LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Ending Explained! Review, Breakdown and Season 2 Theories!

[@ThinkStory]

🙏Thanks for sticking with me throughout the whole season!🙏 If you want to check out more of vids try... Lovecraft Country Breakdowns: y2u.be/k0J8wLNCR-4 Horror Breakdowns :y2u.be/VH7YEY0GWZk

[@jjcameron0096]

I’ve always watched your vids on n occasion and all of the watchmen series but u earned that sub through this series your so in depth and not only explained but didn’t spoil ethier

[@nicalljohn9007]

Great job. I listened every week.

[@lissalizzard]

Your recaps are awesome! 👏🏾 thank you for all you do 🙏🏾

[@lavishmisfittink3214]

I love your breakdowns ❤️

[@pgbear]

Great episode breakdowns. You spot tons of things that I would never have noticed or understood. Thanks for all your hard work. Much appreciated.

[@NiyahNy]

I think “they still haven’t learned” was referring to black people. When Dee was reading the story there was something said that blood would have to be spilled. Yet Tic’s family left Christina alive. Black people always have mercy and forgiveness in their heart, especially for their oppressors and I think Dee isn’t gonna be one of those passive black ppl. She’s gonna be militant and will do what’s necessary to protect black people.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Agreed!

[@echofoxyful]

Very interesting perspective, I think you’re right. It also opens the door to season two and how the family will differ on how to use the magic

[@jasirodrick5506]

ur absolutely right shannon m houston a writer for the show confirmed this

[@HeyYoHelloHi]

Yeah I thought she was talking about her family directly.

[@rainxp1318]

Damn didn’t think about it like that. This makes a lot of sense.

[@jizzle4snizzle]

The ruby reference “life could be a dream” completely went over my head.

[@Kitty_girl135]

Don’t feel bad me too. Then again that’s what happens when a show takes 3 months to finish. That’s what I always struggle with during a finale is like you kind of forgot all the little important details from the earlier episodes

[@jizzle4snizzle]

@@Kitty_girl135 omg that is so true.

[@jizzle4snizzle]

@Jo Johnson omg please shut up

[@annalafayette838]

@@jizzle4snizzle 🤣🤣🤣🤣nah, let her talk

[@jizzle4snizzle]

@@annalafayette838 respectfully, no ❤️

[@skullknight4579]

Letty: magic is ours now Random white witch in England: weird, why aren't my potions working anymore.....

[@jeffreysolomon4639]

😂😂

[@_Amit_Sunil]

The entire school year at Hogwarts gets suspended. Quidditch players fall from the sky mid-game

[@Mspbrwn77]

I belted so hard 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@007Fusiion]

@@_Amit_Sunil Everyone runs face first into platform 9 3/4

[@MLee0584]

🤣🤣

[@hubbthepoet612]

When D says “They still haven’t learned” she’s actually referring to her family. They should have known better than to leave Christina alive.

[@donsolo7860]

Exactly

[@frida4627]

Thank you! I was genuinely confused why they had Dee kill Christina.

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

It's weird because Dee hasn't been developed to be that cold blooded, and bloodthirsty. It's also ironic that she killed the person that gave her family a chance to save her.

[@hubbthepoet612]

@@blackmanwithcomputer Or did she kill the person responsible for family’s suffering?

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

@@hubbthepoet612 That was mostly her father, and the police captain. Christina left them to their own devices, mostly. Also, Christina never lied. She would've left them alone after the fact, and never forced them to do anything. She was selfish tho, that's clear. If the writers are honest, I hope to see the power corrupt the Freeman's as well. They're still human.

[@onetallgirl78]

Always good but Dee wouldn't be next in the bloodline because she is a half sister to Tic through the father not mother. Its Tic's mother that is related to the Braithewaites

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Yep, it would be Tic's baby.

[@shonendash4442]

I think he meant Dee's blood is similar to Tic's so that's why the monster followed her I don't think it has anything to do with the magical bloodline

[@genevaechols3993]

Probably like being a regent. Holding the position until the baby is ready.

[@wsquared482]

I hear what u saying BUT, the book of names was in his dad's household...how did that come to be since the bloodline is passed through the mother?

[@SM-uf9ne]

So when you go back to the Tulsa episode the book of names is actually protected by tics dads family , I think Tics mom is connected to this because she got pregnant with tic just like Leti is involved because she is the mother of tics son ( also the 1st ancestor/great great grandma also developed magic from having a baby by Titus ) . So I do think he was right by saying Dee is next in line

[@martinpapp3053]

Ji-ah picked up Atticus and Christina not to transfer immortality but to bind the bodies of Christina and Atticus together in order for the spell Leti was incanting to work. This was literally stated right before Ji-ah did it. Hippolyta said “The spell is not going to work unless their bodies are connected.”

[@elly_68s23]

so if they bring back "Tic" Christina comes back too

[@efnfen]

@@elly_68s23 Yes please

[@mitchmoses5258]

Damn to think I will never accept that this was the last. Episode

[@Deex26252]

@@mitchmoses5258it’s hard to accept because for me it was the weakest episode of the entire season. So to save the worst for last… it was like a shortened version of what Game of Thrones did.

[@mitchmoses5258]

@@Deex26252 man this episode would have made more sense if there was more season to make up for this episode 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@versed-voting-vet]

Big props to HBO for tracking this territory and also the earlier Watchman series. Black centered supernatural, fictional stories can sell. We watch white centered stuff all the time. Flip that script and bring it like this. Top-notch. The casting was fire also.

[@SpikedCollar666]

For real I haven’t seen something like this since blade

[@Huddy52]

@@SpikedCollar666 damn has it really been that long

[@BigNate78]

There are plenty of black centered movies that all people watch and enjoy. Stop acting like it’s 1940. This is one of many. Grow up.

[@SpikedCollar666]

Mr. Quick no ones saying there isn’t. What we’re saying is that usually when there are black movies they’re usually not centered around an esoteric, sci-fi premise.

[@Freak-tionxc0mic]

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[@JamesResendez]

Christina said the potion only works while the original is still living. It’s why she had the grounds keeper and William in a comatose state. Ruby isn’t dead she’s just in a coma.

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Depends if you consider coma or being a vegetable much of a life...

[@jamera8223]

I took the part where Dee says "They still haven't learned" to be how the younger Black generation feels about their parents generation being too soft on Racist/Racist American culture. Like the feeling behind the t-shirts that say "This ain't your Mama's Civil Rights Movement" or "We are not our Parents, we will Beat your ass." "They" means Dee feels the adults/older generation who let Christina live haven't learned that Christina/White Supremacy will be a threat as long as Christina/White Supremacy are allowed to live. Undertones of that sentiment always seems to be a conversation between younger cousins and older aunties and uncles during our thanksgivings too.

[@laborincana4490]

Dee didn't say that. Captions got it wrong. She said " you still haven't learned . Changes the whole meaning of the phrase.

[@virgowriter5591]

In the finale Christina said something like "I used my blood, hair and nails in order to perform the metamorphosis spell to transform into William. Is something wrong?" Then Ruby was like "No, I'm just thinking about when you got that from me." So when Christina as William took Ruby to her house for the first time (episode 4) and when they were making out, Christina purposely got Ruby to cut her hand on the table they bumped into so she could get a piece of her blood. Y'all remember that?

[@Denise-tc9ju]

Yes

[@Denise-tc9ju]

She never meant for Ruby to leave her side!

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

I was curious about this too and immediately thought back to the first night. I thought she did it only while she was sleep but it’s pieces that she needed so getting her worn out was just end game. Never would’ve even peeped a thing.

[@rdiaz8809]

Lol Tic and Christina aren’t dead... every scene in this show has a meaning, the fact that the dead powerful spirits existed in the spirit world and were summoned until properly killed. Hence the reason they left Christina alive, she was powerless “on earth” and Dee comes in filled with hatred and killed her. Tic will be back and Christina will be summoned back probably by them to stop a greater evil, Christina wasn’t evil to the core. I’d love to know what her character was rated at in the ratings.

[@kaciehawkins9775]

Agreed

[@annalafayette838]

I like Christina. I hope your right and they bring her back.

[@christinaaguilera259]

Agreed! I’ve been rattling my brain trying to figure out what made Christina the “Evil Villain” Character.... bc she saved leti & tic numerous times, she taught tic the basics of what he needed to know about magic, she was always honest about her intentions & always kept her promises & She did everything tic & leti asked her to do. The reason why everybody really hates her is because she doesn’t put anything or anyone above her own agenda. She wanted immortality and she wouldn’t allow for nothing to stand in the way of that

[@toadtongue]

@@christinaaguilera259 She's definitely the villain. She was literally going to kill someone to get what she wanted, and I think most of the things she did for Tic and Leti were in order to get something out of them or to get something for herself. She put her own needs before everyone else's, even if it didn't seem like that. I get why that's unlikable to people. She wanted power, she was just super radical about getting it.

[@menrlynrou3007]

I feel like she wasnt evil perse she just knew what she wanted and went for it but since its a mans world she's seen as evil, i feel like ppl quickly forget that at times she was even generous to the main characters not kind because the intentions werent pure but also not evil, all she wanted was the power that was rigthfully hers but was denied to her by her own kind.

[@Cybo-18]

Speaking of Christina, I love that she got those two men to kill her in the same exact way Emmett Till was murdered so she would understand how Ruby felt.

[@TSXDHLledaArtifacts]

Yea that was deep

[@dvdscds9539]

That was weird to me. Christina knew she wouldn't actually die an she's not a black woman so nothing about this situation would help her understand anything. I think it might show an extreme example of the misguided attempts some non-black people go through to try and 'get it'.

[@domotemujin7780]

I'm lost, I watched the entire show but I don't remember this reference, which episode does Christina die like Emmett?

[@Cybo-18]

@@domotemujin7780 Unfortunately, I can’t remember. It’s been so long since I’ve seen it.

[@gdudvisionz5750]

@@dvdscds9539 that part

[@rowd149]

Ji-ah picks up Atticus because she has to connect him with Christina for their binding spell to work.

[@ThePopTartKids]

yeah i'm surprised he missed that. Hippolyta literally said "the spell won't work unless their bodies are connected" which then made Ji-Ah stand in the dark and connect them both.

[@wewereonlyseven9325]

Just came to say this😂.. I never catch the small details so I’m proud of myself for beating the theorist.. but the resurrection symbolism is there.. but I kinda hope they don’t bring him back... bringing characters back too many times in shows can make shows predictable

[@Freak-tionxc0mic]

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[@camile]

D wouldn't be a villain, D would be the radical young black activists. She represents the black panther party and melcome X

[@arielathletics]

She would be the Killmonger to Atticus Black Panther

[@TheCloveart]

After going to Mecca, Malcolm did change his ways and became less radical. There are rumors that the Nation of Islam and/or the FBI had him killed because of it. So that radical mindset could be seen as a negative. Plus, I think George or Georgia, Atticus’ son (or daughter) will be the new Protagonist to fight D or to have her change her ways.

[@kaciehawkins9775]

Facts

[@sydneydaviston-atkins2936]

@Don P You mean to white Americans, lol

[@arielathletics]

Dee COULD most definitely be a villain. The oppression of anyone is wrong. If Dee, with her anger and rage built within her, decided to become a despot then yeah, she is a villain. Would she have her reasons? Absolutely.

[@sceneboy696]

Montrose’s reaction to Tic’s death deserves an award! That scene had my eyes watering for days!

[@ysl1126]

Right. He was so old school saying, "come on, get up, let's go." As if he just got the wind knocked out of him or something. My uncles did that to us growing up.

[@terynq9427]

It was obvious to me Ruby was never dead, most of what Christina said to Letti was a lie. Ruby loves Christina now, Ruby definitely told Christina of the Letti & Tics plans and agreed to help Christina instead of her sister.

[@jerrypharel7488]

Agreed

[@LuizaNovaes]

That theory comes to mind every time I watch that flash

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

Mmm this makes sense bc when Ruby was turning to leave at the cemetery she didn’t seem like she’d change her mind based on whatever else Letti was going to add on. And she wouldn’t have gave in easily for whole kumbaya bs since she always feels used. So I could definitely see her helping or somewhat peeping Christina on what was going on. BUT at the same time Ji-Ah saw exactly what happened since her tail was connected to Christina so she might’ve actually just been caught.

[@philj0e898]

Dee is badass in that final scene

[@Rory-ct1zu]

Yes. Along with that music it let's you know Dee is coming.....

[@oledoo.7446]

Can’t believe this is the last episode 😢

[@ProdDrawde]

Forever?

[@starlaks588]

Bring Aticus Back!

[@TheReilus912]

I figured it was Christina and not Ruby in the car because she didn't steal the show while singing and she's a headline singer she just sung along with everyone else didn't feel right to me plus Ruby stealing a whole jar of blood was unrealistic to me I can see her stealing a strand of hair from Christina not blood. I didn't even catch that she didn't like that song that was a good one ✊🏿✊🏿

[@tevincollins2869]

Good shit I didn’t catch that

[@JackStJean]

I saw this a mile away and knew this would b the twist as soon as this episode begun

[@carlyejones6385]

Yasss!!! "Sha Boom sha bored" lol

[@slowpie]

thats what i thought too.

[@dismafuggerhere2753]

the bottle Christina showed Ruby was nearly empty too.

[@diamcole]

The Green Book was primarily used in Northern States. It was "easy" to know where you were safe and where you were not in the South given Jim Crow and the "Whites Only" signs that were commonly plastered outside of establishments. It was harder to tell in the North where signs like that were not as common so travelers needed to know where it was genuinely safe to patron.

[@HeyYoHelloHi]

The reason Ji-ah went through Tic and Christina was so they could combine all three required components for the final spell. Tic had himself and Titus but they still needed Christina.

[@echofoxyful]

Agreed, I’m surprised the reviewer didn’t mention this as it was very clear. I think if the immortality had transferred over we would have seen a sign of life in Tic. Still I think he’ll be brought back to life in some way later

[@stephenmoney4722]

i think "think story" was trying to find ways of bringing atticus back to season 2. by making assumptions

[@7thangelz]

to bind christina, they needed her to be connected to tic and their ancestor, and since the blood was obviously not hers, jiah found a way to connect the flesh of all three.

[@likedmyowncomment3547]

I feel like Christina saved Leti because she wanted to protect Atticus's child just in case the spell didn't work with Atticus.

[@kiwiidelight8608]

Christina didnt know leti was prego

[@LuizaNovaes]

She kept her promise to Ruby and that killed her. She didn't know about the pregnancy

[@AfuaRichardson]

Thank you for the shoutout!!! Great breakdown!!!

[@Tai.tv17]

I’m so surprised I didn’t cry this episode lol 😂 This was such a great show, the first HBO series that I’ve ever followed and your weekly commentary is amazing can’t wait for season two

[@LoveNaisa]

Me too. I guess because we were already told he would die. He knew and we knew so it was expected

[@TangoNevada]

So Hippolyta says the Machine is "Not" a Time Machine, but it's a Multiverse Machine. But when they needed it to be, they used it to go back in time in the exact same Universe to obtain the Book of Names. Thus making it a "Time Machine".

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

When I visit other Earths, time is always different.

[@TangoNevada]

@@ms.bubs4fun506 I'm not sure what you're getting at. If it's a different Earth, it would have no effect on the Earth they currently inhabit. That's the fundamental difference between Multi-verses and Time Travel within the same Universe.

[@gabriellethompson4438]

I thought that they went to a parallel universe?? Am I wrong..

[@tiamoire]

THIS BOTHERED ME TOO

[@TangoNevada]

@@gabriellethompson4438 Yeah., because the things they did in that universe's past effect future events in the same universe. So basically, they used it as a Time Machine, that wasn't a Time Machine. For example the 'Unknown Stranger" that came along to help out Montrose and his friends. That was Tic. So that had to take place in the same universe.

[@abbygail6010]

I need Christian back alive please!!!! What she had with ruby was the only interesting love relationship on that damn series!!!!

[@kaheaisaac1]

😆

[@meks0613]

Damn I was thinking the same😅😅😅

[@1940semochild]

Late to the game two years late as I just watched it but I agree! Despite the character flaws of both character's I was rooting for them in a weird way. The same sex dynamic, the interracial dynamic, the working class vs privileged socialite dynamic. To see these two women have any kind of a relationship during this time period for all these reasons is really intriguing story material to explore. Plus, both are beautiful. Killing or temporarily harming them was too easy of an out story-wise. I am sad there is not going to be a season two.

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

@@1940semochild lmao sameee I’m super late but still commenting on these too!

[@mauricegillespie704]

The reason that Ji-ah grabs Atticus and Christina when she goes into the darkness is that they needed to be connected. This would have been accomplished by Atticus taking the potion that had Christina's blood, but it was a fake which is why Leti's spell was not working. Once Ji-ah connected them using her fox tails, it allowed the spell to work, binding Christina

[@miznay30]

I really enjoyed your weekly breakdown of this . Thank you so much 😊

[@cassandrasellersm.a.8719]

ABSOLUTELY!!💎🤗

[@elegant.destiny]

My theories: I think Ruby won't stay "dead", I think she's in a como like William and can be revived through magic. Tic is definitely dead, but could come back through time travel, multiverse travel, or ancestral world that Leti and Tic traveled to when seeing Hannah, Dora and Hattie. Dee is going to have her own journey separate from the magic probably similar to her mom because she wouldn't be his sibling through his magical side (his mom) but through George.

[@hubbthepoet612]

If we get a second season, I think Leti will start using magic to turn into Ruby. Depending on how far in the future the show goes, I can see D 10 years later as a Black Panther killing people with that robotic hand.

[@robertsims7828]

@@hubbthepoet612yes if there is a season two it should take place 10 maybe 15 years later.

[@mrblackburn]

Been waiting all day for your breakdown. Keep up the great work!

[@lilivanili]

Thank you for the breakdowns! They were a big part of the Lovecraft Country experience for me and I don’t know if I could have kept up without them.

[@missdreoutlaw]

Loves it!!! Your breakdowns are always awesome!!!

[@edjacksonindc]

Best coverage of Lovecraft Country on KZbin!

[@iArieeee]

What do I watch now that the best show on tv is over? What a ride ! We all were spot on with the Christina/William theory but I wasn’t expecting Christina to turn into Ruby! Plot twist of the season. Thank you for the breakdowns! I had my notifications on waiting patiently for you to make things make sense each week. 😂

[@VictoriaHatzson]

Was it really that good?? I’ve been debating a lot about whether or not I should start it! I feel like after The Boys season 2 nothing is satisfying/good enough

[@iArieeee]

@@VictoriaHatzson Yes Lovecraft is great ! I just finished watching The Boys too. I don’t know what to get into now. I was going to try Raised by Wolves.

[@rainxp1318]

@@VictoriaHatzson it’s amazing

[@illTortuga]

Try Watchmen on HBO! 😁 Incredible

[@VictoriaHatzson]

@@iArieeee I was thinking Raised by Wolves too! I was debating between the two of them! I started watching Watchmen and it really was good, however, I felt that I needed to read the graphic novel first to understand and appreciate it truly.

[@chelbeh]

No Ji-ah had to connect Tic Christina and Titus for the spell Leti was saying to work. Remember the blood wasn't Christina so that in essence is why the plan Leti and Tic came up with and the reason he ate Titus and drank the blood didnt work initially and Christina's spell worked but the real question is how did Dee kill Christina bc technically her immortality spell was achieved they just stripped her of the ability to perform magic.

[@p.robinson8961]

Yessss, Christina did say her spell worked. Hmmm

[@chrisbunnjr.2860]

Christina had lost her immortality because she was bound from magic by Leti's spell. This happened because the magic Christina had came from Titus and all the magic White people used in the series came from Titus's knowledge of the Book of Names. That was the reason Titus, Christina, and Tic had to be connected for the spell to work.

[@rainxp1318]

Interesting

[@chelbeh]

@@chrisbunnjr.2860 ahhhh okay. It was the one up gotcha bc they had the source material.

[@melaninycee672]

Best breakdown!! Every week you amaze me with your sensitivity toward every theme of this show and your impeccable attention to the details!! I’ll miss this show as well. Kudos 👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@SabrinaRina]

I only thought this morning about the Dream song and her comments from episode 1... possible hint, as real Ruby probably would have insisted on song change.

[@djbowus]

How is Dee next in the bloodline? She’s not a descendant of Hannah

[@jrmarcus]

Montrose and George were brothers, so Dee has is as much in the bloodline as Tic. I was curious why Christina was set on Tic when Montrose would have served just as well. EDIT: Oops I'm wrong on that. The birthright was passed through Tic's mother, Dora, not through George or Montrose. I was confused because Montrose was originally being held in the first episode.

[@alexisowes7580]

Joe Marcus no he has the blood line from his mother not his father. It would be his child that’s next in line.

[@egyptvinet]

@@jrmarcus only Dora has the bloodline which is Tic's mother

[@genevaechols3993]

Probably just a placement holder... like being regent. Hold on to the monster until his baby is ready.

[@ahuntpropertysince1988]

dee just a dog whisper it was a fast clip flashing when he was dying

[@MasterKoala777]

This has been my favorite after-show series for Lovecraft Country. Thank you for the fine work!

[@5cburrell]

I always felt like they were setting Dee up to be a villain. Her killing Christina solidified it for me...I’m happy to hear I’m not the only one who felt this way. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@laborincana4490]

Why a villain? More of a vigilante .

[@rem0god]

You did awesome bro! You handle all of the heavy issues with class my man!

[@karenn6065]

🤣🤣 I always look forward to hearing “ DADDY LOVES YOU VERY MUCH” ! Great season , probably do a rewatch . Especially episodes 1, 3, 7,8 & 9 . Thanks for the awesome breakdowns 👏🏾

[@bouncyshak]

I remember when he first started doing that, after the AHS: Apocalypse Episode 1 breakdown video 🤣. That's where it's from.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

The ending was a blast and this show alone is a hit. Dee will surely be the “heel/antagonist” in Season 2. It’s only right. Really thought they were going to kill Christina but for Dee to have a robotic arm and the will to kill, is truly saying something. Can’t wait for season 2!

[@MLee0584]

Your analysis is on point as usual. Your review of the series has been really good and informative

[@Tvirus12]

Nah Dee said they still haven't learned referring to letting Christina live. The lesson she has learned is "you need to exterminate your enemies, so they won't rise again to hit you again" a la Ender's Game

[@leerhode1021]

I would love for Jonathan Majors to be back next season, (if there is a 2nd season) but it just might be wishful thinking. Jonathan is about to enter the Marvel Universe. He is going to be in the upcoming Antman Movie. That might not leave much time for a television series... But we live in hope...

[@rkms5606]

Really??? Nice!

[@rainkid8807]

Yea if there were a season 2 he’d make time

[@leerhode1021]

@@rainkid8807 Maybe yes, maybe no. Marvel pays big bucks to its stars. But it would be great, though I don't know how bringing him back to life will work.

[@TheCloveart]

I think Jiah’s purpose was to finish the spell, because Letty was still saying the spell out loud even when Christina was finished with hers. This way they finally had the piece of Christina they needed. Letty still saying the spell out loud speaks to her new found faith in Christianity. Even when they lost, she still had faith that they would come through. I expect Tic to be in the astral plane, because it was clear that his ancestors knew he would die no matter what. So we’ll see. But I think George, Tic and Letty’s son, will play a big roll against his angry “Killmonger-like” Aunt. Yeah season 2 is going to be amazing.

[@Insightofanauthor]

Going to miss your updates on this show🥰. Can't wait for season 2🙃🙃🙃

[@gonaye1]

I think that final scene with Dee shows her full transformation into someone who hates white people. It’s strongly foreshadowed when you see her crossing out the eyes of the two white men pictured at Bobo’s murder trial. Hard to blame her after everything that happened to her, her family, and her best friend, but if there is a season two I think it might explore the dangers of hating an entire race (even if that race is guilty of centuries of racism) and a thirst for vengeance against that race and how that might not be the right answer either. Also, I believe Christina wanted to keep her promise to Ruby even after Ruby betrayed her because she genuinely loved Ruby. She muttered the spell of invulnerability to resurrect Leti (after she threw her out of the window, which you see when Jiah is experiencing everyone’s memories at the end). It was probably the same way Christina saved Leti back in episode 2 - muttering the incantation after Leti dies to resurrect her. Christina must have figured she would have already completed her immortality spell by the time Leti woke up (which was true), but she didn’t realize Jiah would be able to help Leti’s spell to work even after she became immortal.

[@JamieSeeLevel]

How can you say an entire race is guilty of something and not be an impossibly stupid racist yourself?

[@skinnypomegranate]

@@JamieSeeLevel what?

[@dvdscds9539]

To be fair, Christina was really arrogant enough to think Ruby would betray her own family. Leti is still her sister and Ruby still wants to protect her. I don't think Christina actually loved Ruby, but rather favored her out of other black people she's interacted with. And the entire purpose of their relationship serves her true goal anyway. She sees black people as stepping stones, which is why she got samples of Ruby on the first night. She wanted sexual gratification from a black woman and the ability to use her likeness when necessary. She might think she loves Ruby, but this is clearly not love.

[@LuizaNovaes]

@@dvdscds9539 she tried to keep Ruby out of this. The writers said about the finale fight that Christina/Ruby were more agressive because she was pissed that Leti used Ruby once she tried to keep her out of it

[@SoulPatroller]

Your breakdowns for this series were invaluable!

[@markmolino6091]

Think Story, I really enjoyed your breakdowns bro .

[@ldurham1479]

As a Black Man seeing this show, i was amazed at seeing people that looks like me playing the protagonist in a T.V. Series, and white society as a whole being shown the spiritual side of the oppression and the magic being used to stay in power thru out the world. Great breakdown of the episode and season!

[@Rory-ct1zu]

Your breakdowns are the best

[@garyp2053]

the green book was mainly used in the northern states not the south. The south and segregationist signage such as "Whites only" or "colored only". In the north racism wasn't has apparent so the guide was need to that people knew where they could and couldn't go. So it was used for both the north and the south.

[@isabellebernard5292]

I can't really be sad that they killed Christina, but damn, I had hopes for her and Ruby...

[@deezworld8393]

Great video as always! I totally hate to see the season come to an end but also extremely hopefully for a season 2. Your breakdowns are the best on youtube by far and I'll continue to be a loyal viewer. Thanks again for everything!

[@pualsaint]

All I got to say is....wow, go ahead and give them 5 more seasons and make it an anthology based around lovecraft and have crossovers

[@danielwoods3896]

This doesn't seem very lovecraftian at all, it just seems supernatural

[@leestewart72]

This isn't based on Lovecraft. It's appropriated from him. A cheap ripoff.

[@engiethefriendlyengineer]

@@leestewart72 seems like it. Just going a limb but I dont think he would of appreciated making the main characters black. In his middle years of course

[@elijah5682]

@@leestewart72 This show is greater than anything Lovecraft ever dreamed of writing. That's just a fact.

[@HorrorGeek9]

Just wanted to say that you made great videos all season. Hopefully we get a season 2 for Lovecraft Country.

[@djpolo99]

Another theory is that Christina put the mark back on Leti because she knew she was pregnant and could use the baby for the ceremony in case it didn't work with Atticus.

[@MzSoFancyDavis]

I like all your commentary for each episode. It help me to think about the Easter eggs I missed or references. You did a good job as a white person who wanted to learn and help educate others. Thank you !

[@jwil8577]

I didn't watch the show but I've enjoyed your reviews of the first season. Well done!

[@GameWithCletus]

That's weird

[@GameWithCletus]

Nvm

[@BamaraisedMeNCpaysMe]

I thoroughly enjoy your breakdown vids. Thank you!

[@JaycIngram]

Your missing what Hanna said to titus about his magic already being stolen.

[@ellaluke4028]

What was Hanna referring to?

[@RedVelvetUnderground333]

@@ellaluke4028 he stole it from natives

[@Huddy52]

@Jo Johnson I think murdering the people who taught you how to use magic qualifies as stealing

[@derek96720]

@@RedVelvetUnderground333 he didn't steal magic. He stole the knowledge of how to use magic, a small but crucial distinction.

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

Christina didn’t lie about Ruby getting caught. It would make sense that Ruby told Christina or at least peeped her on what was going on due to the way she felt at the cemetery & her seeming unimpressed w/ whatever else Letti was going to tell her. Plus she wouldn’t have gave in easily for whole kumbaya joyride bs since she always feels used. So I could definitely see her helping or somewhat peeping Christina on what was going on. BUT at the same time Ji-Ah saw exactly what happened since her tail was connected to Christina to bind her & Tic for the spell to work so she was actually just caught unfortunately. That makes me curious about what Letti told Ruby to get her to change her mind.

[@smilesbymyles]

I think Christina left Letti alive so that Titus's bloodline would continue in case she need more spelled blood

[@kiwiidelight8608]

Christina didnt "leave" leti alive. When leti fell to her death, Christina's promise to ruby was broken & her invulnerability came back

[@LuizaNovaes]

@@kiwiidelight8608 girl, her promise was exactly to keep leti alive 🤦‍♀️

[@LuizaNovaes]

Christina did not know about the pregnancy

[@amethyst5393]

I love it, the whole show it should be an Oscar nod... your breakdowns has helped me thru my depression the last few months thank you

[@NJ-JaiBird]

I think the baby brought Leti back and restored the Mark of Cain. Leti was pregnant when she received it and the baby is the one that brought Leti to Hattie's magic house when the book was opened.

[@Skoora]

Yeah, that makes great sense. Christina was done with her and wasn’t going to honor Ruby’s request. Plus why throw her out the window if you knew you’ll just resurrect her or that she wouldn’t die. She full on thought she had killed her.

[@LuizaNovaes]

@@Skoora she brought her to live again .... That's why she wasn't even shocked when Leti appeared. The fight was only a way to release her anger about leti using Ruby again.

[@lydiaquinn2892]

Of course! Your vids are so smart, so good and right to the point. I love the humor and especially the sign off. Thank you for doing this show. It’s been great. I cant wait for season 2

[@dinahgraham4964]

They killed off Christina and Ruby two of the most interesting character and did Ji-ah so dirty. No offense but like Dee was so annoying.

[@thisisjustanillusion6486]

This channel has the best breakdowns. This comment isn’t to pit the other channels against each other but it is , what it is .

[@kiwioutlaw]

Amazing show, hands down. I am so glad we can get a glimpse of the past. Shinning a light on facts not sugar coating it makes us see how much we went through as a race. Plus, the plot made it fit in so well. Thank you Think story for being open to understand and give us an awesome breakdown each episode. One of my Fav youtubers..

[@travtodd6165]

So great vids..first time commenting..just wanted to offer my opinion on your interpretation of Dee’s words b4 killing christina...Dee was, in my opinion, referring to Tic and the rest. Saying they never learn in regards to them not making sure the threat was dead.

[@ryano6094]

I do like the idea of the next villain being kind of the Erik Killmonger of LC. I also hope Christina isn’t dead either (she might still have the Mark of Cain spell attached to her) as she’s an oddly interesting character who despite being a monster with ambitions, seemed to have a heart. MAYBE she could have a redemption arc ahead of her.

[@jlobryan6566]

Thank you so much for your great reviews.

[@candiceltbl5940]

The line "Magic is ours now" was enough for me. I don't need season two after this.

[@retror.d.1630]

Great job explaining the show. I loved the show, but it was a bit confusing. You brought it full circle, Man. Thanks!

[@Leratopink12]

Am early. This episode made me cry. I really thought they would do something to bring Tic back.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

The show has not been renewed, nor will it be, MUCH LIKE Watchmen. M. Green said that she makes art to start conversations and with that she added they covered all the source material from the book and if she were to do a season two then possibly it would be from other oppressed ethnic groups, Asian, Mexican, Native Americans etc. But, she would bring in other writers and actors for them to have their own voice.

[@TangoNevada]

@@oranjmusemeyer968 Yeah, never thought there would be a season 2. And if there was, I can't imagine what direction it would go that would actually add anything. I feel like the story was perfectly told and should be left as is.

[@Leratopink12]

@@oranjmusemeyer968 awwww, I get that though. We got a solid story trying to extend it might ruin it. Watchmen and this have really made a mark on modern TV story telling. Quality over quantity.

[@Leratopink12]

@@TangoNevada I think we are so used to TV shows that go on & on & on until we start to resent them. But you are right, this was perfect. I hope we get some thing comparable next year. I had Watchmen last year and Lovecraft this year.

[@TangoNevada]

@@Leratopink12 Honestly, I have learned more about Black History in America from HBO's Watchmen and Lovecraft Country (And accompanying Podcasts) than I ever learned in school. Which is both awesome and frightening.

[@TheRealfrost101]

I been following your channel for a min you my respect and support you did Lovecraft country justice my friend

[@mrbastos]

I thought Ji-ah did her thing because "they have to be connected' and since Tic didn't drink her blood, she used her powers to connect them and help complete the binding.

[@elegant.destiny]

Yeah, that's why Ji-ah did what she did.

[@p.robinson8961]

Yes, I remember one of the characters saying to Ji-ah "before she did her thing" that they had to be bind, she then went to work "doing her thing". LOL

[@KesiaTijuana]

What’s interesting to me and what I’d like to know... who’s blood did Tick drink since it wasn’t Christina’s

[@benjaminhood2501]

@@KesiaTijuana I've wondered that too

[@denise2025retire]

Great job! It made me appreciate the finale even more.

[@93abc123]

I really love your breakdown but I felt that some points or characters were protected or depowered for plot purposes. Like Christina putting the invulnerability spell back on Leti, she put it back AFTER Leti fell from the silo and that surely can kill anyone or least gravely injured or at the very least have them miscarriage. It could be she said the spell as Leti was falling, but the scene is not edited that way, so I can't be too sure. It could be that once you get the spell it also heals you, but it was not stated before so I think it's a little sloppy. Its never stated how exactly a kumiho's powers work, so that fact that Ji-Ah did not use her before getting captured seems possible (although it would have been cool if she had used them). I also did not understand why Hippolyta did not bring any future with her just in case they needed to fight, her nephew is going to get murdered and her daughter is there as well, so oversight? Overall, it was an enjoyable finale, a little rush IMO, but it was by far one of the BEST SHOW I'VE SEEN, Misha Green should be proud and it's so great to see a woman of color be at the helm of a fantasy-science fiction story, such an inspiration. And a final thought: NOOOOOOO!!! Ruby! I really hope they did not kill her

[@93abc123]

@@mtimadaniels270 thank you for explaining the Leti and Christina scene. However, Hippolyta could have used her knowledge to build something she can protect the group like she when she uses her knowledge to give Dee a new arm and Ji-Ah is a conduit but it does not explain why she can't use her tails at will

[@echofoxyful]

In the quick sequence flashback you see Christina as Ruby speaking while looking out the window of the tower, looking down. I think this implies she quickly gave her back the mark before she died.

[@93abc123]

@@echofoxyful got it

[@VoskiEdwards8744]

Amazing breakdown as always man thank you!

[@taddawson68dawson68]

Love your reviews and ideas! Please say you're doing Mandolorian. Please 💜❤️💙💛💚

[@anjallieatherton3399]

I see a lot of ppl sympathizing with Christina and I just want to ask one question: after this immortality spell, what’s next on her list and who has to suffer for her selfish cause? There is no way she would’ve stopped at that once she had the power

[@DionnaHayden]

Ji’Ah had to connect Christina and Atticus together for the spell to be complete. She did it with her tails.

[@zamakhumalo5860]

Love your breakdown! Helped me out so much.

[@nono994shosho]

I was waiting for so lonnnggggg😩

[@harxprime9588]

Me toooo

[@prsoad777]

Thanks for the whole season! Good stuff

[@isaivilchis5921]

Christina was the only good thing in the show (other than the mythos in general). She was objective but not malevolent. She never boasted or tried to flex on her "enemies" and she wasn't racist. she had a goal and people getting in her way. And even then she would try to provide people in her way alternatives to not mess them up. She was simply goal oriented rather than hateful. She reminded me a bit of Thanos from the movies.

[@SP73094]

She was the only good thing on the show? Are you on drugs?

[@antoinettemosley312]

Are u serious?

[@SR-zv5ue]

She definitely was racist she mentioned on more than one occasion that Atticus and Hanna tainted the bloodline and were impure. And she wanted immortality which meant she wanted power no matter what she says. She has a superiority complex.

[@LuizaNovaes]

I would not say she was the only good thing but she definitely is one of the good things. Chaotic neutral at finest

[@Annelita1116]

Loved your review !

[@rashadpreston7389]

I just watched it. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I always have this main complaint about black shows and movies, as I black person myself, and that is where it's always pointing out about racism or social and civil rights. But this time it didn't bother me one bit, and it rose a few questions on those topics that one should ask themselves these days. Also it didn't feel rushed like how the watchmen show was.

[@ackahdan]

amazing breakdown bro

[@ziggygunz2447]

I totally understand she's a horrible monster in the show that deserves no respect or mercy but my God is abbey lee kershaw absolutely enchanting and mesmerizing in her overall look and appearance that makes her enticing regardless of what character she plays. Like I want to hate her or at the very least be completely indifferent to her but jumping Jesus on a pogo stick she has got an enchanting way about her that makes me want to not discount that she sold her soul to the devil in real life...lmao!

[@Queensage77]

loved your breakdowns and this show!!

[@KishaSaidIt]

Great work. I loved every breakdown.

[@andrewclarke598]

Wow, already 300 comments. I apologize if this has already been noticed. Dude, I LOVEyour stuff. This is a smmaallll quibble. At about 1:38 you say, "to give her ancestors..." but what I think you MEAN is, "to give her descendants... ". Basically the opposite of what you said. But, whateva

[@msanderson1293]

Good review, although the suggestion of having a black villian “oppressing white people“ in the second season just made me itch. I think that would be contradictory to the way the original book and the series has tried to educate people regarding the AA experience over time. We aren’t the villians here.

[@madgy85]

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely no matter the race of the people who wields it.

[@anniaplays4529]

Black villian Magneto Tic's family Professor Xavier

[@LordElfa]

The moment you convince yourself you can't become a villain is the moment it becomes possible. white people never thought they were the villians either.

[@ellenashby1298]

@@LordElfa - How do you personally know "all white people do not think they are villians-not true. All races are-in fact you are stating a racist remark. Look deep into how all people choose to be or not to be. My family are Nazified Germany survivors and we do not think Germans are Nazi's.

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@LordElfa Agreed. Not allowing the possibility for any person or any culture to be evil is terribly racist.

[@Jahsizzl9]

Love these breakdowns