Thank you so much for watching my video! I did have to lower the volume of the show, flip the image and change the transparency, and do so much to it to avoid a copyright strike. My first season Heartstopper video was blocked twice so I had to make so many changes to this season's reaction video. I still got four copyright claims from this video haha but no copyright strikes fortunately, so I apologise if the volume is a bit low, it's why I had the subtitles on the screen so hopefully that helps ❤
I've enjoyed the way you wear your heart on your sleeve in your reaction pieces for both seasons. When you said something to the effect of "Bullies, this is what you cause." the only thing I could think of was "If only a bully would watch something like this." I watched this with my bestie (I'm 55 and he's 59 btw). The only reason our community (especially the Trans population here in the United States) is getting hammered on so hard is that politicians need to stir up their base about "cultural issues" as they have no ideas about how to make EVERYONES lives better with proper governance.
The conversation with James and Isaac in Ep 7, the way James said "There is nothing wrong with you" and I was screaming yesss, and then he follows it with "you will find the right person" and I started crying, because it was so close to what Isaac needed to hear and then went completly wrong. No hate to James, he didnt know better, but please everyone stop assuming that love is the ultimate goal...😢❤
“You’ll find the right person” that annoyed me I was like “James no!” But at the same time it’s SOO accurate to the aro/ace experience that I kinda loved it.
This is why when I said I am so excited for Isaac to find someone it's not romantically, but someone who is also aro ace and can share their experiences and validate Isaac's feelings. He just needs someone to answer his questions right now and make him feel like he's seen and he's supposed to exist. Nothing romantic, just human.
He just needs a Sunil in his life (Lovelsss refrence). No, but honestly I would have loved to see Isaac have more of a conversation with the aroace person at the art show, maybe exchanging numbers so they can talk later on, or something. 🥺
@@louisamaren2899 yeah but I think he just started questioning so it made sense to me that Isaac didn't straight up ask for this guy number, and the guy didn't know him so he had no reason to ask questions. Reading a book about it is a more Isaac thing to do. And I'm sure we'll get more in season 3 anyway. Maybe we'll have other a-spec characters, who knows!
i am so emotional about the fact that kids will get to see isaac's story and know they're not alone because as a baby ace i also thought there was something wrong with me
I feel the same - I was in my 40s when I embraced ‘singleness’ as my calling in life, but in my fifties when I encountered Alice Oseman’s work and it all fell in to place.
The last scene with Tara and Darcy NEVER fails to make me cry. I am currently in a relationship with the most beautiful woman in the world, but her parents are terrible people that don’t treat her right and don’t deserve her. I remember how difficult it was for her to say I love you, and I always felt this emptiness when I would slip up and say it. Now, we’ve grown so much and say it all the time, and I understand how important that is to her. So I am going to spend every second proving how loved she is, just like Tara did for Darcy.
@@GavinReadsItAllDid you say that it was the Tyne? (sorry was watching your video whilst scanning photos at work lol). If so I spent a very enjoyable five years of my life living and working in that neck of the woods between 1997 and 2002 :-)
I already commented this somewhere elese, but here is my take concerning Charlie's parents: My big issue with them is how they only show interest in getting rid of the surface level issues, but completely neglect the underlying root issues behind their son's behavior. It's pretty clear one of big reasons for Charlie being so overly invested in his relationship with Nick, and consequent self-neglect, is because of his unresolved trauma from the bullying. The show depicts Charlie's parents as evidently being at least somewhat aware of their son's situation (given their overprotectiveness) yet clearly not bothering to address these issues in any meaningful way other than belligerently restricting Charlie's autonomy. It is telling that Nick's mom notices Charlie's eating disorder while his own parents show no sign of knowing and/or acknowledging the issue at all. Expanding on this, notice how the show depicts Nick and Tao's moms's committment to open vulnerability and mutual dialogue is crucial to their kids healthily working through their issues. Conversely, the show depicts Charlie spiraling deeper into his coping mechanisms largely because of his parents acting exclusively in a domineering and abrasive way towards him. Rather than attempting to understand Charlie's situation and relationship with Nick through mutual dialogue, they cut him out from the conversation entirely and only speak down to him. It is entirely a valid response for Charlie to feel frustrated at his parents (even though he may not be able to fully articulate it) for perpetually neglecting the root cause under the rug in favor of covering up its symptoms. It's also worth noting that Charlie's self-neglect is arguably a reflection of his parents emotional neglect. Charlie admits to Nick and Ben that he has subconsciously internalized a lot of the bad messages he got when he was bullied, and the show's focalization of parenting illustrates how his parents, as well-intentioned as they may have been, unfortunately started feeding into his issues.
I did notice the look on Charlie fathers face when the mother banned Charlie from seeing Nick. He is more supportive of Charlie but is dominated by the mother.
Thank you!! They are treating him as if he deserves fewer rights and less autonomy simply because he is a child, while also not providing the emotional and psychological support all children (and people of all ages) need, which is unfortunately how many parents treat their children and how many adults treat children who aren't their children. Adultism is real
One of the key job of parents is to raise their children to be independent. They failed parenting on that count. I don’t doubt that they loved Charlie but… Mom contributed to Charlie’s trauma rather than helping her son. She always made it about her-she clearly needed therapy! (contrast with Darcy’s mom, with whom I have no sympathy).
The parents evening clip with Isaac and the "id like him to participate more" gave me war flash backs to my parents evenings cause as the quiet kid that is all that ever teachers ever said 😭
I wish more teachers would work to a student's strengths. Obviously there will be some students who are extroverted and love speaking up, and others who don't. And that's okay! Isaac most likely makes up for being quiet in class with his work. Every child is so different and some teachers just want them all to be the same, it's disheartening.
I've come to the conclusion that Imogen is just attracted to bisexual people. First there was Nick, then Ben, and then Sahar? At least she actually knew Sahar was bi before crushing on her? Assuming that's what was happening in the prom episode. This was a great season, but that cliffhanger?!? I need more now!
Go read the comics! 🤩 I’ve read the whole thing a few times and that was the only reason I actually appreciated the cliffhanger. The real “I love you” moment is iconic so I’m happy they’re waiting till next season to do it! It deserves some space from the heavy note this season ended on. When it ended on the cliffhanger I audibly said “Good. Yes very good.”
I kind of suspect that Imogen will turn out to be bisexual, and I wonder if that somehow is a factor that is unconsciously drawing her towards her crushes
I feel like there is just so much Imogen doesn’t know about Sahar since their falling out, so seeing her in a band performing was yet another thing she wasn’t aware of. Haven’t read the books so this is all solely based off the show, but I think this will be a character that helps Imogen grow as a better friend and of course *ally* haha
i was anticipating isaac’s storyline the most and i’m beyond happy to finally see some representation for my aroace fellas. if i only had this when i was figuring myself out… that’s gonna help a lot of people and it warms my heart to think about that. the whole season is just so very heartwarming in general, i loved it. thanks for your reaction and thoughts! wishing you the best🤍
I am so excited to see more of Isaac and his journey, it's going to be incredible next season too I can just feel it. So happy you got some representation - everyone needs that
the thing is, you can't even be mad at Charlie's parents cuz Charlie is too distracted by Nick. I mean he's LITERALLY sitting next to his parents while the teacher tells them that Charlie's grades are slipping, and what is Charlie doing: he's staring at Nick😭. I kept saying "Charlie, if you want to go see Nick, THEN JUST DO YOUR SCHOOLWORK"😭
Haha okay I am SO GLAD it's not just me!! Parents have to be firm when school work is involved, so I do appreciate Charlie's parents for stepping in. We love our Nick and Charlie but we also want them to succeed at school too
I mean, you can definitely be mad at how they handled it, not that they stepped in in general. setting strict rules and yelling at your child instead of just having a conversation about it and not being willing to listen to him isn't exactly ideal parenting. they're not being horrible, but it could have been handled better than it was
@@GavinReadsItAll I agree with the being firm, but I still have issues with how Jane goes about it. Her choice of language, tone of voice, and body language all convey that she has no respect for Charlie’s agency (which she could have even while disagreeing with his choices simply by listening to him first). Julio’s expression in the car shows to me that he’s aware her approach isn’t constructive but he doesn’t step in. So yeah, I’m a little mad at her because she’s not paying attention to all her child’s needs and focusing instead on how they make her feel
I just love how you jumped scare when you saw Ben. Logical reaction. And I love thay Charlie said him this speech at the end of episode 7. If I remember, the speech in the comics is for Harry, I was a little disappointed to not hear it in the Paris episode but the way he slammed the door with "No" was so cool I didn't mind. And then I saw it was because they saved this speech for Ben and I was so happy cause it is perfect. People sometimes forget that we owe no one's an apology, and that having reasons does not mean ha ing excuses. I'm proud of Charlie.
I had the same reaction initially: how could they justify condensing Charlie's great smackdown to just "no"? But it was SO much better used to shred Ben (esp. with all the extra discussion that would not have applied to Harry). I used to think Ben and Harry were vaguely equivalent villains. Not anymore!
@@mark99k I liked it too because some of Charlie’s trauma is directly linked to Ben. It was never directly from Harry, Harry was more of a reminder of the bullying from the older kids. But Harry wasn’t someone who was originally a part of it all and contributed directly to the original bullying. So having this speech be for Ben made sooo much more sense and so much more impactful!
Tao and Elle are SO CUTE I WANNA DIE CUZ ILL NEVER HAVE THAT KIND OF LOVE😭 also its funny how Tao and Elle already acted like a couple before so like the only difference now is that they kiss😭🤭
What you're saying in the Sorry Chapter is perfect. It's so important for kids to understand themselves and to know how they feel is not wrong, they are not alone. The relief of knowing is so important ❤
Exactly, and it has nothing to do with sex which is why parents / adults are offending themselves when it comes to LGBTQ+ content. All it's about is making sure children and teens who are lost are found.
Your Intro was so on point. It was definitely a concerted effort to put us down but we’re too resilient to give up. We decided to be even more queer in August.
their chemistry is insane!!! alice said the kissing montage was basically all improv, and kit had no idea that joe was gonna ruffle his hair so that was all them:)
plss ur not a boring adult dkakdopawe i was the same all that episode, literally yelling at the screen for Charlie to do his essay, he really could be saved from getting grounded if he just did it 😭😭😭
Thank you, so glad you somehow managed to get this out so fast! I am desperately trying to resist watching all in one day, at least stretch it over a few days. So watching reactions to the 3 episodes I have watched so far. And I love the supportive teachers. Teachers often probably never know the impact they can have. I still remember my middle school teacher saying how sad it was when our state voted to make same sex marriage even more illegal and how he hoped our generation would be able to see the day it changed.
the "i like being bottom" comment killed me youre literally my favourite thing lol i was saving this video til after i watched the season but i only made it half way through before i was like omg ok i have to see what gavin has to say about this, so here i am!
I identify as ace and these programs need to exist to protect people, so we know we aren't weird or alien. I put myself through alot of trauma and unsafe relationships and situations just because I thought I was weird not feeling any sexual attraction to people growing up and still now, I just forced it because that was the "norm". It literally took me til my 30s to realise ohhhh I'm normal, I'm asexual. And seeing Isaacs story made me cry happy tears because we need this showing. For all sexualities. I absolutely love Heartstopper for all the awareness made 💜
season 2 was truly perfect, as was season 1! the show is just so beautiful and full of love and joy. i had already watched season 2 by the time i started this vlog but your reactions made me so happy (and i reacted the exact same way for basically the entire season) that i decided i had to watch season 2 again
We are twinning with reactions 😂 I freaking LOVE season 2 so much and I love your TH-cam channel - so watching you react has literally got me smiling like an idiot 😂❤
Wasn’t expecting the place I watched films growing up to suddenly appear in ep 3. The power of Heartstopper is so strong that it’s now reaching back in time to stalk my youth in ways beyond the emotional. And yes, it’s a cute cinema. It’s also implausibly successful given it’s in a village.
Ugh, same. I'm almost a decade out of high school....and media can bring me right back to that stressful time lmao. Love a random anxiety spike from tv shows. 😭😂😂😂
Elle and Tao watching Barbenheimer is canon for me :D I can imagine Tao being really excited for a film marathon and Elle tagging along to see Barbie and also Tao having fun
Thanks for your reaction, after binging s2 I was CRAVING to find out what others think. I loved everything about this season - from colors and camera angles to other characters' development and countless kisses our favorite boys've shared. I also love that even though there is some heavy stuff in the season, they're not focusing on it and show that there's always a way to deal with everything (through communication, community and self-care). ❤ For God's sake, even Charlie's mom is not that bad here (definitely better than Darcy's)! I am bi myself, from a very homophobic country (although I personally was never bullied, I'm not out to my family, only to my friends and co-workers) and I have no one who understands what I'm dealing with. Seeing that people from more "modern" countries are also suffering is both tragic (cuz duh, there are queerphobes everywhere) and a little bit reassuring - we're all not alone, and there's always a place we can call safe, even if it is just a fictional one.
I'm late to the party (as usual) but I just wanted to tell you I've informed my cats that they have an adopted brother up Tyneside way. (Also that I've watched [too] many of these Heartstopper reaction videos and I like yours the best.)
OMG I binged this yesterday the second I finished work and I have not recovered. I am unwell 😭😭 So I had to come here and relive it. LOVED this video so much. It is so exciting when you have read the GN and know certain things are coming. Right after I finished binging it I re read all the graphic novels. I need season 3 now.
Aw thanks Kasha, and so happy you loved the season too!! We need some kind of support group for our wait for season 3, but at least we have volume 5 of the graphic novel soon!
While watching this season I was going back to your video every time things got a little intense or I was scared for the characters. I was doing it with friends on Discord in some episodes and we named you our "Emotional support Gavin". Your energy is so addictive and made all of us so happy in the sad scene
this season was so powerful and so emotional i cryed in nearly every episodes its was so beautiful to watch and the cast and the writers and everyone who was in this and music its was perfect and u can feel the connection and feel there pain as well its perfect and i love it u can see how much he love char and care for him and i love it and i do agree with u nick is boyfriend that char need in his life that will stand up for him and just be there for him its was so beautiful to see this and kit and joe who played {nick & char} need to get warded for this its so beautiful scene .
One thing that i find really nice about nick and charlie is how well they communicate with each other, if something happens theres no hiding things. For example Ben talking to Nick and Nick talking to Charlie about it very quickly after.
I just have to say I want a hug from all of these kids. Each hug on screen was so genuine and felt so comforting. Let’s all just have happy friendship hugs. Thanks for sharing your watch through Gav
I watched this entire season friday night and once again cried my eyes out the entire time. I swear this show is some form of therapy for me, working through the crap that happened at school.
From Charlie’s parents perspective on the coursework thing, I’m like… if I just found out that my child’s best friend who’s been at my house everyday, having weekly sleepovers with my kid, and spending all free time with him was actually his BOYFRIEND the whole time, then immediately find out that all (not just one or two teachers) but all his teachers are saying he’s not as focused as usual and on track to FAIL? Especially since last season it’s implied Charlie was doing well. I would be like ahhhh… so you’re making out with your boyfriend in my house all day and your grades are slipping? No no. Time for some space till that lil coursework is done ya heard? But from Charlie’s perspective I’d be so mad! Maybe they could have given him a chance? Like two weeks to get it together while still seeing Nick and if it didn’t work then they’d ban them from hanging out?
When I tell you I was SCREAMING when episode 8 started with "Colours of You" by Baby Queen, the inofficial titel music of season 1 🥺🥺🥺 I loved your reaction! It was so raw and heartfelt, your joy is contagious 💕
I agree with you, Gavin. The Netflix series was so beautiful and perfect. I can't stop rewatching it. I'm dying for season 3. The wait is going to be brutal.
Thank you so much for doing this season reaction. I’ve only just started it, but I know it’s gonna be a fun time. I binged both seasons in one day. Was nervous to start it cause I though it would be annoyingly unrealistic from my gay experience growing up (which it was) but I just fell in love with all the characters after the first episode so I couldn’t stop. Love from the USA! ❤🏳️🌈
I messed up binging this!!! Should have waited for season 3, cute reactions from a handsome man!!! Can’t wait to explore your other content, I hope we get way more Tori and Issac next season!
In the final scene when Charlie was hovering over the send button, I was screaming NOOOO at the screen because that's not how it's supposed to happen! We need the "I love you" scene to happen the way it did in the books! 🤣
I'm glad ur fighting the homophobia in ur first video and that you denounce these haters I love watching ur videos and love this video I'm so glad you reviewed this thank you and I'm glad for ur honesty
I literally just finished this season like an hour ago (that's why I waited to see this video), and all I can say, it made me cry so much ... Nick coming out, Charlie's ED and specifically, Isaac's experience with romance (or lack there of) as someone who didn't know was ace until three years ago, I'm so happy that we and the new generations get to see this type of representation in media, and will show them that there's NOTHING wrong with them 💜buuuuut ... I screamed when James said "you'll find someone" because ... no! 😩 (I really recommend reading Loveless by Alice Oseman, it's a cute read to know more about the aroace representation/experience)
This was an AMAZING SEASON! Even a little bit better then the first one. But the first one was just as AMAZING but this one edge up just a little bit. I love all of the character development and how we are getting more of them. I was worried about how they were going to introduce the eating disorder element from the graphic novels but they did such a good job. Isaac character development was one of my favorites. He is my soul fictional best friend. I honestly think we should have an Isaac in our lives. I can not wait for season 3. Also Gavin you are an inspiration and amazing person!!! I love your content and your personality keep giving us sweet, funny, outrageous content ❤
Go for it - both are incredible. If you read the Graphic Novel first, you'll see so many nods to it in the TV show that make your heart sing. Have fun!
Gavin this video is so beautifully done! This season was so amazing and I can’t stop thinking about it. Your video is fuelling me till I do a rewatch! I wish I had this show as a teen 💛
You mentioned getting homophobic comments on your channel. I just wanted to say that I’m a straight woman and absolutely adore you and how thoughtful and compassionate you are. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are light in this world. ❤
Eeeeeeeee. I just binged the comics again and then the show. I am squealing along with you. You were the first Heartstopper reaction I watched Loved rewatching the series again with you
Thank you so much for this video!!! I had to watch Heartstopper real quite because I was watching it at midnight :P Your reactions would have been my reactions if I could've made sounds. Watching this video made me feel like I'm watching the show with my best friend!! Thank you again, I could not stop smiling while watching this
I love that you were honest, I have read the books and some of these reaction videos when watching them they are pretending to not know anything but they can't hide the fact they read ahead lol
I was so emotional watching and reading Heartstopper🥰 I loved watching your reactions, Gavin. My teachers used to let me get my books out in class after I finished my work 🤭I was basically Isaac at school sans the lovely friendship group. I love his story so much
I had a Ben (but 100x worse) in my school years and out of the blue after 24 years he contacted me... I pretty much verbatim told him what Charlie said in E7 last year and then blocked him after seeing he has read it... that episode utterly broke me... T_T
sorry I had a point there but my screen resolution deteriorated half way and I pressed send... anyway I love that it normalises not needing to forgive to heal, and the trauma came flooding back, AFTER TWO DECADES, when I simply got a "Hey, how are you" from this person. I didn't know I could have boundaries... and this person, and my mother, for better or for worse (definitely the latter), made me who I am today. And I've been thriving without them for years.
Two thing I thought of is that I Agree taos development was so good and you get to understand him more and his fears of loosing Elle especcaly and also he gets the love we've been wanting. Also I liked Isaccs story as well, now he's got more of a storyline and it will be interesting to see the ace story develop next season. Also I like his friendship with James (and the new friendship with neomi and felix), , not everything has to be romantic, even if cute.
your video is making my day so much better❤️ and thank you A LOT for what you‘ve said about isaac & asexual and generally queer representation and basically everything
adding your support for trans* people to the list cause I‘ve just watched that part (I‘m cis but I need people I like to respect ALL queer people so it always makes me happy when they do (although it should go without saying but apparently it doesn‘t soo yeah thanks))
Love your videos so much, your amazing and Im sorry for any horrible comments you receive- you don't deserve it. I so wish I could watch season 3 with you you're so much fun 💜💜💜💜
Did i just finish watching season 2 and was getting ready for bed when you uploaded this? Yes, I did, and yes, I was. Welp, I guess I'm staying up a bit longer 😅
@@GavinReadsItAll My heart broke for Isaac, I loved so many of his moments. And the acting of Nick and Charlie? CHILLS And that moment on the Eiffel tower - I was so giddy 🤩. This season packed such a punch, but I loved it so much.
Binged it and then came here to rewatch with you and it was EVERYTHING! 🙌🏼🌈 Love your reaction as well as education and input throughout this! Group HUGS! 🥰
Oh my goodness! This is the first time I’m watching one of your videos and you’re amazing! Honestly, you’re giving Lin Manuel Miranda which I hope you take as a compliment because he’s very handsome and honestly seems like a sweet person! Also, you ordering Starbucks just in the middle of your video and the driver in the river and you trying that matcha drink all had me cackling! Too funny!! Thanks for sharing your reaction to Heartstopper! I really enjoyed it! ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ I will say though, Ash was too adorable and distracting! 😹 The claw getting stuck at the end! LOL! I’ll be subscribing!!
Thank you so much for watching my video! I did have to lower the volume of the show, flip the image and change the transparency, and do so much to it to avoid a copyright strike. My first season Heartstopper video was blocked twice so I had to make so many changes to this season's reaction video. I still got four copyright claims from this video haha but no copyright strikes fortunately, so I apologise if the volume is a bit low, it's why I had the subtitles on the screen so hopefully that helps ❤
Hi there! Will this be available on Patreon without the watermark?
I've enjoyed the way you wear your heart on your sleeve in your reaction pieces for both seasons. When you said something to the effect of "Bullies, this is what you cause." the only thing I could think of was "If only a bully would watch something like this." I watched this with my bestie (I'm 55 and he's 59 btw). The only reason our community (especially the Trans population here in the United States) is getting hammered on so hard is that politicians need to stir up their base about "cultural issues" as they have no ideas about how to make EVERYONES lives better with proper governance.
The conversation with James and Isaac in Ep 7, the way James said "There is nothing wrong with you" and I was screaming yesss, and then he follows it with "you will find the right person" and I started crying, because it was so close to what Isaac needed to hear and then went completly wrong. No hate to James, he didnt know better, but please everyone stop assuming that love is the ultimate goal...😢❤
“You’ll find the right person” that annoyed me I was like “James no!” But at the same time it’s SOO accurate to the aro/ace experience that I kinda loved it.
This is why when I said I am so excited for Isaac to find someone it's not romantically, but someone who is also aro ace and can share their experiences and validate Isaac's feelings. He just needs someone to answer his questions right now and make him feel like he's seen and he's supposed to exist. Nothing romantic, just human.
He just needs a Sunil in his life (Lovelsss refrence). No, but honestly I would have loved to see Isaac have more of a conversation with the aroace person at the art show, maybe exchanging numbers so they can talk later on, or something. 🥺
@@louisamaren2899 yeah but I think he just started questioning so it made sense to me that Isaac didn't straight up ask for this guy number, and the guy didn't know him so he had no reason to ask questions. Reading a book about it is a more Isaac thing to do. And I'm sure we'll get more in season 3 anyway. Maybe we'll have other a-spec characters, who knows!
Omg imagine Sunil, Georgia and Isaac 🫶
i am so emotional about the fact that kids will get to see isaac's story and know they're not alone because as a baby ace i also thought there was something wrong with me
I am 42 years old and my recent exposure to Alice Oseman is the only reason I've stopped referring to myself as broken.
I feel the same - I was in my 40s when I embraced ‘singleness’ as my calling in life, but in my fifties when I encountered Alice Oseman’s work and it all fell in to place.
@@sweetsustenance2825 your not broken your unique.
The fact that Will Gao's band (Tao's actor) Wasia's song You're so pretty is playing in that last scene of the final episode added to all my tears.
That's his band's song?? Oh that's awesome!
The last scene with Tara and Darcy NEVER fails to make me cry. I am currently in a relationship with the most beautiful woman in the world, but her parents are terrible people that don’t treat her right and don’t deserve her. I remember how difficult it was for her to say I love you, and I always felt this emptiness when I would slip up and say it. Now, we’ve grown so much and say it all the time, and I understand how important that is to her. So I am going to spend every second proving how loved she is, just like Tara did for Darcy.
So happy that you two have each other, and that you got past that obstacle hand in hand 🤗
The Apple Juice really played an important role in both seasons. It deserves some credit.
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Came for Heartstopper stayed for the starbucks driver stuck in the river drama 😂😂
Glad he was dry when he arrived 😂
Maybe that was why the green drink tasted so off … it had been in the river with the driver lol
@@rdstedall that’s why it tasted fishy 😂
@@GavinReadsItAllDid you say that it was the Tyne? (sorry was watching your video whilst scanning photos at work lol). If so I spent a very enjoyable five years of my life living and working in that neck of the woods between 1997 and 2002 :-)
I already commented this somewhere elese, but here is my take concerning Charlie's parents:
My big issue with them is how they only show interest in getting rid of the surface level issues, but completely neglect the underlying root issues behind their son's behavior. It's pretty clear one of big reasons for Charlie being so overly invested in his relationship with Nick, and consequent self-neglect, is because of his unresolved trauma from the bullying. The show depicts Charlie's parents as evidently being at least somewhat aware of their son's situation (given their overprotectiveness) yet clearly not bothering to address these issues in any meaningful way other than belligerently restricting Charlie's autonomy. It is telling that Nick's mom notices Charlie's eating disorder while his own parents show no sign of knowing and/or acknowledging the issue at all. Expanding on this, notice how the show depicts Nick and Tao's moms's committment to open vulnerability and mutual dialogue is crucial to their kids healthily working through their issues. Conversely, the show depicts Charlie spiraling deeper into his coping mechanisms largely because of his parents acting exclusively in a domineering and abrasive way towards him. Rather than attempting to understand Charlie's situation and relationship with Nick through mutual dialogue, they cut him out from the conversation entirely and only speak down to him. It is entirely a valid response for Charlie to feel frustrated at his parents (even though he may not be able to fully articulate it) for perpetually neglecting the root cause under the rug in favor of covering up its symptoms. It's also worth noting that Charlie's self-neglect is arguably a reflection of his parents emotional neglect. Charlie admits to Nick and Ben that he has subconsciously internalized a lot of the bad messages he got when he was bullied, and the show's focalization of parenting illustrates how his parents, as well-intentioned as they may have been, unfortunately started feeding into his issues.
Perfectly said!!
I did notice the look on Charlie fathers face when the mother banned Charlie from seeing Nick. He is more supportive of Charlie but is dominated by the mother.
Thank you!! They are treating him as if he deserves fewer rights and less autonomy simply because he is a child, while also not providing the emotional and psychological support all children (and people of all ages) need, which is unfortunately how many parents treat their children and how many adults treat children who aren't their children. Adultism is real
One of the key job of parents is to raise their children to be independent. They failed parenting on that count. I don’t doubt that they loved Charlie but… Mom contributed to Charlie’s trauma rather than helping her son. She always made it about her-she clearly needed therapy! (contrast with Darcy’s mom, with whom I have no sympathy).
The parents evening clip with Isaac and the "id like him to participate more" gave me war flash backs to my parents evenings cause as the quiet kid that is all that ever teachers ever said 😭
I wish more teachers would work to a student's strengths. Obviously there will be some students who are extroverted and love speaking up, and others who don't. And that's okay! Isaac most likely makes up for being quiet in class with his work. Every child is so different and some teachers just want them all to be the same, it's disheartening.
I've come to the conclusion that Imogen is just attracted to bisexual people. First there was Nick, then Ben, and then Sahar? At least she actually knew Sahar was bi before crushing on her? Assuming that's what was happening in the prom episode. This was a great season, but that cliffhanger?!? I need more now!
I KNOWWWW I ended the episode like internally screaming SEND IT! SEND IT! DO NOT END ON A CLIFFHANGER! And I don’t usually have that reaction 😂
Go read the comics! 🤩 I’ve read the whole thing a few times and that was the only reason I actually appreciated the cliffhanger. The real “I love you” moment is iconic so I’m happy they’re waiting till next season to do it! It deserves some space from the heavy note this season ended on. When it ended on the cliffhanger I audibly said “Good. Yes very good.”
She’s a “bisexual”-sexual.
I kind of suspect that Imogen will turn out to be bisexual, and I wonder if that somehow is a factor that is unconsciously drawing her towards her crushes
I feel like there is just so much Imogen doesn’t know about Sahar since their falling out, so seeing her in a band performing was yet another thing she wasn’t aware of. Haven’t read the books so this is all solely based off the show, but I think this will be a character that helps Imogen grow as a better friend and of course *ally* haha
Came for the heartstopper stayed for the cat
Ash really is the star
i was anticipating isaac’s storyline the most and i’m beyond happy to finally see some representation for my aroace fellas. if i only had this when i was figuring myself out… that’s gonna help a lot of people and it warms my heart to think about that. the whole season is just so very heartwarming in general, i loved it. thanks for your reaction and thoughts! wishing you the best🤍
I am so excited to see more of Isaac and his journey, it's going to be incredible next season too I can just feel it. So happy you got some representation - everyone needs that
the thing is, you can't even be mad at Charlie's parents cuz Charlie is too distracted by Nick. I mean he's LITERALLY sitting next to his parents while the teacher tells them that Charlie's grades are slipping, and what is Charlie doing: he's staring at Nick😭. I kept saying "Charlie, if you want to go see Nick, THEN JUST DO YOUR SCHOOLWORK"😭
Haha okay I am SO GLAD it's not just me!! Parents have to be firm when school work is involved, so I do appreciate Charlie's parents for stepping in. We love our Nick and Charlie but we also want them to succeed at school too
@@GavinReadsItAll Yea and im saying this as a 20 year old, im barely an adult😭
I mean, you can definitely be mad at how they handled it, not that they stepped in in general. setting strict rules and yelling at your child instead of just having a conversation about it and not being willing to listen to him isn't exactly ideal parenting. they're not being horrible, but it could have been handled better than it was
@@GavinReadsItAll I agree with the being firm, but I still have issues with how Jane goes about it. Her choice of language, tone of voice, and body language all convey that she has no respect for Charlie’s agency (which she could have even while disagreeing with his choices simply by listening to him first). Julio’s expression in the car shows to me that he’s aware her approach isn’t constructive but he doesn’t step in. So yeah, I’m a little mad at her because she’s not paying attention to all her child’s needs and focusing instead on how they make her feel
The thing is, it’s still better than when he was miserable the previous year? If I had a kid, I’d rather them be failing than hating themselves
Tori in this season is actually iconic ngl
Yep, I was sad when she was hard on Nick in the tent but sometimes she's gotta be
She always is!
I just love how you jumped scare when you saw Ben. Logical reaction.
And I love thay Charlie said him this speech at the end of episode 7. If I remember, the speech in the comics is for Harry, I was a little disappointed to not hear it in the Paris episode but the way he slammed the door with "No" was so cool I didn't mind. And then I saw it was because they saved this speech for Ben and I was so happy cause it is perfect. People sometimes forget that we owe no one's an apology, and that having reasons does not mean ha ing excuses. I'm proud of Charlie.
Same! I think it was more impactful towards Ben than it was towards Harry! Loved the change!
I had the same reaction initially: how could they justify condensing Charlie's great smackdown to just "no"? But it was SO much better used to shred Ben (esp. with all the extra discussion that would not have applied to Harry). I used to think Ben and Harry were vaguely equivalent villains. Not anymore!
@@mark99k I liked it too because some of Charlie’s trauma is directly linked to Ben. It was never directly from Harry, Harry was more of a reminder of the bullying from the older kids. But Harry wasn’t someone who was originally a part of it all and contributed directly to the original bullying. So having this speech be for Ben made sooo much more sense and so much more impactful!
I never realized until I watched it again just how far back Nick noticed Charlie’s eating disorder which is why he’s always offering him food
Tao and Elle are SO CUTE I WANNA DIE CUZ ILL NEVER HAVE THAT KIND OF LOVE😭 also its funny how Tao and Elle already acted like a couple before so like the only difference now is that they kiss😭🤭
Haha right? They were more obvious than the actual couples haha
Tobie Donovan as Isaac was such an underrated star this season
Glad Tobie got more material this season, they deserve it!
I’m hoping this video will be as successful as the last one 🤞🤞 Wishing you well Gav!
Thank you ❤️
What you're saying in the Sorry Chapter is perfect. It's so important for kids to understand themselves and to know how they feel is not wrong, they are not alone. The relief of knowing is so important ❤
Exactly, and it has nothing to do with sex which is why parents / adults are offending themselves when it comes to LGBTQ+ content. All it's about is making sure children and teens who are lost are found.
Your Intro was so on point. It was definitely a concerted effort to put us down but we’re too resilient to give up. We decided to be even more queer in August.
August really is making up for June
their chemistry is insane!!! alice said the kissing montage was basically all improv, and kit had no idea that joe was gonna ruffle his hair so that was all them:)
Imogen is really iconic, hilarious and gives us many meme templates this season.
plss ur not a boring adult dkakdopawe i was the same all that episode, literally yelling at the screen for Charlie to do his essay, he really could be saved from getting grounded if he just did it 😭😭😭
Thank you for validating me 😭
THE SECOND SEASON IS OUT ALREADY?! Omg I'm going to be binging this asap. And then I'm going to watch your reaction video. AHHHH! 😍
Haha go go go it’s an amazing season!
That ACE book literally changed my life…this season made me cry SO MUCH. I LOVED IT!
I finished it today I’m so sad I have to wait probably a year. It was so beautiful I have to re read the graphic novels again
And we have volume 5 and 6 coming soon too so at least we have those to look forward to too
I binged it all today so this is perfect timing!
And now we must wait for season 3 😭
Thank you, so glad you somehow managed to get this out so fast! I am desperately trying to resist watching all in one day, at least stretch it over a few days. So watching reactions to the 3 episodes I have watched so far. And I love the supportive teachers. Teachers often probably never know the impact they can have. I still remember my middle school teacher saying how sad it was when our state voted to make same sex marriage even more illegal and how he hoped our generation would be able to see the day it changed.
Love that, teachers really DO make a difference, and we need them on our side.
the "i like being bottom" comment killed me youre literally my favourite thing lol i was saving this video til after i watched the season but i only made it half way through before i was like omg ok i have to see what gavin has to say about this, so here i am!
I identify as ace and these programs need to exist to protect people, so we know we aren't weird or alien. I put myself through alot of trauma and unsafe relationships and situations just because I thought I was weird not feeling any sexual attraction to people growing up and still now, I just forced it because that was the "norm". It literally took me til my 30s to realise ohhhh I'm normal, I'm asexual. And seeing Isaacs story made me cry happy tears because we need this showing. For all sexualities. I absolutely love Heartstopper for all the awareness made 💜
season 2 was truly perfect, as was season 1! the show is just so beautiful and full of love and joy. i had already watched season 2 by the time i started this vlog but your reactions made me so happy (and i reacted the exact same way for basically the entire season) that i decided i had to watch season 2 again
It was a perfect season. I loved getting to know Isaac and Darcy better. I love them all so much ❤ Thank you for making this video, Gavin!
Aw thanks for watching, I appreciate it ❤
Binged season 2 yesterday and now waiting to binge all the reactions!
I'm also watching a couple of reactions too haha reliving the show a thousand times
@@GavinReadsItAll Cute cat, btw 😸
We are twinning with reactions 😂 I freaking LOVE season 2 so much and I love your TH-cam channel - so watching you react has literally got me smiling like an idiot 😂❤
Wasn’t expecting the place I watched films growing up to suddenly appear in ep 3. The power of Heartstopper is so strong that it’s now reaching back in time to stalk my youth in ways beyond the emotional. And yes, it’s a cute cinema. It’s also implausibly successful given it’s in a village.
Haha sometimes we have to suspend our disbelief when it comes to Heartstopper
The exam/schoolwork stress this season brought me right back to being in high school in the worst way possible omg. My ANXIETY.
Ugh, same. I'm almost a decade out of high school....and media can bring me right back to that stressful time lmao. Love a random anxiety spike from tv shows. 😭😂😂😂
Elle and Tao watching Barbenheimer is canon for me :D
I can imagine Tao being really excited for a film marathon and Elle tagging along to see Barbie and also Tao having fun
I love this moment, Heartstopper connection in general. So pretty and magic
I waited A YEAR FOR THIS AND I WASN'T DISSAPOINTED
Thanks for your reaction, after binging s2 I was CRAVING to find out what others think.
I loved everything about this season - from colors and camera angles to other characters' development and countless kisses our favorite boys've shared. I also love that even though there is some heavy stuff in the season, they're not focusing on it and show that there's always a way to deal with everything (through communication, community and self-care). ❤ For God's sake, even Charlie's mom is not that bad here (definitely better than Darcy's)!
I am bi myself, from a very homophobic country (although I personally was never bullied, I'm not out to my family, only to my friends and co-workers) and I have no one who understands what I'm dealing with.
Seeing that people from more "modern" countries are also suffering is both tragic (cuz duh, there are queerphobes everywhere) and a little bit reassuring - we're all not alone, and there's always a place we can call safe, even if it is just a fictional one.
I'm late to the party (as usual) but I just wanted to tell you I've informed my cats that they have an adopted brother up Tyneside way. (Also that I've watched [too] many of these Heartstopper reaction videos and I like yours the best.)
OMG I binged this yesterday the second I finished work and I have not recovered. I am unwell 😭😭 So I had to come here and relive it. LOVED this video so much. It is so exciting when you have read the GN and know certain things are coming. Right after I finished binging it I re read all the graphic novels. I need season 3 now.
Aw thanks Kasha, and so happy you loved the season too!! We need some kind of support group for our wait for season 3, but at least we have volume 5 of the graphic novel soon!
@@GavinReadsItAll We do! We need a Heartstopper only read a long and readathon until we get season 3 😂🤧
While watching this season I was going back to your video every time things got a little intense or I was scared for the characters.
I was doing it with friends on Discord in some episodes and we named you our "Emotional support Gavin". Your energy is so addictive and made all of us so happy in the sad scene
this season was so powerful and so emotional i cryed in nearly every episodes its was so beautiful to watch and the cast and the writers and everyone who was in this and music its was perfect and u can feel the connection and feel there pain as well its perfect and i love it u can see how much he love char and care for him and i love it and i do agree with u nick is boyfriend that char need in his life that will stand up for him and just be there for him its was so beautiful to see this and kit and joe who played {nick & char} need to get warded for this its so beautiful scene .
One thing that i find really nice about nick and charlie is how well they communicate with each other, if something happens theres no hiding things. For example Ben talking to Nick and Nick talking to Charlie about it very quickly after.
This season's cameo appearance was Heartstopper director Euros Lyn. He played the French security guard who yelled at Nick & Charlie in Paris.
1:10:37 OML IL HOW YOUR SMILE JUST DROPPED INSTANTLY
I just have to say I want a hug from all of these kids. Each hug on screen was so genuine and felt so comforting. Let’s all just have happy friendship hugs. Thanks for sharing your watch through Gav
I didn’t want Charlie to send the message at the end!! We need the scene where he tells Nick while Nick is in the shower!! 😂
I watched this entire season friday night and once again cried my eyes out the entire time. I swear this show is some form of therapy for me, working through the crap that happened at school.
From Charlie’s parents perspective on the coursework thing, I’m like… if I just found out that my child’s best friend who’s been at my house everyday, having weekly sleepovers with my kid, and spending all free time with him was actually his BOYFRIEND the whole time, then immediately find out that all (not just one or two teachers) but all his teachers are saying he’s not as focused as usual and on track to FAIL? Especially since last season it’s implied Charlie was doing well. I would be like ahhhh… so you’re making out with your boyfriend in my house all day and your grades are slipping? No no. Time for some space till that lil coursework is done ya heard?
But from Charlie’s perspective I’d be so mad! Maybe they could have given him a chance? Like two weeks to get it together while still seeing Nick and if it didn’t work then they’d ban them from hanging out?
I agree with you completely, it's so easy to see both sides!
When I tell you I was SCREAMING when episode 8 started with "Colours of You" by Baby Queen, the inofficial titel music of season 1 🥺🥺🥺
I loved your reaction! It was so raw and heartfelt, your joy is contagious 💕
I agree with you, Gavin. The Netflix series was so beautiful and perfect. I can't stop rewatching it. I'm dying for season 3. The wait is going to be brutal.
Just finished the season and immediately came to see if this was up yet. You never disappoint 😁
Oh you!
I was WAITING for you to react to this😭🤭i cried the whole time
I just know season 3 is gonna make us cry even harder
@@GavinReadsItAll came back to say that you were absolutely right😭
Thank you so much for doing this season reaction. I’ve only just started it, but I know it’s gonna be a fun time. I binged both seasons in one day. Was nervous to start it cause I though it would be annoyingly unrealistic from my gay experience growing up (which it was) but I just fell in love with all the characters after the first episode so I couldn’t stop. Love from the USA! ❤🏳️🌈
I didn't think they could top season 1, but here we are with season 2. You could feel their chemistry through the screen! I need a season 3 right now!
The "No, No, So?" in response to Ben saying "Well, what if I want him back?" was exactly how I reacted. Love the sweater!!
9:40 thats my favorite film too, i literally have a big ass poster in my room at college (or as yall say it uni)😭
Haha I have a poster too!!
I messed up binging this!!! Should have waited for season 3, cute reactions from a handsome man!!! Can’t wait to explore your other content, I hope we get way more Tori and Issac next season!
In the final scene when Charlie was hovering over the send button, I was screaming NOOOO at the screen because that's not how it's supposed to happen! We need the "I love you" scene to happen the way it did in the books! 🤣
The way I don't want Charlie to send that text because I *need* the I love you shower scene it's just too iconic 🥰
It's funny that you said Isaac should read Loveless cause you can actually see the book in one of the scene in the school library.
I'm glad ur fighting the homophobia in ur first video and that you denounce these haters I love watching ur videos and love this video I'm so glad you reviewed this thank you and I'm glad for ur honesty
Thank you so much for your support, it's so appreciated
@@GavinReadsItAll thank you! 💖
I literally just finished this season like an hour ago (that's why I waited to see this video), and all I can say, it made me cry so much ... Nick coming out, Charlie's ED and specifically, Isaac's experience with romance (or lack there of) as someone who didn't know was ace until three years ago, I'm so happy that we and the new generations get to see this type of representation in media, and will show them that there's NOTHING wrong with them 💜buuuuut ... I screamed when James said "you'll find someone" because ... no! 😩
(I really recommend reading Loveless by Alice Oseman, it's a cute read to know more about the aroace representation/experience)
This was an AMAZING SEASON! Even a little bit better then the first one. But the first one was just as AMAZING but this one edge up just a little bit. I love all of the character development and how we are getting more of them. I was worried about how they were going to introduce the eating disorder element from the graphic novels but they did such a good job. Isaac character development was one of my favorites. He is my soul fictional best friend. I honestly think we should have an Isaac in our lives. I can not wait for season 3. Also Gavin you are an inspiration and amazing person!!! I love your content and your personality keep giving us sweet, funny, outrageous content ❤
Great video but low key when you food delivery was in the river was the best part 🤣
Still have to watch season 1. I was debating reading it first.
Also, you holding your cats paw the whole episode was so cute.
Go for it - both are incredible. If you read the Graphic Novel first, you'll see so many nods to it in the TV show that make your heart sing. Have fun!
Would 100% recommend the graphic novels, they are so wholesome
Gavin this video is so beautifully done! This season was so amazing and I can’t stop thinking about it. Your video is fuelling me till I do a rewatch! I wish I had this show as a teen 💛
I was getting so excited about each Paris spot we went to too, so cool to see the spots through the show again!
Also I feeeel you on the secondhand bitterness at the Shakespeare and co filming 😂 (as you can tell, I’m commenting as I watch)
Hahaha seriously how dare Netflix be able to film in there but WE couldn’t??
You mentioned getting homophobic comments on your channel. I just wanted to say that I’m a straight woman and absolutely adore you and how thoughtful and compassionate you are. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are light in this world. ❤
pausing to say, favourite subplot is your delivery driver seemingly turning into aquaman for a moment lol
Eeeeeeeee. I just binged the comics again and then the show. I am squealing along with you. You were the first Heartstopper reaction I watched Loved rewatching the series again with you
help i can't stop looking at the cat.
Fair
When the exams part was getting Gavin stressed 😂😂 honestly same but worse because I'm an exams officer and I feel the stress on both sides 😂😂
The amount of times I yelled "block Ben" at the TV...wow
Hahaha same
I’m obsessed with this show and I can’t stop screaming about it.
Omg!!! I do always do that... I see the word complicated and I sing it in my head lol
Avril ruining the word for everyone... or would I really say it's ruined haha I love the song!
@@GavinReadsItAll I mean ... It is kinda .... Complicated
How is your cat so nice? It lets you handle it so much!
Thank you so much for this video!!! I had to watch Heartstopper real quite because I was watching it at midnight :P Your reactions would have been my reactions if I could've made sounds. Watching this video made me feel like I'm watching the show with my best friend!! Thank you again, I could not stop smiling while watching this
I love that you were honest, I have read the books and some of these reaction videos when watching them they are pretending to not know anything but they can't hide the fact they read ahead lol
Your cat purrs so loudly * - * it's so cute I can hear her on the mic. I can barely hear my cat's purrs, she's a quiet purrer :/
also matcha is definitely one of those drinks you’re iffy about at first, and then you keep trying it for some reason until you eventually like it😭
Ahh! So glad you did a season two react video!!! And so quickly after the drop! This is what I needed after I binged the season! Thank you!
Imogen works hard but I work harder
Summer in blue has an ace main character! So clever that was he next fiction read!
I now need to pick that book up
I just watched series 2 yesterday, really enjoyed it, so adorable! I love Isaac sooo much! Now have to wait for series 3! 💕
I was so emotional watching and reading Heartstopper🥰 I loved watching your reactions, Gavin.
My teachers used to let me get my books out in class after I finished my work 🤭I was basically Isaac at school sans the lovely friendship group. I love his story so much
Also, I live for the Tori moments!
I had a Ben (but 100x worse) in my school years and out of the blue after 24 years he contacted me... I pretty much verbatim told him what Charlie said in E7 last year and then blocked him after seeing he has read it... that episode utterly broke me... T_T
sorry I had a point there but my screen resolution deteriorated half way and I pressed send... anyway I love that it normalises not needing to forgive to heal, and the trauma came flooding back, AFTER TWO DECADES, when I simply got a "Hey, how are you" from this person. I didn't know I could have boundaries... and this person, and my mother, for better or for worse (definitely the latter), made me who I am today. And I've been thriving without them for years.
I absolutely hated that cliffhanger when I watched it 😭
aww that kitty is so cute💕 reminds me of my cat Claudia🤭
Kitties are the best
Two thing I thought of is that I Agree taos development was so good and you get to understand him more and his fears of loosing Elle especcaly and also he gets the love we've been wanting.
Also I liked Isaccs story as well, now he's got more of a storyline and it will be interesting to see the ace story develop next season. Also I like his friendship with James (and the new friendship with neomi and felix), , not everything has to be romantic, even if cute.
your video is making my day so much better❤️ and thank you A LOT for what you‘ve said about isaac & asexual and generally queer representation and basically everything
adding your support for trans* people to the list cause I‘ve just watched that part (I‘m cis but I need people I like to respect ALL queer people so it always makes me happy when they do (although it should go without saying but apparently it doesn‘t soo yeah thanks))
Love your videos so much, your amazing and Im sorry for any horrible comments you receive- you don't deserve it. I so wish I could watch season 3 with you you're so much fun 💜💜💜💜
1:00:28, i kept saying the same thing, i was like WHY IS HE NOT BLOCKED😭
Haha questions we may never get the answer to
Just yo say: that green thing You drink probable from the river the delivery was, looks 😨😅.
Love Heartstopper and your reaction.
Thanks for this. It was like getting to watch the show with a friend!! ❤
Did i just finish watching season 2 and was getting ready for bed when you uploaded this? Yes, I did, and yes, I was. Welp, I guess I'm staying up a bit longer 😅
Haha it was a great season wasn’t it?
@@GavinReadsItAll My heart broke for Isaac, I loved so many of his moments. And the acting of Nick and Charlie? CHILLS And that moment on the Eiffel tower - I was so giddy 🤩. This season packed such a punch, but I loved it so much.
8:58 I like all the nods to Season 1. They did a great job.
Binged it and then came here to rewatch with you and it was EVERYTHING! 🙌🏼🌈 Love your reaction as well as education and input throughout this! Group HUGS! 🥰
Oh my goodness! This is the first time I’m watching one of your videos and you’re amazing! Honestly, you’re giving Lin Manuel Miranda which I hope you take as a compliment because he’s very handsome and honestly seems like a sweet person! Also, you ordering Starbucks just in the middle of your video and the driver in the river and you trying that matcha drink all had me cackling! Too funny!! Thanks for sharing your reaction to Heartstopper! I really enjoyed it! ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I will say though, Ash was too adorable and distracting! 😹 The claw getting stuck at the end! LOL!
I’ll be subscribing!!