We Figured Out How He Haunted Us for 7 Months!

[@conspirasister5945]

“When did we paint everything black?” “You went all depresso!” I died.

[@golfpro1600]

I think we all did

[@dylancountney3045]

It's just depressed espresso

[@jackw8423]

true dat

[@sylbeezz4295]

@@dylancountney3045 no it was depresso

[@Aguilar-Frammy]

@@sylbeezz4295 It’s a joke lol

[@dylancountney3045]

Him being controlled explains why he didn't have any patience

[@DrNlf]

So true

[@Josey_Blu3]

Imagine how Ben feels he's been controlled for like what 25 years or so?

[@dylancountney3045]

This is the most likes on a comment I have gotten in 1 day

[@dylancountney3045]

@@kaitiger8854 Hi

[@DanielS2001]

It also explains why he destroyed the server: he was trying to cut everyone off from D3b.

[@adrianscott6907]

Woods saying “was that you saying ‘Help Me?’” Hit me hard. This series just keeps getting better

[@jwgamingwoodall9123]

How are you doing?

[@adrianscott6907]

@@jwgamingwoodall9123 I’m doing alright hbu?

[@jwgamingwoodall9123]

@@adrianscott6907 i'm good

[@cormacsweeney6294]

We need a Mathias reacts to everything he's missed like they used to do recaps but now it makes sense because Mathias actually dosent know what happened either lol

[@LycaKaibutsu]

Maybe a good starter episode for season 4!

[@TheUnknownOrter]

Don't read if you don't want the spell to be broken - Mat does remember everything so there is no point in wasting time doing that video whilst preparing for Season 4

[@Josey_Blu3]

@@TheUnknownOrter do not read if you don't want the spell to be broken We know he remembers but they're talking about character-wise or for the story I think it would be a great idea just for him to react to like this very important clips

[@soulless5404]

He did that a year ago

[@ryanzemluk6787]

Agree!

[@caitlinwilliams3001]

This is what makes him such an amazing writer. Every little detail that we thought was just a mistake was purposeful. Like the safe password or the reflection. I'm in awe. 💙

[@jearbear8619]

True lol

[@Dargonhuman]

Either that or they were mistakes but he's such a talented writer that he figured out how to integrate them into the story. Either way, yea, mad props for the strength of the writing for sure, it's not everyone that can craft such a continuously compelling story with such high quality for this long.

[@unknownscientist]

@@Dargonhuman talented writers plan stuff ahead of the time mostly so I think it was all planned from before, this attention to detail in little actions man lovely

[@Dargonhuman]

@@unknownscientist You're right, there clearly has been a TON of planning and amazing attention to detail in this series, but they're still human and prone to the occasional mistake - like accidentally filming the Mountaineer in Season 2 when it shouldn't have been back at the office yet. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing or complaining about Matt's writing, the production team or the series, I'm actually in awe and praising them for being smart, flexible and creative enough to roll with the occasional mistake and turn it into a plot point instead of letting it become a plot hole.

[@mightymiggle]

@@unknownscientist Yeah I think they probably had all the main plots written since March 5th but the scripts were written when the specific plot was coming up.

[@rebeccalevy8491]

This just goes to show that attention to the small details really pays off. Also, I'm excited for what will clearly be a return of Overkill!!!

[@fillari88]

Bring in overkill! We need some heavy muscle for the good guys

[@HONEYBBQZonxbox]

@@Josey_Blu3 yes

[@Josey_Blu3]

@@HONEYBBQZonxbox should we tell them?

[@Logan_games]

@@Josey_Blu3 ...

[@Logan_games]

@@HONEYBBQZonxbox ...

[@siouxempirecoyote8174]

The experiment survivor’s death?! Anyone else think that might be a big deal to figure out what happened?

[@callumthompson1023]

Yes I think it will be a massive part of it especially at the early part of next season maybe see more of deb or Ben or even be undercover police officer too. Maybe John Doe will show up with the evidence and be able to help them solve the experiment survivors death and have ways to communicate with deb

[@sniperxlxslayer5801]

I.....know what happened to her

[@giannagoddard3009]

Yess!

[@ethanmitchell3001]

@@sniperxlxslayer5801 what happened

[@himeshshah64]

Matt's body might have murdered someone. 😵

[@zanderlex]

What I really want to know is Matt's true feelings towards Deb and Woods knowing what they did. (Murder and taking document home)

[@jearbear8619]

He probably doesn't recall those two things yet

[@matthewsippel4408]

I second this! Awesome question because whoever was controlling him was not friendly in those scenarios

[@alfredog.6006]

The fact that this man let his own beard grow out all weird just for this show, YALL NEED A NETFLIX SHOW

[@TheUnknownOrter]

Your so right

[@jomaroliveras8864]

Yeah like a netflix series

[@WesleyTerry-np5rn]

@@jomaroliveras8864 maybe where woods actually throws hands with early Ben

[@ashleyjudd9741]

In the Immortal words of Sirius Black "We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." and That is why we still trust you.

[@ironshortstop5685]

I think he should take the absalate off. Before he was infected with serum, he never needed the necklace. Now that the serum is out of his body, he shouldn't need the absalate and keeping it on could possibly harm him. The survivor said regarding the absalate, "Oh, that's dangerous. Unless it's the only thing keeping him alive because the serum is inside of him."

[@Unity116]

Plus Ben doesn't have one that we know of, he's still alive

[@astralabyss5865]

But it better to keep it on as it was used to turn on a serum bomb so it could be used again to do the same Thing

[@ironshortstop5685]

@@astralabyss5865 I think he should take it off and if something bad happens then put it back on. But if nothing happens then he should put it locked away somewhere safe.

[@mightymiggle]

The serum didn't leave his body, his body now has passive serum.

[@ironshortstop5685]

@@mightymiggle yeah I thought about that after I commented

[@mariahjosephine636]

Imma be honest, despite everything that Ben did(I’m pretty sure that he did it under Nelson’s overlording influence), I hope he comes back to help a lil later as like the ‘old war veteran’ figure. I also hope he has a sense of humor because I just need it. I’m so excited for the next season regardless of what you guys choose to do with it! Best wishes!

[@timdadwagan]

The big question is what would have happened with Amanda and the kids

[@ullcringe2895]

And the Dope or Nope episodes, too.

[@adaakyol3450]

I was thinking the samw thing

[@yaniyagonzalez1828]

Same also like there post on other social medias if there is any at all

[@xinyxvlogs3714]

That's too close to breaking the spell

[@xexotics_fur1461]

@@ullcringe2895 that’s why this is it’s own series

[@leolabeck]

I feel like the next step is figuring out a way to connect with deb again, which is what a lot of people have been wanting. I’m excited!!!

[@Dargonhuman]

I don't know, I still don't trust her.

[@mightymiggle]

@@Dargonhuman yeah after the sacrifice thing we saw here.

[@gwensmiling379]

The thing is she wrote in the journal what if Deb was controlling him the whole time in Syprus is actually dead

[@Josey_Blu3]

YESS, that's what I've been saying for awhile is that we need to get the server up and running especially quick because of the letter we found from her it sounds like she's putting herself in danger like she's coming out of hiding or something,

[@Josey_Blu3]

@@gwensmiling379 I mean we know he's already dead because John Doe told us that the body outline was his

[@ReddCyrano]

If he's comfortable doing it, I'd watch videos of Mathias reacting to the videos of him while being controlled

[@russianfoxo2]

I can't believe he has been in control for 7 months

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

i know right!!

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

imagine how ben feels tho :(

[@jearbear8619]

@@ItsMe_Katiee true Ben was gone for so much longer hopefully they have Ben make more appearances in the next season

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

@@jearbear8619 yeah I think they will :)

[@mightymiggle]

@@jearbear8619 since 2003 I think.

[@Jakeknapp73]

I really think that in the previous episode at the end when woods says, “should we maybe lock it? I feel like this is going to be vital to season 4

[@cozymoss]

I would not take the Absalate off, if you feel you should I'd give it to Sam or Woods and tell them to lock it in a secure safe (not the vault) and then put that safe in the vault because it is clearly important and since Sam and Woods have the cure they cannot be controlled so only they should know the code to the safe. *also sorry if I misspelled Absalate I don't know how it's spelled*

[@ashleymcgaha5794]

They need to change all passwords throughout the buildings and also rekey locks because he had half a year to make copys of keys and send them to himself along with any passwords. Also Sweep the place for bugs because you know He's still watching 👀

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

@@ashleymcgaha5794 omg, you’re right.

[@jearbear8619]

@@ashleymcgaha5794 both of these comments are so right like anyone else that didn't take the cure shouldn't know the pass word if he does take it off

[@TheUnknownOrter]

@@ashleymcgaha5794 Why would they do that? It's fictional, They aren't at risk of a Safety Breach

[@kiratemple5117]

And also Matt's been cured now hasn't he so it should be safe to take the absalate off shouldn't it

[@TevoExtremo912]

seems like Deb was controlling him since the journal entry came afterwards and they can confirm its her writing.

[@jenipearlman1698]

Hey just a heads up you never blurred out Matt’s license plate on his car.

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

ik i was kinda scared when i saw that?

[@BlackSuperiorRose]

I am shocked they didn't

[@giannagoddard3009]

Ikr, I was a little concerned about that

[@mightymiggle]

I don't think they normally ever do that.

[@ceaten9360]

I was scrolling through the comments just to see if anyone else pointed it out. I kinda became quite concerned.

[@AskJuanita]

Idea on the notebook: it’ll be interesting if the notebook becomes filled out after the team makes a discovery. Like, it’s writing it’s own faith type of thing

[@mightymiggle]

Nah that would again stray back to paranormal activity which they've clearly shown to not be the story's choice.

[@kamindhilokugamage9575]

almost like tom riddles diary

[@AskJuanita]

@@kamindhilokugamage9575 omg, yes 🙌🏻!!!!

[@amthibodeaux]

Here is a theory. As they were talk about the body outline and it being Sypus I had realization. What if deb was doing everything. What was written in the book was her confession and she felt guilty. And realized she had to stop.

[@saphirewolf4440]

I mean it could also be Wes. I know we see him as the good of the company and all that but. If you think about it we know next to,nothing about him besides what others have said and that he was the cofounder who died in his car and possibly dated deb I always got told to believe half of what you hear until you interact with it yourself. Just a thought

[@joshuatucker8315]

I completely agree with this I think deb is behind it all and that is a good point thinking the journal entry is a confession

[@mightymiggle]

@@saphirewolf4440 nah they were actual couples.

[@TheUnknownOrter]

It's syhpus

[@talynspaur7440]

I like how they don't talk about woods quiting

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

I think hes back now that matts okay and there's nothing creepy going on that's paranormal

[@talynspaur7440]

@@ItsMe_Katiee Yeah I met how they also got in an argument

[@skylarrr.g]

I was not expecting another upload, but I’m really glad we got one! And it’s a long video, I love this series!

[@emmabajro863]

I absolutely love this channel. I love these seasons, the story, the camera work, EVERYTHING. It really makes me going and is one of the best series I have ever seen!!! Thank you guys 🙏🏼

[@leivottarbakketun1956]

When I was at a concert earlier this weak, and one of the gitarists had a necklace that looked identical like the absolate. It kinda freaked me out.

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

that happened to me but with the ringtone on the phone in the early episodes I heard it in a Walmart and it freaked me out as well lol

[@leivottarbakketun1956]

@@ItsMe_Katiee I would run

[@dakota7958]

@@ItsMe_Katiee A coworker at work had that text tone and I jumped just about everytime it went off. It was terrifying.

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

@@dakota7958 oh my goodness lol

[@riasrivastava5526]

@@ItsMe_Katiee 😂😂 that happened with my friend too! Her teacher had the same ringtone 😂😂

[@taylothysmith1202]

This was an excellent way to wrap up the season. Explanation and reconciliation

[@gsaltacc7013]

not over yet

[@giannagoddard3009]

Agreed, excellent end to the season. Especially that last line. It sent shivers up my spine

[@mightymiggle]

U may want to correct the word "series" to "season"

[@taylothysmith1202]

@@mightymiggle oops

[@taylorc.6196]

I was definitely getting skeptical with the last few episodes but this just leveled up and I’m genuinely excited again! 🥺❤️

[@anonymous4298]

This story is a bit crazy and exhausting but entertaining… can’t wait to see what’s next 😵

[@watergryphon9976]

Now I have two things to look forward to on April 4th. Next season and markiplier in Space

[@virginia9416]

Omg same!!! I can't wait!!!

[@Adventure_Allie]

Thinking back on past past paaast episodes, all I can say is the writing on this is amazing!

[@jearbear8619]

Very true love the story I'm so hooked

[@julianramos2392]

Give this man an Oscar award for best writer director all the above

[@riasrivastava5526]

and for being a wonderful actor too!

[@siennajademusic8877]

wow such a short break! we all really appreciate all of the team's commitment to bringing season 4 out so quick!

[@RKOStunner619]

The main question I have about your time under wound be, where you conscious/aware at any point or was it like being asleep for seven months?

[@Dargonhuman]

He mostly explained that it was like being stuck in a dream that he couldn't control - he has some flashes of memories like from a dream but doesn't remember most of what happened.

[@RKOStunner619]

@@Dargonhuman True, but with time to think he may be able to give a more detailed explanation.

[@Dargonhuman]

@@RKOStunner619 He could try hypnosis to access the memories too.

[@benjimancobalt4551]

TODAY IS THE LAUNCH OF SEASON 4 IM HYPED

[@fr1x1on37]

Same

[@manthings.2324]

7:55 can we talk about how Matt just stood there like he was about to tell his mom that he missed the school bus

[@noodles1397]

if the mannaquin was moved by string then who moved it? it moved while the team were walking around looking for it which means there was someone else?

[@potatoes8999]

Ben maybe?

[@joliaaead9586]

Ya it is Very Wierd to think about 😐

[@matildalovelyyay]

I think Ben might of

[@LukeplaysVR1234]

@@matildalovelyyay it might of been pre recorded footage

[@DanielS2001]

I noticed that when they had footage of the Mountaineer pulled up, that the Mountaineer's height dropped down by a few inches, like there was a heavy weight in the Mountaineer. I thought maybe something was put in there, as the dummy was easily picked up and moved around by the others without showing any strain of weight. I guess the reason it dropped was because someone was laying in the back seat to pull the fishing line to turn the head.

[@thomashalliez]

Hold up, what was the bit when he said that if you cant beat them join them. Was that overkill?????????????????

[@FunnyBunny-qc4gh]

Its overkills return. Thus time he is not going down

[@sethcooper8514]

The unexplained writing in the journal from Deb - Anyone think that Deb has control over Bailey (reference from last video: “Right Bailey?”) using the journal as a way to talk about her thoughts?

[@ZK_Wright]

Haven’t thought about that but it’s a good point.

[@jenamaral4677]

Omg yes didn’t even think about that!

[@tigerlilly4712]

Never thought of that. I just assumed he was taunting her since she was the only one out of the three that had passive serum in her.

[@giannagoddard3009]

Ooo, that’s such a creepy theory. I love it

[@jxq1247]

I mean it's a cool theory buuut I feel like that wouldn't make much since bailey isn't even affected with the serum atleast I think so but its still a cool theory tho

[@meganmccullough6357]

Yes! Season 4 begins on my birthday, so I have this and in space with markiplier to look forward to.

[@mossiplier]

aahh it’s nice to see another fan of mark here, i’m so excited for space

[@rebasack21]

The hardest choice will be which do you watch first? happy birthday !

[@waytodusk9610]

Happy early birthday

[@just_Nyra]

@@rebasack21 Project 863 first because In Space will take hours to get through everything 🤣

[@ARC-0606]

Nice happy early birthday because I'm gonna forget to write it on May 4th plus I may not be able to find your comment then

[@squirrelgaming3777]

Who else is waiting for the new video! The suspense is KILLING ME! Can't Wait

[@ironshortstop5685]

Ikrrrr im so excitedddd

[@adambrown4329]

Also also also, the tell tale heart thing FREAKED me out becuz I’d just read it in my free time lol

[@ceetee007]

Matts’ laugh is something I look forward to😌

[@AyBee9725]

Tbh this is quite possibly the best way to do a season recap. Hope all your recaps are of this caliber

[@block_shado]

Well now we know why Matt's been playing minecraft the past few days...it's cuz he's free now lol

[@abigailbaker3339]

Wait…is he vlogging again?

[@mightymiggle]

?

[@jordynross1975]

Thank the gods Michael is back. I missed him so much! Feel free to have him in more episodes 😂😍

[@Michikatsu_Autio]

"Y'all better now?" 7:57 Mike's line.

[@brandonlewis5127]

I love this is almost a Recap slash in story behind the scene episode

[@shuck_face0385]

UGH! these videos are so stinkin’ good!! I LOVE THEM, the music is awesome too Mike!

[@DeliveringTofu]

keep the necklace on or take it off and if nothing happens keep it off if something happens put it back straight after

[@jessicagreen8147]

When he brought “ben” to jail he got a a shot and later they found out it was a Syntec jail so he probably got possessed then when the gave him the shot

[@ericasapp8438]

Then he was the one in the motel room of the survivor that was killed

[@joshwhite2858]

Yessss the vide i wanted!!!! the whole team there working around joking having fun. You sure do the handheld camera not the rig means you can pass it around meaning we see more Sam

[@ZachryMedearis]

“Izzy been working up here” 23:44 does that mean he still works at the studio?

[@livvhas3447]

I am so excited for this, oh my goodness 😁

[@larrywilson9805]

Maybe he is dead would if he just downloaded himself digitally so you can control you and do whatever. That way can't die unless you can find the servers which you have no idea where it is. He could be anywhere In any moment that's how he knows everything

[@seret.tonin09]

Kinda like in the marvel movies with Dr.Zola

[@alishacreepshowchick]

Been watching since the beginning. Fantastic story line. Thanks for the great entertainment. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Rosemary-qr4vg]

Season 4 starts the same day as Space with Markiplier

[@Idk-zb2hl]

I had the exact same thought lol

[@katiehills4700]

This is going to be amazing can’t wait for this video

[@HamatoGrayson]

This is such a scary thought, that for the last 7 months, some other person has been living in your body, doing your everyday tasks and hanging with your friends with ulterior motives, and now you have to come to understand that and somehow spare space to be also overwhelmed by the fact that everyone and everything around you has changed while you were unconscious. It would be super dizzying...

[@sparrow8534]

I was watching the premiere and my phone glitched out at the perfect time so when Overkill showed up and said "Join them", my screen was black and it scared the everliving sh*t out of me because I was not expecting that

[@ceetee007]

@23:43 I appreciate the editor so much or maybe it was just good camera work. But the transition is so smooth I want to spread it on butter

[@Glitchy-Witchy1994]

What if Deb was controlling him? She wrote in the journal when there was no way for her to do so... What if she was the bad guy from the very begining?

[@DemonofChaos316]

my thoughts exactly

[@bakuvisuals]

So excited for season 4 this series is so insanely good

[@xstrikerx2291]

I wonder if it has anything to do with the forced injection when they were trapped and the bomb went off

[@Erynne-Storm]

I'm so damn excited for this video. Edit: So the phantom was a hallucination?! Or something?! That's scary.

[@noelle5973]

no one: woods: “yeah, so this is the body outline!”

[@GubGubGubbins]

This series is awesome. But let me tell you the MUSIC , especially around 14:00 is soooo good.

[@joemilers35]

This has been absolutely fantastic! Seriously need a Netflix show. The work and planning for this is truly a work of art. Well done guys! Cannot wait for season 4!

[@LouLou-bs9cr]

Good show guys can't wait for the Next series.

[@JORDANJUSTTALKS]

the ending of this video left me shook a little because he said something about villains. “ if you can’t beat them join them”.

[@kingfazor6822]

Does that ending mean overkill joining in

[@msprincesss115]

hope not

[@found_it]

Ooo was that Overkill at the end? HE HAS RETURNED!!!

[@revenger211]

That's a calm recap after everything

[@HoleyHitters]

So does the ending confirm Overkill is back?

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

idk but I'm excited! I've been watching some of the videos on overkill and I kinda miss it tbh so if this happens I'm happy :)

[@virginia9416]

That's what I said lmfao!!!

[@Grunzlinger]

You were gone for 7 months? I thought it was just a short amount of time… But very glad to have you back!!

[@sarahwittwer5908]

My birthday is in two days, and I've got to say, this is the best birthday present ever! I love this series so much! Thank you so much for all the hard work on this series. Its amazing!

[@ItsMe_Katiee]

happy birthday!

[@tritney8089]

Let’s Gooooo Season 4, and u guys totally deserve a week off lol

[@Dreamylady45]

Fantastic as usual! Can't wait for Season 4 :) Currently rewatching all series (again!). Love it.

[@williamnorthrop7448]

I think he was being controlled by Deb. Why would he say when he comes he will know I'm the absolute. Also why would a letter from Deb show up in the journal

[@carliejo1825]

That's exactly my thought

[@Dreamylady45]

Great theory!! :)

[@ajdecamp7580]

ask matts family if he acted wired at home

[@SarahNatureWarrior]

Overkill is not a villain! He just does everything extreme!!

[@SlytherinReviews]

it's so good to have Michael Badal and to hear that he is doing good

[@tylertheturtle1733]

I’m guessing this means we’ll be seeing the Syntec Villain part of the story?

[@ladyrainwing6981]

ViLlAiN aRc TiMe WhOo!

[@masterbaugette3882]

i hope so ive always wanted a phantom/syntec pov

[@caydenhoughtaling1999]

“Yes hey y’all better now” had me laughing

[@void_ark_]

It’s funny I was thinking they probably made his head move with a fishing line or some thin thread. Lol

[@gigglelove1313]

What a creative way to do a recap! love love love this!

[@footyeditz7110]

Confusing but cool season, hope the new season will be as good, or even better

[@hollypierce3076]

This must have been filmed on St.Patrick's day, with the whole Sam wanting to pinch everyone! !

[@adrianasantiago-jimenez9349]

Overkill comeback oh this is going to be great🤣

[@laylacaraballo8131]

Amazing production the season guys keep it up for next season!

[@lexk2008]

Y’all should do a video of mat reaction to all the vids

[@guavalavavlogs2999]

Not sure if you guys meant to leave Matt’s license plate in but it’s clearly shown throughout the video

[@Th3oneHost]

So him saying that 863 is dead makes a lot of sense now

[@ARC-0606]

True I was wondering why he said that but now we know

[@itsmecandi9951]

Bailey has such a calming voice. I’m have surgery March 31 so this will give me something to look forward to during my recovery!

[@sojoum6363]

IM VERY EXCITED TO WATCH THIS WHILE I DO ART🥳

[@roarroar4345]

Wow. What a twist, I didn’t expect this video nor that it had been 7 months!

[@captplague79]

Don’t worry guys about it he tricked all of us but the more we fall the harder we get up

[@Christy_Nyeela]

Overkill!!! Yes!! So excited for the next season!

[@AGENTMYSTERY18]

Anyone else concerned that Matt's license plate wasn't blurred?

[@RQUEENW]

I’ve been scrolling through all of these comments seeing who else was concerned

[@siennajademusic8877]

wow this is BAFFLING me. this concept of this show is so amazing and I keep getting flashbacks to things that have happened over the last 7 months that just all makes sense now