The Haunting of Bly Manor 1x9 REACTION

[@nickwittednonpareil]

Flora being the bride's middle name and the conversation Jamie has about how you won't be able to find a "Bly Manor" in England is basically just their way of telling the audience that Jamie changed some of the names and details in the story that she was telling to the party.

[@GeenPoblin]

I don’t remember where I saw this but I believe in an interview flannigan said that when Dani found out the kids didn’t remember she felt anger and envy that they got happy lives at her expense, which speaks to how Viola was creeping up on her. Because Dani would only feel love and relief for them

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

Oooh, that’s cool. I noticed that she didn’t look happy about it, and wondered, because Dani would definitely be glad.

[@raynushine3796]

I picked up that as Flora forgot, Viola got stronger. Danny realized in that scene that that was the reason why Viola was coming back. I actually thought the reason why she was telling the story was to help Flora remember slowly in hopes Danny could come back. But maybe not.

[@craigchalloner153]

It lacked the teeth of Hill House, but was good in its own right. Intelligent, heartfelt and brilliantly made.

[@sitting_nut]

also hill house has consistent internal logic about plot and supernatural, it holds together more. this one doesn't, its more ad hoc.

[@alissawilliams1767]

Mike said that it was more a gothic love story than a ghost one it says it in the description of the show

[@Zombu47]

@@alissawilliams1767 The way I look at it is that just because it's a ghost story doesn't mean it has to be scary. It was certainly a nice change I think.

[@EmmarainePink]

I don't think it "lacked teeth." I think it's simply not meant to be like Hill House.

[@lizjewelry]

Coming on the heels of Hill House & audience expectations, it suffers a bit. IMO MF's Netflix shows have been a rollercoaster in that I loved Hill House- felt ok about Bly- loved Midnight Mass, and was really let down by Midnight Club (one that had the least of MF's involvement). So... House of Usher should be a banger, fingers 🤞.

[@Citizen88020120820]

Jamie changed details of the story as to not make Flora & Miles remember. Hill House was a family horror about grief. Bly was a Gothic Romance about love in brief terms. You guys should do more horror stuff.

[@antarescp4733]

I miss Clay's scared face.

[@aldanavg]

Jamie and Dani were more than 6 years together because Flora was 8 when all of this happened and then when they are at Owen's restaurant he says She's 17. So at least 9 years

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

Yep! Also, anyone who’s old like me (lol) should notice the specific changes in Dani and Jamie’s clothing/hairstyles as years go on. I really liked that detail. (For example, when they’re at Owen’s restaurant, they look soooo mid-90s!)

[@aldanavg]

@@falsenostalgia-shannon exactly! Dani's straight (lol) hair. I read somewhere that Vermont legalized same sex civil union in 2000 so yeah they were like 13 years together

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

@@aldanavg LOL at straight hair 😉😉 Also, Jamie’s velour dress/shirt, hehe. I didn’t know that about Vermont!

[@ravenlenoirr]

the writers of the show said they were together for 13 years!❤️

[@AugustEverywhere]

Lovely series. . .perfectly splendid. Flanagan is presently filming a new horror series for Netflix called Midnight Mass. A number of actors/actresses from Bly and Hill House are coming back for it.

[@ronarubis9075]

Its a representation of degenerative disease, knowing someone’s on their way out and still embracing the love as they fade away. One day at a time. Its more than some of us ever gets. Hill house gives you scares. Bly Manor gives you an existential crisis.

[@dearestkyra]

Totally!! A different kind of horror but something you can fear all the same.

[@matcha1996]

When I finally got the type of horror Bly is representing, I'm guessing that when the next Haunting is produced it'll be a different kind of horror. Others actually said that the horror of Hill House is something to do with Psychological stuff.

[@ronarubis9075]

@@matcha1996 Hill house actually leans on supernatural scares. Bly Manor is more of Psychological.

[@therenegade916]

Owen’s mom dying from dementia is a big tell about this concept. Because the “horror” they’re all experiencing is very similar to that. Especially when they finally tell Viola’s story and what happened to her after death. Well...sans all the murdering people.

[@ErrorPlaysHD]

What a great finale! I just saw on your patreon, that you are doing chernobyl next, haven't watched it yet, but I guess that's the perfect timing now! Thanks for all the great content!

[@shananika]

Chernobyl is so well done! Glad to hear they’re watching it ♥️

[@ErrorPlaysHD]

@Aaron Lassiter Ozark would be a great choice, too! You’re right.

[@ErrorPlaysHD]

@@shananika yeah I’m also really excited!

[@andiee4163]

remember the last time someone tried to exorcise Viola? She killed the priest. LOL. Thats why they didnt go back down that route

[@sitting_nut]

that is the story. how does she know about that? even viola didn't know. that is not the only thing disjointed. plot doesn't quite hold together on close examination . hill house holds better

[@Zombiebadger67]

Jaimie narrates the entire story meaning she knows these details. I wouldn't be surprised if after Dani's death she obsessed over the history of Bly or even before to find out if there was a way to rid Dani of Viola.

[@sitting_nut]

@@Zombiebadger67 ok if there is a record of failed exorcisms. though they might have to research that before dani's death to not to try one before. anyway there is another thing. jamies's obsession with ghost dani after death, sort of negates the point the story, if there is a point .

[@dayangmarikit6860]

The kids forgot because they were often tucked away in memories when they get possessed.

[@gccurry1]

This episode is a story about something bigger: how people live on after they die. Viola became a monster. Hannah was a saint in Owen's eyes and Dani was a loved one and savior in the memories of Jamie - and now, thanks to the story Jamie tells, she will live on in Flora's memories. Hopefully she won't fade for a while longer.

[@heatherferrell7189]

Poor Dani hasn't been able to look at herself in the mirror for a long time.

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

Owen’s my favorite too! I’m biased though, I love the actor. You guys would get a kick out of his Halloween costume- he posted pics of himself as the lady in the lake. With hairy man-legs. 😆

[@strider9184]

Holy shit!!! I’ve seen this show at least 5 times and i only just realised the hand on her shoulder at the end! Wtf! My attention every time was always on the door, waiting for the door to move…EVERY time!

[@tylergannon7398]

I don’t think you could exorcise Viola. She was a ghost from sheer will and her will was so powerful she trapped other souls just for dying near her. Peter is the puppet master, Miles is the puppets strings he’s pulling.

[@jaquelinelopes3080]

I love your reactions guys... It's like watching with friends (which i don't have lol). Keep up with the good work

[@zoesmith12]

stupid of me to think that id finally make it through this episode without crying

[@tylergannon7398]

I can relate to loving someone and never being able to move on. When it happens to you you just don’t know how to move on but hopefully anyone who falls in love that hard is able to have a successful and life long relationship.

[@schrodingerscatinthehat]

I love your reactions!! Could you lads react to more horror movies!!!

[@catherineflores1435]

Watching your reaction is the best way to start a Friday!🤩

[@JosieSchuller]

Clay hit on the solution for getting rid of ghosts: tell them to get a hobby! 😄 I liked Bly Manor but I thought Hill House was better. That might be because Mike Flanagan directed every episode of Hill House while he only directed the first episode of Bly Manor. The rest of the episodes seemed to miss his touch. You guys have been my favorite reactors to both these series and if they do a third season I hope you guys will cover it 😊

[@JosieSchuller]

@Zsuzsanna Varga The directing was a problem for me and some other people. Different people view things differently.

[@JosieSchuller]

@Zsuzsanna Varga Some people had problems with the direction of certain episodes. Other people did not. That is all.

[@malslslb5394]

Such a beautiful finale for a beautiful show I hope now’s the time to continue Black sails and start Chernobyl❤️

[@billstephens396]

I agree with starting Chernobyl and continuing Black Sails... As for the ending to this show, it was "meh" at best...

[@SerenityAlways]

Amandathejedi does a really good review of this series where she rightly points out that where Hill House was a horror and suspense story, Bly fits more into the tragic Gothic Romance genre which people weren’t expecting. So as a result Bly is kinda unfairly judged by Hill House genre standards. Which is a shame because I think the story is just as solid.

[@shazzycromo]

Dani and Jamie were together for 13 years before Dani died. Also I would legit die for Dani and Jamie. 😂

[@ValyTraveler]

Did anyone else find it amazing how fast they got from Vermont to England???

[@tylergannon7398]

It was a cab ride away 😂

[@memitaylor4323]

Pedro Alonso Nino, a Spanish explorer was the navigator. 😊 I believe the Priest tried to exercise Viola, and she killed him. And in the basement, it was the little boy. Also, it’s like Flora said, a love story with ghost. And showing two women in love and selfless, a man not knowing what love is, because of the abuse he endured; then choosing selfishness, plus the immoral way. What happens if your not honest with yourself about who you love. Hannah.

[@I_Kare]

There are a bunch of gothics they could use to continue the series - The Woman in Black (most recently adapted in a movie with Daniel Radcliffe) would be good, but also almost any book by Victoria Holt or Phyllis A Whitney among others who were huge in the 60s and 70s. Eve Silver is a modern author who does gothics in the same style, but I assume they'd want to stick with more known classics.

[@iamnoone348]

The kids forgot because they were always tucked away in memories when they got possessed.

[@lizjewelry]

You guys should do Midnight Mass!

[@mjkjelland13]

children have an incredible abilities to suppress trauma, which is why I believe Miles and Flora don't remember, you cant' be hard on them for that

[@mariajosetorresp]

Ur little faces at the enf my heart

[@fuzzy__dunlop]

1:06. It had to be said. God bless Clay for stepping up.

[@simsfashions4294]

Nice reaction guys..love from India❤

[@sweetkiss119]

Nope that’s flora

[@sarneybtinson8976]

You guys should react to Siren, it's a different show according to many tv shows 🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♂️

[@ana_lynn_w2959]

How old are yall?

[@JuiceLabs]

25-30 Earth Years

[@cecillegravelle2590]

Great reaction. hopefully you will continue with Fargo.🤞

[@Bellixies]

Love u gays! Lol

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealtho]

please start Orphan Black next ♡♡♡

[@ChromeOfTheFuture]

Omg please react to the new Selena series on Netflix, let’s get you guys cultured 🤗

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

The ending of this show got so boring and chick-flicky. It went from being a ghost story to being a Lifetime original movie.

[@billstephens396]

How did Dani hold on? Plot armor... Sorry, this is where the bad writing kicks in...

[@marmichaud]

Because Viola dont kill outside her room where she was killed, since she's just a loop of anger. this is where implicit diegesis kicks in.

[@billstephens396]

@@marmichaud Then walk me through it... Step by step... Viola walked Dani into her room... So... Dani should be dead... Remember, "show, don't tell"... Tell is bad writing...

[@marmichaud]

@@billstephens396 well, in the room, she meets Flora, and it was shown that finding a kids was the only thing that she remember... we may argue that there may have been other way to show it... but it's definetely not plain and simple "bad writing".

[@DangerouslyRelaxed]

@@marmichaud I like your theory, but she DID kill Henry out on the lawn. He's just lucky that Owen was able to bring him back. Maybe not bad writing, but a bit inconsistent, yeah?

[@billstephens396]

@@marmichaud Viola meets Flora in her room? Somebody bring that part of the season to my attention... I may have missed Viola meeting Flora in her room and that protects Dani from being killed... Or are you refering to Flora meeting Viola in the master bedroom? Hmmmm... Viola had Dani dead to rights, like Peter, and Peter died... Story-wise, Dani should have died as Peter did... Using the parameters you just gave... Ergo, by logic, if Dani doesn't die, it's plot armor... And thus, bad writing...