Glee's Santana Lopez | Character Analysis | Why so many fans love her

[@TheVhsTapeYT]

Hey guys! I’ve really enjoy making these glee character analyses and I have a lot more characters to do. I will have a poll for which glee character to do next, so you guys will be able to pick who you’re most interested in. In the meantime, if you guys have any other shows, movies or characters (not glee) you’d like me to talk about feel free to comment some down here! Thanks again for watching :)!

[@aanuoluwaodole736]

Firsttttt

[@czupachup8772]

I would find some Analasys on How I met your Mother quite interesting, for example a comparison between the characters of Robin and Lily or Marshall and Barney. I havent seen any Videos on them yet while many other classic series such as Gilmore Girls or Sex and the City have been covered in different Videos. I generally really like your Videos, keep up the great work! 💛

[@silviaov633]

Have you watched Julie and the Phantoms?

[@aishlelle]

Can you talk about The Twilight Saga and why people have a love hate relationship with the series?🤍

[@lunabrown260]

Omg you should talk about the relationship dynamics on Dawson’s Creek (if you’ve seen it ofc) :) great video as well!!!

[@MooMooCow95]

Santana always struck me as such a meta character. It’s like she knew she was a character on a cheesy teen drama. Naya as an actress played this meta piece soooooo well. Like she’s was just so aware of the role, and it flowed to well.

[@edoardosilva7106]

That is sooooo true! She was there to bring some REALNESS!!

[@briizy300]

What does meta mean…. Naya did that

[@betulceyhan8519]

The show’s writers took a lot inspiration of the actor’s real life traits. Like in Glee Project they talked about how if the actor doesn’t inspire them to write then the actor won’t be chosen. So I think the reason for Santana is Naya’s quick wit and sometimes sassiness along with her charisma. She talks about it in her book how in the Pilot she didn’t have any lines but she tried so hard to show her uniqueness that Ryan Murphy chose her for the mean girl group. He probably didn’t get inspired by Diana’s character or maybe he got upset her well manners or something got in the way of her being a villain he discarded her and Santana got the part instead. Naya was just the perfect person for Glee and I dislike Ryan Murphy for letting her down in favour of Lea. Naya and her character were original just like her voice and I’m still amazed how much natural talent and confidence this woman had so young.

[@jamesosborn1555]

i think santana was maybe the only character who managed to keep the balance of satire and heart throughout all 6 seasons, whereas characters like rachel lost it early on and just got annoying also sidenote: brittana was the superior relationship in this show

[@marichatismynameandladynoi1990]

Agree satana was the only reason I could get through s4 to 6 and probably Blaine to

[@jamesosborn1555]

@@marichatismynameandladynoi1990 blam and brittana carried the last seasons few on their backs

[@laurine____7543]

Santana literaly made me quit the show on s5....

[@jamesosborn1555]

@@laurine____7543 oh damn why lmao

[@AikiraBeats]

@@laurine____7543 thank you like that was just disappointing

[@danderson8431]

Santana was by far the best character on Glee.

[@vannessarangel44]

I hated that they didn’t give her a good story in the final.

[@julezzz_08]

*ahem* Mike Chang *ahem*

[@danderson8431]

@@julezzz_08 .....Mike was the kindest Glee member, but they never gave him a real storyline other than dating Tina. He rarely even spoke.

[@julezzz_08]

@@danderson8431 lol yeah I know it was a joke. Mike Chang was just so chill. Santana is the best character though. Mike was only known for Asian dancer and was totally ignored in season 4 and 5. smh.

[@Evansm1986]

The best

[@dearpax6020]

the mishandling of santana’s coming out still irks me so much today, the episode just angers me when i think of it 😭😭 it could have been a beautiful storyline, and while there were parts i hold dear, I still cry watching her come out to her abuela, I just wish they put a bit more effort and sensitivity while making it

[@TheVhsTapeYT]

The cut out her coming out scene for crying out loud... literally in the episode about HER ? Lol I don’t know what they were thinking 🤔🙃

[@c0okiEdoUgh1]

It was also annoying how the girls performed “I kissed a girl” to show their support 😂

[@RubyRocket26]

They also completely ignored Brittany during Santana’s coming out when she really would have been a been a big comfort for her.

[@Racewitchina]

@@RubyRocket26ong I HATED that like it would’ve been amazing if they included how much Brittany would have helped her and how close they are like PLS 😭

[@CassieJazz96]

She literally had the best character development in the series. I still miss Naya💔

[@krau2880]

Maybe one of the best character developments for tv in general

[@CassieJazz96]

@@krau2880 I 1000% agree

[@Mysticist6641]

We all do 😭

[@darkvoid9329]

Her entire character development was her coming out, her personality never changed one bit

[@chloesoph9906]

@@darkvoid9329 it's like you didn't even watch the video

[@sweetbluebellmusic]

santana is the reason i have my psychic mexican third eye

[@pinkopat]

are you also from lima heights adjacent?

[@sweetbluebellmusic]

@@pinkopat i am. i’m assuming you are as well?

[@battlegirldeb]

The writers without knowing it had made the character of Santana obviously a lesbian. Why would girl who had her own level of popularity go after boys she knew didn't care about for anything else but sex. She never had a real boyfriend on the show until Sam and she was just using him. It was always about her and Brittney.

[@AikiraBeats]

Facts everything she did was to gain brittany's attention

[@nic4319]

@Caleb Mayfield that relationship was just about sex . They didn't have feelings for each other

[@battlegirldeb]

@Caleb Mayfield Santana never really dated Puck. Yes she went on one date with him, but the only time Santana seem interested in him is when he was with or interseted in someone else. They are said to have had sex, but never a real relationship. He was just her beard the whole time.

[@preguicadetu]

she is bi, right ?

[@sajones4860]

@@preguicadetu No, her character is a lesbian. She admits it in Season 2 and officially comes out in Season 3.

[@ignorance.is.bliss.]

Ah, I love Santana. Even if you don't like her, you gotta admit she's a very well written character. I'm loving your analysis so far!

[@amelisonger]

She is amazing as a character, but I cannot be in good relationship with someone like her because of her bully stuff

[@alyssapinon9670]

@@amelisonger yeah. But hey a lot of our favorite characters are people we would never want to be friends with/date in real life

[@amelisonger]

@@alyssapinon9670 glee characters are real people with their negative sides. And this is amazing

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

Even if you hate her character you still have to give Naya Rivera mad respect for starting the show as background character and end up singing "rachel's" don't rain on my parade

[@nellmichie1658]

Also in the ‘I kissed a girl’ episode something that really made me frustrated was the fact that when the characters sang that I kissed a girl by Katy Perry it was Rachael that sang it with Santana and not with Britney who it should have been

[@princessmanitari4993]

Or quinn

[@christinaoroshiba3411]

@@princessmanitari4993 I have a strong feeling Quinn was more than straight.

[@AikiraBeats]

She needed to do that by herself because it was her moment but of course they wouldn't let that happen

[@enriquev1271]

@@princessmanitari4993 I kissed a girl by the Unholy Trinity period

[@thepiercelopez7342]

i think the only one that would have sung its santana, that was about santana's line and her coming out story so rachel singing with her was totally wrong

[@trinaq]

Rest in peace, Naya. Santana was always one of my favourite characters, and she was instrumental in helping me to come out of my shell as a teen. 💜

[@rma2110]

I get the feeling that Santana was bullied in middle school too. Santana and Quinn wore their Cheerio uniforms as armor. I also think she may have promiscuous because she thought that one day she might fall in love with one of the guys. Maybe she thought it was a phase just like her Tom boy phase? Santana is just so ultra feminine in the way she dresses that I have a hard time imagining her dressing up as Uncle Jesse. I think her makeup and high heels became sort of her armor too. It made her feel powerful. I also think Santana loved the way Brittany didn’t let this cold miserable get to her. She was like a ray of sunshine.

[@TheVhsTapeYT]

YES! Exactly what I think, I think she overcompensated her feminine side because of that.

[@laurine____7543]

In no way Santana was ever bullied😭 it is for made her backstory more tragic you say that ? She had not the personnality to be bullied bc she didnt take shit from anyone AND she admit bullying Rachel since " we are little " on s5

[@rma2110]

@@laurine____7543 You think what you want to think. I see Santana as very defensive in high school. People act like Santana was throwing a daily slushee at poor little Rachel. Give me a break.

[@princessmanitari4993]

@@TheVhsTapeYT i do think that her outfits were a very different kind of feminine vs let's say rachel, so there could still be some tomboy in there, but in colours not shapes.

[@princessmanitari4993]

@@rma2110 truth

[@realsadegg7246]

Santana was such an important character for me. I’m a WLW and also a POC. I hid myself being a shield of sarcasm and bitterness too. I also happened to be mostly raised by my conservative grandma. Getting to see Santana grow and get her happily ever after with the love of her life fills me with such joy. :) Naya was an amazing actress and performer, I really have to thank her pushing the writers for the queer storylines. I’ll always remember her fondly, she’s so missed. ❤️

[@DeeL3]

Santana was likeable about 66% of the time which is probably why she was one of the more realistic characters. The fact that she was realistic helped her appeal to the fan base.

[@auntiesnixx6506]

the fact that heather and naya played a big part regarding their characters' relationship is the best thing i could ever think of as of now. if they hadn't pushed the writers to do it, we won't be having brittana. it's amazing that they saw a lot more potential for their characters than the writers did. i love them and i miss naya sm.

[@heleneoldeide2303]

I will say though, I wish you had talked a little more about Santana and Quinn's dynamic as it's very interesting. They have almost identical motives in many cases, yet, they choose very different approaches to get what they want or to appear powerful. They do backstab each other but when it really counts, they also get each other's motives so well that they end up supporting each other. To me, it appears to be one of the more realistic friendships in Glee because it shows just complex popularity can be. Quinn is also one of the few characters that's never afraid of Santana, which is why I think their dynamic is so interesting.

[@florence3612]

also there was sooo much to unpack in the wedding hookup scene between them lmao we definitely could've said some more about that.....

[@andresmora1518]

Santana is the best development in all of Glee, period.

[@laurine____7543]

Her personnality didnt change....

[@mazvitaselemani]

The reason I personally love her isn't because she's good or bad, it's because she's real. Santana is the most relatable character on the show, not because she's gay but she experiences struggles just like anyone else. She makes selfish decisions just like anyone else but she also looks out for the people she loves at the end of the day. Characters aren't made to be perfect, they are meant to be real. Unlike any of the other self righteous characters on this show Santana knows her flaws and unlike Rachel who did wayyy too much, Santana didn't let her confidence in her talent shine at the expense of her peers. That very raw balance is what makes her such a brilliant character.

[@laurine____7543]

Santana DID let her talents shine at the expense of her peers do you remember the troubletone? It was basically just her and Mercedes Mercedes being the star and f you to the others

[@oldiesdm81]

she was so, so important into me finding out who i am, and i could never be more grateful!

[@girlwiththepurplepen]

How about a "How the unholy trinity made girls and gays everywhere question their sexuality" ? Lol

[@AikiraBeats]

Yes that's so true

[@nacho_girl]

No.

[@victorribeiro6975]

@@nacho_girl YES!

[@cat-cant-do-that]

Literally tho😝💓😝

[@m0zz4re11a1]

starkid fan why?

[@swishyclang]

Great video! I think you were right to separate Santana's coming out into a section of its own. It was grossly mishandled and the fact that Finn was never called to account for outing her while Santana was punished for slapping him and bullied into compliance when her worries were extremely valid still bugs me today. She's one of the best characters in an incredibly flawed show.

[@rosamunddyke1806]

one of the best characters in tv history played by an equally amazing woman. thank you naya rivera for fighting for us. santana lopez will touch hearts in the generations to come.

[@holliexox]

Naya is one of the main reasons i began to love Santana as a character🥺She played her so well and was so passionate about her. Still miss her so much💔

[@mgronk7216]

Brittana was my first real exposure to gay women. It still took me years to figure out I was a lesbian, but they were the first thing that normalized it. Brittana was literally life-changing.

[@benny2446]

The development of Santana was by far the best on the show Naya did an absolutely phenomenal job at never failing to fully fulfill the roll of Santana. Rest In Peace Naya your work on this show helped so many people accept themselves for who they are ❤️

[@itsokandres]

She’s the best character in GLEE, no discussion blank point period; Santana is the only character in glee who actually managed to make me cried and feel what she was saying and the talent out of this world 🌎✨...keep shining in the sky NAYA♥️

[@danaegutierrez4211]

Santana is a character many can relate to, maybe even the first one a person could relate to. A Latina, lesbian, and fierce?! This character broke thru barriers and brought comfort to many, a huge thank you to Naya Rivera. Thank you for making many girls see a part of themselves in you, we love you and Santana Lopez

[@lucypreece7581]

I really miss Naya. her passing was tragic. May she rest in peace and I hope her beautiful son knows just how loved she was by her family, friends, Glee co stars and the Glee fandom. And I hope he one day watched Glee and is able to see just how amazingly talented his mummy was. On a personal note watching Santana story really helped me come to terms with my own sexuality. I was in denial for a long time just like the character was and I didn't want to come out to myself let alone others. Only through watching and loving Glee have I been able to find a sense of inner peace.

[@Racqualh]

We didn't deserve the Unholy Trinity. Could you do a character analysis on Kurt or Marley?

[@edgartapia462]

Marley, NEEDED.

[@AnaLu07]

MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS!!!! Kurt and Marley ☺

[@lanakat]

yes one on marley please

[@daz5491]

Santana’s insults where iconic.

[@princessmanitari4993]

About her daddy issues: Okay so first of all, the writing of the show was eitherway a mess. Buut, the part of you saying that she was searching for male attention etc in relationships- that is NOT a stretch. I say this from experience, i personally, as a now lesbian, was constantly trying to seek FEELINGS in hetero relationships. That did come along with a lot of lonelyness, but by the difficulties i had at home personally, i did definetly try to seek more attention. Somehow it just ended up being males due to heteronormativity, so that itself wasn't 'daddy issues' but i was definetly trying to make myself happy as a person, by having relationships. So, what i think could've happened, is that santana kept trying to feel something with having sex and relationships, and once realizing she did finally (kind of) feel something for brittany, she took slow steps towards her. 3 steps back 1 step forward. Fyi: i would love for you to compare ryan's writing vs the others! I'm so curious how the mess of a script became such a mess

[@princessmanitari4993]

@@cnstqnce2841 i completely understand! I currently still have a lot of difficulty with seeing fantasy seperate from reality. My main way: do i ACTUALLY want to be with a male? Not just the dreamy wedding stuff you see in romcoms? No? Okay done. But, due to all the lockdowns i've accidentely gotten that hetero mindset again due to the amount of shows & movies i've watched without LGBTQ+ rep. It's been very exhausting, but i'm happy that on (dutch) netflix the show Anne+ is on it, soo i get to watch LGBTQ+ stuff again! It's a difficult path, but it is worth it for our happiness. I still remember how of a robot i was, searching for guys to date- it was and is disgusting to think like that for you as a person but also for others, it took me 3 years to get it out after having it internalized. So i hope you do not have the same! I wish you so so much luck. This selfcare adventure is worth it!

[@anjealousanaconda9692]

This character truly helped me out during some dark times and made me understand why I was so angry all the time and it was because I was constantly having to hide and suppress who I was( brown gay man) RIP Naya we love you so much

[@TrotColton4]

Love the glee analysis videos

[@growingupwithdisney]

I hate how they made Finn the victim of the episode when he was the one who outed Santana. I liked Santana’s coming out story a lot...and then this episode ruined it. I wonder what her coming out would’ve been like if she was the one who chose to do so. I remember talking to some people/reading people’s opinions and they were justifying Finn’s actions by stating that Santana was rude to him before that so that’s what she gets. And I can sorta understand that but outing is most definitely not the way to go. Maybe he could’ve gave her a private warning or something and taught her that she should be more empathetic to his insecurity since he’s sure she wouldn’t want him making fun of hers. Everyone has something they’re dealing with and life would go much better if others didn’t make fun people for it. I also couldn’t stand Mr. Shue in that episode, he suspended Santana for slapping Finn after he outed her. Mr. Shue’s rules are always changing up, he ain’t suspend Finn for fighting Puck or Jesse...but thought this was the best time to do it. I typically don’t agree with the most popular opinion, but Mr. Shue rightfully deserves all of the hate he gets! Many people seem to like Finn’s cover of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, but something about it always rubbed me the wrong way. I’m glad you see how inappropriate it (and I Kissed A Girl) was. They already had Tina sing that song in the first episode, so idk why they felt like it was a great song to do again

[@broccoli896]

Honestly, that whole debacle was the final straw that made me stop watching the show.

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

@itissillygucci i have nothing against Santana being outed because is a realistic portrayl, but i do dislike the fact that the show treated as if Finn did no wrong

[@Jessica.Shawnte]

Finn never got any consequences neither did Rachel

[@matthewwhite624]

brittana is such a virgo-pisces relationship and I love it and the video is so good, you did an amazing job (once again haha)

[@angla3383]

WHOS THE VIRGO

[@angla3383]

pls tell me or i’ll cry

[@matthewwhite624]

@@angla3383 santana definitely the virgo 👀 and I'm pretty sure that Brittany in one episode said that she is a water sign so in my opinion Britt is pisces

[@florence3612]

no but santana is literally canonically an aries and she's the biggest aries i've ever seen 😭 (also gives me scorpio vibes tho)

[@matthewwhite624]

@@florence3612 i think her moon sign is scorpio and ascendent sign is aries so yeah i agree with you 👀

[@lstarsabb]

Santana was problematic with her insults but we loved her because she always called out the bs; was it self serving, yes but that didn't make it less true, like with the principal calls her out for bullying, but ignores the jocks throwing slushes in the glee team teams faces. Santana did take it too far when calling out Rachel that she didn't when prom queen, but the fact that she was upset because Santana auditioned for her understudy was ridiculous.

[@karilari8057]

Santana and Naya helped me in so many ways that I can’t even count them

[@user-gm1ck7zt3v]

I think one of the reasons why people love Santana despite her ruthless remarks is because of Naya Rivera herself. That’s certainly what drew me into Santana. Apart from her humor, and being one of the few people that could put Rachel into her place (even when she’s too far), Naya gave her all portraying Santana. And what’s amazing is she’s soooo far from her character. I know it’s called acting, but it’s not like there are many actors in Hollywood who are as nice as their character anyways lol. Naya was such a joy; she may look “cold” but she has a heart of gold. You never hear the cast complain about her; they loved her the same way they loved Cory and that’s so beautiful. RIP Naya. We miss you and love you.

[@c0okiEdoUgh1]

Santana is definitely one of my favorite characters to ever grace tv screens, and was also a fan favorite. Full credit to Naya Rivera for her beautiful acting and musical performances that managed to capture the heart of Glee . Glee’s decline after season 3 can be attributed to the writers decision to dispose of characters such as Santana, who they had spent years molding into a iconic character. Although she briefly re-emerges during the later seasons it’s apparent the writers were disinterested in allowing Naya/Santana to shine, lest she take away from Rachel’s spotlight. Regardless , what an iconic role !

[@lexsummers5714]

I really love how you bought up that there was a lot sexualisation of wlw and because it’s something that always really skeeved me out about the show. I’m really glad to hear that the actresses pushed for Brittana to be taken seriously 💜

[@elyssavanoosten7922]

Santana helped us to come out and she helped us to have confidence that’s why we love her🥰

[@xena1fan]

Brittney character analysis would be cool. :D

[@dulapipa]

I have to say that this is THE BEST analysis of Santana by far

[@kelsynicole9135]

Santana had one of the best voices and was done so dirty when it came to solos. Her Valerie performance is still one of my favorites to this day. RIP Naya ❤️ gone but not forgotten

[@YouTubeChannel-ru8ed]

The k you for putting that into perspective because I always had a bit of guilt for liking Santana so much but now I see why I like her truly

[@dwtsglee]

It’s really insulting to Brittany’s character and role in the relationship to say she was manipulated by Santana in season 2. She knew what she was doing, and to think otherwise is playing into the idea that Brittany was dumb when she wasn’t. She was 100% aware of what she was doing, but she didn’t want to have another situation like what happened in Duets, so she avoided talking about it until she just couldn’t anymore, and that’s where we get Landslide.

[@kkheflin3]

What an excellent analysis! Santana was hands down my favorite character. The writers really developed her character unlike what they did with many of the other characters. Many of the characters were so one dimensional but with Santana's character it was multi dimensional making her a much loved character. RIP Naya Rivera. You gave so much confidence to LGBTQ teens. I've taught high school kids for 30 years and we have watched many episodes of Glee over the years together! We had "Glee Time" at the end of class many times. Great analysis. New subscriber here!

[@angel-ve6mt]

thank you for clearing up a lot of stuff in the motive and relationship section. it always occurred to me that santana might’ve been not super feminine in comparison to other female characters. i also understand now why she said she was in outcast in the prom ep in s2. she’s an amazing and inspiring character.

[@apollo6519]

i love this video santana is such a complex character again great video

[@someweirdo8380]

My mother and I still listen to trouty mouth a lot. She completely nailed being amazing

[@paccinocappaccino]

My love for Santana is so strong. Like I never liked Finn before but when he outed her the hatred I had for him intensified. Santana legit went through so much and dealt with consequences for other people's shit as well e.g she getting suspended for the purple piano burning when it was Quinn. I was happy when she and Mercedes got into the treble tones

[@danielrubinstein896]

I feel like she embodies someone we all wish we were in high school, Sassy and someone who can survive hell unscathed

[@aanuoluwaodole736]

First!!!!!! Yay so excited for this

[@gabbyunique.]

Could u talk about Sam and Mercedes relationship and why the show couldn’t continue it

[@AikiraBeats]

Thank you cause that would've been so important to have a interracial couple

[@violinboy345]

PREACH SISTER!!!! Such a great analysis and really well thought out and constructed. Great job!

[@mirandajewell23]

Could you do one on Marley Rose (Glee) if it's not to much trouble?

[@roy.shrestha]

Marley is so underrated ❤️

[@mirandajewell23]

@@roy.shrestha yessssssssss

[@TheVhsTapeYT]

I will :)!!

[@mirandajewell23]

@@TheVhsTapeYT YAY

[@mirandajewell23]

@@TheVhsTapeYT If you don't mind me asking, when will the video be out?

[@laronga720]

I just found this channel and I'm so glad I did. Great work, keep it up ! It's amazingly entertaining to see characters being explained by other people

[@TheVhsTapeYT]

Thank you :)!! I’m glad you enjoyed it !!

[@martargw]

i love this video, this is jut perfect. rest in peace, beautiful naya ❤️

[@aishlelle]

I was waiting for this one!

[@andreakuruc665]

the commentary on this video was fantastic. Great analysis.

[@marimarimar]

Amazing video !! Santana was such an amazing character. I loved how she could be so f’ing mean and you’d hate her one second but you still loved and cared for her so much. She was an incredible friend (most of the time Jajaj) I really hate how the outed her, Finn was really shitty in that arc. But Brittana was theeee relationship and I’m really glad they brought it back. Naya rivera was incredibly talented and she will forever live on in her talent 🖤

[@justsomeone7379]

I really love how she's not afraid to stand up to Quinn even if she acknowledges her as the leader of their group

[@lordtubbington4201]

Thanks for making this awesome video

[@sugarshaz7854]

Naya was so brilliant. She may be gone, but Santana will live on forever

[@bettyreads222]

Yes to this video essay. Santana is forever the best.

[@generalbakis8094]

im on my 19th rerun of this show just because of Santana x)

[@mleffers9929]

omg yes i was waiting for this!!!

[@courte28]

Santana is my spirit animal

[@miacatttt]

i really like the way that this was told and keep making videos!

[@emmajacquelynne]

This was very good. I wrote a few things about Santana during the run of Glee and I love seeing our opinions matching up!

[@rachelbanane7509]

Beautifully said, I agree with every point you've made! xoxo

[@thekarlshow_tm]

Santana impacted me so much and I still strive to be like her (except the backstabbing and negative parts obv) seeing her on the show just always made me happy

[@449Silverfox]

I'm really enjoying these videos! I feel like you should do Emma next. Her characters issues were severely mishandled in several instances and I'd like to see your take on it.

[@labohemienne5560]

she is my favorite❤️

[@michaelnealis1926]

I love all of your videos ❤️

[@saracoutinho3398]

Santana carried the show in her back

[@AikiraBeats]

Could you possibly do an analysis on jade west and tori vega from victorious and their complicated friendship

[@sugarypineapplecake2876]

Yesss

[@wenis.kingkong]

I’d love to see one on Marley

[@walnutsrcool]

I can’t rewatch the coming out episode. It made me so sad and cry as a closeted kid. I can’t believe they made her the villain in her story of being outed. Like I’m fine with them continuing to keep her complicated and being a bully at the beginning, but the fact they made FINN have to forgive HER and not the other way around was disgusting. I only watch it because I love her mash up song because she has an amazing voice.

[@nuage6500]

This was beautifully written

[@scribblekitty6693]

I love this character analysis! Thank you for sharing your insights!

[@scarlightsun]

Thank you. Love the information

[@fiveh3340]

oh. Now I understand why Ryan kept Santana's character around. He needed Quinn to be the main bitch but Dianna was too sweet for that, so after S3, he thought Santana had what it takes lmao. But it backfired because people still loved her more than Rachel

[@RoyalKingOliver]

I really hope you do Finn next because idk who played a bigger part on Santana’s outing than him. And speaking of which, I really love how it’s about Santana when Brittany is the literal other half in the relationship and isn’t given anything except the class election subplot. Jesus Christ, there is no other thing that pissed me off more than Finn not even taking accountability OR APOLOGIZING for being the one to out Santana. And lastly… HOW THE HELL DID HE KNOW IN THE FIRST PLACE?!! I’ve watched the first 3 seasons and not a single hint or scene showed him suspecting Brittana. He literally did a hard read!!

[@danisolda]

Hi again, I love Santana, she is my favorite character, also Burt Hammel. I think, from my perspective, the writters and producers wanted to show how wrong that point of view from Finn was, because its pretty much what the society push us to believe, also, Santana was the most honest person out there, speaking her point of view, refusing to be deceived and protecting others as much as she could, but anyway, after the damage was done. I feel, as a fan, Rachel got too much attention, despite others being as talented as she was... thanks for your amaising analyses!!!

[@aabankhan647]

Back when glee was airing we hated her cos we thought she was being mean to a lot of characters but now things have changed. Glee didn't age well. So many things in that show are questionable. Santana was actually just being honest. She was calling people out for their stupidity. Specially creep like Mr shu who enjoyed watching his student sexy dance in front of him lol.

[@laurine____7543]

Uhm antisemtic , biphobic and fatshaming comment are Not being honest in any way

[@tamaraortega2689]

@@laurine____7543 All characters are problematic at some point, I'm surprised people don't get the point of a black humor satire from 10 years ago. Santana's character was always like that and it's okay that they hate her because well, that's the point, her character is a kind of antagonist at some point for the protagonist, so obviously it's going to do all those things.

[@laurine____7543]

@@tamaraortega2689 hum yeah , but it still not just " being honest " and "give at other what they deserve " its mode " being a bully " . What Santana stan ( some at least) dont awckoloege

[@aabankhan647]

@@laurine____7543 yeah obviously you are right. Glee was a mess but santana was correct most of the time if not always. She called out schue for teaching Spanish when he clearly didn't have any skills or qualifications to do so, etc. Santana was also quite insecure in the begining and used to project her feelings. She had the most amazing character development

[@tamaraortega2689]

@@aabankhan647 Obviously all these things do not justify being a bully but you understand why it is like that, there is a story behind the character.

[@TommyLaCabra]

I really loved this. U expressed the outing Santana thing really well

[@ssprit9464]

love the style of your videos! so glad i found your channel 🥹

[@CassieJazz96]

Excellent analysis!!!!!

[@selectedshipper8282]

As someone who was outed I will forever be mad that they made Finn out Santana and then they framed it like he was in the right

[@chaosblow4838]

I love Naya so much, also this was a deep break down loved to hear, Imo the outing of santana was really powerful, and showed fear lgbtq people have to face. Also the creative choices were amazing, the drums when shes running and the silence after mercedes started singing rumor has it focusing on santana, the overall mood through lights zooms, angles, the slap at the end... I do think forcing Santana to participate in the meetings involving women empowerment was awful however she did get support from the club, and I think I kissed a girl is an empowering song, shows pride and equality. Also showing men gawk at her and puck dismiss the situation is insensitive but society isn't either, they showed an honest depiction of how high school students react, Kurt was bullied as well and its relatable. Overall I was moved by the episode ,I also loved Theatricality alot for showing Kurt's dad mature approach and the conflicts between Kurt Fin and Burt leading to acceptance.

[@marsthebean13]

I geniunely love the storyline of Santana realizing she’s queer, and the compulsory heterosexuality that she struggles with

[@Jgotmilk555]

Great video! Santana was the best!

[@itsalexvargas]

thank you for this video! I loved everything about it!

[@silviaov633]

Great video as always!! 👍

[@marmeelynsinocruz9461]

Man, i remember when I heard I Kissed a Girl on the episode. I was like, "for real?".

[@tannaclark5084]

Can you do one of Blaine Anderson from glee. I think it would be very interesting because of all the mental health issues he had that weren’t brought up in the show

[@MrRickymoore]

I wish they would have showed her dad on the show

[@EB_TaylorSwiftFan]

Santana is amazing. RIP Naya Rivera, she will forever be missed.

[@kaanojo]

thank u I love your analysis 🤍 the next one needs to be about blaine