HELLUVA BOSS SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 THE CIRCUS

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[@sqxbarto9229]

Funny, when they were kids, they had zero idea about their own status, (Blitz being an imp, Stolas being a prince), Stolas said he would work for him :)

[@vilmublues752]

Well, Stolas had some with the way he asked " *You'll* hire *me?* " but it didn't matter to him.

[@98953812]

Isn't it amazing how statuses don't mean anything to kids? A peasant kid would accept being a royal advisor if you ask and a prince would happily work for restaurant if asked, just as an example.

[@cyberneticblood7291]

Stolas standing up for himself is fantastic in this episode and seeing his backstory is amazing he's so cute as a kid

[@wingsoficarus1139]

I was hoping that he'd go full NBA youngboy on her but the way it played out was definitely well made. I still wan't him to eventually give her the stuff she deserves though down the line.

[@WingManFang1]

It was really interesting to see the side of domestic violence that nobody really shows in media because “men are always wrong.”

[@spikejr3113jr]

The way Stolas ex wife went to hit him so confidently makes me think she has beat him in the past and not the way he likes.

[@SuperMandibleclaw]

i still can't believe they got jafar's voice actor to voice stolas' dad

[@Zerosenpai25]

wait what

[@leothecancer3554]

Omg same

[@MelonHere20]

Wait what-

[@d34dstruck13]

And Blitzo's dad, meaning both got their issues from the same Disney villain

[@Kayta-Linda]

@@d34dstruck13 And at some point he was talking to himself. Literally having a discussion on how to screw both of them over.

[@That_Doctor_Del_Fella]

I just want to pick up kid Stolas and give him a hug. He deserved to have parents who actually loved him, even if it is Hell and he's a demonic prince. He's been my favorite character since the pilot and knowing he put on a brave act just so his daughter could have a good childhood makes me love him even more.

[@aitanacruz9882]

I feel the same about kid Blitz. His father valued him even less. :(

[@russianbasics8407]

Guys he’s a devil

[@Milk-ck1wv]

Him being in hell don’t really mean anything since he was born down there and didn’t commit any acts to end down there he could be a good fair person if he wanted to.

[@bigironwithanarizonaranger9065]

@@aitanacruz9882 that’s true Blitzø’s dad values him less than a wadded up 5 and a slim-fit condom because to him that’s “plenty” but at least Stolas’ dad noticed he liked Blitzø and payed for him so his son to would have a friend

[@DaniReacts13]

This episode showed us how the dynamic between Blitz and Stolas started and how it has always repeated the same pattern: Stolas is interested in Blitz, Blitz uses him to get something he wants, BUT, in the process, Blitz genuinely enjoys Stolas' company. He enjoyed being his friend that day as kids, and he definitely enjoyed their first sexual encounter as adults (Blitz said he "could do it real fast" and ended up spending the whole night with Stolas and left the next morning). The thing is, they need to break this pattern to build a healthy relationship. They love each other, but they haven't talked about their feelings at all. Stolas started his development already by standing up for himself and demanding the divorce from his abusive wife. Now, I hope it's Blitz turn to start growing and he fights his self-hatred and fear of abandonment (we saw all the things tormenting him in episode 6 of season 1). He's terrified of being hurt and alone, but he also pushes anyone who gets too close precisely because of that fear.

[@annabanana7659]

Now it makes more sense why Stolas brought Via to a circus/amusement park when she was a kid. He found his first friend there and thought she might have a great time as well

[@BlueRoseWolfie]

This episode did portray Blitz in a very poor light, but it also showed he had a bad childhood too. Thru-out the first season we saw hints that Blitz had a rough past that altered his views. Hell end of episode seven showed a wall of pictures of people he cares for, with him scratched off or marked away. Blitz is a deeply damaged person. Stolas is a emotionally starved and broken person as well. It is unfortunate that what started their relationship is all on a lie. I am interested to see more on what is going to happen, and if we get more backstory. Cause we have yet to see Blitz's mom or sister, plus how he got his scars. Also how Fizzaroli got his scars and turned into a cyborg.

[@Za11oy]

Well, we have nothing absolutely concrete sure. But in this episode, Blitz' dad did have him steal from the Goetias, and steal quite a lot at that honestly. Not just a little trinket or two, a whole bag from the treasury, maybe more. Me thinks that when a certain papa bird caught on to that little event.... That circus probably didn't get spared much.... And considering that just him leaving was enough to level half a tent.... Yeah, you probably don't want to be on the other end of Stolas' daddy's fury. Heck, it's probably surprising that Blitz and Fizzarolli are even alive if that's the case.

[@BlueRoseWolfie]

@@Za11oy That is a possibility. Could also explain how he may have lost his Mom and possibly his sister, or how his connection to them deteriorated. It may all be connected like that, or entirely different way, just goes to show theres a lot of ideas for coming episodes.

[@bolbyballinger]

Also worth noting is that for whatever reasons (I didn't bother keeping up) there was supposed to be a different episode that came out before this one. Vivienne said though that the episodes being switched wouldn't change anything really and considering this happens the morning after Ozzy's that almost definitely means a Blitz backstory.

[@BlueRoseWolfie]

@@bolbyballinger I can see that

[@JoeAconite]

His father was the original voice actor for Jafar in Aladdin.

[@dragonslayer9671]

Wait seriously? How did vizi get the guy who voiced Jafar in Aladdin

[@gigachad3925]

@@dragonslayer9671 You can ask the same about how she got the broadway actors for Beetlejuice and the genie from the Aladdin musical lol.

[@SapphireDragonDX]

@@gigachad3925 Don't forget NORMAN F*CKIN' REEDUS.

[@bibarel5097]

@@gigachad3925 or Norman Reedus lol-

[@ShivShrike]

And he voiced both Paimen (Stola’s Dad) and Blitz’s Dad that’s some voice talent

[@andrewmartin917]

Stolas talking all horny, all the words that were bleeped and him saying "that was the sound of a fucking divorce!!!" Were all the best and funniest parts of this season 2 premier.

[@CosmicNova1000]

I love that Stolas stood up to that evil bish Stella and he only put up with her constant insults because he wanted his daughter to have a great childhood now that is a great dad.

[@shanajeangedeon9060]

I love how absolutely DONE they were with Stolas' dad😂😂

[@trailguidealex5010]

We got a full veiw of the tragedy that is Stolas's life. But we got a hint of the tragedy of blitz. From what we know so far blitz has been playing second fiddle to fizz and maybe his sister even though we haven't seen anything of her but she was a celebrity at least. Then his father only cares about what he gets out of blitz with no care for his safety and he will manipulate to get it. Which if thats blitz's childhood him scamming stolas makes sense but I think he caught feels for stolas and that scares him.

[@sheevpalpatine6139]

Its scares him because he already caught feelings for others in the past and it blew up in his face. Example: Fizz and Verosika

[@cavaleirot]

Poor Stolas he lived his personal hell for 17 years married to Stela. Seriously, this Stela is worse than Amber Heard. I'm glad that after so much abuse our prince has finally freed himself and divorced this thing called Stela. And what a good feeling to see Our Prince defending himself against this cretin, showing that he will no longer put up with any kind of abuse from this Female Monster!

[@Kozladoev]

Fun fact: Blitzo's interest in pirates in his childhood explains why almost every time Blitzo is using a blunderbusses out of all weapons Edit: Also Stolas and his wife are LITERALLY Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

[@That_Doctor_Del_Fella]

Probably part of why he also likes the circus. Swinging around up there probably feels like a pirate swinging from the masts and rigging of a ship like they do in all the movies.

[@IceMetalPunk]

Lmfao now I'm imagining Stella shit in Stolas's bed at some point.

[@Inoki_Francae]

Johnny is gay? 🥶

[@thecookiecrumbsinpercyshai8685]

@@Inoki_Francae I mean he’s an ally? He’s supportive of his bi daughter at least?

[@spinobimkiii7443]

Hey, that's uncalled for! You can't compare an arrogant, violent, shitty wife to a literal demon. That's unfair to Stella.

[@jacobramos3473]

It's kinda great seeing Blitz perspective last episode and his feelings and Stolas this episode

[@erzdev5669]

"It seems like it's been forever" "It Hazbin" 👁️👄👁️ Genius

[@47ratsinahoodie]

17:47 That's how Fizz dips Blitzo in one of the storyboards in the Season 2 trailer, interesting

[@Milk-ck1wv]

My boy stolus taking anti depressants. And also did y’all notice how blitz and fizzarolli doesn’t have their big white scars aka the patches on their skin and fizz isn’t a amputee yet he has all his limbs when he’s younger but not when he’s older.

[@phoenixsoren]

Fun fact, in the actual Ars Goetia, Stolas is said to teach basically everything having to do with studying nature. Seriously, the list includes astronomy and astrology as shown in the show, but also geology, botany, zoology and mathematics

[@mikechicago6200]

I have to say this was worth the wait in according to Viziepop we don't have to wait long for the next episode

[@Shythalia]

Stolas: I have a very good memory. Also Stolas: I barely remember your name.

[@kreganf]

They did an insane job with this, they took Stolas as a character who seemed like a terrible person, and then showed why he is like he is, and suddenly his bad aspects suddenly are explained and he seems even more of an awesome char and alot more relatable

[@Mattsothelioma]

I love how Blitz attempts to snap his neck and I’m like. “Bro he’s an owl.”

[@OrigionalCigarette]

Goodbye innocence.

[@GirlofCulture]

It was not what I expected, but still very emotional. Fizzarollie, Blitz and Stolas have a lot in common.... All three were abused for something... (I think Blitz abandoned the circus and Fizzarollie didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore and then got in contact with Mammon (Imbodiement of Greed) (3rd absuse)). Stella is actually the worst. She is a perfect example of a toxic, manipulative character. Stolas may not have been honest, but he is not a bad guy. She probably hates herself because she has never experienced love, and accordingly enjoys being able to use others. But, what will happen when she no longer has anyone to abuse? And what if Octavia realizes what she has done?

[@jat9926]

The fact the Butler has a condom on hand...what was he expecting at this circus?

[@gigachad3925]

The best butlers are prepared for anything.

[@Mr_LongBottoms]

@@gigachad3925 You are the best

[@XxStrugglerxX]

@@gigachad3925 You are a in fact a Giga Chad,Mr. Giga Chad.

[@chicgamingqueens1647]

@They call me Hat Guy If you go back to the pilot episode, you now know why Stolas was ready for Blitzo when Blitzo took the book and jumped out of the window and landed on the table.

[@supersonic9495]

18:55 Chad’s face here is priceless here!

[@AggressiveSpaghetti]

In the episode with Asmodeus Blitz got sad bc he wanted something more, he was clearly actually starting to love Stolas too but Stolas was thinking he doesn't want it

[@mifiwi3438]

Man that was quick. And very welcome

[@18videowatcher41]

"THAT was the sound of a FUCKING divorce! *maniacal laughter*" LMFAO, I love Stolas! 🤘🤣

[@acrab6527]

This show is so good. Hollywood has failed miserably, long live 12 dudes drawing stuff on the internet!

[@WolfTalkings]

Loveless marriage + Suppressed honriness + Blitzo being a horny manipulator = Stolas and his honriness to Blitzo.....plus he loved Blitzo and Blitzo used him which is sad. Probably feels something for Stolas but he is hateful to love. Hope they work things out

[@hibarikyoya854]

Fun fact Stolas and his father are part of an actual book with demons which are 72 in total so Stolas might have 70 siblings

[@fourthhorsemendeath218]

I'm super interested to see which Goetic demon they choose to be Stella's brother since there's about 70 options left from the Ars Goetia text lol Also I'm so glad Stollas finally stood up to and broke it off with his abusive wife Stella. Always hated her

[@SleepyReptile]

It's been confirmed that Stella's brother is Andrealphis

[@SleepyReptile]

@@alisond929 true although I'm not surprised many fans didn't catch on as that was a pretty intense scene

[@aspen1889]

Im kinda scared. I love Stolas to bits but the closeup of the asmodean crystals and the song using his original theme... I'm kinda worried that HE is gonna be the big bad of this season

[@elaimaro122]

Actually, someone translated the pages, it seems like those are artefacts succubi and incubi use to travel to the human realm, which would imply he wants to give Blitz an alternative way to do hos business, without the uncomfortable power dynamic they have duo to Stolas owning the book

[@Bigvig_of_bogvog]

”It feels like it’s been forever” “it (hazbin 😂) “

[@thehowlinggamer5784]

For me, it was Nightmsre on Elm Street. They tried playing up the creep factor, but Robert Englund seemed to really enjoy his role...

[@GhostedJackal]

While Blitz is definitely fucked up, and treats Stolas awfully, Stolas actually treats Blitz just as badly. Stolas fetishizes Blitz in a big way, constantly reinforcing the sexual nature of their relationship to the detriment of the romantic side, and is entirely ignorant of the reality of the class dynamics between the two, unintentionally dominating and humiliating Blitz time after time, while also objectifying him. Even the premise of their relationship is one of authority and domination. Stolas literally holds Blitz's livelihood over the latter's head via the grimoire, and this episode I think has Stolas realizing this a bit, I think. A fan translated the page of the grimoire on Asmodian Crystals, and discovered that they would allow Blitz to go into the human world without the use of the grimoire. I think that Stolas will give such a crystal to Blitz, and it will free Blitz of that aspect of the power dynamic, at which point the relationship will either collapse entirely or it will finally have room to grow into something healthier.

[@zuzu6864]

However, it is implied that Stolas actually thinks that Blitz likes dirty talk as Blitz didn't answer his question when he tried breaking in. He went along with it to steal the book and since then, Stolas thinks it's something that he likes

[@GhostedJackal]

@@zuzu6864 Possibly, but that doesn't solve the objectification/fetishization issue. It isn't just the constant dirty talk, but the fact that Stolas is depicted as constantly pushing for sex and especially in the earlier episodes only speaks to him in terms of physical attraction. Like, it's not actually until Ozzie's that Stolas tries to have normal conversations with Blitz that don't involve sex somehow. Even if he did think Blitz liked the dirty talk, that's almost all he ever did. By only communicating with sexuality, he reduced Blitz to a sex object. The closest we see of Stolas actually trying to approach Blitz in a non-sexual way before Ozzie's was the invitation to the harvest festival, which happened in the aftermath of a sexual encounter, further reinforcing that everything about their relationship has to be tied back to sexuality.

[@rogaldorn4759]

@@GhostedJackal Fully agree. They are both rather dysfunctional in regards to their personalities, emotions and especially ability to communicate their actual wants and needs. Blitz moreso in general, while Stolas can't stop calling Blitz "Blitzy", directly calling him "impish little plaything" in ep6. He doesn't show him the respect he should, if he wanted him as a partner. And this still ignores the whole mess concerning demon hierarchy and politics. I really want to see this explored proper before Stolas gets inevitably murdered by Norman Reedus and his (Chekhov's) gun.

[@hibarikyoya854]

I believe they do love each other even though it started with Blitz taking advantage of Stolas and accidentally awakening Stolas's dormant libido, he couldn't just leave him there they just don't know how to show it or just afraid to show it because apparently those gems Stolas was looking at could give Blitz the ability to go to the human world but is afraid to make one as is Blitz afraid given he seems to self destruct when getting too close with someone as seen with Verosika. It's honestly one of those just talk moments.

[@GhostedJackal]

@@hibarikyoya854 Oh, I totally believe they love each other, or at least have something that could grow into a genuine love. It's just a mutually not-healthy pile of confused feelings at the moment coupled with a lack of communication. The Asmodean Crystals seem like they either have the chance to burn down the rotten foundation to start anew, or allow both to move on. Once Blitz is no longer reliant on Stolas for his livelihood, something approaching an equal power dynamic can be established.

[@sergiorb7717]

23:15 The double lip smack was so funny to me idk XD

[@Lianna_Is_Me]

I just subbed I can feel the emotion

[@siindree]

credit to Stellas voice actress for the "what the fuck was that Stolas" sounds super raspy, iiif she gets a song a or something in future, could be a real nice rock vocal maybe

[@IronDino]

HatGuy, your emotions are perfectly on point.

[@Milk-ck1wv]

19:47 the second hand embarrassment was to much.

[@GirlofCulture]

As a child, Blitz did not have these white spots on his face and arms..

[@austinnoliphant]

I wonder if the homeless man from the pilot is actually Bliz's father that would be interesting.

[@6120mcghee]

You were in the Navy?? So was I. 88-95. Desert Storm. Stolas was great in this episode.

[@RainFog3154]

And if you apply I will hire you...maybe😂

[@cavaleirot]

Poor Stolas he lived his personal hell for 17 years married to Stela. Seriously, this Stela is worse than Amber Heard. I'm glad that after so much abuse our prince has finally freed himself and divorced this thing called Stela. And what a good feeling to see Our Prince defending himself against this cretin, showing that he will no longer put up with any kind of abuse from this Female Monster!

[@GirlofCulture]

If you like anime: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4u7Zmucec2YmMU - Ghost in the Shell (1995) My favourite scene kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTIXpxrrrWlaqc - Ghost in the Shell - Making of a cyborg (Opening) 4K It is one of my favorite anime and still holds up, not just because of the incredible animation. This was the true Matrix movie until the (in my eyes) horrible stupid but cool looking hollywood movies came out. Yeah even the first one. Unpopular Opinion, i know.

[@Milk-ck1wv]

14:45 PROBABLY BECAUSE HES SCARED U GONNA BEAT ON HIM!! YOU HIT HIM U FUCKIN CRAZY

[@roguetrick4590]

Can't wait for Stella fans to justify this

[@Troninater]

Is it just me, or does Stolas's singing make me think of a really gay Jack Skeleton? {which isn't a BAD thing for sure! XD}

[@SuaNam08]

Yeah, that moment reminded me of TNBC for real 😆 "very tall very skinny aristocratic character, singing his lament into the night.".

[@sugarspiceandlottarice8877]

Did they use legit child actors??? Cause they sound like real kids? 😂

[@kevinkocher9347]

18:13 blitzo has marked stolas

[@nigelhargett374]

Perfect

[@AH-is5yg]

It was Paimon and Stella's fault. They are terrible. It explains why Stolas slept with Blitz.

[@TheeKorovaMilkBar]

What is the significance of those crystals, I wonder.

[@nicolerodriguez9966]

Y si luego de haber robado todo eso a Stolas el padre de Blitzo huyo con el botin y dejo a su familia solos en el circo

[@piero8927]

Im still to this day surprised there are people that like stella like damn she is a terrible person how can you like someone like that

[@kevinkocher9347]

i want child stolas as a plushie I hate spell check

[@kevinkocher9347]

they didn't retcon shit

[@undertakernumberone1]

if I'm being honest... i was rather disappointed with the portrayal of hte stuff... it's a cliche storm... Arranged marriage partner is a two dimensional arse, and Stella even actively revels in making him miserable. Gay man in unhappy straight relationship. + Implied Love at first sight. (THe moment he sees Blitz for the first time feels very much like that classic moment for that) This isn't meant to sound like hating, but... it feels like there could've been done MORE with it, isntead of using stuff that's been beaten to death, dragged through hell and back, reanimated and beaten to death again. Or at least given a more unique spin. Like, for example, Stolas could've been Demisexual. Meaning he needs an emotional connection for romantic love. Both of htem could've tried to make it work but it just wouldn't work out, so both ended up frustrated by that. And even for Stella there could've been some other side to her instead of "nah, she's just nasty!" Instead of the two being incompatible to begin with, and Stella just being an arse, the two could've tried to make it work, but it didn't work out. This, in turn, begins to have both of them to start growing frustrated. Down the line, Stella migth ahve to take over some of the representative duties Stolas should do, but just has no interest in. Maybe to the detriment of stuff she actually wants to do. Maybe som eother reasons for her to grow increasingly bitter. Maybe Stolas not really being interested in her as part of it? Maybe, which is partially a thing in the episode, Stolas and Stella are seen as a joke by alot of the demon royalty, which pisses Stella off, while Stolas doesn't really care. Which, of course, amplifies her anger at Stolas. Stolas meanwhile misses the emotional support and love he yearns for and just can't get from Stella. Instead it's really just the same old story? And even the portrayal of Blitz's dad is the old "Sells kid for nickle and a dime" abusive parent gag. And then, he wants blitz to rob the place... instead of him just charging a large bill upfront.

[@47ratsinahoodie]

They could have tried to make it work at first. Stella's an ass but she cares about her imagine (plus there's that Loo Loo Land photo where she seems to be genuinely happy back when Octavia was a baby). But Stolas and Stella don't love each other so it makes sense they wouldn't force it if it didn't really work the first time. They only really become good at being determined after Stolas starts cheating (Stolas with being determined to keep his relationship with Blitzø alive and Stella with being determined to kill Stolas). Also the stuff you said about Stolas not being interested in Stella and Stolas not really caring about what the other demon royals think is already canon. The former as aforementioned with neither liking their spouse and the latter with Stolas not wanting to put in the effort to stop Stella's gossiping. If he's already seen as a joke, it doesn't matter cause getting into fights with Stella could hurt Octavia's feelings. So while it's cliche, doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. But even if it's not bad, doesn't mean it's not still cliche. Also, Blitzø's dad recognized Blitzø wasn't worth a hefty price tag and probably would've had trouble convincing Paimon to pay up. Selling Blitzø cheap, stealing from the Goetias, and running away was probably a guaranteed way to get some money. Paimon didn't want Fizz and he already pulled the, "It'll cost ya," stunt so he couldn't resort to trying to charge a whole lot for Blitzø, especially cause again, Paimon's neglectful, not blind. He say the audience's reaction to Blitzø, he wouldn't think he was worth much.

[@usopp9837]

Bruh th

[@undertakernumberone1]

@@47ratsinahoodie he tried to pull the "It'll cost ya" thing when he thought it'd be Fizz. didn't mean that it'd have to go "Nickle and a dime" with Blitz. You may rsie valid pooints, but for me it mainly feels like Viv and co. were predominantly leaning into the part of hte fanbase who more or less already predicted every part of this, sans Stolas having met blitz as child. So far, most we see is Stella reveling in making him miserable. ANd her comment about having pressed out an egg, imho, does imply that the "not divorced yet" party was before the picture in Loo Loo Land was taken.

[@47ratsinahoodie]

@@undertakernumberone1 Again, Paimon's neglectful, not blind or deaf. He saw that Stolas liked specifically Blitzø and that no one else in the circus did. I highly doubt Paimon, who didn't even want to deal with Stolas in the first place, would shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars for _Blitzø._ Also, a fan base predicting something isn't necessarily a bad thing (and trying to keep the story from being something the fan base predicts is how you get GoT S8). Look at The Owl House. Look at how fast people theorized that Belos may have been a human. When the reveals came, it doesn't mean Dana and her crew were "leaning into the part of the fan base who more or less already predicted" that, she was just giving the payoff expected to the clues she'd lay, and a similar thing happened with Gravity Falls (yeah Alex did the fake leak but he didn't ruin his show just to keep audiences from guessing what would happen). If your audience predicts a plot point, it either means you did a good job laying down clues or you made everything incredibly obvious and I don't think Helluva Boss falls under the latter (tbf that's not to say they fall completely under the former either but they're far closer to that than the latter). At least they didn't pull a modern Disney and have a twist villain who we never get to learn about just to have that shock value. Also, no, the "not divorced yet" party takes place after the photo. For one, it seemed Octavia's already at least a pre teen and also, the photo is present when Stolas finds out about the party. And that does make sense cause again, naturally they'd at least _try_ to make it work before realizing it wouldn't and Octavia does have memories of her parents being happy (or at least getting along enough) so Stella's anger wasn't present or as present when the marriage first began and when Octavia was still young.

[@undertakernumberone1]

@@47ratsinahoodie 1) Him being neglectful but not blind or deaf doesn't change anything here. It was Blitz's dad who went "What does he have in his pockets? 5 bucks and a condome? That's plenty." There is a difference between extorting hundreds of thousands of souls and that. 2) I disagree. This is the most basic scenario there is for those tropes with the biggest "twist" being that Stella was actively rotten to the core and malicious to begin with, judging by the picture Paimon showd Stolas. And no, them not pulling out a random new villain does not deserve a "at least they didn't do that". 3) Right. Anger wasn't there... most extensive mocking and humilating however was. Showing that she'd been beyond "pretending anything" before Stolas reconnected with Blitz. I think it'd be best to say "Agree to disagree" I just think they could've done so much more here instead of goign with the basics.

[@STPstudio47]

This episode is the worst one, a retcon basically Before season 2 it seemed like Blitzo and Stolas were just drunk during some party and got together for one night, Blitzo stole the book but Stolas forgave him and offered an exchange. In pilot Blitzo calls Stolas "priviliged asshole", really? After he felt sympathy towards Stolas and f**ked him out of pity, he now turns into a hater. In episode 2 it seemed like Stella cared about their reputation at least. They could have changed it to Stella being toxic in private, but in public pretend to be a happy queen and tell others about her amazing prince Stolas, and also, Stolas seemed to care about this affair, he tried to calm her down, apologize etc. He can't explain to his daughter what's wrong between them, as if the problem was deeper than "nah yo mama is toxic lol". In episode 5 Stolas acts superior to Blitzo and other imps, like he's the higher race. If he knew Blitzo since childhood he probably wouldn't think like that. And episode 7 perfectly showed that the relationship is not only about f**king, because when it came to them going out, talking, it seemed like there's not much goin on, they don't have anything in common, they don't understand each other. Stolas feels ashamed that people know about this affair, he doesn't defend Blitzo, and Blitzo is disappointed, but he's no better, he invited Stolas only in order to get to the club. This was a lot more complicated before, now it just seems flat "aaaww Stolas is innocent, Stella is evil, Blitzo really cared since the beggining (it's not like it developped)"