Young Royals Season Finale Reaction | Episode 6

[@AStoryWorthTelling]

Hope you enjoyed our reaction to the ROYAL finale! Thank you so much for supporting this series, it's been a joy xo

[@monotonehell]

What's in those glasses? Is it the Royal We ?

[@queenmahsa3761]

Thank you for your passionate reaction guys😊 We are so excited for season2! I hope you have a reaction to season 2, too. But for now, please please please have reaction to "kinnporsche" serie! It will blown you away! The chemistry, cinematography, beautiful shots, amazing lights and sets!! Even their outfit!!!

[@dianawatt1657]

Yes. Loved it. It wrecked me too, the ending. Am hoping for a resolution in season 2 that is happy. Totally want the whole 9 yards for Wilhem and Simon - and f*ck the monarchy. As a mum, I see the queens behavior as abusive - she didn't support her son or address his trauma at all. It obviously didn't occur to her either that throwing Simon under the bus is going to bite her. Wilhelm isn't stupid, and it was never just a fling - he certainly made that clear to her already.

[@JustWandering]

For the record, the actual Swedish crown released a statement following this series that if the crown prince or princess were gay, there would be no problem with their succession to the throne or the succession of their children, however they had those children. 👍

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

Which is not surprising as the crown Princess won heterosexual of the year at the Gaygala in Sweden. They are unashamedly supportive of the lgbtq+ community

[@openedtodiscussion]

True. It is still only words for now. Nut it shows the series impact on people anyway.

[@adamjeffries7235]

however her brother who used to be right behind her in succession ( and in most other countries would have been the crown prince) was rumored to be gay. for years and years and he was sent out of the country and then married off to someone far far below him socially ( is it love or job promotion)

[@openedtodiscussion]

@@adamjeffries7235 Ok. It would make a real difference the day where an royal gay will be officially out. We will wait and see

[@adamjeffries7235]

@@openedtodiscussion also when the succession isn't secure . the crown princess could live another 40 or more years. the same thing happened in the UK..a FEMALE who is youngest can inherit ( i guess becoming the princess of wales in her own right) even with younger brothers..but they made this rule after there existed charles then william born 1982 and george born 2015?

[@erikperhs_]

For me, Simon not saying "I love you" back means "I do love you and you know it, but you won't hear it from me unless you're ready to fight for us". And I think that's beautiful.

[@ingekamper7663]

Absolutely, you're right! I feel the same way 🍀🙏

[@linnea547]

In the Dust interview with Lisa she said something along the lines of “Simon doesn’t say it back because he’s already said it with his actions and it doesn’t change anything now” and I just 😭😭😭

[@pumpmb21]

Yeah and inception the top kept spinning forever 😳🤣

[@pollyfossil8466]

"He's curtseying and bowing at the same time " 😂 He totally was and I don't think anyone else noticed that!

[@adamjeffries7235]

i noticed. he was shocked and actually did really well considering the queen was there specifically to unnerve the two of them. look at how sad and unsurprised he is that his mother knew the exact thing to break them up

[@pollyfossil8466]

@@adamjeffries7235 I meant that it hadn't been mentioned in other reaction videos I watched. I think Omar is a bit underrated as an actor. He's really natural in all his reactions (such as this one here) - it's amazing really that it's his first acting role.

[@adamjeffries7235]

yes, omar is a natural.

[@TheGav67]

It was a stroke of creative genius to have Wilhelm look DIRECTLY down the lense of the camera. Not only does it shake up the viewer, it’s one of the few moments that Wilhelm can shed his crown prince 👑 persona.

[@BroadwayBound009]

It’s such a good cinematic bookend to the series. To do a recall and have him start the series with a look straight down the camera and again in the last shot is genius. Also they mirrored the scene in the first episode of Wilhelm first seeing Simon sing in church and their smiles and then in the church in the last episode of mirrors it except no one is smiling and it’s so tense and the mood is completely different. Just a few examples of the attention to detail in the series. I could go on and on about the cinematography of this series is so stellar and nuanced.

[@guilhermemarques7288]

I think the ending was perfect - the fact he didnt care about people seeing him hugging Simon alredy means he changed his mind about being secret, Simon can't say it back cause it will put him back in being a secret. The ending was good for a single season while leaving open some conflicts to be resolved on a second season.

[@ilymty]

There are two times during the season where the song Revolution is in the show. The first one when Simon goes to the football field to rescue Wilhelm, before they sleep together, and the second at the end of the show, after he tells Simon he loves him. This gives me kind of hope. It seems that changes are going to be made and he could stand up against his mother. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Wilhelm and Simon's journey is an absolute treasure! Not to take away from Simon's crush, but Wilhelm definitely feel it deepest from the very start. He falls not just because Simon is BEAUTIFUL, but because when he sings it's from the heart. Having grown up as the scapegoat second son in a world of flattering, fakery and facades, Wilhelm IMMEDIATELY notices. He desperately craves genuine emotions, genuine validation from someone who is their genuine, authentic self, and Simon is that 100%. Simon starts liking him when Wilhelm actually introduced himself, (no one else has bothered to). Then Wilhelm mirrors Simon's authenticity right back, telling him he likes what he said in class. So they both fall for the emotional honesty they find in the other, adding chemistry in the "oh wow I really want to kiss him" final scene of episode 1. Simon isn't afraid to speak truth to power, and he never lets Wilhelm get away with any of his privilege and hierarchy bs. Being held accountable for his own actions starts an avalanche of emotional growth in Wilhelm. For someone as starved of love, affection and validation as Wilhelm, Simon's the emotional impact on him is massive. His honest feelings for Simon is a stark contrast to all the fake flattering and lies of his peers, not to mention the cold, calculated manipulation of his emotionally abusive mother. Simon has a different journey. He learns to let go of his saviour complex that is a symptom of the trauma his addict dad put him through. His growth is that of enforcing healthy boudaries that doesn't force him to compromise his authentic self. And when he finally does, it's both painful and empowering. I love how every time Simon enforces a boundary with Wilhelm, Wilhelm loses him until he grows emotionally by admitting his feelings to himself and to Simon. He lost him first just from the tiny boundary of Simon not accepting the pain of being friends with someone you have a crush on because you hope they will change their mind. Wilhelm's feelings for Simon evolves along with his emotional growth. Every loss leads to stronger feelings and needing more courage to admit those feelings. He faces the loss of Simon three times, every time from lack of courage to be his authentic self. As he takes a new step on the journey of emotional growth leading to his authentic self, he returns to Simon until Simon enforces his own boundaries. BUT - he is emotionally manipulated into the last loss by his mother. And then the season ends with him admitting what he feels. It's a step on the way, but not yet the massive growth he has to achieve in order that Simon may want a relationship with him. 3rd time does it right? It's fairytale number magic, meaning there can't be more on and offs between Wilhelm and Simon. Not without Simon compromising his healthy new boundaries. I'm so impressed with the writers, directors and actors who together created such a profound and genuine journey of emotional growth for both Wilhelm and Simon. I'm very curious about what level of emotional growth Simon will accept from Wilhelm before they get back together. I do hope for 3 seasons, but not if it takes a whole season apart for Wilhelm to grow REVOLUTIONary courage lol. Cus I'm here for a November REVOLUTION!

[@82evene]

The locker room scene has been planned differently at first but the two boys and the intimacy coordinator came up with the footsie and the handholding instead of the planned kiss. They have this wonderful intimacy in such an authentic way

[@EmberC]

Dir. Erika Calmeyer wanted smth different, so they changed from kiss to footsie.

[@jo5546]

it’s just so sad that Wilhelm has no one - no family he can trust, brother dead, betrayed by his mother, & he estranged himself from Simon. Like, for a teenager, so traumatic. At least Simon has a loving/ caring mum and friends etc.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

And betrayed by his cousin, who his brother told him he could trust like a brother... At least he has Felice but that's probably a bit awkward for him since she had feelings for him.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

Here is a quote by Lisa Ambjörn, YR's creator and head writer from her most recent interview she did in early May, while finishing up filming of Season 2: "Usually, you use the tension between characters to build up the story... Between Simon and Wilhelm we worked so much on building a positive balance and taking any power factor away. We wanted to show another kind of relationship between two boys who fall in love with each other without sexualising it or exploiting it to create drama. There are many nuances between Simon and Wilhelm, but there is no manipulation, no power games, no using one another. Each struggles with their inner demons and the world they are in, but it's not a struggle between them. In the emotional space they built together, they are equals and they give each other the chance to exist beyond forms."

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

To be fair, denying his presence in the video was the only way to reclaim privacy, make the press back off from Simon and make the video worthless by making it a video of two random teens and not the future King and his lover. And Wilhelm never really put much effort into hiding his affection for Simon in school, he just really dreads the additional media scrutiny. Wilhelm's brother died a couple of weeks ago and Wilhelm suddenly became the future King. He's not even prepared for that, he needs serious grief councelling and help with his anxiety disorder. And his mother used Erik and his legacy as Crown Prince to guilt Wilhelm into doing what she wanted, without telling him that she knew it was August at that point already, because he wouldn't have made the statement if he knew, so the Royal Family wouldn't be able to sweep it under the rung.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

I literally screamed YEEESS when Alex used the word manipulative about the queen. So many people already struggle to recognise emotionally abusive parents. Yet so many excuse it because it's the royal family?!? It's not like abuse isn't traumatising just because you're royal. Quite the reverse, it makes support and help even harder to come by. Here's a short list of the queen's abusive behaviours: Making unreasonable demands Expecting you to share their opinions (i.e., you are not permitted to have a different opinion) Refusing to accept your feelings by trying to define how you should feel Refusing to acknowledge or accept your opinions or ideas as valid Accusing you of being selfish, needy, or materialistic if you express your wants or needs (the expectation is that you should not have any wants or needs) Nitpicking at your clothes, hair, work, and more (The queen nitpicks his nail biting) Manipulating and controlling you by making you feel guilty; giving you a guilt trip Using your fears, values, compassion, or other hot buttons to control you or the situation Punishing you by withholding affection or giving you the silent treatment Acting like they are always right, know what is best, and are smarter than you Controlling who you see or spend time with, including friends and family Treating you like a possession or property Trivializing the other person's concerns Criticizing Shaming or blaming Withholding affection and attention Source: www.verywellmind.com/identify-and-cope-with-emotional-abuse-4156673 Poor Wilhelm is eaten up by anxiety. People may be unaware, but anxiety is a symptom of CPTSD, in other words, it's a consequence of trauma. Whilhelm's family is the major cause of all his mental health problems. Here is what emotional abuse does to us: "Research indicates that the consequences of emotional abuse are just as severe as those of physical abuse. Except, instead of physical marks and bruises, your wounds are invisible to others-hidden in the self-doubt, worthlessness, and self-loathing you may feel. When emotional abuse is severe and ongoing, you can lose your entire sense of self. Over time, the accusations, verbal abuse, name-calling, criticisms, and gaslighting can erode your sense of self so much that you can no longer see yourself realistically. Consequently, you may begin to agree with the abuser and become internally critical. Once this happens, you become trapped in the abusive relationship, believing that you will never be good enough for anyone else. Eventually, you may pull back from friendships and isolate yourself, convinced that no one likes you. What's more, emotional abuse can cause a number of health problems. Mental health effects of abuse include depression, anxiety, and sometimes the development of an eating disorder. Being abused emotionally can also impact you physically, causing you to develop stomach ulcers, heart palpitations, and insomnia." It's trauma baby, and it's serious stuff. Don't excuse it just because people are rich and powerful. Oh and lastly, I'm sure some of you recognise their parent(s) in the queen. I see you. I love you. You never deserved any of it. You're worthy of love. Safe hugs

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 That opening scene of Wilhelm in the fetal position holding his head like he wants to stop his thoughts and screaming alone in his room was incredibly haunting. ..

[@jo5546]

There’s a KZbin video where they (the actors) watch clips and make commentary, and they acknowledge, nothing different he really could have done. Folks forget this is a teenager who is traumatized with an anxiety disorder - who is dependent on his family - and his mother is weaponizing the guilt about his brother.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

@@jo5546 Exactly! He's 16 and a minor and as we saw in episode 1 his family can still make decisions for him, so they could still take him out of school and have him schooled privately at the palace to have better control over him. Also, the Royal Family has a business-like structure, his mother was never just his mother, she's the reigning Queen and now that he's Crown Prince she is basically Wilhelm's boss, he is her Trainee, who she has to prepare to take over from her as the future King. And that sentence Wilhelm said in his speach about his brother "It feels so wrong that I'm still here instead of him" is still haunting and relevant, that wasn't that long ago, it was actually in the same episode the video was made...

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 It really feels like if Wilhelm wasn't royal, many viewers would take his struggles way more seriously: being forcefully outed to his family and schoolmates (Simon was already out), his worsening anxiety disorder, his still fresh grieving process over losing his brother and not having any emotional support in his remaining family, and at 16 having to take over his older brother's job with huge responsibilities.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Wilhelm and Simon's journey is an absolute treasure! Not to take away from Simon's crush, but Wilhelm definitely feel it deepest from the very start. He falls not just because Simon is BEAUTIFUL, but because when he sings it's from the heart. Having grown up as the scapegoat second son in a world of flattering, fakery and facades, Wilhelm IMMEDIATELY notices. He desperately craves genuine emotions, genuine validation from someone who is their genuine, authentic self, and Simon is that 100%. Simon starts liking him when Wilhelm actually introduced himself, (no one else has bothered to). Then Wilhelm mirrors Simon's authenticity right back, telling him he likes what he said in class. So they both fall for the emotional honesty they find in the other, adding chemistry in the "oh wow I really want to kiss him" final scene of episode 1. Simon isn't afraid to speak truth to power, and he never lets Wilhelm get away with any of his privilege and hierarchy bs. Being held accountable for his own actions starts an avalanche of emotional growth in Wilhelm. For someone as starved of love, affection and validation as Wilhelm, Simon's the emotional impact on him is massive. His honest feelings for Simon is a stark contrast to all the fake flattering and lies of his peers, not to mention the cold, calculated manipulation of his emotionally abusive mother. Simon has a different journey. He learns to let go of his saviour complex that is a symptom of the trauma his addict dad put him through. His growth is that of enforcing healthy boudaries that doesn't force him to compromise his authentic self. And when he finally does, it's both painful and empowering. I love how every time Simon enforces a boundary with Wilhelm, Wilhelm loses him until he grows emotionally by admitting his feelings to himself and to Simon. He lost him first just from the tiny boundary of Simon not accepting the pain of being friends with someone you have a crush on because you hope they will change their mind. Wilhelm's feelings for Simon evolves along with his emotional growth. Every loss leads to stronger feelings and needing more courage to admit those feelings. He faces the loss of Simon three times, every time from lack of courage to be his authentic self. As he takes a new step on the journey of emotional growth leading to his authentic self, he returns to Simon until Simon enforces his own boundaries. BUT - he is emotionally manipulated into the last loss by his mother. And then the season ends with him admitting what he feels. It's a step on the way, but not yet the massive growth he has to achieve in order that Simon may want a relationship with him. 3rd time does it right? It's fairytale number magic, meaning there can't be more on and offs between Wilhelm and Simon. Not without Simon compromising his healthy new boundaries. I'm so impressed with the writers, directors and actors who together created such a profound and genuine journey of emotional growth for both Wilhelm and Simon. I'm very curious about what level of emotional growth Simon will accept from Wilhelm before they get back together. I do hope for 3 seasons, but not if it takes a whole season apart for Wilhelm to grow REVOLUTIONary courage lol. Cus I'm here for a November REVOLUTION!

[@moonchiId.]

omg everything you write here is beautiful

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

@@moonchiId. Thank you so much! 🥰

[@goldeb.8553]

i'm left speechless by your comment. wow. do you happen to have twitter or tumblr? anyway, I'm copypasting it into my notes app just so I could get back to it and reread it later xx

[@leiapedro8436]

At least you only have to wait until November for the continuation. There is something hopeful in the ending with him looking at the camera on the word Revolution. The writer also says that it’s obvious that Simon loves Wilhelm therefore he didn’t need to say it. His actions had expressed that all along. Bittersweet ending but great because it isn’t cliché and it can still get better.

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

Even the breakup was because Simon loved him. If it had just been a physical thing, I’m sure he would have carried on. But Bot only doesn’t Simon want to be Wilhelm’s secret, he doesn’t want Wilhelm to feel like he has to hide himself.

[@jcs1025]

I remember screaming TURN THE CAR AROUND right at the end there. But that look into the camera while ‘Revolution’ was playing gave me goosebumps.

[@darrinb1972]

They had an intimacy coach for all those scenes. That person did an amazing job.

[@EmberC]

Sara Arrhusius is great, yes 🔥

[@erikperhs_]

I read "couch" and immediately thought they had a special couch where they would practice the intimate scenes haha I got so confused

[@hanaj]

When Omar, the actor who plays Simon, tweeted- hope you have a nice Christmas- the internet wept

[@Asa...S]

Sweden has an award show (like the BAFTA or Emmys) called "Kristallen" (The Crystal) where the best Swedish TV-shows gets awards in different categories. Young Royals won the most important one "Best TV-show"! 🏆✨ They also won in the category "Best Youth TV-show". Edvin Ryding (Wilhelm) was also nominated in the category "Best actor", but Bill Skarsgård won that award for his role in "Clark".

[@EmberC]

Omar was nominated for the supporting actor role with his debut acting! He is amazing as Simon. Although he did not win, as a debut actor to be nominated such award is huge.

[@makncheese9628]

Fun fact a year after this was posted. The English dub of this is still Edvin and Omar and lot of the other cast that can speak English its them dubbing it so their voice still sounds that same and stuff. Another fun fact Omar Rudberg (Simon) can speak 3 languages fluently. He can speak English, Swedish, and Spanish.

[@Mia-kq6ml]

the actors said S2 is going to be darker, there's going to more drama,, more betrayal, more love. we dont know what it means but we CANNOT wait. is going to be THE BEST!

[@BroadwayBound009]

Edwin, the director and the writer have all said, Wilhelm’s problem isn’t that he is gay, it’s that he is a Prince. And I think that sums it up pretty well. If he was not royalty barely anyone would care. Sweden is an extremely accepting and LGBTQ+ safe country. Even when Wilhelm is outed on the show, none of the students really comment negatively about it all, instead they talk about how weird it was that someone was taking that video from outside his window and how it might be more complicated to produce an heir but no one really cares that he is gay. If he wasn’t a prince I doubt it would be a problem at all and he would just have a relationship with Simone. It’s this public figure, royalty, duty to his country plot that really causes the problems. It’s great writing and storytelling and I love all the nuances and added subplots and social commentaries they also added to the show. It tackles a lot of really important subjects and conversations.

[@Cookie_moonlove]

12:58 in Swedish he said "Vad fan ska vi göra?" with emphasis on fan. Fan is can be translated to damn or hell so he said "What the *hell* are we going to do?" Not much of a difference but still, I would have put it in the subtitles. 23:04 in Swedish "Hur fan kan du kräva det av mig?" the direct translation is "How the hell can you demand that from me?" It sounds much harsher than "How can you even ask me to do that?" and it's not like Simon demanded him to do anything so I just feel it's worse than "how can you even ask..."

[@timothymcclaire3276]

Simon telling Wilhelm to have a nice Christmas instead of I love you too was the perfect power move to let Wilhelm know he isn't playing anymore of his games.

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

I first watched this show like 2 days after it was released and I have been obsessed with it since. So I am one of those people waiting over a year for season 2. But I know it’s gonna be worth it. At first, I just watched the show over and over. I’ve watched it so many times that I know ever single look and nuance in the show. Then I graduated to watching reactions because the only thing that comes close to watching it for the first time, it watching someone else watch it for the first time. And there are certain scenes that I specifically enjoy seeing reactions to. The biggest is Wilhelm’s final look at the camera. I’ve seen so many different interpretations to it. I agree with you in your interpretation. He’s about to tear shit up. His look is defiant and the song in the background is saying ‘the city’s on fire but it’s beautiful’. He’s about to burn shit down. I can’t wait.

[@leiapedro8436]

Defiant is definitely the word. Well done hanging in there this long. I watched it for the first time this July because I thought it was just some teen drama…And now I’m obsessed and don’t know if I could have dealt with waiting a year and a half. I always enjoy watching people’s reactions to Wilhelm’s last words to August, the revelation that the queen knew, Simon’s break up speech and then Wilhelm’s look to the camera, not necessarily in that order. All so well written and acted.

[@horacioyrausquin4601]

What I love and think is an outstanding insight is when Simone inadvertently meets the Queen! WOW! What a scene by both the Queen and Simone, neither expecting to meet the other! I believe Simone finally realizes he is in love with a Prince! The Queen meets the boy that is causing such a commotion. It’s a revealing scene. Simone not knowing what to do tries to courtesy, not knowing if he should since she is the mother of his boyfriend and not a Queen! His mind must be going in circles! Her mind must be analyzing his status and how to shape him if things become really serious! It’s a very well done simple scene. Bravo.

[@mlo3784]

I wrote it before, but you guys most watch 'SKAM' (the original norwegian one) - especially the 'LGBT season 3', but hopefully all 4 seasons! You would LOVE IT. There actually wouldn't be any 'Young Royals' without it! ❤

[@Asa...S]

I agree, all seasons! Even if Season 3 is the best, the other ones are so good too, and it's so much better when you've seen the beginning and got to know the characters. SKAM is such an amazing show, and really good to react to!

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

Skam is a must watch show. I like to say Skam crawled so Young Royals could walk and Heartstopper could run. They are the ultimate trifecta in gay romance.

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

@@Asa...S to me, you don’t fully grasp how good season 3 is unless you watch the first two seasons. You need to see Isak’s whole story.

[@UliFandoms]

@@jenniferbrinks6552 So well said! And so so true. 💯

[@candyisreading8813]

Agree!

[@himynameisnickolas]

I think the ending was perfect for the story they were telling. Like they made such an effort to make things feel authentic and given the situation that they were in, Simon and Wilhelm both made the choice that was best for them in the moment. We all want Wilhelm to defy the crown and live his truth but in that moment it’s asking too much of him. I can’t wait for season 2 because I think now that he realizes no one besides Simon really has his back he will be ready to make those more difficult choices.

[@deantheon714]

Finally the Finale 🥳 Simon's "I don't wanna be anyone's secret" hits in the german translation more: "Ich möchte nicht DEIN Geheimnis sein" - I don't wanna be YOUR secret 🙊

[@GirlLovesFairytale]

Do you know what the real translation is?

[@ahuggie]

There are some English translation choices that are interesting. And I think they are intentional choices to land better with an American audience

[@wishonamoonbeam]

The English dubbing was done by the same actors who played the characters so I think all the lines in English are direct translations

[@deantheon714]

To be honest, i like the german translation. it's more "personal" between them two, if you say "your secret", than "anyone's secret".

[@SuperKimiYT]

@@GirlLovesFairytale the real translation is, je don‘t wont to be anyones secret. I really love the german translation.

[@k8ieedits]

there wasn't a season two planned when season 1 came out and it took awhile for the show to be renewed but i honestly think season 1 is a perfect little mini series if it were to not get a season 2. i think willhelm's look at the camera along w/ the lyrics just gives so much for the audience to come up with their own interpretation of how the story would continue. it's just a perfect ending in my opinion.

[@EmberC]

But we are very happy it got renewed. I think Lisa planned 3 seasons, I hope it will get another season. Netflix should renew it if it has a sense. Fanbase is so strong.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Not quite true, Lisa wrote season 2 either at the same time as season 1 or right after, can't remember but she mentioned it in an interview.

[@EmberC]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 she finished it June 2021, yes. 1st was on production at that time.

[@hanaj]

I’m gonna wait until I see everyone’s general reaction to season 2. If people hate it, it doesn’t exist to me. Just like the last season of Veronica Mars.

[@EmberC]

@@hanaj i am sure it is gonna be a good season, I trust the cast and crew

[@yonta7260]

the thing with the dead pixels is actually a very common method used by the police to trace back pictures on social media

[@ThatsMyUsborneBook]

The intimacy co-ordinator Sara Arrhusius has become quite popular with the fans of this series because of what a great job they did with the scenes like the locker room scene. They've had some great discussions on Instagram about it.

[@linnea547]

At the end where he hangs up on his mother it’s clear something has changed for him and the next scene is a candle being lit. The writer said this is a metaphor for a fire being lit inside of him. I don’t think him hugging Simon in front of everyone was a coincidence. Excited to see what happens in s2

[@clarabrandaog]

"i really want it to end happy" oh babes

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I watched a Swedish KZbinr who said that there is a version of “I love you” that doesn’t require an “I love you” back. I forget how they worded it, but it was kind of a giving of oneself to the other with no expectation of anything in return.

[@bridget5304]

Ah, you’ve finally made it to the finale. It has been so wonderful reliving the show through your eyes and your reactions. I’m so glad that you’ve loved it and saw as much depth, nuance, and beauty in the show that we fans love. This show consistently catches people off guard, I think, in its ability to use common story tropes but still complicate them and combine them in really interesting and effective ways. This show absolutely got under my skin when I watched it, and it has been so fun interacting with fans in the community and seeing people’s reactions. I watched it in May, but like you, I’m grateful I don’t have to wait quite as long as everyone who watched it over a year ago. Because even this wait has been hard. A few parting thoughts: The head writer and director have pointed out that it’s no accident that the very first image we see after Wille hangs up on the queen is a match being struck. The fire has been lit inside him, and like you posited, he’s ready to eff things up. He absolutely feels betrayed and alone, and he knows he was manipulated into turning against the person who truly loved and accepted him. I truly believe we will see him attempt to right that wrong in S2. As someone else said, it also feels like no accident that Revolution was played in that final scene, as well as the football field scene in E4 when Wille has said that everyone else is fake, but his feelings for Simon aren’t fake. Finally, thank you for pointing out the incredible chemistry between Edvin & Omar as well as the attention to intimacy in this series. They used an intimacy coordinator, Sara, and I respect that work that she and other ICs are doing. It truly made everything so believable in this show - so relatable - and it made the actors themselves feel safe and supported to have that intimacy and vulnerability. Both actors have said multiple times that the intimate scenes were practiced, choreographed, even, and that it was like a dance. They knew how it would go, and they had done trust and consent exercises each and every time. It’s beautiful, and I hope the industry uses it as a standard. Thanks for sharing your reactions. S2 is going to be so incredible….I can’t wait!

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Very well said! I wrote a thing about how Wilhelm's emotional growth of courage to be his authentic self is linked to every time he has to face the emotional consequences of rejecting Simon. Wilhelm has rejected him 3 times, and that is a number often used in storytelling. Simon has taken him back only twice, meaning he can't take him back anymore without compromising his own emotional growth vs heanthy boundaries, until Wilhelm has found the courage to be his authentic self and stand up against his emotionally abusive mother. For someone who grew up in normal families, it's really hard to understand the massive challenge it is to stand up to abusive parents, especially when they are as manipulative as the queen. It's like being afraid of heights and spiders and having to constantly bungeejump into a massive nest of spiders. I'm guessing it will take a while for Wilhelm to find that courage. Anger helps, but he also needs a strategy and allies. Some way to come out, for Simon to trust him again. Hopefully fast-ish, not sure I can endure a whole season of pining lol.

[@67Second]

Thank you guys for watching this series, you gasped in all the right places. I agree with several of the folks here, this was the perfect ending. Partially for the sake of season 2 but also because it was what Wilhelm thought he had to do and, in some respect, it protected Simon because if it wasn't Wilhelm in the video, in two weeks no-one would care. But also, the final breaking of the forth wall bookended the breaking in episode one where Wilhelm says, in effect, you insist on watching me, fine now watch what I do. And we were hooked. What a magnificent series. The writing, the acting, the cinematography, all amazing. They are winning awards left and right. And special congratulations to the two principal actors. Edvin Ryding who plays Prince Wilhelm as been acting in Swedish TV and film since he was five, and, most particularly, Omar Rudberg who plays Simon as this was his acting debut (although he is a quite famous Swedish singer/dancer). Of no particular consequence, my opinion of the moral of this piece (and I think Sara's behavior proves it) is that privilege corrupts everything.

[@sabonny313]

Loved your reaction! I've never been that excited about a show. It's just brilliant!! The story, the acting, cinematography, music, ... It's all just incredibly well done! Can't wait for season 2!! By the way, Young Royals just won a very prestigious award in Sweden. I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve! 🙌🏼 Also, I'm kind of obsessed with Omar Rudberg 🥰, the actor who plays Simon. He's an amazing artist and such a beautiful soul with an inspiring story. ❤

[@randysu6748]

I've been waiting for this reaction! This whole series, I think the theme of each episode was... "it can't get any worse!" narration: it got worse. I totally agree that the chemistry between WIlhelm and Simon is some of the best ever between any couple, especially portraying a young, new couple. Both Young Royals and Heartstopper (perfect comparison/contrast btw) utilize intimacy coaches, and I love that they 1. go through day by day what the scene will entail, 2. ensure consents as that can change daily and even if it's for work/acting, and 3. help portray realistic feelings. Emotionally for Wilhelm, there is so much. He's lived so many years in a royal family, with expectations, responsibilities, and restrictions. Living his entire life in this comfort/shackle, he subconsciously expected for everything to work out without much effort or sacrifice, and he got a real dose of reality when Simon challenged this expectation. I was getting really concerned when he was dealing with losing Simon, then finding out about August, then finding out about his mother. The silence when he hung up as his mother continued talking about royalty, monarchy, and legacy was DEAFENING! ::applause:: And then you could feel his hopelessness and then it cut to a church with candles... I WAS DEAD. I think US and maybe UK based shows are used to happy endings, wrapped up seasons, sometimes with a cliffhanger, but there is closure, and shows like this are turning heads because it's not the norm. For Simon, I was in tears at the end for him. He spent this season fighting for and back against many things but when he met up with Wilhelm this episode he sounded so defeated and with not wanting to be anyone's secret. And when Wilhelm said I love you, he made a big statement not saying it back but wishing a nice Christmas. And I want to just mention that in their POV, August doesn't know that Felice figured out it was his phone, and he still may think it's Sara, which will contribute to the drama next season! Thanks for your reactions for this show! I love finding content with you guys or just before you guys because you guys are wonderful to watch!

[@kelseyriley3547]

I’ve been checking for this video daily! Im so glad you both loved this series. I can not wait for season 2. I think the fact that they used the same song for the final scene that was used in the soccer field scene was perfection and the fact that Wilhelm looks at the camera exactly when it says “revolution” in the song makes me think he is going to be exactly who he wants in season 2 and he won’t care about how it effects the monarchy! At least I hope that’s the case!!

[@annasides1044]

Young Royals is done so well. They do the representation of teens so well. And the fact that the add the class dynamic made things so interesting. I cant wait till November season 2 will be so interesting. I have no idea what's gonna happen but I know its gonna be just as good as the first.

[@zyxwh185]

Young Royals is always a pleasure. I also enjoyed the shirts as well

[@pollyfossil8466]

You should definitely do OG Skam Season 3. I think you'd love it and I would love to see your reactions.

[@Asa...S]

Skam, all seasons! Season 3 gets so much better when you know the characters and what they've been through, instead of just watching season 3.

[@GirlLovesFairytale]

@@Asa...S True but for a channel that does content about lgbtq+ content it's a big commitment to watch the seasons before season 3

[@Asa...S]

@@GirlLovesFairytale The episodes, especially in season 1, is like 15-20 minutes, so it's not that much of a commitment. Especially when it's so good! If they don't want to react to season 1-2 on the channel, if they only want lgbtq+ content here, they could just watch season 1-2 before on their own, but I really, really hope they will react to all of the seasons.

[@underpressure.]

10/10 would recommend to react to SKAM, it's soo iconic, you'd love it

[@hails79]

Reliving this beautiful show with both of you has been a total highlight. Only a few more months until we get to see what happens in S02. Cannot. Wait. PS the wait has been interminable. This is why some of us have rewatched a couple times!

[@meganboyer2011]

When I first watched this finale, I was terrified Wilhelm was going to try to hurt himself. Throughout the entire first season he seems to be in a near constant state of distress to the point where he's in physical pain, but when everything was at its worst, he was uncharacteristically calm and collected. The moment with Simon at the very end seemed to carry a finality with it. He essentially lost everyone within the span of a few months, Erik's death, August's betrayal, and his parents' decision to protect their image (AND AUGUST!!!) over their son.

[@karlhaensel]

I mean...his last look into the camera screams: Revolution! Very excited for season 2 although I try not to get my hopes to high regarding a happy ending after this ;)

[@jcs1025]

Gave me goosebumps.

[@karlhaensel]

@@jcs1025 Yeah, absolutely. Me too. And even now that I've watched the scene probably about ten times.

[@pollyfossil8466]

Yep I'm really hoping that it means that Wilhelm gives no f#cks any more about being a supposedly ideal Crown Prince.

[@82evene]

It did! Yet they started the show with a direct camera look and they ended it this way. It might just have been something cinematic

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

@@82evene Breaking the 4th wall like that is always on purpose. One angle is that the looks serve to make us feel like we are a no better than the hungry mass invading his privacy forcing him to lie, to live a fake life - we also watched his intimate moments, we also stole his privacy, now when he stares at us how does it feel to be watched like that? Another dimension is the purpose of each stare vs his personal growth. The first was a look of I know you see me. But he has no agency, he was forced by his parents to tell us a bunch of lies. The second look was a look with a purpose, like, I know you see me and I'm taking back the narrative, the power, I'll write my own story now. He is no longer reacting to events, he is taking control: He chose to hug Simon. He probs hoped tha semi public event was enough to win Simon but nope. So he's even more heartbroken and ANGRY, an anger that he shares while staring right back at us giving us a taste of our own medicine, while REVOLUTION is revealing his own intentions. He wants a revolution in how we see him, so he can be his authentic self, free to love whoever he wants. There now you can write an essay about it lol.

[@ronashkenazy9889]

Fun fact- wilhelm didn’t actually say “I love you” during the last scene, they added it while editing

[@leiyavns]

8:09 all the cast actually did the Eng dub. Many people saying watching with Eng dub is bad but i like hearing them speaking English lol. Also what i like about YR is that they don't show any annoying homophobic situation.

[@Mia-kq6ml]

no cause "i love you" " i hope you have a nice christmas" like just stab me instead😭 and the actors keep saying it too, like edvin(wilhelm) put the caption "christmas wasn't nice" to the first look pictures for S2 and also omar saying "wilhelm was singing breathe(his song) at christmas" they're a MENACE!

[@SteltekOne]

Whew! Gotta say, it's very therapeutic to watch somebody else go through the rollercoaster that is this show! Thanks for the reaction!

[@JustARectangle]

“i’d really like it to end happy” Well ummm

[@drew_m_r]

i saw this film in a theater last month and it’s stuck with me every day since. truly a stunning film, from story telling, cinematography, the acting, just beautiful. it’s insane the film and the actors have been totally snubbed from the oscars. at the very LEAST, andrew scott deserves a best actor nom

[@WhistlestopStitcher]

Your reaction videos are my absolute favorite! I agree about Wilhem’s look at the end, I think (and hope!) that he’s about to burn it all down. Can’t wait for Season 2!

[@82evene]

The "I love you" was edited into the scene later on, still I think Simon made a point when he said it's either public or not at all.

[@tea6738]

THEY LITERALLY WON THE SHOW OF THE YEAR! FEW DAYS AGO!!! IT WAS THE MAIN EVENT OF THE AWARD SHOW

[@TheGav67]

I think that the point of that ending is that within the institution of the Royal Family, there IS no simple happy ending. It’s almost as if, when Wilhelm looked directly at the camera 🎥 that he communicated that THIS IS WAR.

[@sitzpinkler1294]

I love so much this series. Even thought the show is about a gay male couple, as a straight girl I could relate to Willhem ansiety, and in general, first love, young love, which is universal. I don't know if the series was supposed to target queer audiences, but the writing, the performances were so good and relatable that for me could target any young audience.The only other gay show that make me feel that way was Call me by your name.

[@gerganakantcheva8176]

At the Swedish TV Awards YR was just awarded the award for Best Younth Drama and the biggest award for the Best TV-Show out of all TV programm cathegories, which was a huge success for them and gave them more coverage and aknowledged it's universal appeal.

[@nicoled82]

I confess, I put off watching this because I didn’t want your watch videos to be over. But I had to come watch it when I saw they released the open of season 2 today. (!!!) I agree that I’m hopeful about the ending - his look at the camera reads ‘burn the world down’ to me and I really hope we see that strength and belief in himself (and simon) in season 2. The head writer/creator has talked about the transition between Wilhelm hanging up on his mom and the candles being lit in the church as him having that fire lit within him. I’m sure a million other comments mention having queer folks in the production - there were many, both in front of and behind the camera. And the intimacy coordinator they worked with was SO AMAZING at getting those intimate scenes down solid. I’m so so glad you watched it, and can’t wait for season 2 to come out!

[@alisplace2211]

Best way to wake up on a Monday morning in Australia -- to one of your reaction videos 😍💜 LIVING for this reaction to the last ep of Young Royals. Absolutely LOVED this series, it was so incredible. Can't wait to see what you bring out next, and can't wait for the next season!

[@blondzusje]

I am NOT okay with this end! I won't sleep 'till season 2 comes out in November😂

[@vickibos8810]

Yay! So happy watching your reaction to the finale of a show that I love more than I think I’ve ever loved a show. All your reactions to this series have been magic - made me genuinely laugh out loud multiple times! Looking forward to your reaction to Season 2 later this year. Keep up the good work, fellas. You are adorable and very entertaining.

[@silindilemabaso5931]

NOT the cat hiss!!! 😂😂😂😂 You guys are golden ❤️ loved this reaction and can't wait to watch season 2 with you

[@openedtodiscussion]

You are right they deserve a bit of happiness. They are the victims of a privacy violation, and the queen makes Wille feels he has to apologize for it. She has no empathy at all, and just deny him as a person. The locker scene is precious. I feel as you say, they are mature for 16, I feel because of the family weight both of them carry....they grew faster. But unfortunately your thought about adult advise is foreshadowing the one that will be followed by Wille, wrongly I feel. Oh your "snake sound" towards August should be part of a best off! Hilarious. In the car I believe she makes him understand it would be a betray towards his family to expose his "unfortunate romance"...because well Wille is not allowed to Love, love doesn't matter for his royal life.Sad... For me, the final hug was Wille's promise to find a way to be together in both of them terms. I agree for the look of revolution. But if the series is still realistic, a 16 years old boy won't realistically fight the monarchy! With time and patience he can update it eventually when he will be adult and in charge. But now I don't see a simple solution. A bitter sweet ending true. I feel the privacy-public issue for Wille was rushed by the cruel exposure, but the subject would have happened at one point anyway. He is not allowed to have this relation ship. He has to confront the fact that his desires being in opposition to his duties, as you said he realized it. I confirm, part of the team is queer (trans, gay). Also the series portrays a lost teen (at its extreme), and this topic of being lost is quite universal right. For me, the show is recognized for the intimacy, the emotion and authenticity. They have just won the Swedish award of the series of the year, they won the couple on screen and the script at the Swedish gay gala too, and the best show in Brazil. Yeah I remember viewers telling that they were heart broken by Young royals, then were healed by heart stopper just after. Sort of complementary maybe. What I feel about the ending? I feel Wille and Simon need to team up more, to share information to solve issues. And they also need to stop listening to the bad advises from their families, Sara for Simon, and Kristina for Wille. I feel that Wille should only come out at his own rhythm (if he is allowed to...), and that Simon is in right to refuse a relation with a closet person. Still they care for each other, but have a very different life in terms of freedom. I feel just a bit hopeful for a season 2 "resolution" as you call it, but not too much. For 3 reasons, it is a bittersweet/realistic series, the writer said we will hate her, and the main actor said reading the script / his Wille character part "why why?" about Wille future decisions/actions...so not very hopeful, but we'll see I guess. Watch you in November with pleasure, thanks a lot for the very funny and thoughtful ride.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Wait what, where did the writer say we will hate her? Oh noo *internal screaming*

[@openedtodiscussion]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 In several interviews. I think it was to prepare fans who want to decide of the story. She wrote S2 before S1, and won't change to please us. I admire her mind so I trust her to create a story which make sense anyway.

[@edcelsiasat9755]

I have watched young royals so many times because that look at the end makes me want to watch the season 2, so I keep on watching it.

[@charlottewebb8191]

Trump watched Young Royals and got confused-LMAO I love this channel!

[@JagoBC]

I finally relented and watched Season 1 and have to say I never laughed harder than when the Queen admitted she knew August had uploaded the video. Not quite sure why, but I was just like "Of course you do."

[@erikperhs_]

Now, by the grace of God, WATCH SKAM SEASON 3!!!! (The original, from Norway, and also Skam France) Skam is the most realistic series I've ever seen. They went out in the streets interviewing teenagers to figure out how they talk, what they do, how they socialize and most of the script is improvised.

[@erikperhs_]

Look at the situation through the Queen's eyes. Your 16 year old son has a crush and he wants to threaten the whole monarchy because of that crush. He wants to come out as a gay prince, when in reality he can't handle even that little bit of attention he got from the leaked video. On top of that, you also had a crush like that when you were a teen and it quickly faded away, as it happens with 99% of teenage romances. "Is it worthy it?" was the question she asked him. Meaning, "will you really follow this route and face international controversy for a crush you may forget about next month?" and I think that's a very valid question in this situation! As the queen AND as a mother, she can't just encourage him to do whatever he wants without considering if he's gonna be able to handle the backlash, specially knowing he already suffers from anxiety.

[@lisamcarthur3225]

you can see both of them are feeling pain because of what happen because of what august did and how wilham mother dont care all she think is about the crown nothing else its her fault as well makeing wilham to lie about the video but also u can see they still in love with each other and the song is so pain for its hurts i love how Wilhelm said to simon i love you and hug him because he still love him and simon love him too and i love when wilham look into the camera and that look means its going to be a new revolution and he is going to fright back hard.

[@smilehoya5375]

Thank you so much for your reactions! The way you talked us through your every thought made it feel like we were watching the show with friends! If you're interested, there are a couple of videos centered on the cast where they talked about all the work that went behind the scenes with the intimacy for exemple and tons of other stuff! I'm sure many people (me included) would love to see you react to them, but if you don't wanna make videos, just know that this content is out there and I think you'd like it a lot! See you in November 💜

[@ivalani1893]

Great reaction as always! People in the comments are right, you should definitely watch Skam, you'd love it, it's the best.

[@mathewaquino6304]

Thank you so much for your reactions. I love how thoughtful you guys are and how emotional you get. It’s the perfect combination of heart and head. And of course you guys are hysterical. Your majesties. ( curtsy)

[@lisecore]

Now that you've watched the show, go look up Omar Rudberg's (Simon) discography. He was in a boy band for a few years (the names of Simon's fish were based on the other members btw) and now has a solo career. His songs are pretty good.

[@rene3283]

I enjoyed going on this ride with you both! Season 2 is going to be even more of a wild ride! I finished the season in one night and already in need of Season 3!!!

[@EmberC]

It was the best way to end S1, so that the storyline can continue with so much more drama and I am here for it 🔥🔥🔥 Edvin (Wilhelm) said that S2 is gonna be darker and I love dark stuff. He also said that it will gonna be more full of love. I am so so hyped up for next season. Waiting for it ✌️ A great reaction series you did, I am waiting for your reaction for S2 too.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

Wait when, where did he say that?

[@EmberC]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 in an interview he said it. I will try to find it

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

@@EmberC Thank you so much!

[@e.millie]

I know that probably a lot of people mentioned SKAM already but please react to season 3 (IMO is even better than YR) or all the seasons. SKAM is the best teen show I've ever seen, definitely the most real, raw and relatable. Every season is about diffrent person, first one is Eva, second Noora, third Isak (aka the best season) and the last one about Sana. Each season is a rollercoaster of emotions, but its so worth it. 💛

[@sarahs8002]

When you said it’s hot when they speak English, I was literally just thinking about how most people I know who’s first language is isn’t English and yet they always know English as well to some extent. Most friends and colleagues of mine from another country, are completely Bi-lingual and it honestly amazes me. As someone who’s born and bred in England, I can’t even speak my own language properly let alone another, fluently and this makes me really sad that we are quite ignorant as a country to an extent as everyone else is just expected to speak our language 😢

[@amyseaden9069]

You guys would love the SKAM series. The original Norwegian likely inspired many of these show creators. Also proved that general audience appreciates LGBTQIA content. Would suggest S3 of SKAM Norway, S3 of DRUCK (German version) and S3 of WTFOCK (Belgian version). If not online, you may just want to watch it for fun!

[@wishonamoonbeam]

I love all the Skam versions but Druck is my favorite

[@erikperhs_]

How could you forget about Skam France?

[@amyseaden9069]

@@erikperhs_ not my favourite…

[@s.hovland6613]

couldn't agree more. There are so many parallels between what SKAM S3/Juli Andem did, and all of these shows are inserting into their formats. I would agree that the recommended S3 be also watched for their interpretations of the LGBTQIA and Mental health themes, the Spanish version should not be dismissed (it's actually Season 2 for that remake).

[@andrewr549]

The reactions are everything I hoped for and wanted. And now we wait for season 2…

[@jarnakarrila7941]

Thank you, guys. It was great analysis as always

[@timithius]

Your reactions are always absolutely fabulous! This was no exception. I'm with you. I can't wait for season 2! What an amazing series.

[@pmw10261]

The scene with the footsies in the locker room was going to be kissing but the two actors and the intimacy coordinator talked and decided the scene would work better as it was in the end played. And I agree. Also, Simon's family and friends are there for him. Wilhelm doesn't have the support form his family or friends, he is alone in the big palace, no hugs from mum or dad

[@equestrian71]

The intimacy between the lead pair is brilliant. And that they show a gay man of colour in such a mainstream role who is comfortable with his feelings is such a departure. Usually the brown one is closeted and has a bad family reaction to their sexuality (Omar in Elite, Victor in Love Victor, as but two examples). Their intimacy is natural and dare I say it feels real.

[@itzniciz]

omg i couldn’t wait for this since school started im still stressing out so this is helping me to calm down for a few minutes 💞💞 love your vids and the vibe that you’re giving 💞 thank you xxx

[@82evene]

Everytime I see this scene with Wilhelm calling his Mom and realizing he lost his one and only ally in all this - Simon - who's been there for him no matter what...it breaks my heart. He lost Eric. He lost his home. His Parents only see him as the crown prince. August betrayed him. He's so lost.

[@EmberC]

In season 2, he will be so lonely and sad. I am happy that Felice will be there for him. He needs emotional support.

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

@@EmberC What no, on the photo from the workout Simon is holding his hand on Wille's back - you can see it in the mirror. Also, Simon would never sit next to Wilhelm in class unless they were back together.

[@EmberC]

@@veronikahaugendrageid2662 at some point yes, but at the beginning he will be so lonely and sad.

[@ryanwalter9109]

I watched this when it first came out. I'm still waiting for resolution. I completely understand Simon's perspective. As lovely as it may be to have the eye of the Crown Prince, it's a very toxic relationship, not because Wilhelm doesn't care for him but the fact that they can't be themselves as a couple now or in the foreseeable future. I feel there's going to be a fair amount of turbulence in the next season.

[@betskewijnen2778]

You guys, the teaser is out! And the releasedate: 1 November! 😭

[@11ibi]

I’m glad you guys are back love these videos

[@thelastofthemachines]

The beginning when you said vile...I was like they must be drinking limoncello. It sounds delicious but it lies...lol Great take on the series, 100% agree!

[@aga5469]

absolutely love your reactions and especially those young royals ones are incredible, bc you're the best kind of hilarious and the show itself is literally fire! waiting impatiently for the next season and your reaction to it, thank you!!

[@jareddraper5241]

I watched it a couple months after it initially released and I loved it; though I hated how there wasn't really a resolution to S1. When I first watched it, I couldn't help comparing it to Red, White, and Royal Blue in some of the parallel themes. You can also bet this is the show my mind kept going back to when I first watched Heartstopper. Three incredible queer stories. 😭💖💖💖

[@juhcrashed]

Excited to see you guys react to season two later this year.

[@aeris4414]

You should watch Skam Norway Season 3 as well. Its a must..

[@erikperhs_]

Now imagine watching this thinking the season had 10 episodes. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME! The episode ended and I was like "wait, where's ep 7?" and then it hit me.

[@melissasardjo2069]

Haha

[@jeffduteil]

I really have enjoyed your reactions. I guess, as a senior gay man, I would say that I really liked Young Royals, but Heartstopper made me cry happy tears almost every episode as it was the gay teen life I wish I (and my generation) could have had. Both are wonderful shows and - honestly - I think they will save young LGBTQ+ lives - giving countless LGBTQ+ young people hope and some assurance that things Do Get Better. Already subscribed and Notified. Love,.

[@esskay4213]

I can’t wait for the second season to come and for you both to watch it too!! I loved watching you both react to the show 🥹🤍

[@elinedefaux]

Wanna say this in case u did not notice how mutch the lyrics from the song resonate with that last sence. Season 2 is comming out in November btw

[@1Alekfan]

So excited to see what happens now when Season 2 starts! Love this! ❤️

[@waiiflow3r]

2 MORE MONTHS. ONLY 2 MORE MONTHS. SEASON 2 IS COMING NOV. 2022!!!!

[@bestcabbage]

so if you watch the final scene again and watch simon’s reaction closely, there’s a bit of an interesting bit. when wilhelm says “i love you”, simon actually hugs him harder. i could be completely wrong with this, but to me that means he loves him back but is maybe scared to say it back. simon most likely isn’t going to say “i love you” back until wilhelm shows he’s willing to fight for them and really shows he wants to be with simon. again, this is all just speculation and a little discovery i made so take it with a grain of salt lol

[@lelp_]

To this day I wished he went live on social media right after that phone call w his mom, and spilled it all!! Just to be petty and let it all burn 😅