Therapist NEEDS a Therapist! Arcane Episode 3 Reaction (Therapist REACTS)

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

There are some additional analysis of Jayce's jump scene and Vi' on the Bridge Scene from Episode 2 on my Patreon (link in description)

[@charlestonjew7587]

I think you're the first react Tuber who didn't immediately think Vi realized Powder caused the explosion when she sees the head of her monkey toy/bomb on the floor as she was trapped under the door, when she had no reason to do so. Vi knows Powder's bombs don't work, let alone cause a massive explosion with such devastating effect and more than likely, believed it was Silco trying to blast his way in through the door. She told her to stay behind. Her greatest fear was losing Powder and at this point, seeing the monkey toy would confirm Powder disobeyed and followed them. As a result, Powder is dead, along with Mylo and Claggor. The tears on her face show just how excruciating this is for her to watch. Remembering what Vander last said to Vi at Benzo's, "Protect the family", flash forward to Vi hovering over Vander and his last words to her, "Take care of Powder." Vi lets out a primal scream because she believes she failed them all and everyone is dead.

[@aaronialguyman]

The absolute speed my finger moved to click on this video should be studied

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Literally spat my tea out at this comment lol

[@DNVgb]

Would you let me study you?

[@TheCakeMachine]

SAME. Subbed over the first video and these have been my favorite things to watch. Second I saw it I had to click.

[@junkyred]

Same, didn't even realize how recently it had been put out.

[@angeloalvarez5520]

SAME HERE

[@BlackShardStudio]

Oh, the misery. Everybody's gonna need some therapy!

[@jamesanderson3191]

you sir are a poet and a scholar 👏🤣

[@Jasongilliar]

Nah bro just wants more clients😂 I mean the good thing is, we all need therapy after that, he knows why, hes a therapist, i hope after s2 ep9 he makes a video giving us therapy 😭

[@barknkams8528]

why are you in the every arcane therapist react video

[@BlackShardStudio]

@@barknkams8528 it's an obsession

[@Me-bd7qt]

@@BlackShardStudio i cant deny

[@gaara_of_the_desert1118]

It's always painfully ironic hearing Jayce call Piltover the land of equality, while the undercity is treated like it is.

[@jamesanderson3191]

This has been something that stands out to me more and more every time I watch

[@yeroc7114]

They also show Jayce in the light after it while keeping Viktor in the shadow

[@anangoohns]

//MENTION OF EP 7 for those who haven't watched that far// Its so interesting to notice the difference in Mel's behavior towards Viktor over time. In this scene, even though she keeps the light mostly on Jayce (metaphorical here obv), she still acknowledges Viktor and replies directly to his questions and statements, the same as with Jayce. In super stark contrast, there's a scene in ep 7 that it took me until the 3rd watch through to notice it, but its when Mel is introducing the concept of making weapons to Jayce and Victor after the letter from her mother. Go watch it again and she literally never addresses Viktor in the whole conversation, only Jayce. She barely even looks at him, just little glances as he talks, then immediate back to Jayce to speak. Victor replies to her, but Mel doesn't talk TO him at all. She addresses everything she says to Jayce. Not to mention her line of "I'm only asking you to prepare to defend your people." While Viktor is sitting right there, definitively NOT one of "your people" since its Zaunites who will be on the other end of the Hextech weapons. Obv I dont think it's cut and dried classism. She was acting that way I think bc she has a goal, Jayce has the power to do what she wants, and she has the means to get Jayce to do to it. She can't manipulate Viktor in that way bc he doesn't really trust her (or the political machine of Piltover) so she sees even bothering to converse with him, his concerns, and his priorities as a waste the effort--something she can simply bypass by getting Jayce on her side. But that's partially because Viktor DOESNT have almost any social power besides his work with Jayce. His background allows the circumstances for her to dismiss him because there's 1) no gain from him, 2) no recourse for treating him as nonexistant. But it gave me an awful feeling watching it realizing she was doing that. Just "Ive calculated everything and you won't be useful to my needs, so I won't even waste words or a glance on you bc Jayce is the one I can actually use here." Because I've been in situations like that where people have acted like I'm literally not in the room or that I haven't even spoken and the level of feelings of dehumanization that brings are nauseating--its almost a physical feeling. Sorry for my Ted Talk 😅

[@Sinewmire]

As well as Jayce being considered as being from a lesser family because his family are only minor industrialists and inventors. He's already wealthy beyond the dreams of Ekko and the Undercity.

[@Adonna2424]

@@yeroc7114 which is interesting when you get Viktor's background being from the Undercity

[@OpDDay2001]

"It's probably not as deep as that," he says about a thing that is deeper than he realizes.

[@JustMarq]

W spore pfp btw.

[@FredrikRyland]

What time stamp was that?

[@mondwine]

@FredrikRyland 31:39

[@FredrikRyland]

@@mondwine thank you🙏

[@BurnDem101]

With Arcane, it's always as deep as that. They are very cyclical in both their storytelling and visuals if you pay close enough attention.

[@Cykoha]

Therapist needs a therapist 😂 best title ever

[@junuka7362]

I mean many of them have supervisors when working with patients, so it should be kinda normal, or am I wrong? Anyway, if the title is like this after 3 episodes, he might need more than 1 therapist after that 🥲

[@RiRiplays]

Love that you said "Romantic" LOL during the scene with Viktor and Jayce with their Hextech Dream 😂

[@carpiim]

👀👀

[@czar6203]

👁👄👁

[@Ev-fm6ev]

He’s already onto them lol

[@Fabio_26]

"its probably not as deep as that" oh boy trust me when I say I really think it is, this is animated by hand, every single frame of arcane is thought of for such a long time, every single detail has a reason to exist, every single time, that's why it's so good!

[@BlackShardStudio]

@@Fabio_26 it absolutely is

[@FredrikRyland]

What time stamp?

[@lockekappa500]

@FredrikRyland I believe he was referring to the parallel between Powder falling after the explosion, and Silco drowning in the water. And yes, it was definitely intentional. If anything the answer with Arcane is always ITS MORE DEEP THAN THAT.

[@lockekappa500]

@FredrikRyland 31:30 btw

[@Jackfwaust]

its crazy how every little detail from background props, framing, or dialogue is a double or even triple meaning in nearly every scene

[@mihlali.mangena_]

Lets go, time for tears and analysis

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

That should become the name of my channel!

[@beyondviolet]

@@TherapistReactsOfficial genuinely that would be a great way to get more clicks 😂

[@PredatorH2O]

​@@TherapistReactsOfficialI mean, your whole profession really.

[@BurnDem101]

Mia Sinclair Jenness was 11 years old when she did Powders VO performance btw. Such raw emotional acting from so young is beyond impressive and deserves more recognition.

[@TheMattSturgeon]

She's said in interviews that she struggled to separate (from reality) the emotions she tapped into whilst playing Powder. In Bridging the Rift Ep3, she also describes drawing on some very real familial bonds; imagining a scenario where she becomes estranged from her brother. 😢

[@virodhiful]

Apparently Jason Spisak (Silco) heard a recording of her doing the final scene for episode 3 and was like "that's what we have to live up to huh?" and that's just delighful to me.

[@raistormrs]

@@virodhiful yes he had to go in after her, poor guy. 😅

[@jamesanderson3191]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Stu clocking the real dynamics at play during that scene with powder and the monkey? 90% of reactors root for that monkey to work (myself included); meanwhile Stu is able to immediately clock that it's an issue, articulate exactly why it's poor decision making, why the decision was made by powder, and why it's better that the bomb DOESN'T work

[@lucasrocha3126]

41:57 it most likely wasn’t preplanned. Silco mentioned earlier the “rumor” that Vander left town with his children and was never seen again. He was planning to kill all of them. He probably asks her where her sister is so he can kill them both but when powder says “she is not my sister anymore” it resonates with him, he felt that same abandonment with Vander, hence the whole “brother” conversation they had earlier in the episode

[@LiveForever13]

I felt so bad for Vi at the last scene, she's 15 and has so much weight on her shoulders. Seeing Mylo, Claggor and then Vander die was just too much for her. And its heart-breaking to watch that play out with her little sister. Its so sad. When I first saw this, I was in pieces. The show has some amazing writing. CA/CSA survivor here. This show really tested my healing journey. But, after a few months/year, its now therapeutic to me. It's helped me process my own history.

[@DarkHarlequin]

I love to hear that the show is kind of triggering/testing to them, but it also seems to help to process things and show you that you can heal and that you have become stronger 😊

[@merodeadorNocturno]

I wish I could say it gets easier Kiddo, but I'd be lying. Great reaction, thanks for sharing.

[@jamesanderson3191]

I see what you did there ;) Cheeky, and accurate

[@merodeadorNocturno]

@ I just couldn’t resist

[@moritzmolle6609]

hey, yo, no spoiling!

[@abrenaline]

I don't think I've ever seen ANYONE point out the heartbeat from dying vander, now THAT's some amazing attention to detail, Kudos to you.

[@benhill70]

Whenever you think something isn't as deep as it appears in the show. It's actually that deep! That is the beauty of the show.

[@FredrikRyland]

What timestamp was that?

[@benhill70]

@FredrikRyland @31:36

[@FredrikRyland]

​@@benhill70Thank you🙏

[@matthewadamlock]

I didn't actually notice until this video that Vi does regret her initial reaction, that look in her face definitely shows regret, and then she goes off to (in my mind) calm down a bit and doesn't realise she needs to go back until too late Really really powerful stuff. That end scene just cements them on this horrible path forward and it's exactly what you said about the point of no return, no coming back from that I absolutely love the voice acting from the person who plays powder when she realises that she's inadvertently k*lled her family. It's not even other people telling her she's messed up anymore, it's all that guilt and trauma reinforcing that idea that she's a mess-up And earlier in the video when you said that Vi was having to be strong for Ekko, and having to be strong to lead the rest of the team, no wonder she was so deregulated when it all fell apart, she'd been having to hold it all in to protect the family, and then all that falls out from under her, she loses all the people she was holding all those emotions back for, so it all comes out at once, powder is the only one she has left so it's where all her emotions are directed Love the video ^

[@dead_cea9365]

It seemed pretty clear to me when you see the fist. The first thing I remember is Vander's scene in the first episode when he takes her hand and says that it's not going to solve their problems... the series is full of parallels.

[@TheMattSturgeon]

Theres a really great behind the scenes thing with Mia Sinclair Jenness (the voice of Powder) ~8.20 into Ep3 of Bridging the Rift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5WUo4KqqpmGg6s

[@veronikamajerova4564]

Yeah. And it looked like she didn´t want to LEAVE Powder. She just needed a few moments to compose herself, so she won´t say or do anything harsh to her sister again, and then return to her, which is completely understandable. Sadly it was ruined by Silco and Marcus. 😞

[@LambdaHDvideo]

I'm sure this was mentioned on Patreon, and you might touch on this later in the video, but Silco was genuine when he takes in Powder. Because he sees himself in her - they both had a sibling that betrayed them. He went up to Powder with knife in hand, his intention was not to take her in - that switched when he heard what happened

[@babette5918]

The scene where Powder is falling mirrors when Silco is drowning because it was a "moment that changes you forever" for both of them.

[@iadknet7429]

I love that you caught Vi looking at her hand after striking powder and connecting it to Vander saying “This doesn’t solve your problems, it only creates more of them” I don’t think I’ve ever seen another reactor catch that callback. There are so many small callbacks and connections weaved throughout this show. It’s part of what makes rewatching this show “enjoyable”.

[@speedcuber8037]

Right almost everyone missed that reference 😢

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

Well also the fact that Vander’s last words to her were ”Take care of Powder” and her sudden realization of what she just did. Just this irreconcilable mix of grief, guilt and anger.

[@stevenwojtysiak6392]

it's also the way the show started.. Vander sees Vi and Powder, sees their mom then looks at his hands before dropping his gauntlets.

[@Vickiraytive]

If Vi had just given Powder a job to do, like "Powder I need you to stay and keep an eye on The Last Drop. Pay attention to who may be on our side or against us. This is really important and I need you to be here to inform us when we get back." Then Powder would have felt like her role mattered instead of just being left as a liability.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

I think Vi being who she is couldn’t have done that, because it would be disingenuous, she’d be coming up with some task that would never cross her mind as an excuse to keep Powder away from rescuing her dad. And also, Powder would understand that’s what she was doing, she just heard her dad’s been kidnapped and Benzo killed. The root of Powder’s problem here is feeling helpless, useless, undervalued and guilty for failing the group, being told to keep watch on an empty bar is not going to make her feel better than Vi being honest and telling her it’s dangerous and she doesn’t want her to get killed.

[@Vickiraytive]

@The_Story_Of_Us that's a valid opinion. I think Vi could be that person if she hadn't been so horrified by the events she had witnesses. And I think Powder would follow through because I think keeping an eye on the Last Drop is actually valid. Vander being kidnapped, Benzo being dead - that all means nobody is looking after the bar. Vander must have left it to someone when he went after Vi, but who's to say an extra pair of eyes wouldn't be valuable in that moment? The key would have been to ensure her safety without hurting her already fragile ego.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

@ I still don’t buy it, I think Powder would see right through it, the bar is just a bar, it doesn’t matter in a situation as horrific as this. The way I see it, I think that Vi should have stayed honest, but instead of just telling Powder to wait there, she should have told her to go and take care of Ekko instead, since he just went through something devastating seeing Benzo brutally killed and he’s her best friend. It’s the only other thing she could do that involves her actually being there for someone. I’m unsure though still, because while it gestures at and appeals in a way to what she wants, ultimately she still wants to use her inventions to make a difference to and feel valued by her family and knowing they’re out there all at risk of death while she sits sidelined somewhere else may still be too much for her to cope with whatever else she’s been tasked with doing. Ultimately I think the only thing that could have stopped her from doing what she did with the gemstones was to just let her come with anyway. Yea it’s dangerous, but that shit goes both ways, Mylo and Claggor are in danger too and if they all die, what’s to become of her? And if she supposedly can’t be trusted on a mission like this, how could she be trusted to act with good judgment abandoned and on her own with no supervision? I don’t think Vi was equipped to deal with this whole whirlwind of violence, emotion and circumstance, none of them were.

[@Mourninghowl]

While I think this kind of conversation would have gone a long way in preventing the tragedy, I also think that it's unreasonable to expect that kind of thinking from Vi in that moment. She may be the oldest, but she's also just a kid in the middle of a life and death situation still unfolding. She's not focused on trying to soften blows for her sister right now. She just saw some abomination kill Benzo. Vander's life is at stake. Her focus is making sure she and Powder don't lose ANOTHER father. She isn't mature enough to be able to do what Vander does later for Mylo telling him to breathe, to slow the pace down to offer some kindness and grounding in the middle of the chaos. That's too much to expect from most people in a life/death situation, let alone from a literal child who just saw someone die right in front of her. And in true Arcane fashion, that's a consistent character flaw of Vi's that we see throughout the series. She is incredibly great at focusing on a job, on where to put her fists. But she's just not the most empathetic person especially in the height of conflict. She never quite picked that piece up from Vander. Her focus with Powder in this scene was on physical safety, not emotional safety, both out of necessary prioritizing and because she generally doesn't allow herself to be emotionally vulnerable enough to meet Powder on that level. Which isn't surprising considering how much she's had to neglect her emotions to take care of Powder after their parents died.

[@Vickiraytive]

@The_Story_Of_Us telling her to look after ekko would have been a good idea. I understand it's a lot to expect from her. My original point wasn't that she should have known better. It was simply meant to convey that if Powder had been made to feel important rather than a liability, things could have turned out differently. The thing about arcane is, it's a tragedy. Every circumstance that goes wrong could have been different if just about every situation had been handled better. I think your opinion is valid and it's apparent you've thought this out very well. My comment was just a simple what if. Not really meant to discredit what anyone else may think about the characters and their choices.

[@stef-w5j]

im honestly surprised how many people blame Vi so much for this. She is a child too and at that moment she lost her family again and your little sister went out of her way, disobey your order to stay safe and blowed everyone up. Powder sadly jinxed it but she lives in her own world unable to see the reality. She left the scene to cool off her head, she obviously would never abandon her last family member Vi broke down in that scene and directed her frustration, anger and grief towards the one she loves the most(and the one who ruined this mission) wish peple were more forgiving to vi as they are to powders actions.

[@TheMattSturgeon]

Interesting you say that powder lives in her own reality. I interpreted that differently; I think Powder has a lot of self-hatred; she blames herself for everything that's gone wrong, and is desperate for some validation that she is not a jinx.

[@stef-w5j]

​@@TheMattSturgeonI think she struggles to keep the inner voice blaming herself for everything silent. She hears voices, unable to face reality, doesn't communicate and blames her sister for creating jinx. She even ignores what others tell her and she makes up stuff in her head(especially about vi and silco) Yes she indeed does live in her own bubble unable to face the reality that she jinxed the mission and killed her foster family .. She keeps telling herself she is strong but in the end she can't face the truth. Sure deep down she fills guilty which is nicely portrayed by her voices but she cuts them off every.single.time It's really a shame, a mentally stable person would easily reunited with her family

[@balanceofjudgement4282]

Right? I thought exactly the same. Vi is supposed to be somewhere between 14 and 16 in this scene. A large portion of 14-16yo kids cant tell their head from their ass on a normal day, and this kid has just witnessed her two best friends die right before her father figure died in her arms as well; and that happened moments after she fell from the 2nd story of a building. Even if you dont take into account the age, she'd be having copious amounts of adrenaline rushing through her body at that point. The fact that she slapped Powder and only that is a miracle in of itself. Her reaction is not right, obviously, but it is most definitely >human

[@RealKevinJunior]

I've watched a lot of Arcane reactions and analysis, but the depth and details that you notice are totally unique! I never noticed the subtle heartbeat when Vander was dying, that was such a cool detail

[@nerea2847]

10:51 "look at that shot, almost seems to be romantic there" aww 💗

[@funnysillyloser]

The animators did a great job with the characters' facial expressions, because in the scene after Mel lets Viktor and Jayce enter the lab, you can see Viktor getting upset for a moment when Jayce showed that admiration look at her 😭😭😭 incredible job with this, seriously.

[@andredorea4529]

When you sayed "Is probably not as deep." Oh boy, it is.... DEEPER than you can imagine on first watch. The writers and animators and artists are geneious.

[@mondwine]

Much to talk about in therapy after finishing arcane

[@ShayGhost02]

Silco did not plan on taking in Powder when he first saw her and I think if Violet was still with her he'd kill them both without thinking about it which is why he asked where Vi was, however Powder who was in her mind betrayed/abandoned by Vi (as ofc she didn't know Vi was coming back and just needed a moment understandibly) is similar to what Silco experienced with Vander, two brothers and two sisters. While it could still be manipluative of him whether Silco is doing so purposely or not, he does see himself in Powder and in that moment decides to take her in and nurture that growing hate and determination in her just like he had done for himself.

[@guccipucci3941]

You can see his entire demeanor switch when she says „she is not my sister anymore“. Before that he had the jovial tone he later used with Marcus‘ daughter in her room after he found out Marcus kept Vi alive in prison. When she said that he looks up and towards Vander, before his gaze softens and he looks back down at her. He puts both arms around her, his tone gets low and at first it is sort of triumphant, up-beat when he says They will show them but then he almost growls like a wounded animal „we will show them all“ and I think he meant that. He projects himself onto her and in that moment they become a family, maybe even the same person like with Isha and Jinx.

[@OpDDay2001]

Silco is a very interesting character. You'll get to understand him better in the coming episodes.

[@Dnttdream]

This is the episode that holds the series together. Everything that follows is a direct or indirect consequence of what happened here, even what seems like a minor detail becomes important later on. ...it lays the foundations for what will be the future of the characters that drive the series (Vi, Powder, Jayce, Viktor, Silco). Excellent video, I subscribe without hesitation.

[@ToniTerrier]

Been waiting for this! Hope you had a great xmas with family

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

We did thanks Toni, hence the slight delay in editing this one for youtube! Family first!

[@Adonna2424]

Chronic pain patient here and it's 100% true. There's no escaping it, it never shuts off, you never get a break and it wears on you. And no one has answers, and you keep begging for help, trying anything to have it fail. That's why most people with ME CFS choose that way out. They call them the 'Missing Millions.' The world has forgotten us entirely and how do you exist when the world has already given up on you? Edit: I have to add that seeing Silco try to hide his pain and his reliance on shimmer as a pain reducer is really relatable.

[@metoo7557]

When Vander says he didn't 'have a choice', it doesn't elaborate it at this time, but as the series progresses it explains it indirectly and you know why he had no choice.

[@Oubaama]

I mean it was already explained in the first two episodes. Vander and Silco both led the rebellion across the bridge, which took the lives of Vi's and Powder's parents. Silco, not being as close to the children as Vander, wanted to continue the fight, while Vander saw that the price of their freedom was too high. So Vander saw no choice but to kill Silco. He failed and Silco went into hiding to plan a new strategy and develop Shimmer, while Vander brokered an armistice with Grayson. Silco acknowledges that Vander had no other choice because the Lanes had no real chance of winning in a fight against the enforcers. But now he believes that with Shimmer the fight is in their favour, and he tells Vander this in hopes that this will win him over to the cause again. When Vander refuses, he decides to get rid of him instead and take control of the Lanes himself.

[@pintex2181]

Let's go! Another episode from Arcane. I'm always so excited to hear about your psychological analysis. Just adds so much depth to the series, thanks

[@rowanjoshvillena9315]

This is where it starts!!! You are up for an epic, emotional roller coaster of a ride. And I'm gonna be here from start to finish

[@kenmatree.3167]

Yesss

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

People always misinterpret Silcos reasons for taking in Jinx. He has no use for a street kid, they are a dime a dozen in the underground. The only reason he did not kill powder then and there is he sees the paralells between himself and Vander with Powder and Vi and that creates an almost familial need to protect Powder from what he himself suffered after being betrayed by Vander. There is also the fact that he and Powder have a connection through friends and family that is spoiler territory that I won't go into but you will find out later though whether he recognises her at that point is uncertain.

[@troikas3353]

The parallels are only surface level, in actuality their situations are nothing alike. But it is true that he projects onto her and thats the only reason he doesn't murder her as he was planning to do. Had nothing to do with protecting Powder though, he was doing it for himself. If any one thing about that scene had not happened just right to let him project his own issues onto her and make her situation about himself, he'd have slit her belly and not given it a second thought (even with that connection). Silco's only ever self motivated.

[@GuimaraesDreamers]

And so ends the first act of the first season, completely destroying us, the writers definitely know where to hit. On the other hand, we have Jayce and Viktor happy because they will be able to make their dreams come true, this duality is fantastic

[@mordor2594]

You are absolutely right that people who have been through this(abandonment, rejection, not accepted) to some extent really really relate to powder throughout the whole series. And the thing about this show is that you can understand everyone’s perspective, like Vi at the end here is just not able to process all of this and is letting it out on Powder. Vi is also still very young here, like 15 maybe.

[@TamNguyen-zs3gc]

I love the way how you watching in detail. It's worth because every character's story in Arcane is also well-writen. By the way, you are really impressing me by your analysis 👍👍👍

[@BlackShardStudio]

It's highly appropriate that you released your analysis of "Hurt" less than 24 hours from this.

[@junuka7362]

I subscribed because of Arcane. I‘d like to stay and see you watch more films/series

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Any suggestions?

[@lafatte24]

@@TherapistReactsOfficial A Tale of Two Sisters, Train to Busan, Beef, Yellowjackets, Chernobyl

[@junuka7362]

@@TherapistReactsOfficial I mean as a trauma therapist arcane is like the perfect topic for you - and there‘s still a lot to come with season 2. I don‘t have any specific suggestions but anything with a huge psychological background sounds interesting, if you analyse it. Thinking about something like „killing Eve“ - it‘s about a female serial killer and her relationship to a detective. Very interesting charcter design as well imo. But it‘s hard to recommend something after you watched something as good as arcane

[@mike-wyant]

​@@lafatte24I second Train To Busan. That would be wild!

[@J_Ace27]

There is a lot to cover from a therapy person The Bear. I was thinking maybe Succession too.

[@monkeydance3894]

43:38 As someone who experienced something not on this level, but similar, I think you really touched on why so many people rewatch reactions just for this one episode. For me, it hurts to relive, but so validating when I see people side with Powder. As a child, having a caretaker you thought of as perfect hit you and degrade you in a time of turmoil feels like reality itself broke. Shock, betrayal, but due to your built trust, you also believe them. Not that I don’t understand Vi as an adult looking in, but Powder sure doesn’t. And seeing that validated by others is intoxicating

[@cotc4x153]

When you update Powder's formulation you should also make a short column or short formulation for Silco. The relationship between the two and the parallels between the two are interesting

[@jamesanderson3191]

I never caught the bit with Vander's heartbeat slowing down until Stu pointed it out

[@MushroomButtons]

“Almost romantic” DONT GET ME STARTED IM GONNA CRY

[@benhill70]

Keep in mind one thing about Silco. He actually feels empathy for Power due to his betrayal. Notice, he looks at Vander's body right after Power say that Vi isn't here sister anymore.

[@Nikowo1610]

I think he out of all people will definitely be able to figure that one out, having a job like this just makes you cut out for watching this show

[@virodhiful]

I feel like Silco goes into the final scene with several of his own trauma buttons hit hard (not that he'd ever admit it.) See also: getting grabbed by the neck by Shimmered up Vander and having an immediate flashback to being drowned by the man. And then this heartbroken moppet glomps onto him because her sister abandoned her and... well... what can you do?

[@jkljosh7392]

Arcane is ALWAYS that deep

[@hardbasskvass597]

Something I noticed in this show is how character's eye colors change as they develop. Like Powder and Vi's eyes are grey at the start of the show, but at the end of episode 2 when VI decides to turn herself in to keep Powder and others safe her eyes turn blue meaning her character has developed. Powder's eyes changes to almost purple at the end of this episode when embraced by Silco This is some really good visual storytelling

[@Cornberry]

“It’s probably not as deep as that” oh no… it WAS as deep as that 😅

[@i-maxwalker3401]

Legends say that Therapist profits raised dramatically days after episode 3 came out

[@theyeetus1428]

YES!!! Please analyze the ending song! It's called "Goodbye" by Ramsey, and when you pick apart the lyrics, you could imagine it being sung by nearly every important character from this episode. (Vi, Powder, Vander, and Silco)

[@aaronhardman3492]

I LOVE the detail in even your initial reactions! The animators and voice actors put so much into the expressions of all the characters and it’s so beautiful to see someone really recognize that and use it to dive deeper into the show! Thank you!

[@moritzmolle6609]

I like how you get from analysis mode (poor decision making on powder's side) to just going with the action ("cheating! come on! come on! Vander!") =D

[@KeiraAmi2]

When I was 6 years old, my 3 week old sister was crying and I couldn't console her, so I took her upstairs (we lived in a 3 story house) to my Mum (a very abusive and neglectful woman) who was helping my Uncle move into the spare bedroom on the top floor with my grandma. She told me to put my sister on her bed (her bedroom was on the second floor) and she would see to her soon. I didn't want to leave my sister alone and distressed, so I decided to take her back downstairs so she would be with me and not alone. On the way down the last set of stairs, my ankle rolled, and we fell. My sister suffered 3 cardiac arrests and a brain hemmorage but thankfully survived. Mum blamed me for the accident entirely and emotionally abandoned me, segregated me from my other 4 siblings, whilst the physical and psychological abuse became severe and incredibly covert. When I tried to tell someone what was happening, and people saw her drag me by my hair across a field beat me, she managed to convince people it was the only form of 'corporal punishment' she had ever used and she used it because my behaviour was so out of control and that I was a compulsive liar and a problem child that had tried to 'kill' her 3 week old sister, that she had no choice. I went no contact with her nearly 5 years ago now. I've had a lot of therapy, and I'm currently studying to be a counsellor/therapist and when I first saw the scene with Powder and Vi, I sobbed my heart out. It was very triggering and very raw. Now though, it's cathartic; when I watch that scene, it allows me to release those intense emotions (usually rage, fear and shame) that I don't always feel safe to feel. It also helped me to process some of my trauma around the accident, and manage symptoms around my diagnoses. Another great video! Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@MGZetta]

I usually don't listen to reactors when they pause and speak, but I listened to your every single word. This shows how good your remarks are to me.

[@metoo7557]

Yea this is one of the rough ones. If you can make it through this one, you should enjoy the entire series, but this isn't the only intense one.

[@MtheRaccoon]

“Therapist need a therapist” you are so real for that😭😭😭

[@sofiajohansson1438]

As soon as I saw which episode it was I was like 'yeah i understand that you'll need a therapist efter this episode'. Welcome to tears and trauma. This episode is so important for the show, it really sets the tone and shows how far the writers are willing to go. One of the best written episodes, and the animation of course, it shows what a masterpiece this show is. Thank you for pointing out not only Powder's POV at the end, but also Vi's. Her struggle gets over looked a lot in that scene. Yes, she acts out of anger and grief, and what she does is wrong, but she stops herself, removes herself to calm down and tries to go back for Powder when she sees Powder in trouble. People tend to forget that she is also still a child, she's only about 15 years old and she's been through so much trauma already.

[@ratster_9529]

Its amazing seeing a reactor have so much empathy for the characters. The amount of reactors ive seen just blame everything on Powder not even thinking about that shes a child and Vi´s just a child too. Cant wait for the next video!

[@maxd2767]

I hope you took your time to appreciate Powder VA, because she was around the same age at the time of recording, a child actor, and she's perfect.

[@Aceries_]

"These children who get rejected, they don't have anywhere to fit in....they leave themselves massively open to exploitation" Well, ain't that the truth. And the crux for my own anger often to my parents. It's such a huge responsibility to make sure you create that space for kids to belong that you bring into the world. And it's also the government's responsibility to nurture that capability for parents, not just tell them to make babies because you want a workforce. (I did also get groomed though, so not entirely wrong there either). 😅😂

[@BFSearle]

watching this through your eyes makes it so much more emotional to me. Ive said it before but your commentary puts into words some of the emotions I had watching the first time. Its amazing commentary and so important. I literally cant wait to see more of these reactions. Your music reactions are awesome but nothing in art has ever resonated with me as much as this show and so glad youre doing it.

[@angelajaime5155]

I swear you're the only reactor I've seen say so much positive stuff about Mylo! I feel like people are too hard on him most of the time, but I ADORE that you can clearly see ALL of them as the children that they are

[@carpiim]

ive been dreaming about this video 😅😅 so excited!!!!!!

[@RattusCorvus]

I'd love to get a formulation fot Vi. Also there is so much potential to analyse all the songs, even beyond a first reaction. I can relate to Vi and Powder both so much in those emotional scenes. It's fascinating that an animated show feels more real and deeper than most other media for me. Maybe it has something to do with them not beeing portrayed by real people/actors that makes suspense of disbelief easier. They feel so real to me.

[@yeetus076]

Never clicked faster on a video, the moment I saw your arcane reactions I knew ep3 was gonna make the therapist need a therapist like I needed one after this show

[@danielwitosz6288]

I think I've been thru similar things and thoughts. You said at the end that you're curious about people with same experience, how did they react to this story and I just have to say that it moved with me. I was down for a while and I had to think about everything. I needed to be alone, I thought about the story, about myself, what could and couldn't be, I even cried for a bit. But I get thru this and now I'm just living with what I'm now. Thanks for your reactions, they are amazing.

[@midnight1672]

I think you're the first one who understood that, when Vi sees the broken monkey bomb, her thoughts are not "Powder did this" but "Powder was here and might be dead as well". If she suspected her to be the culprit by then already, she wouldn't have been as surprised as she was when Powder happily exclaimed that her "Monkey bomb finally worked!". It's just a minor detail and not very important compared to all the other stuff that happened in the episode but I still think it's remarkable that you caught that correctly.

[@yoanastancheva4920]

you're one of the first people i've seen who noticed the parallel between silco and powder as she's falling from the building and him in the water! good job!

[@noobando7883]

Man, it's incredible how no matter the amount of times i have already watched this scene, it still hits like the first time.

[@sarrormiki3363]

Also excited to hear analysis of the song at the end! I looked at the lyrics for the first time and it is very much fitting the scene

[@skywalkerjohn8965]

Wow you are really good at understanding/reading characters as well as their motivation so fast.

[@tarshnottrash1483]

Really appreciate all your thoughts on this… it refreshing to see someone look so equally at all angles of the characters here

[@jakobrotzer8532]

I love your reactions! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this videos.

[@jamesanderson3191]

yes; I feel spoiled that we get to have a professional of this caliber to take us through his journey into this series

[@martinjacksonmj]

That shriek powder makes as Vi leaves stops your heart

[@psoma_brufd]

Yes!!! The episode where it all truly kicks off and the trauma hits hard! In the next episodes you're going to see how right or wrong your thoughts on Powder were.

[@Elonyson]

When this episode first came out, I was SHOOK. It broke me for a week, it was so brutally unexpected

[@JustMarq]

It's time to watch this one when I can. I've been waiting for this one. Hands down one of the most emotional episodes right here. Look forward to watching it, as of all your future videos. ❤ Edit: Funny I watched this episode with my dad the same time you uploaded 😂

[@cephquepheas]

Lets goo!! Ive been waiting for this episodes reaction! Time for the tears to flow! 😂😭 Edit after watching the full react: Oh boy did you hit the nail on the head with that final quarry! The idea that this show might have legitimate ramifications and effects on those who may have experienced a "Protective" figure striking someone who depends on them. This show, and this episode particularly, have always been a bit of a hard watch for me due to this concept as it relates viscerally to some of my own experiences. However I genuinely do believe it has, in one way or another, allowed me a chance and a means to re-evaluate the idea that there are often consequences that we simply cannot help, and often our perspective is entirely to blame. I didn't, and still don't, know the full perspective of the person I once trusted as a "protective" figure and the disregulation they may have felt when they chose me as a means to "strike out," however the long term consequences were something that I realized very soon after that I needed take full grasp of in every sense. All in all, this show and all of its intricacies have definitely had a lasting impact on the way I try to approach the consequences of said scenarios, and I genuinely appreciate how you pick up on and highlighted this specific situation. 😁🖤

[@queenofgoldenhearts]

And here we have the most triggering and yet cathartic episode ever animated, everyone buckle up for trauma therapy! 🤡 I’ve been WAITING for this reaction and you always get everything absolutely right, and don’t be afraid to get “too deep”, everything on this show means something! Geek it up! I hope we get not only some update for Powder but also Vi’s formulation and maybe one for Silco too? He’s a complex character, he didn’t plan to take Powder under his wing but instantly connected and understood her pain when she said Vi left and they weren’t sisters anymore, he felt that way with Vander. Well, what you said about processing really connects with me, specifically since I have this tendency to dissociate or distance myself from emotions, makes it hard to even talk about things but when watching it somehow it easier to explain exactly what the characters are feeling because they are my feelings too, makes sense? Also it feels amazing to see some visual representation of what was only an abstract emotion before, like the scene on which she’s crying and calling for Vi with the burning building behind her? Gives so much more intensity and that’s been one of my main issues when trying to explain my experiences since I also rationalize them, it ends up lacking this depth, how wrecking it actually felt, but then with the scene it shows you and it becomes clearer!

[@Hexaphobia]

Ah its so nice to come back to S1! ... Before the writers decide to remind everyone that the H in Arcane stands for happiness :')

[@raneunhae-idc.]

Always posting in the right time!!❤❤

[@tithannisk7470]

You're totally right about assholes exploiting the lack of self-confidence of children (you phrase it way better than me), but I think that the way Silco reacts to Powder jumping in is arms is that in part, but it's way more. Remember that in the past, Silco was betrayed by his "brother", Vander. He knows how Powder feels, there is a connection there and he can be there for her when no one was there for him when he was in the same situation. In the same vein, I think I understand what Vander meant when he said to Silco "I had no choice". I think that prior to the scene that opens the show (the 2 girls on the bridge and Powder singing), Vander and Silco were like brothers and were also the leaders of an uprising against topside. And then the bridge scene happened, Vi and Powder's parents died and suddenly Vander has to take care of these 2 little girls. He had no choice, because it was not about him, some ideology and a righteous anger anymore, now it was about taking care of his daughters. It changes one's perspective. "Is there something more undoing than a daughter ?"

[@SoleilsLament]

I've never seen any reactor REMEMBER so many neat details and apply them to really cool theories throughout a single episode! Your insight is just the cherry on top! GAAAAAAAAAH, I'm so thankful you're doing this series!

[@derekmarshman6154]

Dude, you are SO insightful! Please. ALL the videos! Anything you want to dig in to, we will watch!

[@keniad7756]

the way he just predicts everything is insane, i cant wait for the rest of the reactions

[@jayotron]

Dude! I'm a new follower, but I'm loving your content. I couldn't wait for this reaction.

[@jamesbourne256]

I’ve recently subscribed to your channel I really enjoy how detailed and in depth you go with these characters emotions and body language I recently watched this show such emotional rollercoaster 😭

[@gothicchild97]

As someone who lives in chronic pain 24/7 365 since 6yrs old (20+ years of it in counting) with multiple close calls drowning/ an accident and an attempt years ago... I can assure you that it is a living nightmare even on medications and no no doctor has put me through for therapy (uk).. I'd never wish my conditions on my wost enemies if I had any... Keep up these videos it's really wonderful to see your insights and hope you'll enjoy the crazy ride you'll go on watching it.

[@dizzzygrl]

really loving these arcane videos, been waiting for this episode haha :) would killllll to see your perspective on Severance! a fantastic show that asks some super interesting, thought provoking questions about identity, trauma, who are you without your memories, your history, your story?, and tells an amazing story in the process. accompanied by a reaction or not, i think its definitely worth taking to time to check out!

[@butterfliesandmoths]

I must say you keep hitting me and handing me terms through your analysis. "Protective factor" and "rejected children leaves themselves vulnerable to exploitation" is something I'll take with me. I've been through some sh!t and traumas, where life eventually caught up on me and I lost everything except my life and my home - which sent me into a serie of psychoses which would last for 4 years. I'm permanently free from them now though, since I learned what psychoses are by observing it from within. Im a self taught (forced special interest) psychoanalytic. And from a psychoanalytic perspective I can relate to most characters on some level and draw parallells to my own life. Arcane has come to be a part of my healing. And let me tell you, you're in for a ride 😊 ... And for that I thank you, old friend.

[@dominikvrbanec5404]

I love these Arcane videos and your analysis, keep it up!

[@calebsmith7179]

This episode hits hard.

[@jonr4291]

"Goodbye" is an incredible song, when the soundtrack came out I listened to it like fifty times in a row

[@jenniferbulow9722]

Hello from Germany. I Like your Videos. Waited for the next Arcane review from you.❤ I love that series so much. There is so much about it, that goes so Deep in my mind cause i had so much similiar feelings in my life my english is not good enough to bring it all to words. Im so happy to see other people feel about it Like me. Thank you.

[@Kevlin_cristina]

I'm Brazilian and I'm really enjoying your reactions to Arcane, even with the subtitles I can still understand, and I love these psychological analyses too, seriously I can't wait for the next episode.

[@ObliqueReference]

You are AMAZING at how quickly you're grasping the trauma responses everyone is having. I can see the years of real world experience right there.

[@LiamKreißl]

This is bout to get so good

[@njabulosithole1795]

Haven't finished the episode, but I find your voice very soothing. 🥲 And your insights are full of insight and care... Might even make me consider therapy...

[@katayzeno3569]

This show is excellent at showing parrallels. This episode shows how much good "hextech" can be, but also how much destruction it can bring.