Introducing My Friend to Helluva Boss - Season 2 Episode 9: APOLOGY TOUR

[@FrostyFyre]

It’s actually crazy: of everyone at the “I hate Blitzo” party, Blitz is the one who hates him the most 😭

[@mrsfahrenheit]

7:10 love the fact that they included one of Brandon Rogers' characters in the episode and of course have him voiced by Brandon as well haha Grandpa is absolutely iconic 😂

[@starrlea8291]

That part where Blitzø goes to touch Stoliz and the background music says, "don't touch that pretty thing" kills me every time.

[@CordyBrush]

the amount of symbolism in this episode is insane! - Blitz showing up to a "Blitzo Hating Party" Himself. - The broken heart on the wall behind Verosika and Blitz during their argument. - Blitz being given a "bleeding heart" as a cake from Verosika.. Its so damn good!

[@Nitrinoxus]

One more layer of symbolism: the slice of cake Verosika gave Blitzø evokes the phrase 'eat your heart out', meaning to pine for something _desired_ but lost or unattainable -- much like Blitzø's relationship with Stolas is at this point.

[@I.M.P-leader]

​@@NitrinoxusYeah but based in how the series is heading, Blitz and Stolas will get back together eventually making it not lost or unobtainable.

[@Nitrinoxus]

@I.M.P-leader Nobody ever said something has to be _permanently_ unattainable to be pined over.

[@Luzarioth]

Stolas: "I don't look down on you... when have I ever ?" Also Stolas: "Who threatens my impish little play thing ?"

[@mrsfahrenheit]

What the writers are really really good at and what I've actually never seen to that degree in any show or movie is the fantastic dialogue writing. They really achieve to make these conversations feel so realistic and so natural, like something an actual person would actually say in these situations. A lot of times when watching something I'm thinking to myself that the stuff actors or characters say feels so fabricated and weird and that no one would actually talk like this IRL but with Helluva Boss they really have this level of authenticity down. Then pair this with fantastic (voice) actors and it's literally perfect

[@bakayaroonna8]

I played the outro song on repeat for a while because it reminded me so much how I felt when younger and dealing with failed relationships that meant something to me.

[@drdewott9154]

This episode really was another Banger and just hitting hard on the character drama. I'll also point out that old guy Chris laughed at. That's actually a Brandon Rogers character. He just names him Grandpa, it's one of the many characters he uses in his own video comedy sketches. He actually made a great little one on his own channel called "Blitzo vs Grandpa", I think you 2 will love it if you haven't seen it, stuff like that has been his bread and butter long before he got involved in Helluva boss.

[@MayLovesFortnite]

WE HAVE TO GET THE GHOST EFFERS ONE NOW!! 🎉

[@nicorizzo5402]

Like the actual episode or their reaction?

[@MayLovesFortnite]

@@nicorizzo5402 reaction :)

[@Nitrinoxus]

One more pile of thoughts and observations copied over from my earlier viewings, because *_man_* did I spend a lot of time thinking about this episode afterwards: - The first scene was a roller coaster in itself, as much a mix of steps forward and back as everything else in this episode. Both Blitzø and Stolas did _so_ much better at communicating with one another, and at correcting their own failings in the process -- Stolas was able to express his feelings clearly and stand up for his own boundaries, and even though it took a lot of pushing, Blitzø _actually _*_admitted_*_ to his self-loathing_ and copped to the fact that he's no good at talking things out... but then they both kept falling back into their self-defensive bad habits, Blitzø pushing when he should've backed off and Stolas backing off when he should've pushed, and things boomeranged _right_ back to where they started. It's true what they say: hurt people hurt people. - The break-up dynamic in this episode actually feels _more_ authentic than most fictional breakups in media. In my own experience, at least, it's more common for both parties to 'take a break', putting their relationship on hold for however long they feel is necessary to figure their shit out -- that's the vibe I got from Stolas in this episode, that he wants Blitzø to step away and leave him alone until they can both say for certain what they want and need from their relationship. (Unfortunately, while Stolas has that level of emotional maturity and self-awareness, Blitzø's not there yet.) - The reveal of Martha and Miss Mayberry was thoroughly unexpected, but a welcome surprise. It might be risky to make paying a visit to IMP's targets a regular fixture of the after-mission routine (Sinners _are,_ after all, _stronger_ than Imps and _much_ harder to kill a second time), but hey, it could be a nice touch if they try it. - Blitzø's repeated attempts to try to find the words to express how sorry he was to Stolas illustrate as clearly as anything how much Blitzø actually _does_ regret what he said and did. It's been discussed before that he's self-taught when it comes to writing, so drafting up apology texts is likely a challenge for him -- but he doesn't go through that kind of hassle for people who aren't worth it to him, and he clearly felt like he needed to do _more_ than just _write_ an apology. Blitzø's going to more trouble to make amends with Stolas than he's done for just about anyone else. - The jack-o-lantern Blitzø ran over was a reference to 'Holidaze', one of Vivienne Medrano's older animation projects. Might be worth a watch! - As much as Stolas _really_ doesn't want to be around Blitzø for the time being (and understandably so, honestly), it's pretty clear from his visible discomfort at the overt animosity aimed at Blitzø at the party that _he doesn't _*_hate_*_ Blitzø._ He's _hurt,_ and he wants _space_ and the time to _heal,_ but it's not hard to see that he's still willing to let Blitzø _earn_ another chance. - The costumes and decor at the party are chock-full of jokes and references. I have to give points for the Alex Brightman-inspired Beetlejuice costume, that was an excellent touch. - Blitzø has probably _never_ had as clear a demonstration of how badly he's broken someone's heart as he got by being in the audience for Stolas's song. Stolas was absolutely speaking from the heart, broken as it is, sharing his feelings in a way that he's likely never been able to before -- keeping his eyes closed to keep his anxiety at bay, he was able to help Blitzø see clearly what he really meant to Stolas... and just how _severely_ his actions have messed up Stolas's headspace in a cycle of 'what-ifs' and self-blame (even as Stolas himself was realizing the ways _he'd_ screwed up). For the first time, Blitzø realized how much he'd fucked up, and it _hurt him._ - The liquor-soaked talk between Blitzø and Stolas was *_exactly_* the talk they _needed_ to have the other night, and while it _sucks_ that it's literally a day late and a dollar short, the fact that it was said is a *_major_* first step in both of their journeys to healing. And honestly, Blitzø made some _really good choices:_ he allowed Stolas space, let him take the high ground in the conversation, allowed him to speak without interruption, recognized that Stolas was likely _not_ in the right space for physical contact when he was breaking down (which is *_HUGE,_* and something _so_ many people get wrong!), and when there wasn't anything left to say in the moment, _he let Stolas go._ He's _genuinely improved,_ even if he doesn't _realize_ it yet. - This episode recontextualized a _lot_ of things about Verosika's earlier appearances, but one of the big ones might be her previous mention of Barb, Blitzø's sister. We know they crossed paths in the rehab center, and it seems likely they'd each find out about the other's experience with Blitzø (Barb has the same mark on her forehead that her brother does, and Verosika had his name tattooed on her upper arm); the two of them bonding over the pain they've experienced thanks to Blitzø might've given Verosika the idea to host these parties to help other people he's hurt, and even if Barb's not attending this year's event, it's worth noting that Verosika's wearing her modified mark in her outfit (the emblem on her left leg is the same crossed-out version of the symbol on Barb's forehead). Visual shout-outs to kindred spirits seem like her style, considering she chose to _modify_ the tattoo rather than _remove_ it -- anybody who realizes what it means is probably someone who could use an invite to the next party. - Blitzø's talk with Verosika was the best way to cap off this episode. The party being a form of group therapy, Blitzø's admission that he _realizes_ he's screwed up, is _genuinely_ sorry for it and _wants_ to be better, Verosika giving him unironically good relationship advice despite everything he's put her through (and calling him 'Blitzø' for the first time) before giving him an 'eat your heart out' slice of cake and heading off to start a song about how, even if she's not over what happened between them, she's gotten over _him..._ as bittersweet as the ending was, it's a perfect denouement.

[@MrProthall]

Stolas saying he doesn't look down on Blitzo... he kinda did. A lot in season 1.

[@sandracarnegie2871]

💯

[@nicorizzo5402]

Exactly and that's why Blitz's feelings are also valid. I hope by the end of this season they'll actually talk things out and realize how they both fucked up.

[@gianmarcozampella5138]

new episode's coming the 30th of this month!!

[@Luzarioth]

This Episode jumped Verosica for me from "meh" tier to "I wanna see more of her !". Also, she calls him Blitzo, until they have their talk this Episode and than she starts callim him Blitz.

[@Daralyndk]

I love that cake part Verosica literary served Blitzø his heart on a plate And there are so many simmilar moment you notice if you pay attention

[@McCammalot]

Randomly? I find it really lovely that you encountered this show and embraced it so very thoroughly.

[@BlueRoseWolfie]

This episode I remember was a favorite of some of the people responsible for stuff, can't remember who. As another pointed out, the symbolism in this episode was amazing! My personal fave, when Blitz and Stolas were sitting on the couch talking after he sang his song, Blitz started reaching toward his back, possibly to comfort him or just to show affection. In the background music the lyric plays "Don't touch the pretty thing..." Blitz then hesitates before Stolas sits back up and tells him off more. 17:00 in your reaction it plays. The music has been banger after banger for me for a while, but the 2 in this episode are close to my favorites.

[@OpalKaboi]

Just got off work, excited to hear their reactions to this one!

[@Boo_0v0]

I WOULD TOTALLY LOVE TO GO TO A HATE JOHN EVENT WHERE WE ALL JUST FAKE HATE JOHN XD Edit, fixed spelling

[@JohnReavesLive]

Bahahahahah! I’d secretly attend and eat the cake and get drunk and sing along to the songs 😂😂

[@aarw4907]

#justicefordennis

[@sandracarnegie2871]

#ScrewDennis

[@lilitpatchwork]

Please react to "the art of murder". It's an indie animated pilot on KZbin, and it's really good!

[@Harkonnen21]

Its been really hard to hear you guys compared to the episode audio for last couple HB episodes.

[@felixhenson9926]

hard agree, as a hard of hearing person the automatic captioning can't handle it for me to figure out what either the ep or they are saying

[@doseidamian3977]

Algorithm support comment! Love your content! ^^

[@sakuyacamui8650]

Wait You won't react to shorts?

[@kacklina]

I tried with all my heart to search for the video on my computer as soon as I saw it on my cell phone, with filters, the full title, the name ofbthe channel and show, with nothing it seems like the video appears, I chose to click on it on my phone and search for it on my history. It doesn't even show up in my subscriptions. Maybe it's because I have a VPN on my cell phone and for some reason the video is restricted in my country(mexico)? Because on my computer it shows that the video was restricted by the administrator...why?

[@FrostyFyre]

Shows on my phone and PC, and I have a VPN so I dunno what to tell you

[@kacklina]

​​​@@FrostyFyrewhat I think is that is resteicted on my country, and I can watch It in my phone thanks to the VPN that I have on Canada.

[@animecris10]

I am in Mexico and I can see it, could be age restrictions?

[@kacklina]

​@@animecris10I'm 39 xD

[@MomokaViixiv]

i HATE blitz in this episode too he comes to talk with Stolas when hes PLASTERED DRUNK... like what a coward...

[@MrProthall]

How would he know? He never saw Stolas plastered before, he literally said that. Bit unfair to say he exploited it.

[@sandracarnegie2871]

@@MrProthall Right? Why hate Blitz for any of this? He's very much a victim and those with eyes can see they both messed up and bothh are victims. If anything hate the incubus for taking advantage of Stolas while he was drunk.

[@sakuyacamui8650]

What did he do wrong? First of all, he didn't know for sure that Stolas would be there. He reacted to the song he heard. Maybe they would have had an honest talk earlier if Stolas hadn't thrown him out of the house during their first argument, he acted like a coward. The only person I hate is that "better than Blitzo" guy, there's nothing worse than someone who takes advantage of a completely drunk person...

[@MomokaViixiv]

@@MrProthall i didnt say he exploited it i said he was a coward and if he rly wanted to say sorry he should have seen he wasnt in his right mind and been like ok ill make sure u get home safe and then tell you when ur feeling better tomorrow and not shit faces. he took the cowarads way out