the deepest dive into alex from stardew valley

join me on an unethically deep dive into alex from stardew valley!
this is the first video in my stardew valley romance deep dive series. subscribe to catch the next one!
all gameplay footage is my own.
ps sorry about the lighting i promise it's better in the next video i forgot to turn on HDR :(
sources:
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0:00 intro
3:39 stardew explainer
11:18 intro to alex
18:40 2 hearts
20:30 4 hearts
25:02 5 hearts
31:14 6 hearts
38:36 8 hearts
45:52 dating / 10 hearts
57:27 marriage
1:04:17 14 hearts
1:09:52 summit / divorce
1:11:53 outro

[@cryingline9697]

maybe alex is old enough to go to the saloon but decides not to cuz his dad was an alcoholic (doesnt explain why beer is a liked gift except Saturdays are for the boys)

[@fionasangster]

hahaha, yah totally agree

[@cryingline9697]

@@fionasangster omg the queen

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Probably more of a being around drunk people is uncomfortable for him? He also doesn't seem to have many friendships with the people his age and that might be an awkward social situation for him in general.

[@Te3b0]

Ya i clock Alex as 23-24 personally. Due to living in a small town, he doesn't have a lot of opportunities to feel like his life is better or improved since highschool which is why he talks about it so much. I believe Alex really dislikes Shane for obvious reasons, and by extension doesn't want to be in a building around others who drink every night.

[@Peachetteshowtime]

I think he still likes do drink alcohol sometimes, but doesn’t like being near drunk people

[@FlipzMCL]

So since I don't see anyone else bringing it up in the comments: Alex's internalized homophobia ("I kept telling myself 'You can't have these kinds of feelings for another guy.'") most likely comes from George, who is blatantly homophobic towards the player if the player is male and marries Alex; while George changes his tune if the player maxes out friendship with George, it's clear that George started out with a very closed-minded perspective on same-sex relationships, and as one of the people raising Alex after his mother's death it makes sense that Alex would feel the pressure of George's values. Great video, BTW! I came here via Haley, but I'm definitely going to make the time to go through all of this series sooner or later! ^_^

[@Sanisgillon]

THE DIVORCE PART IS SO HEARTBREAKING! XD I get why you're doing it, thank you for being so thorough. But also... you taught him that his queerness was safe and wanted... then you broke up with him. Truly some monstrous behaviour right there.

[@ValeriaPaper]

I swear, I always get so irritated when people say that Alex is an insufferable misogynist when you play as a female farmer and making it sound like all he does is being condescending towards you every time you talk to him, while I never even thought that his comments could be interpreted as something THAT bad before I found out what other people thought of him in the first place. I'm glad that you pointed out that his sexist comments might stem from his ignorance rather than actual misogyny (which is pretty much how i've been interpriting it the whole time) and not just say "don't go after him when you're a chick" like others do, because I'm honestly so tired of this. Though what i definitely agree with when it comes to other's opinion, is that romancing him as a male farmer adds more spice to his ark with us not only showing him that guys can and should talk about their feelings too, but also helping him to come to terms with the fact that he might not be as straight as he probably though he was 🌚 But yea, with this rant out of the way, I liked your analysis on Alex's character. I'm always glad to see my boi getting some love that he deserved

[@xoxnataiie]

when you’re trans it’s gender affirming. just saying

[@avaraedickson]

i am so obsessed- please don’t stop this series!!! you’re gonna make it big!

[@ajackson2108]

‘It’s not that deep’ it really is tho. These characters have been written with backstory, hopes, fears, quirks, and it’s doing a disservice to the writer to pretend that he didn’t do all of that just because we feel like it’s a cozy non-serious game. The fact that we have to deep dive to really explore them kind of shows how well he did it, they’re natural. Okay rant over I absolutely love this series, watched Harvey now I’m here living for the others. You’re really engaging and chilled

[@befcia2869]

Maybe I'm just an Alex apologist but as a girl I've never interpreted the "If you weren't a girl" comment as sexist. He seems surprised when you tell him that you would like to play with him. I feel like he genuinely doesn't realize that girls can like sports, which might seem a little goofy and naive but take into consideration that he basically only hangs out with Haley. That girl has never picked up a ball in her life, and I respect that because same. And in the 2 hearts event he passes the ball to you just like that. See, you can fix him.

[@fionasangster]

true i def think it's ignorance not malice!

[@CrowLady0_0]

that doesn't make sense to me because his mom played with him. i think it's apart of the persona he puts on, and it could be that he's surprised that you challenged the persona.

[@deb1728]

@@CrowLady0_0 yea but that's his mom. his dad was abusive and was obviously not gonna play with him and he could always depend on his mom to play with him

[@CrowLady0_0]

@@deb1728 don't understand what that adds to or challenges in my comment. his mom was still a woman that he respected and played a sport with.

[@zero0703]

@@CrowLady0_0a lot of the time when women have children they are not seen as a person anymore and just as a mom. which is terrible for people to think, but as a kid that’s literally all you’ve seen your parent as, so it makes sense. Alex doesn’t see another woman, he sees his mom. especially since his mother died when he was young, he never had a chance to see her in any other way, only as his mother.

[@theemmengard4144]

I’ve been slowly marrying all the bachelors and bachelorettes.. but each in a different save file. Anyways, what I have noticed is that Alex and Penny are some of the only ones who mention having kids before you actually have kids as part of their day to day dialogue in marriage. I never have kids normally, but when Penny and Alex indicate a desire for kids I can’t say no! So in two separate save files I have two kids with each of them. And in all my other save files kids have never come up so I have never had kids.

[@Captainn4t]

I didn't see anyone else mentioning it, but I think another reason Alex needs to grow into his sexuality and didn't think it was a possibility is his grandfather. Some of the things he says shows that he was against gay marriage until his grandson expressed interest in another man, and his viewpoint has changed. It's likely he had pushed that viewpoint on Alex, and part of this whole machismo thing was Alex running from his feelings.

[@fionasangster]

oh for sure!! damn i can’t believe i forgot george’s random homophobic dialogue! you’re totally right

[@Captainn4t]

@@fionasangster No worries, there's a lot to comment on, and it's a small thing that's easy to miss! But all of it's part of why I like Alex, he's putting on a big show, but underneath he's actually pretty complex. :D

[@FenrirInFlowers]

Alex is a character who has grown on me over time. I was initially put off by his sexist comments and the salad of much contention. He's become one of the bachelors I like a great deal. He does experience a lot of growth, and he is really sweet when you marry him. I love that he begins reading and trying to develop more than just his body, and I love that the books in his room include self help books to deal with his family's past. Also, I love him worrying about his grandparents and talking about doing things for them. One view I've seen raised about the salad scene is that perhaps George and Evelyn helped him with planning the date, and that could be why he ordered something so old-fashioned (sexist) for the female farmer. It also helps that after marriage he cooks a lot of hearty meals for the player. He also is completely comfortable being a stay at home dad while his wife is the income earner.

[@FenrirInFlowers]

One last thing I wanted to add about Alex. While I was initially not big on his 14 heart scene, I have grown to love it. He's basically just created a support group for a bunch of men who deeply need that social venue and the healing it can provide. It gives Kent a social outlet to help with his PTSD and trauma. It helps Shane to feel part of the group, to have friends, and to give him something to do socially at the Saloon besides drinking. It gets George out of the house, reinvigorates him with life, keeps him from watching TV alone, and gives Alex more bonding time with his grandpa. I view Gus as Alex's partner in this venture, showing his kindness like he did with offering Linus food. This time he's offered Alex the space where the men can gather.

[@fionasangster]

😭😭 i love this view on the 14 heart scene !! amazing how he becomes so emotionally intelligent once he actually lets himself feel emotions ❤️❤️

[@zephyrbreeeze]

My interpretation of the restaurant scene was always that the characters ordered their own foods off screen before the scene properly started. Even the male farmer doesn't get a steak like he does, but I am also someone who doesn't like steak, so was never jealous of his steak like many other people have been.

[@bloodiraven]

You said it so perfectly and beautifully

[@Pippa87]

My boyfriend introduced me to stardew because he really wanted us to play together and I’m obsessed. I know a lot of people don’t like Alex for female players because he’s a bit iffy at the start, but when you marry him I love that he always tells you exactly why he appreciates you. And his little blush! ❤❤

[@kivvz8453]

green flag 🥰

[@NaurAussie]

I’ve been watching all these videos and thought, “whoa, this stardew youtuber must have a huge, established channel.” Imagine my surprise! You came out the gate swinging with these. I’m sure others have commented, but holly has spiky leaves and poisonous berries. I think that’s why so many characters hate it so much.

[@fionasangster]

so sweet thank u! yah that makes sense about holly but u would think it would be a universal hate if so 🤔 oh well we all have our quirks

[@yumever4275]

such a long video of something so specific that i love???? SIGN ME IN PLEASE MAKE MOREEE

[@pancakesmakes]

Came here from your Elliot deep dive (that man just captures my attention for some reason) & am binging all these now (both because they're amazing & to avoid doing irl stuff haha). I've never really been drawn to Alex, but after hearing you go through his whole story I really appreciate the attention to detail that went into his character. I knew his story was emotional but the "you think a depressed person could make this" clips & the whole part about not seeing being queer as an option hit harder than they needed to. Great job 🥺💚

[@fionasangster]

thank u sm!!! 🩷

[@guillermocervisalmeron2209]

I really loved the video, also ive never seen such a sweet background! Alex was my first love in Stardew valley, i was a little boy when that happen, i remember i was trying to hide it saying... "I wanted him because i really love his room"

[@RancidPlum]

Please I've never found a video/series/channel that's felt so perfectly tailor made for me, deep dives AND stardew valley??? 10/10

[@avaraedickson]

Fiona, please do another series with all of the characters!!! even the ones like Morris, Gunther etc!!! I would dieeee

[@fionasangster]

ooh interesting idea!! writing that down 😊

[@blunzn999]

with me having been laid off from my job about a month ago and using Stardew Valley as an escape the timing for all this is SUPERB

[@fionasangster]

omg twins

[@HamiGirl1]

omg fellow gamedev!!! sorry you got hit with the mass layoffs, it's been ROUGH in this industry 😭 I'm honored to be here while youre still under 200 subs; i bet you'll grow from this series in no time. it's super fun just hearing people sit and talk about a game i like and already know a lot about KJFDSLKF I always thought alex was more like penny in that he doesnt go to the saloon not cause of age but bc the atmosphere of alcohol/drunk people maybe reminds him of his dad... though he doesn't dislike/hate beer like penny does. he def has that fresh high school grad vibe tho for sure! one thing i will say about the "do you feel the same?" post bouquet option for some of those cutscenes is that i still got some of those cutscenes with other characters... after i was already married to harvey lol. like ok i dated around, i settled down, and some people didnt get the message LOL... i remember rejecting penny [because i was married. with two kids.] and she got so upset she lost most of her hearts :")

[@fionasangster]

thank u! omg the thing abt his dad and the bar occurred to me like three nights ago in the middle of the night and i was like.... 😭 but then i guess him doing the gridball thing at the bar in the 14h is showing his character development cos he isnt letting that stop him / has dealt with it a bit? such a complex king

[@pokymars6186]

stardew valley really does teach that life is wonderful in so many ways, and that you don’t have to limit yourself to just one or two things. it also teaches you that life can be nasty, cruel, scary, and dangerous, but to remember that there are things worth living for; there’s always greener grass.

[@fionasangster]

so true 😭

[@sleepymilky]

i came here from your Elliot video. Alex is my favorite bachelor in Stardew and I'm glad that there are others that like him too. i hope you continue this series (or any kind of deep dive tbh) cause i think you are really relaxing and fun to listen to.

[@3cherrybonbon]

Still pressing x every time you mention this being your first yt video 😂 pacing, editing, background, info, humor, overall quality -- all soooo on point!! You're doing a great job, I'm glad the algorithm fairies brought your videos to my home page!!

[@fionasangster]

aw thank you 🥹

[@rabello4535]

I loved your video, great job! I really like Alex as a romantic interest. I feel like he is the only one who truly relishes being a farmer and living on the farm. I haven’t seen any of the other characters talking about being a farmer though I may have missed it. My only problem with Alex is that horrible spouse room.

[@fionasangster]

hahaha it’s so ugly

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

I'm so obsessed please don't stop this series . Alex is my favorite.

[@atomicdiamondx]

I really enjoyed this. I've played MANY hours of stardew as well, but, honestly haven't progressed very far in the relationships with many marriage candidates. Alex is typically one that I overlook, partially because his loved gifts present more of a barrier than most other candidates. This video has really demonstrated to me that that whether you go the extra distance to prepare a loved meal for him, or go the slower route of presenting him with mostly just liked gifts, it seems worth the effort. Alex is a deeper character than what he seems, I appreciate you taking the time to discuss his humanity and character development. I'll make sure to give him a little more of my time and friendship when I continue my playthroughs! Thank-you! And I'm super looking forward to your next video! :D

[@sunshine_pond7951]

I like Alex but won't marry him because of a similar reason that you had for Elliott...sexism. When dining with him you get a veggie salad and he gets a steak! And then he says 'can you smell the fragrance?' Like rub it in mate, I've been running around on the farm all day! I need a steak 😂 And this is at 10 hearts, he should know me better at this point! Maybe give us food options? And he can comment on our choice? Elliott getting a wine for us at 4 hearts shows that he maybe doesn't know us yet and is trying to be 'chivalrous' in a misguided way. I know it's not that deep but that was my take. Great videos 😊

[@fionasangster]

no you're totally right, idk how i missed that! personally i would give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he didnt order for you, but still kinda icky that the order changes :/ def understand that turning someone off him

[@poopoopeepeeman8458]

57:31 that oof happened right as my phone hit the floor it was absolutely perfect 😭

[@cynthiacharron1752]

It took me a life to realize it wasn't montage but actually printed pictures and this is SO CUTE

[@Mike-di1og]

Alex pursues gridball because the thing he feels he lacks is family and love, and it is the connection he had to his only stable and close relationship, his mom. George has been in a wheelchair longer than Alex has lived there. He wasn't able to bond with Alex in that way (I think this drives some of George's grumpiness). Evelyn is also elderly and doesn't come across as the type to bond over gridball. Alex's father resented his youth, so age itself feels like a barrier to connection, and his grandparents are even older than his father. So Alex views his connection to other people through the lens of that sport. This is the only reason he wanted to go pro. He wanted to play the sport because he perceived it as a means for others to love him. He wants to have a lot of fans as an important sports player (the FIRST from Stardew Valley) because that's a sort of love he can conceptualize as being obtainable through working hard. He hasn't had success forming relationships by happenstance like usually happens, so he needs a way to "achieve" love. George's homophobia also gives Alex the impression that that love is conditional (this point is one of several reasons I believe Alex must have been written for the male farmer first and then modified for the female farmer rather than the other way around). As a gridball player with fans, all he has to do to maintain a conditional love is continue to be a competent player. Two of his Wednesday choices are him testing you as someone he can get closer to, both in the context of gridball: first he finds a reason that you wouldn't want to play catch with him, I believe hoping you will object and insist you want to; next, he is checking your opinion of him by asking if you think he can achieve his goals. He is uncertain this is a genuine connection because you haven't really had any kind of gridball-related bonding. You play catch once. But you continue to get closer to him. Part of his arc is learning that he can connect with others without relying on gridball as the means. He starts to say that he doesn't HAVE to go pro, but he still wants to. He hasn't had anything else he'd been working toward and at this stage of your relationship that isn't going to completely replace his goals. But it's not something he actually wants, it's inertia. By the time you're married and possibly have kids, he feels fulfilled by the life he has because it has the stable family and unconditional love he lacked. Maintaining this family by being a good husband and father and being helpful to you as the breadwinner seems like a much more attractive long-term goal for him to have because it is a way he can put in effort and work hard and in return get the right kind of love, something more genuine and unconditional than fans. This is why it is NOT SAD for him to give up this dream, because all it ever was to him in the first place was a flawed idea of how he could work for love. His misconception is fundamentally corrected and he now gets to have the same underlying goal as before, but with a better and less hollow outcome. He's the only bachelor where I really think their story cannot be complete without marriage, because he won't otherwise truly have his epiphany and shift in mindset. His 14-heart event is interesting because it demonstrates that Alex's love for gridball is sincere; he didn't dream of becoming a hockey player or a musician, his goal was fame but he chose to pursue it through something he did genuinely enjoy. Now he sees that gridball can still be one way he can form bonds with others, but it doesn't need to be adoration for performance. It can just be getting together to watch the game because they all like it. He wasn't wrong about its role in his relationship with his mother, he just took the wrong lesson from it. Now he understands, and can use it to form new bonds in a healthy way. This also contains one of the most important lines in Alex's story: George saying he feels young again. Remember, George's age and disability is what prevented them from bonding over gridball back when Alex thought actually playing it was the only way to. George saying he feels young is kind of an echo back to that by essentially saying he feels like the barriers between him and Alex have gone. But more importantly, this line is Alex's final victory over his father, once and for all. Alex's father was abusive and withheld love, Alex believes, over his resentment of others' youth. His past was past, there was too much of it wasted, and there isn't a redo. Alex had youth, and his father could only be envious, he could never HAVE that youth. But when Alex finally bonds with George, George feels young again. George, someone with far more reason to yearn for youth and for an earlier time than Alex's father had, whose age had been a much more tangible impediment to their bonding. It is showing that maybe his dad could have felt the same if he'd allowed himself to feel love. Age was never the reason his father couldn't connect with him, his father felt aged BY the lack of connection. George completely dismantles Alex's view of his relationship with his father and makes him realize it wasn't his fault to any extent, it was his dad's. This was not a scenario where Alex had to ask for validation as he has done so many times before. He's just showing you his project. George, without being asked, says the single most personally validating thing it's possible to say to Alex, and he is the most effective person that statement could come from. And it isn't the Farmer, who Alex has been relying on up until now to drive his view of love and connection. It is someone else, a relationship that had already existed and already had problems, repaired and strengthened by Alex's efforts alone. He may be married to you, but he can finally stand on his own two feet emotionally now.

[@snakecorez]

This series you're making is very helpful, especially for people just getting into the game (its me, I'm the people). I'm rather looking forward to Sebastian's deep dive.

[@darktrent182]

I also figured that Alex giving up being a gridball player could mean that (a) the team management might want him to move to Zuzu City, and (b) he'd be busy with training and might have to leave for away games. If he's dating or married to the farmer, his desire for love and stability would lead him to stay where he has someone, I think?

[@FlorPudding]

KZbin recommended me the Elliott one, I watched it, loved it, and here I am now, waiting excitedly for more (sadly my bachelor of choice will take a lil bit as per alphabetical order, but I will wait patiently!!)

[@fionasangster]

why all the best guys gotta be S names smh

[@harpzie]

Currently going through that stardew valley fixation with the update on the horizon ! Your Elliot video got in my recommended and I flew to your page hoping you’ve done a video on Alex. Almost jumped for joy seeing this !!! I adored this video. Your voice is very soothing and nice to listen to, and you’re very funny ! About to run off and binge the rest of the series

[@hadenh6431]

The cat jumpscare got me so good 😭 you put a count down and everything and I was just like, "what? Jumpscare?" But it was actually quite shocking 😆

[@sometransfish214]

i think part of the reason you dont see Alex at the Saloon is because he doesn't really have friends. idk to me he doesn't seem like the type to drink alone, and if he hasn't got any friends to hang out there with, then there isn't any reason for him to be there. but that's just my take on it haha

[@sometransfish214]

great video though! Alex is my favorite husband, and you really nailed his character with this. i really appreciate hearing someone thinking twice about the whole "Alex gave up his dreams because of the farmer >:(" idea. can't wait for you to do Sam!!

[@fionasangster]

ur totally right! if i could go back and edit that part i would lol, but u live and learn!!

[@legendofayda]

Oh boy you’re about to find a whole lot of people who also hyper fixated on SDV. The update dropped two and a half days ago. I’m on a brand new farm that I started seconds after CA uploaded it to steam. I am now in mid Fall Y1. No, I didn’t skip days. I’m just straight up finishing a season every day. I wish I could say that this was a rare occurrence, but I did that pretty regularly before the update. My psychiatrist is super confused as to how I have the time to be a fully functional independent human being. Basically, I’m saying you’re in good company lol.

[@fionasangster]

hahahah oh boy, so good to know that im not the only one, literally cried last night when i couldnt get 1.6 working!! (it was working. i just couldnt drink mayonnaise and thought thats why it wasnt working hahaha)

[@smushpushroll]

this is such a great video. stardew valley is such a simple and yet nuanced game, and i think you did an amazing job showing that here. also justice for alex! i adore the compassion you had for his story, while you mostly see other people in the community calling him boring. sure, hes a trope character, but i think that makes his story that much more satisfying to go through. i love witnessing growth in characters. (which is why i like shane, even though his change is a little debatable) anyway, just found your channel and i love these videos and they make me see the characters in a different light that i would have by myself :) so thank you!

[@zeebee823]

I didn’t realize that the little garden area was for a potential spouse before I watched your videos!! These are so well made and I’m looking forward to watching the ones I haven’t yet ❤

[@muchtoopoppy177]

i love this video i'm so glad you started with alex he's the first npc I married in sdv and I always thought he doesn't get enough love!

[@marmied7840]

Hey you! This video was on my front page today and I felt suuper excited to watch it! And it's really good!! I love the structure of your overall video. I loved the pacing and the speed at which you talked. I love how you made the boy so 3-dimensional!! You wanted a sandwich, so: your video is a lot more quiet than most other videos! BUT your balancing with the music was *very* good. I think the crafted props are a really great touch and they were super fun to look at! I'd really like to see more of this and I think I'd watch every entry. But please. Don't feel pressured- that's a huge project! Take your time and have fun with it :) Now more private: I never cared about Alex AT ALL but now I like him okay. So, thanks. :)

[@flashleyy9199]

I just love people ranting about stuff they care about - great video!

[@purplemist7]

I'm really glad this video was recommended to me because I enjoyed every minute of it! I really liked the way you organized your thoughts and analyzed this character in order of heart events. I think it allowed one to see the evolution of Alex in a clear manner. I subscribed and am looking forward to the rest of the series.😊

[@caustic1611]

I've been marathoning Stardew videos for the past month or so, I'm obsessed with this game again for the first time since I picked it up and dropped it in 2021 😅. Had you not said, I wouldn't have known this was your first youtube video! Your style is so polished and professional and this was such a joy to listen to / watch while I work through completing (for the moment) Summer Year 7 in my own save file :) I think Alex has the most compelling storyline of all the single NPCs, especially when playing as a male farmer. It's really heartwarming to see him go through the character development he does, and accept and embrace his attraction to you.

[@arcadacameron381]

Omg I had no idea how great of a character he is, I only ever saw the football side of him

[@ribbitcryptid]

i am replaying stardew valley for maybe the fourth of fifth time because its been a special interest that has always provided me a lot of comfort! and i am very happy to have found your video as youre just as invested, cus i can put it on while i play!! its like that man eating sausage immersive experience meme!! alex wasnt particularly my fave when i first met him given that his sexist comments kinda rubbed me the wrong way, but he grew on me as i got to the heart events where he apologized to the farmer for being a jerk! part of why he is the way he is comes from being emotionally stunted from the abuse he endured? i think that his desire to be a gridball player is a form of escapism , he imagines himself as a larger then life gridball player so he doesnt have to come to terms with being an average person. he doesnt want to think of himself as being worthless the way his dad would refer to him so he tries to over compensate for that insecurity by putting on an arrogant mask BUT! ultimately he realizes that it only hurts him and the people around him and he apologizes! its strong writing that i just wasnt really expecting to see that when i first opened this farm game, and it makes me happy that he doesnt have to achieve his dreams to grow as a person ! he is def one of the character that changes the most through his interactions with the farmer and im BARKING thank you for the alex video feeling well fed kinda a side note but i do think some of the sexist writing in sdv is more self aware in some parts then others? alex being kinda sexist and realizing he needs to get off his high horse is cool but like i have a bone to pick with abigail's 10 heart cut scene because i while i really dont mind when characters ambitions change ( like how i feel about alex :)) it feels weird that she has to give up her dreams because shes just too scared .. despite being able to stand up to pierre and her mom constantly it just feels kinda out of character and like the games saying shes better of as a wife then an adventurer? even if i do want her to be my wife i want to fight thru the mines TOGETHER DAMNIT idk??? idkkkkkkkkkk anyways tangent aside i really hope thats who u cover next!!! im very excited for your next video!!

[@alicemuguet6947]

Im obsessed. Thank you for these videos

[@teddypixels441]

I loved this video, especially the little stickers you made to put on the wall! Glad to see my boy Alex getting some love 💕

[@samanthawise8991]

My husband is a lot like Alex. My husband was adopted so his parents are older (my grandparents age). He played sports and that was the path he thought he was going to take in life. He was insecure about his self perceived lack of intelligence. (He is dyslexic so he has always felt held back by that). At first when I met him he put on this jock persona because that’s what he thought he was supposed to act like. As I got to know him he opened up to me and I found out that his is kind of a dork (like me)😊 I showed him that he didn’t need to be ashamed of who he was and he really loosened up. He stopped worrying about what other people thought about him and just acted like himself. I can’t help but go for Alex because he reminds me so much of my husband.

[@lauraweber8412]

great video (especially for your first video omg) and please continue this series!! stardew valley is the love of my life at this point, going by how many hours I've poured into this game, and this kind of analysis is always welcome

[@rjjames1518]

Alex has been my go-to spouse every single time I've started a new farm. I can't get enough of this lovely himbo

[@olivieremersonsoldner9586]

I loved this! I'll be watching the entire series.

[@lyaloverr]

just found this video - so excited to watch all the videos in the series (and the ones to come)!!!

[@bonkersbusy]

You did very well with your first video. I enjoyed your deep dive.

[@alexanderstephen5683]

i never comment on vids but this is great!! so well done. can't wait to see the rest in the series

[@momok8879]

Lowkey vibing with your channel. Love how in-depth you go with the characters

[@lfaq1059]

Love this and love the way you analyze everything! So fun videos, keep up!

[@a4gelic]

Im so glad i found your channel! I have a huuuge hyperfixcation on stardew... Defo gonna bingewatch all your videos now

[@Peebiie]

Just finished binge watching all the parts you have up so far and I love all of it so much! For the hundred hours I've played this game I've avoided the wiki for info about each romance route, to not spoil myself if I wanted to pursue them. (But obviously I only want to romance one person so this is a nice way to see the other options. Which has been a real treat! Being coupled with your amazing analysis is beyond words. I can't wait to see more. But also be sure not to burn yourself out!

[@zans3415]

i’ve watched all your videos, i love ur videos!!!!!! can’t wait for more, you seem like a really great person

[@josephlittle571]

WOW! This was a fantastic breakdown! I love your commentary and your crafts as well! It was all amazing!

[@autumb617]

I just found your channel and I am binge watching all your videos. I didn’t realize I didn’t have enough Stardew valley content in my life

[@gretxhanator]

I’m so glad I found your content! I’ve recently really gotten into Stardew Valley and seeing someone else so into the game? The depth of it all? Amazing, 10/10

[@LecterChild]

I absolutely adore your videos! I found you through your Harvey deep dive, and I’ve binged all of your videos since. I absolutely cannot wait until you post your video on Shane!!

[@stalesockzz6894]

this is so good!!!!!!! I love these character deep dive videos and I never knew there were any for sdv !!!!! I have a feeling ur gonna make it big

[@indigo92099]

Your channel comes at the perfect time because Stardew happens to be my hyperfixation too right now lol! Really loved the analysis and I look forward to new videos

[@Soqbunny]

I’ve been watching these deep dives all day I’m shocked that this is your first go around as a KZbinr!!! Great stuff!!

[@sky_i3ells197]

I am going to binge every single video, i love this and for your first video you did great! :)

[@HisamiYomotsu]

Loving how I got reccomended this of all things, truly iconic

[@MoonMomo]

Instant sub here! Keep up the amazing work, this was so fun and informative 💕

[@andfaith8125]

Thank you so, so much for doing this! I love the setup, the time and work you have giving in to this project and your way in front of the camera. It has made me start playing the game again, and giving me good companion when I knit or clean. Please continue as long as you have fun. I appreciate it so, so much!

[@fionasangster]

aw thank you!!

[@sophielong2687]

I’ve only played stardew a couple of times but these videos are so interesting to watch, I love overly in depth video essays about topics people are super passionate about

[@kaitlinoates]

I found you through your Krobus video and I am DEEP DIVING. This is stellar for your first youtube video!

[@cubyology]

i love the way you speak, great video! :)

[@aknavvy3188]

in love with this series already

[@user-ds5ou3ve7s]

Love it please do the rest as well

[@dontthreatanmewithagoosetime]

God, it feels like these videos are made for me, I love love love this long form content on one of my favorite games

[@ragxdolle3495]

Pls keep making these i love these. When i play i never really tried to pursue alex at all cause he came off as an arrogant sexist but this video really gave me a better understanding of his character and struggles. You did a great job of breaking everything down and pls keep going💗💗

[@posiedongray9973]

I genuinly love the way you do these videos! Like the analysis combined with the jokes and you can just tell that you love the characters and the game! Keep up the great work!!!

[@fionasangster]

thank you!!

[@H0NEYBRE4D]

found this through your elliot video and SPRINTED like FINALLY!!!! someone who also appreciates this darling himbo!!! i'm obsessed w/ the concept of this series and cannot wait until you get to my sebby too (14 saves married to him and counting...) also, do you play with any mods? i feel like you'd love characters from ridgeside valley!

[@fionasangster]

thank u!!! i do use mods, i tried ridgeside valley but i got overwhelmed and ended up marrying shane again hahaha, cant beat the comfort characters. but maybe ill try again sometime!

[@kennedykatherine4079]

This is just up my alley, I'm so excited!

[@kennedykatherine4079]

Just finished and 10/10. Can't wait for the next one.

[@islanddryad]

Fantastic work for your first video!! I know you’ve made a bunch since this one (and I’m gonna be binging them all rn after I finish typing this) but you’ve def ticked all the boxes in what I want/need in an informative but still super fun video ❤️❤️❤️

[@endless_del]

ive been getting recommended your videos for a few weeks now, and now that i've finally narrowed down who i'm going to marry in my 1.6 playthrough (its between haley and harvey... i know, duality) i've started to watch them and WOW! i came from the elliot video so i had no clue that you literally JUST started youtube! you've done an excellent job so far and i really hope you continue. i'm excited for your look at sebastian as he was the first person i ever married in stardew so he has a special place in my heart ❤ i'd also be very interested in a series of the same topic, but with stardew valley expanded or any other mod that adds romanceable npcs/turns current ones into marriage candidates (for example, marlon is romanceable in the expanded adventurer's guild mod). only if you want to, though! i think you'd have a lot of fun with victor from sdv expanded

[@ghoulhoney]

New sub, obsessed with this, obsessed with you!! Can’t wait for my Sebby :,) 🖤

[@chainsawmay]

stardew valley is also my roman empire and i also have a bit over 600 hours!! twinsies

[@kev_ev]

I loooove these, found the Elliot one now I'm watching the others, can't wait for more!

[@plumiplum]

im so excited to watch this and the rest of your sdv deep dives!! thank u so much for making them ^^ edit: i love alex so much, hes the first one i married and this video just makes me so emotional about/endeared towards him 🥺💕 time to go play stardew!! beyond that, i love your explanation and analysis!! your perspectives are so interesting. again, ty for uploading!

[@CeykiiArt]

KZbin recommended this amazing video!! Thanks a lot for doing it!! ♥ I can wait for you to do a Sebastian video ♥

[@Kututwo]

I am obsessed with this series ah it's brilliant

[@jeanrobloxmanface871]

I love Dream Daddy and still very much care about it so I'd love to hear you talk about the dads! Great work on the videos girl I've been binging them all ❤❤ Edit: I think the Dream Daddy mention was in Harvey's vid but my point still stands 🤓

[@nosieposie]

Incredibly strong start to the series, I´ve already watched some of the other videos but am coming back to watch them from the beginning because you´re really great to listen to! I think you´re very well spoken and also just genuinely super funny. I love all the little jokes you pepper into these videos. "There is no ethical gridball under capitalism" HELP. Thanks for making these!! As a chronic Abi liker I didn´t get to see most of the other romance events yet so I´m looking forward to the other videos

[@fionasangster]

ur so sweet thank u!

[@tinfoilpartyhat]

i love deep dives and stardew valley. instant subscribe 🥰

[@MsMCjuh]

You did so well! That was a really entertaining video 😄 Makes me think about marrying alex again in my current game

[@strxberrymoo1812]

I cant wait for Sebastian

[@NaNaMiTaKaHaShix3]

this is my second vid of this series and I love it, the whole details, the presentation style, it's so cool.

[@gormaline1024]

Omfg I thought it was so cool when you said that you worked as a narrative designer and I got really invested in what you had to say about these character archs, and then learning that you got laid off, like I did in November, was the cherry on top. New favorite yourtuber ❤ pop off queen 👑

[@user-lq3rs6rc4w]

i love your voice and the way you articulate your thoughts! omw now to watch your video on haley (my wife since day one)

[@Pandoras-Pencilbox]

ive gone and watched every video in this series (for some reason watching this one last. oopsies) and i cannot Wait for not only the other installments but also you infodumping about other aspects of the game like youve said you want to. autism is going crazy rn

[@sorrycharlie5]

Great video!! I am also obsessed with Stardew and could talk about all the spouse all day lol

[@annepandesal]

aaa finally finished the first of this awesome series !! i enjoyed it so much and i adore your smile, your passion for these characters and the writing for this video is so fun (holy moly 11k words !) this sort of video might not be as enjoyable for a lot, but im sure it will find its audience ( me !!) deep dives and stardew valley my now beloved the ✨crafts✨ are awesome too and nice to look at i really feel for alex's character esp as youve said that he learned to value his feelings and even though its terrifying and still, he follows his heart. :')♡ and yeah! it was very interesting when you pointed it out that only some of the characters have a question in their respective 10-heart scenes. and yeah as youve listed those characters with the choice, it makes sense for them. like their character arc would they want reassurance or something like that, especially the gesture of alex is so sweet fhdbdjdhdhsshs "our little farm 🥺" eating garlic 😭 dhhdddjddd go alex ♡ standing outside his house waiting for someone to talk to him :'(( yeah ! true i like to think that haley and him are genuinely friends. like both of them seem lonely but they do like hanging out with one another and if or not they get together, its just a go with flow sort of thing? thats my interpretation ^^ its so good to see alex hanging out with other villagers with something he is passionate about so many divorces on that save....

[@fionasangster]

ur so sweet thank u!

[@aknavvy3188]

this is as great as a plumbella video!!