden_eye21]

"He can get HURT?" That really made my heart sink, Blitzø never even once considered how Stolas might feel throughout their relationship, he felt like "he’s an immortal prince, he’ll get over it". But it took Stolas to genuinely get physically hurt for Blitzø to realize that he isn’t unbreakable, even if he never saw how much he suffered mentally, he is finally starting to realize that he’s in pain.

[@anoninunen]

Blitz is such a force of destruction that he can't maintain a personal relationship with anything less than a god

[@Wixvhen]

To double down on this... I think that the backdown on the text might have been 'Regret' taking over. With the idea that Stolas can get hurt, and especially looking at their text history, 'How much have *I* hurt Stolas?'

[@Wixvhen]

@Millo Eisa 100% just as likely. But with those walls of text with 1 line replies over and over... How could Blitz not feel something after recognizing? It could even be both together. 'Holy shit, I don't wanna hurt him... But look at all that hurting I've done already... I can't send this.' Hell, knowing him, his knee jerk reaction was probably go ASK 'You can get hurt!? Why didn't you tell me!?' but holy crap that would have been a dumpster fire of a first or even second text. So he backed off before he made a mistake or asked any questions that he now realizes could be stupidly bad in retrospect. And now... Stolas has been left on 'Read'.

[@ZekDraco]

Blitz knew Stolas could get hurt in the season 1 episode with Striker. Him being confused doesn't make any sense.

[@Wixvhen]

@Zek Draco I can put this in a way that might actually upset you and put the comparison into stone. Ironmouse. She's a sickly vtuber girl who takes a lot of medicine. We know and accept it's possible she might die from her illness. But it's one thing to know it's possible... And another for her to miss a scheduled stream. And then another. And another... No noise from anybody from Vshojo or anything because they don't know what happened either, and don't want to alarm people if she's okay. Come to find out, she's in the hospital and won't be coming back out anymore. The vtuber Ironmouse is gone. Anybody could accidentally veer their car into oncoming traffic, anybody could have a bad step and not get back up, and anybody could just have a vessel pop in their head and they're dead before they reach the ground. It's all a real possibility, but knowing it and seeing it actually happen are so starkly separated that sometimes you don't really get it until nonfiction becomes reality. Seeing those tail feathers fluttering by was probably the most sobering thing that could happen to Blitz, who sees Stolas as his immortal deus ex machina that he does actually care for. When it's 'untouchable' you can do whatever you want with it and it'll be fine. When it can be hurt... The thing might very wrll become far too precious to touch.

[@Rembreiker_lychec9257]

Stolas and Blitzø's text conversation is really emotionally heartbreaking with the pedals falling, giving some "he loves me, he loves me not" vibes. But Moxxie and Millie being a lethal combo is pretty much another great moment of this great couple.

[@seiryulong4646]

it hurts that that made me relize thats what blitz is yearning for but can't trust/let any really close

[@MollyDollyy774]

It really is emotionally heartbreaking… Blitzø didn’t know Stolas could actually get hurt, but he found out that he can when he was taken to the Hospital from being hurt…

[@jamj4r]

It really feels like Blitz wants to have that normal and loving relationship like M&M but he simply can't do it. He can't do the things he needs to in order to have it. He can't confront his trauma or fight what his trauma causes in him (I've a theory that due to his mother's passing, he HATES hospitals. And this seems to be right bc he hasn't visited Barbie in the rehab clinic). And I can relate to Blitz in the sense that I truly was in a relationship where all it was was him wanting me to, you know, him. And he would pretend to care if he sensed me slipping from his grasp. But the difference is that Stolas is genuinely in want of the little things about love. Watching a movie and cuddling, making food together or ordering delivery, going on actual dates. Blitz wants that too, I feel, but again he isn't acknowledging it. I relate to Stolas in that regard bc every relationship I've had, I've wanted and needed those things, but never received them in turn. It was always just me, drowning, holding onto the side of a raft while my partners were sitting still and dry in it. I've met my Millie and I've married her too. She got me out of the water and breathed life back into me. And it will be devastating to anyone who seems a glimmer of themselves in either Stolas, Blitz, or both if (likely when) things truly end between them. Either ending in death or, arguably worse, ending with them never speaking to each other again beyond sharing custody of the grimoire. I just hope, for once, we can avoid the bad end; maintenance of the status quo.

[@hybridvenom9]

I dislike this episode now i mean i always hated it but i even watched episode 6 of murder drones and it took a more series approach then whatever they did

[@Moonlight.Howlings.666]

I feel like the Loona/Blitzø fight was supposed to demonstrate how Blitzø was so removed and unaware of the severity with the Stolas situation. He's super casual because he thought Stolas was untouchable, so he feels like he can still have his typical shenanigans. But at the end of the episode, he realized his terrible mistake. I think he'll start taking Stolas's feelings/safety more seriously moving forward.

[@Bezaliel13]

True.

[@sleepingtbh_]

i think stolas will be done with Blitzø after this tbh

[@AnInsideJoke]

There's also a bit of a power dynamic to the relationship that further fuels the whole "untouchable" aspect too. We saw last season in the episode with the government facility, and again at the begining of season 2, that Blitzø and Stolas both percieve the OTHER as having all the power in the relationship. In Blitzø's case, it was super-obvious, with the hallucinated Stolas being perched far above him on a throne, and the whole gold chains thing. The percieved power dynamic on Blitzø's side would have helped feed directly into his perception of Stolas as being "untouchable," so it's why he's so shocked he actually got hurt. It looks like even during that first enounter with Striker, he didn't actually believe Striker would kill Stolas, he was more worried for Moxxie and Millie (and pissed that Striker hurt them), and that Stolas might break their contract/deal if Blitzø and Co. didn't put on a good enough "show" of protecting him.

[@Revanbzn]

Not that soon though. He didn’t even realize what happened really.

[@dumbly-stupid]

Probably but it was terrible implantation

[@LivingFire_BurningFlame]

I can’t even imagine what Octavia would say if she found out what happened to her father and her finding out who caused him this much pain. It’s heartbreaking.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

Via is the last person who will ever know, as Stolas isnt going to tell her that her mother tried to have him killed.

[@ChristmasCarolyn]

@@UltimateGamerCC at the same time, I wonder how is he gonna cover that up. The media was all over him the moment he was wheeled into ER. Via would've come to know cos news spread quicker online. And like every Gen Z, she's in touch with her social media.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@ChristmasCarolyn it's public knowledge that he was abducted and injured, but the culprit is not public knowledge, it will simply look like an average attack by an angry commoner who somehow managed to get his mitts on a divine weapon and blessed rope. only Stolas knows that this was Stella's dumb idea and he wont be saying a word. though i would hire IMP to make sure that she regretted that. but again he wont for Via's sake.

[@ChristmasCarolyn]

@@UltimateGamerCC makes sense. Well, have to see in later episodes how it develops.

[@cyberfox2936]

If you think that's bad, imagine what'll happen if it's revealed she was a product of an assault?

[@VanHellbright4763]

It’s weird to realize how calm and almost cocky Stolas was when he was first kidnapped, but I think it was because he was so confident that Blitzø would save him. (similar to the Loo Loo Land episode). He only got scared when he realized Blitzø wasn’t coming.

[@sleepingtbh_]

it is really sad that no matter how many chances he gives Blitzø he is always hurt or let down in general

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@sleepingtbh_ excuse me? where was Stolas when at Ozzies, when Blitz was getting talked down to? i'll tell you, he hid himself in shame that a nobleman like himself was having an affair with a lowly imp. they both wronged each other and Blitz had to take care of his daughter.

[@sleepingtbh_]

​@@UltimateGamerCC do you not remember that stolas treats the relationship as a mere transaction and only brought stolas to spy on moxie and millie? stolas had every right to feel embarrased after being called out like that but blitzo doesnt have the right to consistently treat stolas like he does

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@sleepingtbh_ well they both treat it like a transaction if you want to bring that up, but it's obvious that they both feel more than they care to admit. and Ozzies just overcomplicated an already complicated situation.

[@SleepyStreak]

​@@UltimateGamerCC They definitely don't both treat it that way. Read the texts. Stolas hasn't even been asking for sex, or even to have his book back, and is wanting to just hang out and spend time together. Blitzo gives one word replies and doesn't open up. Only time Stolas was into the sex was at the start, and he was only that way because he thought it was what Blitzo wanted. As shown in the flashback episode where Blitzo was the one making moves in an attempt to steal the book, and Stolas was just happy to be loved by someone he cared about.

[@Jonathan_Collins]

Fun fact: In this episode, Striker is voiced by Edward Bosco. Edward voiced a lot of characters in this franchise, including Millie's dad from episode 5, the bouncer from episode 7, the houmd from the unreleased episode 8, a background character in episode 3, and most notably Alastor from the Hazbin Hotel pilot.

[@Ricardo_Rick]

wait, he voiced Alastor? also, does he not voice him anymore?

[@jojomuppet1820]

​@@Ricardo_Rick i think they kept him but got rid of most of the pilot cast

[@Ricardo_Rick]

@@jojomuppet1820 i heard a lot of the voice actors didn't come back, i just hope Alastor did since his voice is the most iconic there

[@sweatygoblin2335]

Most of the actors from the pilot aren't members of the voice actor's guild, which is a requirement for syndicated shows. And the VA Guild is one of those 'you can only get in if you have connections' sort of things, so the only way to get the show run by A24 was to let the original VAs go. Sucks, but can't blame Vivienne for the bureaucratic bullshit.

[@Ricardo_Rick]

@@sweatygoblin2335 that's very sad to hear, well, at least we still have helluva boss

[@thesun5275]

You kinda missed the big part where Blitzo prioritized Loona's needs because she is his daughter. Something that was needed and had to be put on hold for 5 years, and he had enough faith in M&M to handle it when they said they could.

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

I love how Moxxie kills the whole biker gang while still pumping the gas like it's nothing.

[@NeonLightsYT1]

Loonah had no speaking lines within this episode because the VA was mourning the passing of Her Fiancé, despite it happening last year, Billy Kametz. This episode has to be one of my favourites. The poor text conversation at the end really hit home, especially when you know that Stolas had his message read, but no reply after.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

Blitz obviously feels guilt that he personally didnt come to save him, but then up until that point he didnt think that Stolas was gonna get hurt, he figured that it would get stopped like before. only that it didnt get stopped in time and therefore Stolas was pretty badly injured.

[@NeonLightsYT1]

@@UltimateGamerCC Yeah. That last line REALLY hit.

[@asrieldreemurr1918]

Weather or not it happen last year it still hurts to lose Someone close to you that’s not a thing you just get over it’s like a scar that never heals there permanent and she will always have that death weighing on her and she needs to know that she can take some time to grieve and still be supported by people who care

[@DJViviMIX]

Rest in Peace Billy Kametz

[@vinnie666]

@@asrieldreemurr1918 not to mention.... when was the voices recorded for this episode?

[@jakebissell7930]

Stolas has some of the biggest bird balls to remain that calm while being tortured by Striker and still have the energy to talks crap to his face.

[@GamingMasterAnthony]

My theory is that after loona’s VA’s husband passed away they had to write different B plots and everything to keep loona in the show but not have her talk.

[@DarkCrimsonBlade]

“Wish it was a bit longer” That’s what Stolas said

[@origamipein18]

Phrasing.

[@harleyhart1497]

I love the subplot of Blitzø taking Loona to the vets. It seems like their relationship is getting alot better and healthier, so wholesome. The way Loona reacts to his reassurances with that little smile is adorable

[@downbeatdialga1341]

Apparently, the hospital was in the sloth ring, so the reason the woman at the counter wasn’t literate, was because she’d flat-out never learned how to read or write growing up in that ring. I thought it was pretty clever to have the sloth ring run by people who’re too laidback, unprofessional, or just incompetent at their jobs, much less hospital staff 😂. As of this point, we’ve seen, I think 4 of the rings? We just saw Sloth of course, first saw Wrath in S1E5, Greed in S1E2 & S2E3, and Lust in S1E7, as well as Pride being the surface ring for fallen sinners, in Hazbin Hotel. That leaves Gluttony and Envy.

[@insulttothehumanrace3807]

Pride is also where IMP is based, so any episode that shows their office is also there. And we saw a bit of Gluttony in 1-8 at the party, so the only ring left is Envy.

[@traehignight]

I know this is old but we've sort of seen Envy teased by Vivienne. Charlie's ex(Seviathan Von Eldritch) is from Envy ad is supposedly connected to it's Royal family. We can see some pictures of them in Charlie's house during the pilot

[@Wundarrphul]

I’m just glad Nux is back no matter how much KZbin tries to stop this man he always comes back

[@ronnieedge2236]

He's like herpes. You just can't get rid of him.

[@the1nf3r10rone]

so wut ur sayin is…he’s Afton, but if he was a youtuber? cus v fair conclusion

[@anoninunen]

In this episode, everyone is doing something they're bad at. Stolas is negotiating, Blitz is fathering, Luna isn't rebeling, Moxie is in mele, Millie... , Stella is negotiating

[@TheKrensada]

And Striker at anything he tries to do.

[@allysonaham7190]

FUN FACT: In this episode, Striker is voiced by Edward Bosco. Edward voiced a lot of characters in this franchise, including Millie's dad from episode 5, the bouncer from episode 7, the hound from the unreleased episode 8, a background character in episode 3, and most notably Alastor from the Hazbin Hotel pilot.

[@bonogiamboni4830]

Wait, is norman reedus not striker's VA anymore?

[@shadowldrago]

@@bonogiamboni4830 Not for this at least. I believe that Viv said that he was too busy. Don't quote me on that.

[@benjaminshevinky]

The character context of this episode was more in line with the show don't tell idea. The character beats are there they just aren't spoken. The B-plot was solely their to not have Blitzø directly involved with the rescue. The ending is all about guilt, that's why Blitzø doesn't respond to the text about visiting him in the hospital. He feels guilty about not taking him seriously when he asked for help, and seeing that he got hurt, realizing that he "could" get hurt would also make Blitzø start realizing that he could have hurt Stolas himself in the past which is just piling the guilt on him, especially since Stolas is the only person we've ever seen Blitzø really care about.

[@abluerainbow]

This episode was finished at the time Loona's VA fiance had passed. It was pretty much finished so, they couldn't change it. Some filler episodes sometimes do have actual lore to them that connect with the current timeline tho, so that's how I treated this episode lol

[@ryanwight9116]

A few days before this episode was uploaded my friend and I talked about what would happen if Loona went to the vet. This episode covers our expectations pretty well, just not as bloody as we guessed

[@Shadow_Hawk_Streaming]

Can't wait for more, the character depth of their relationship and Blitzo slowly realising he has actual feelings for Stolas despite how hard he tries to not grow attached

[@shinatina2466]

I do not have the slightest clue why but when blitzø said "stolas can get hurt?" And the face he made as he realizes it punched me so hard in the heart it was like I was being stabbed with a machete

[@Fandom_Man]

I think Nux is happy to finally watch something other than Velma lol

[@archusdraisen2786]

The piece I really enjoy was the petals falling, maybe signifying the, "he loves me, he loves me not." Good episode

[@HeraclesN-fp1bw]

I love the mariachi imp band 😂 & fights - Andrealphus is voiced by Jason Lashea (he also voiced Haurchefant from Final Fantasy) & is based on the demon from Ars Goetia who is a marquis of Hell & depicted as a peacock, but with the ice he reminds me of the Snow Queen - Striker was not voiced by Norman Reedus in this episode but interesting he is voiced by Edward Bosco the voice of Alastor from Hazbin Hotel

[@Kiyosandwicheater]

My favorite part is when he said "I'm a helluva boss" and helluva bossed all over the place

[@Demonslayre]

There are two ways to call your sister hot, and they are differentiated by wording and how you say it. There's the "harmless compliment" manner such as "My baby brother is so cute!" or "wait, mom and dad were HOT in the 70's?". Then there's the "Step brother, im stuck in the dryer!" type. In this episode, the first time was harmless. The second was definitely "What are you doing brother?"

[@Dkgow]

Nah, it's all calculated for his gain. He knows his sister is a brat who won't listen unless she's being praised. He words it in a way that makes it seem like he is complimenting her, when he doesn't give a shit about her. There is no other reason, other than to say a buzz word he knows she will latch onto, in order to continue the conversation the way he needs. He called her a stupid cow and she wasn't phased at all. She responds to being told she's pretty, or getting what she wants.

[@PaperThinnGlennHall]

"how many cowboys do you know?" that joke works because blitz has stolen his Ex's credit card and had horse riding lessons in Wrath. that and in episode 2 the imps couldn't really kill Stolas at loo loo land and knows that.

[@sorbetkidyoutube]

STOLAS DON'T LET HIM ACCESS ANY OF YOUR HOLES!

[@Daesma999]

he created new ones for himself..

[@ProtectorKelvin]

That fight scene against striker just hit different MY GOD!

[@jacknguyen5220]

man I really relate to the reaction to seeing stolas immediately at the start of the video

[@Nazo-kage]

I’ve seen that some people of been trying to claim that Stella’s character is devolving. But really, this is the first episode that they’ve ever had her interact with anybody other than Stoliis, and by a smaller extension Striker. Meaning that the character we’re getting from her when she’s interacting with her brother is her character. It’s just that fan comics had depicted her as an unfortunate soul. Now we’re being shown that she’s an idiot, who only really cares about throwing lavish parties and being rich. I mean, she was convinced by her brother, to stop her assassin from killing Stoliis, simply, because if he succeeded all of the money, he wouldn’t go to her but her daughter. Plus, I think the reason that Stella’s brother kept saying things like, it’s a good thing she’s attractive. Is because being attractive is her only good quality. (while I admit, the fiery vixen line is a little concerning. I don’t think he was actually flirting with her.)

[@Alondro77]

A reminder: they are DEMONS. IN HELL!!! I hardly think they're above incest... or OTHER things. DX

[@TheCatslock]

Its kinda weird people thought she was good in the first place. From the first episode she appeared she was more obsessed with money and status and was abusive as hell to stolas. She talks about via like an object and not her child she should be proud of even if she hates stolas.

[@lightninggear0131]

Yeah. It's literally insane how they thought that with her

[@Nazo-kage]

@@TheCatslock it’s because until now literally the second season we haven’t seen her interact with anybody, but Stolas. And also it hasn’t been until the first episode of the second season that we truly understood why Stolas cheated. Thus she became this unfortunate person being cheated on that didn’t deserve it was happening to her. All the fan work that was trying to basically create her character went this route, because obviously, why wouldn’t she be the victim? But now that we know the truth. Fans of the fan works is having trouble separating the fan fiction from the fact.

[@SleepyStreak]

​​@@Nazo-kage The signs that she was hella abusive and nasty was there from episode 2. Anyone who thought otherwise was fuckin delusional or trying to hard because they didnt want the woman to be a villain. A heartbroken person wouldn't be screaming and throwing shit and verbally abusing their partner.

[@cyberwolf_1013]

I think this might be a turning point in the Blitz/Stolas relationship. Up till now it's been Stolas giving everything and Blitz, at best, ignoring it (at worst, treating him like crap). Now might be the start of Blitz realizing he cares more than even he knows, but he isn't at the point yet, where he's gonna fall all over himself. And on the other hand Stolas might take this opportunity to work on himself a little more. Not be so hung up on giving Blitz everything he wants. People are actually mad at Vivzee because Blitz is acting like he normally would and not immediately shipping. And she left it on such a downer tone.

[@origamipein18]

People need to suck it up because Vivzie's story isn't meant to pander to their fragile egos.

[@insulttothehumanrace3807]

With events of episode 6 in mind - namely, Stolas securing a crystal from Asmodeus that will let Blitz run I.M.P. without ties to the owl prince - how his revelation in this episode will play into his reaction will be interesting. Because Stolas being injured here shows Blitz he can't keep taking Stolas lightly; while the crystal of Asmodeus offers Blitz a chance to either take their relationship more seriously and sincerely or cut things off altogether (while also very clearly showing Stolas's sincerity of his feelings, by offering to end the power imbalance/transactional nature if their relationship). It'll be interesting to see how that plays out.

[@101_ERROR-ch3zk]

“Oh sh/t…am i in danger right now?” -Stolas 2023

[@topcat59]

It’s still blows my mind that Stalker used to be voice by Norman Reedus.😺

[@nyanbrox5418]

the B-plot is very similar to the chem baron meeting scene in Arcane 1. the characters react as if it's a chore 2. the audience picks up on this and doesn't really want to watch or care too much 3. the stakes are fairly low Arcane uses the scene to show Silco being his normal self, when he's not dealing with stuff like Jinx that really gets to him personally, and Helluva boss uses the scene to show how vulnerable Loona is in, we don't see her acting like this really outside of the flashback to when she was in a dog-orphanage-impound-thing, this is also one of the few scenes in the show where we get to see Blitzo acting like a good dad, and clearly this is going to be future setup for all of that in the future it's comic to add a bit of lightheartedness to the episode, not just because all episodes try to do a bit of that, but it doesn't land super well because of the severity of the A-plot, wherein Stolas was relying on blitzo specifically to save him, like, instead of calling his hell army or a bodyguard or whatever, he calls Blitzo for help, the only one he can trust, and we get to see Blitzo prioritise an injection for Loona higher than the call from Stolas, and Stolas also has a facade here, he cries silently in the choo-choo cave when striker goes away to cool off because he's absolutely terrified, but when calling Blitzo the entire time he pretends to act like it's only a minor issue even when it clearly isn't this, along with the text message since Ozzies, is a perfect way to demonstrate how their relationship operates. As in, it doesn't exist offscreen at all. the only time they text eachother we get to see it, even though plenty happens offscreen, like, putting all the pieces together, Blitzo is the person Stolas trusts most in the world, trusting noone else with anything of importance, but they only ever interact when something important happens Blitz: when he is trying to spy on M&M at their anniversary Stolas: when his life is in literal danger Also Blitzo doesn't even try to spell words correctly at all, whereas Stolas sends formal brittish emails by text with extra loopholes to make sure Blitzo doesn't have to confront either of their feelings... This is not a big plot momento episode, it is a build up and development episode, and the awkward feeling it gives you is intentional, having experienced a relationship distantly similar to theirs, obviously in the real world so it was entirely non-sexual, involved completely different people, neither of which was a demon lord, or married to a Karen, or getting regularly assassinated, and alot less dramatic, the feeling it gives you is more or less exactly the same, a kind of tension that doesn't go away, and when you're all alone it's all you can think about it's honestly really hard to make episodes that fill this role an S tier, because the emotions that it gives you is usually fairly weak by itself, I'd put this executed at A rank overall, but it sets up potential for an S tier follow up episode

[@chriskoloski32]

I'm always confused when demons in hell are offended by anything. They. Are. In. Hell. Everybody's an asshole by design

[@Imperials3nate]

It's called comedy. Shock value carries more humour if there's an in-universe reaction.

[@nathanrood865]

During the phone call even Stolas didnt think he was in danger until he says after it "oh shit...am i in danger??" So i cant blame Blitz for sending Millie and Moxie and trying to be a good Dad. But that BS of not replying to Stolas and going to see him that hurt not going to lie. All in all though good episode, Bosco did a good job with Striker, Moxie didnt need saving and held his own and lots of other stuff. Not a perfect ten by sny means, but to me personally more good than bad.

[@vanilla6326]

Yeah the B plot was a way to show how detached blitzø was from the situation as well as giving a reason as to why Loona couldn’t solve everything in like 5 seconds, the voice lines would’ve been recorded earlier in the year which would’ve been around the time she needed to take time off really badly

[@shadowsavior7369]

Im glad you're back and hope more videos are underway

[@Blentifulbollipops86537]

Dude someone pointed out in another ep on here that Stolas only talks dirty the scary way he does because he THINKS Blitz likes it, so rewatching the show through Nux let me see that Stolas is LITERALLY just the same silly little baby he was when he was a kid and I find that hilarious. He’s just a big goobish nerd who REALLY wants to be with the only person in his whole life who he ever had fun with who just TALKED to him. He’s a prince waiting for his prince. He was waiting his whole life for Blitz. For the IDEA of Blitz, based off of his one night interpretation from when he was little. Then Blitz swooped back in as an adult and escalated that longing to what he saw as an in reach fantasy. Blitz probably doesn’t even REMEMBER their meeting and I don’t blame him. I think Stolas thought he was getting his fairytale ending when he announced the divorce on his balcony and that makes me feel so sad for him. He’s aware of politics but seems to mentally disassociate from them. I don’t think he was thinking through the lens of ‘I’m a powerful obscure politician who can’t be seen as an real person by my citizens’ when he giddily accepted Blitz’s public date, when he fought the humans, or when Striker kidnapped him. He’s just LITERALLY not WIRED to be royalty. He doesn’t have the lens for it. From the jump he’s only ever just tried to be himself, and every time he’s not it’s because of an outside force, not from his lack of showing his heart on his sleeve. He made it so clear he was miserable at the idea of marrying Stella, for a WHOLE day. He didn’t hide his politeness or giddiness as a kid with Blitz. He never once pretended to be happy with Stella or to be in love with her. He looks miserable and she looks evil in EVERY portrait. He tries with Blitz over and over again. Not sexually, but romantically. He tries to make a connection. Stolas is Stolas to a FAULT, he never got to live his life, so while he loves his daughter, he’s literally never mentally processed that most parents act as if their life is over to focus on their kids. Stolas is still waiting for his life to begin and trying to perpetuate it. That is GREAT character writing.

[@ghosttheexplorer]

6:13 Funny how the mother's answer works for Blitzø and Nux at the same time.

[@jellan6789]

Glad to see you back. Hope KZbin will stop harassing you.

[@jaidenthekid6051]

The B plot was to emphasize Blitz's shock at the end. It was such a meaningless B plot that he chose to do instead of personally helping Stolas. He didn't know Stolas was in real danger.

[@Nebulametal]

"Honestly, Helluva Boss has taken me on such an unexpected emotional journey. At first glance, it seems like just another animated show with wild comedy and outrageous antics, but as I've watched, I've come to realize that beneath all the chaos, there are layers of heartbreak and profound themes about relationships, loss, and the quest for redemption. One character that particularly struck a chord with me was Moxxie. His struggles with self-worth and the pressures of fitting into a world that often feels so unforgiving is something I think many of us can relate to. The way he navigates his feelings of inadequacy while trying to prove himself to his friends and loved ones really resonates. It reminds me of my own experiences where I often feel trapped by my insecurities, grappling with a fear of not being enough, both professionally and personally. The episode where we dive deeper into Millie and Moxxie's relationship absolutely broke my heart. Seeing the way they support and uplift each other, while also facing external challenges, made me reflect on my own relationships. It’s a reminder that love isn’t just about the good times; it’s also about weathering the storms together. It made me think about my partner and the sacrifices we both make for each other, which can sometimes lead to moments of tension. Then there’s the character of Blitzo, who embodies a mix of bravado and vulnerability. He presents this tough exterior, yet when you dig a little deeper, you see a character who is desperately trying to connect but often pushes people away. It was heartbreaking to witness his interactions with the other characters, especially in moments where his past traumas are hinted at. It really opened my eyes to how we often erect walls around our hearts to avoid getting hurt, which can lead to loneliness and regret. In a bizarre way, these exaggerated representations of hellish situations force us to confront our own realities. They challenge us to think about how our actions, even in jest, can have significant consequences on those we care about. Helluva Boss makes me laugh, but it also makes me reflect deeply on my own life choices and relationships. So, thank you to the creators for crafting such layered characters and storylines. You've managed to blend humor and heartache in a way that truly resonates. This isn’t just a show about demons and chaos; it’s a narrative about the human experience, with all its complexities. I didn’t expect to be so affected by what seemed like a mere comedy, but here I am, emotionally i

[@UltimateGamerCC]

"why is this a BOP?!" Me: cause it's a Vivziepop show! and yeah, i was saddened by this episode too, that night down at Ozzies shook them both to the very core, ruining the relationship those two were building. Blitz definitely has a lot of emotional baggage, so when Stolas hid like he was ashamed, it basically convinced him that what they have was sexual and nothing more.

[@mricee7721]

It all ends with his sanity 😂

[@dylanthomas385]

Really the ending of the episode 4 seemed to very strongly implied he was coming back

[@rinokumera5907]

Wonder how Octavia will react. She will likely be Strikers next target seeing as she is Stolats heir.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

i dont think that is a problem as of yet, having her offed would do nothing but have the Goetia family go to war against Stella's family, Stella knows that she would get nothing, also there may even be the slightest chance that she cares about her offspring at least a little.

[@justinholdt1806]

I mean both Stolas and Blitz were both not taking this kidnapping seriously that he would actually be in danger. Blitz was probably always under the impression that since he was powerful and a royal that he wouldn't be able to get hurt. Now Blitz knows this and has shown some genuine concern for him. I think the bigger question is how much will Octavia find out about this attack on her father's life. More than likely Stella will lie. Eventually Octavia will find out the truth I just hope not at her father's last breaths.

[@crimsonknight7011]

The B plot really took away from the episode because it kept pulling us away from the action. The only reason I see for it was to make Blitz unable to come rescue Stolas. I think alot of it has to do with Stolas thinking of their relationship as kinda a fairy take (very horny one tho). When he was kidnapped he saw himself as the princess and Blitz would be his knight in shining armor that would rescue him. Don’t forget he rescued Blitz (and company) from the secret agents in Season 1 Episode 6. So this really hurt his heart that Blitz never came and he realizing from this and from the text that Blitz does not actually care about him. If you look at the text messages Stolas writes paragraphs like someone spilling their heart out, while his are a single sentence or couple of words which is someone very closed off and not really caring.

[@crimsonknight7011]

I mean we all know something tragic happened to Blitz to make him so cold to others and such, but Stolas doesn’t know that and Blitz would not tell him that. So as far as Stolas sees Blitz just doesn’t actually love him at all.

[@Imperials3nate]

😅... Thanks Heavens I'm not alone in this comment section.

[@fireykitten7533]

The voice actor for Striker is Norman Reedus who was Daryl Dixon in the walking dead and the voice actor for miss Mayberry is Mara Wilson the woman who played Matilda in Matilda there are many other voice actor who were in popular shows and movies for example the Guy who voices Moxxie Richard Steven Horvitz was in Shrek angry birds movie 2 Mulan the sponge bob movie and Madagascar 2

[@fireykitten7533]

Sorry for my spelling and grammar I’m lazy

[@usosaito.namahage]

This episode tore me up... also it is Stella's brother.

[@UCDitto]

I hope you're ok Nux! I hope that you're watching the "Uncle from another world" Anime and enjoying it, cant wait to watch it with you!!

[@xrosrider6062]

I'm currently being screwed by medical incompetence at this very moment so I found Blitzo rant incredibly relatable.

[@Alondro77]

12:15 "I mean he's a bird and no one's into..." Obligatory, "THERE'S NO LAWS AGAINST THE POKEMON, BATMAN!"

[@jtherealmccoy5309]

Great to have our boy back

[@Melonguy1337]

Bro was so in shock he started speaking german

[@joleedavis9933]

Finally someone with a good take on this episode

[@lightninggear0131]

Yeah. I seeing hate everywhere for such a good episode

[@twisteddevotio2456]

I seriously need to rewatch this series when I get the chance. This is depraved, entertaining and funny at the same time.

[@Ceriu]

You are correct about the reasoning behind the B plot...Blitz didnt think he could actually get hurt AT ALL...

[@jessicamerrill3791]

Stolas:nearly dies him:HOW DID HE CHANGE PANTS!

[@carlmeredith7357]

Guns don't kill people people kill people guns are just tools to help like swords knifes crossbows

[@cartterbeane9448]

Sad fun fact stolas is doing the same pose that blitzo did at the end of house of asmodeaus at the end of this episode.

[@zechariahmathieson6713]

Personally I don't like how they made Stella out to be an idiot. It would've been better if she just cared about getting revenge on Stolas. They could've instead have Andrealphus convince Stella that getting his money would make the revenge even better. That way you keep Stella as a threat while still having Striker called off.

[@Idcidancecool]

I was disappointed I expected Stella to be something greater than just evil wife. Usually the characters have more story to them. For example, I thought that Stella was a thundere I mean it’s hell why would the demons care about the holy matrimony of a wedding? What demons would care about cheating in hell? It’s weird that she’s angry if she didn’t care about him.

[@BrandonLee365]

If I had to wager anything it was effectively public humiliation for her because as we see in the pilot Blitzo literally crashes one of her parties after their little interaction. That said, she's also kind of stupid if she was just trying to take Stolas' wealth and power. Can't even be a proper gold digger XD

[@AnInsideJoke]

It is kind of disappointing, especially after even Stella's VA mentioned during a livestream that there was supposed to be more to the character, and that we would see it. Hopefully it's just a case of us not having gotten to the Stella episode yet.

[@SleepyStreak]

​​​@@AnInsideJoke This shit was there since episode 2. Anyone who saw her being abusive, screaming, throwing shit, and referring to their daughter more like an object, and went, "Ah yes, this is gonna be a deep character and not just a piece of shit" was delusional. At best there is probably a crappy upbringing that helped develop her this way, but at no point is her character going to be redeemable.

[@origamipein18]

@@SleepyStreak THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I don't understand why this is so hard to grasp for some fans.

[@AnInsideJoke]

@@SleepyStreak Oh, I never said redeemable, just that they hinted at a promise of there being something more there. And honestly, trying to "redeem" her feels like it might just end up flattening the character. Not really sure what all the fuss over her is at times anyway, why some want her to be redeemed so much. Maybe it's just a case of either wanting her to be a better mom for her kid, or just because people think she's hot.

[@origamipein18]

Octavia needs to know what happened! D:

[@MysticMylesZ]

23:50 and it's hammer home in the last few seconds with hid reactions and straight up saying "stolas can get hurt?!"

[@danieldamrick2330]

17:24 It’s a family van w/door gunner, coming to a neighborhood near you.💜😈

[@ZaidA4K]

I didn't want to feel related to what blitz felt.. this hurts.

[@vaporizer2211]

"Nux how can you say guns are cool, they kill people. Yes that's exactly why they're cool" Nux June 2023

[@Rei_Uchiha_01]

I am so late watching this show, but it is my new favorite thing ever.

[@cs82271]

Dont know if its true or not but i just realized Moxxie has the same VA, if not a VERY similar VA to Razputin in Psychonauts

[@UltimateGamerCC]

yes, same guy. also Zim in Invader Zim.

[@typpachenpoca8632]

I have been waiting for this video! congrats Nux for getting unbanned

[@Panda-od9uj]

You can say someone or a family member is attractive without being attracted to them

[@douglasalexander4005]

I think its true that Blitzo didn't take Stolas being in danger seriously, but I feel the point of the B-Plot was that it wasnt just some dumb shit that he was blowing him off for this time. He had to take his daughter in for something she needed and they made it clear he wasnt getting another chance to get it done. He literally couldnt make it this time, even though from the outside it'd juat be another time Blitzo doesnt care. Same with the ending texts. From the outside it looks like he's just ghosting Stolas again, but he probably can't stand seeing Stolas actually being severely hurt like this and probably blames himself for it, and i imagine the next episode will probably address this. (To be fair sending Millie and Moxie was probably a good bet for this to be done right anyway.)

[@mypology911]

The amount of phones they break every episode it cant be cheap like i see multiples phones being broken every episode

[@realbiggestlegofanconnor7007]

God damn it don’t you just hate it when your sister calls an assassin to kill her husband and then you have to suggest a better idea

[@The_AuraMaster]

I do wish that this continued as its own story instead of Stolas magically getting better off screen.

[@CrimsoniteSP]

Nux: I love Stolas! Me: Bought the limited edition Stolas hoodie.

[@Blobfishsharks]

Im rlly happy bc of how much the creators of helluva boss dont use any slurs so they dont offend any people, I hear a bunch of slurs every day, the n-word, r-word and stuff like b- word and other things. It can often piss me off but the world is a terrible place but we can still try to be a better version of ourselves everyday.

[@YaoiFan22]

0:07 Everything can kill someone though. Either by suffocation, internal bleeding, blunt force, blood loss, poisoning, or something else. 15:22 She's prettier when she's pouting. 21:00 Well, he wasn't trying to hurt his daughter, they were trying to kill Striker. 22:57 Kept Blitz from going to save him and gave him a reason to be at the Hospital during that entire trip to Wrath, the fight, and the trip back. Love Stolas as well. I am watching only for Stolas.

[@AliceIzuragi6291]

as for why the karen fish thought blitzo was a wrathian. there is a youtuber who talked about the society in hell and how the imps spread from the wrath ring. also how most of greed is water which prevents the land dwelling hellions from taking it over. with the exception of the land sections. example being moxies father who is arguably a overlord. leading most of the greed ring to not even be aware of the imps take over. which would most definitely explain why that karen fish though blitzo was both wrathian and jobless.

[@alisond929]

Which begs the question of which ring blitz is from. My figurative money is either on Pride, or even Lust.

[@AliceIzuragi6291]

​@@alisond929 probably the same place looloo land was on. which is the greed ring, if you recall that fizzarolli owned looloo land. he probably inherited the business from blitzo father. having been the most successful clown. and built it up into the rip off known as looloo land. there is other things too that hint to its location. i imagine it takes money to use the trains to the other layers. and recall that blitzo was in prison. same prison moxie ended up in. which is the greed ring.

[@ilikepurper1160]

Nuxanor is back

[@Sad_Boi_Requiem1314]

Glad you're uploading again, I prey to GOD that KZbin don't try to clap you (again).

[@mermidion7552]

"Millie is really rocking that strength build" -yep, high strength ,high agility, lousy aim, and minimal HP, thats millie xD

[@WingManFang1]

Idk why but the music always slaps in Helluva Boss even if it seems out of place.

[@dark-ninja1678]

Damn… that ending 😢

[@Lovehandels]

How many cell phones are getting destroyed in hell? The cobalt mines be going wild!

[@AliceIzuragi6291]

for those wondeirng why luna hasnt said anything for 2 episodes. her voice actors fiance died. so she is being given time to grieve. thats what ive heard at least

[@Starvaze]

Funfact: the voice acter fir Andrealfus onced voiced stolas. Heres a hint: its a person who flies an aircraft.

[@MysticMylesZ]

12:00 😂😂😂😂 I mean he's bullshiting to make him not enjoy his suffering but- 🤷🏾‍♂️💀

[@aaron6622]

He's back!

[@overrandom2847]

stolas and blitz relationship is kind of a love-hate one...final episode of season 1 made blitz think of something on their relationship, and this episode showed that blitz took everything for granted and not knowing that stolas could be hurt, so it might be that blitz and stolas would become an official couple later down or they might be some kind of friends with benifit relation, where they would still be the same, or stolas would stop hounding blitz and only ask him for help when he needs it and focus on his daughter

[@TheGamingSpino-yT]

JJJJJOOOOOO A NEW HELLOFABOS

[@LitereallyNobody7]

Wait a minute? If Striker crushed Stolas' phone then how did he later text Blitz at the end????

[@SleepyStreak]

Plot inconsistencies. Or magic.

[@hybridvenom9]

It better be he's a terrible character but no personality i hate the character like i hate most of the characters in the show

[@joshuaharris3039]

GOT vibes confirmed! Also, good to see you Nux 😊

[@asurapain9224]

That little guy from theme song was hilarious

[@Gogeta1-eu5vt]

I just realized, she says she can't read, but then reads his name off her appointment book

[@TaimaNekomusume420]

_I'm not crying you are_