bingo

Yeah there's no such thing as "deserving" redemption. Redemption in itself is about earning it... imagine watching this series and not understanding basic character arcs lol

Even if they try to kill you and have no problem with hurting you?

@@emilyp.3679 I think it's about choosing. Boundaries are self esteem manifested, and I loved how Adora asserted hers with Catra. That's not to say things didn't go wrong, but that's to be expected. No one owes forgiveness to those who have wronged them. But that isn't the frame here. Adora chose to forgive Catra. It was comforting to see.

@@Misstressofdons Adora could have forgiven her but decieded to move on from their relationship because even though Catra is better person now she still had no problem hurting Adora. Who says this isn't going to happen again when they have problems in their relationship. Maybe people shouldn't forgive their abusers over and over again just sayin

Woooow! That's so well-written.

You just went deep

The thematic crossovers about abuse, power, and love between ATLA and She Ra are amazing

This crossover tho ✨👄✨

@@annalafarina3945 imagine that crossover That would be weird

NO YOU MISCALCULATED!

"You should've feared me more!"

honestly tho

Your gay I have it. It’s mine now And I’m not giving it back (･_･ノ*ヽ

Honestly, I don’t think Shadow Weaver is homophobic. Don’t get me wrong; I know that Shadow Weaver is a power-hungry abuser (and I think she knows this too, at the end, but that’s a discussion for another time), but no one in this universe gives any indication that there is any sort of homophobic/transphobic bias. Shadow Weaver is actually one of the first characters to refer to Double Trouble as “they.” Admittedly, this is mainly just because until them DT was mostly referred to in the first person, but still. I think it’s great that we get to see a show that centers on the power of love in a world where non-heterosexual relationships aren’t remotely discouraged.

@@_somerandomguyontheinternet_ I doubt shes homophobic, but i definitely think the is unapproving. I think when shadow weaver was drilling into catra and adora that "catra can only do wrong, adora is golden child" she drilled it into herself. I think she believes adora is too good for catra, and that catra dosnt deserve love from adora. So, either way, shes a massive bitch

it’s called shadow weaver is not only the worst person in the entire series but she’s also homophobic

i’m a comedian

Me too 😹

@@5x5Takes yet you manage to be so even while maintaining the tone of the video. Well done! Also, I don’t know if you noticed (you probably did but you didn’t mention it so I will just in case), but the second She-Ra has Adora’a hair-poof that does get made fun of, but represents her true self. It helps visually symbolize that THIS is the true She-Ra, unrestrained by the First Ones’ vision of perfection.

Catra has a cute sneeze!

same bro same

We should all just vibe with each other and care for each other in this reply section U^U

@@your_local_fander3702 hey we could all use some love and care. I send free hugs🤗🤗🤗🤗

Valek Stormhowl I send more free hugs to anyone who sees this: 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 I hope ya’ll feel loved

@@your_local_fander3702 😁😁😁

CharlieGreen he’s right

😢

Neil Brown depends on how you look at it but if you’re not even happy with perfection and power, is it really worth it?

Neil Brown no, you’re an idiot

Omg catra(I think) thought the same thing!

Oh Hi Blackie Sootfur Love Yah Channel :3

I wasn't expecting to cry tonight!

I was NEAR tears. I never cried. ;D

Same

I cried in the afternoon. 😩

I've also seen it pointed out that Catra is wearing boots in the future vision. Throughout the show, she always has her cat feet exposed, ready to spring away from danger in an instant. Wearing boots that impede sudden flight suggests that, in the future with Adora, Catra feels safe at last.

@@frankwales I’m really happy you pointed this out, it adds an adorable extra layer for me to enjoy. Thank you friend🥰💚

Imma cry

another detail: even though they're running late, they're laughing. they know that if they were late, the worst thing that would happen would be minor disappointment. no abuse, no danger, no punishment. just as absolute worst case "aw guys, where were you? thought you wouldn't show up! glad you're here, though." and it's no big deal, won't be held over their heads. it's just being late to a party. its not a test.

it’s the catradora show and i love it

@@5x5Takes don't we all

FACTS

So true I started it cause i saw some clips of catra on KZfaq but i stayed for the Story between her and adora.

THAT'S IT. THAT'S LITERALLY IT. THE PLOT REVOLVES AROUND THEM AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP. FSDAJKFHLJKFASD

Hellothere so Do It. embrace it

Same

@Arty Gamer yes I agree. How about "heyadora"

hey Catra ;)

Same

I’m glad it helped you. You are valid, loved, and important. Are you doing okay now? If you want to talk about it, I’m here.

I had a similar experience. My best friend told me to watch it pitching it to me as “Lesbian superheroes.” I wasn't sure at first, but I was hooked within the first five minutes. I don’t have any experience with abuse, but it still hurt to watch shadow weaver treat Catra and Adora the way she did. And of course, the ending was fantastic and worth it. I hope they find a way to continue the story.

You took the words right out of my mouth-- I feel the same way honestly..

I am happy 4 U

I had similar experiences as well and I didn’t notice how much I related their experience until after I finished the show but I did notice when watching the She-Ra I felt constant anger at Shadow Weaver and I never stopped being suspicious of her. I wanted Shadow Weaver to suffer and I always thought she got off to easy. This helped me reflect on the past and I am now trying to work on acceptance, though I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to forgive my parents, I still thank this show for helping me confront my past.

Silverblaze 3 bingo

I’m crying so hard I have tears in my pasta 😭🍝

Galaxion Art i’m italian so so do i

I love it

@@5x5Takes *Are you really Italian? :D Me too!

Such a good line!

😊

Another good one “Pain doesn’t explain itself to us but love doesn’t either”

"If nothing we do matters than all that matters is what we do" -Angel

"So I believe in a universe that doesn't care and people who do." - Night In The Woods :')

Tell your niece that she is valid and loved. She’s very strong and I’m happy for her. I’m glad like people like you exist.

^^this. What Lakshita Yellanki said. Your story was really heartwarming to hear. Thank you for sharing. I’m openly bisexual, as is my mother, so I knew before I came out that I would be accepted, but that didn’t make it all that much less stressful or make it something that was easier to accept about myself. To know that others out there are going through struggles similar to mine - even worse, in fact - and came out not just alright, but in your words, beautiful… That is truly amazing. Thank you. Tell your niece that I’m rooting for her, even if I am just some random guy on the Internet.

This made me cry.... especially since I had a similar experience watching the show. I am glad you niece is ok

Somehow, someway, I get the feeling Noelle knows

This is an amazing anecdotal evidence of the power storytelling can have...? People who dismiss anything fictional/fantasy-based as juvenile, or don't believe broad representation is important, really miss how much popular media can touch people and help them confront issues and broaden their ideas, and heal. Of course the inverse is unfortunately true too? Media which perpetuates harmful messaging can be equally impactful, to damage or diminish people... As creators, we have a big responsibility, even when we're just creating stuff we thing might be fun to see!

a true masterpiece

I teared up at that scene 😔😔😔✋✋✋

I was so shocked at this scene, I almost cried. So emotion grabbing

in love O.O 😳😍

There are two instances, both important: C. getting teased by Bow about her sneeze (largely for fun, but also important from the perspective of bringing her closer to the BFS) and her bonding with Melog, which was key to exposing C.'s emotional vulnerability.

i’m glad it resonated with you 💛

i think you've nailed a really good point that goes beyond headcannon and just is canon, well said.

I want Wrong Hordak to choose a name for himself.

8:10

​@jacintak2118 thank you for the citation.

my fave.

Same she's my favorite. In ALL of the seasons. Not just season 5.

Gwenyth Salyer bingo. her whole journey is compelling

yes! she’s very well developed and a genuinely interesting and adorable character :)

Five by Five Takes exactly

therapy: expensive. rewatching she ra and writing too enthusiastically about it: free. we’re both winning

@@5x5Takes All the more free when you find it on KZfaq and not Netflix 😏

Therapy: Expensive Burning a blue lives matter flag free and good for the whole family

more like CAThartic-

Same lol

Are you ok now? I’m here if you need to talk.

Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it? Remember that you are loved and valid. Take care of yourself and stay strong.

When Angela saves adora it broke my heart. Angela was always trying to protect them, shield them from the danger. She knew that it wasent fair. They’re children. The only person in the show that truly tried to let them be children, even if they didn’t want that. She wanted adora to live a full life, she wanted her daughter to have her friend. Angela at first may have thought if adora as just shera. But she saw that adora was also a child, someone taken and hurt by people she trusted. Her “death” shows that adora now has to try and accept herself. Because everyone else already has.,.

Same here brother

Except Horde Prime. It was evil and irredeemable and far older than the body that hosted it during the show.

Yeah Hordak caught me off guard, he seemed like the super evil big bad like the Emperor to Catra's Vader. But even he got humanized in a good way.

@@rmsgrey Well even in the video she said Horde prime has some insecurities when he call Etherians "too emotional" almost showing he was afraid of feelings and seems like he tried so hard to get away from them. And also it was a character that we didn't had the chance to really know, we would think the same if Hordak's character advance wouldn't been shown on season 3. So I guess Horde prime it's an unfinished character judging only by what they showed us on the Serie. Kind of a shame cause he got the potential to a deep character. The only we had about him was the fact he was a selfish, obsessive perfectionist, and his insecurities were his lack on controlling magic or having control at all (When Meagol tell them about what happened to his planet), it reminded me a little of Thanos hahaha but still, we can't blame the story, it was a great one.

@@rmsgrey The thing is, Horde Prime has lost his humanity long ago when he refused to die. Who knows what he was in the beginning? Maybe all he wanted was just to bring peace. His version of peace, maybe, but peace and order, which are not bad things in themselves. But he couldn't let go. He couldn't pass on his tasks. He prolonged his life far beyond what was intended, he replaced his humanity with an artificial body and over the millenia, he eroded until he was but a machine himself, carrying on the code programmed into it, unable to adapt or grow. When he is finally vanquished, he is put at rest. The code is purged and the body (in this case that of Hordak) could finally live again.

@@siamath9954 It has been said that there is no peace this side of the grave. Horde Prime's stated goal may have been peace and order (or "light") but his observed methods were to destroy whatever he couldn't control, and use mind-control chips on anything else that might threaten his uniform world - turning them into drones for his collective. To be fair, we never actually see what life is like on core Horde worlds; only on the flagship, or in Horde-occupied lands (or the Fright Zone if you count Hordak's domain), and the only non-Hordak citizens we encounter are fugitives/refugees whose experience of the Horde (even if they report it accurately) may not be typical. Maybe there are whole worlds of cheerful citizens out there, living in blissful ignorance of the horrors their glorious and eternal leader perpetrates in order to defend them from the dangers of the great dark...

Catra was mentally, physically and emotionally abused. It why she freak out from touch so much.

b e s t f r i e n d

hazelnut •-• and they were roommates

@@aiuramikoto4635 omg they were roommates

hazelnut •-• Gal Pals!

You aren't alone. I know COVID-19 make for a long, lonely year, where all the struggles feel harder, the shadows seem darker, and the demons look bigger, but you aren't alone.

I want you to know that you aren’t alone. You’re loved and wanted. Take care of yourself and be strong. You are valid and very strong. If you want to talk about it, you can.

You are *not* alone. You have value. Everyone does. You do not have to “do enough for” others to have worth or to be a *treasure* worth valuing. I know that it’s not as simple as just reading or knowing it. All of us have struggles ahead. We have struggles now. But. All of us *can* overcome our struggles. I hope you know that I’m rooting for you, even if I am just some random guy on the Internet.

"You're worth more than what you can give to other people, you deserve love too."

I believe in you, love you and you are going to make it to wherever you want to be. You are important. take care

another win for the power of friendship

And the girlfriends as well

fRiEnDsHiP iS mAgIc 😂

@@rainewhimpers My LiTtlE PoNyyY~

Im sorry I'm so stupid-

I hope they make a he-man

@@varyaism same

Phantom Wave They will, they are making two actually!

@@marvelculous8127 :0

@@marvelculous8127 they are, omg i cant wait to watch it

I agree. That was actually a great cliche-dodge, with so many protagonists sacrificing themselves in the end, and now we're given a plausible argument against that. Just another example of great writing that this show continually expressed.

2:38 Props to AJ for managing to fit 21 years of dealing with Shadow Weaver's bs into one word.

ha! hope your therapist enjoys

Are you doing well now? Do you want to talk about it?

jjhggdcqz yes! it’s done in a different way and she is pointedly about integrating tech and magic. and with her, tech doesn’t suppress her Self, it’s the most authentic expression Of it! the metaphor is dynamic, but here i focused on how it’s used with prime and the land, specifically

@@5x5Takes I like this reading especially when you remember Entrapta's coded neurodivergent, meaning the way she expresses herself is different but it doesn't mean she is incapable of love

Phaden Swan DeMil agreed. her relationship to tech is not about destruction, or stripping humanity, it’s an expression Of it. creativity, personality, curiosity. emily wasn’t a tool, she was a Friend, and pointedly so. a beautiful inversion.

Entrapta is the exact opposite of Horde Prime - he sees people as machines; she sees machines as people.

I think she combines tech and magic, something bow points out in season one. She does this with tech, but also with connecting to hordak and turning his controlled artificial face into something authentic. She’s like a connection between the two ideas

Lauren Frey good that’s the goal this is just a tear factory now

same

As soon as I heard the Iroh quote I was like "oh here we go."

Same. Its so well done and so beautiful! This video makes me cry and makes me see She-ra differently. Thank you for making this video

Deepali Gham the way i am falling to pieces

Also, it doesn't kill characters for shock value, which is part of what's so good about it.

DAMN Right! As far as I’m concerned Adora only came thru that portal for 1 reason alone - C.A.T.R.A. 🥰

@@unhackerthelaziestbastardo6083 Yeah, but it takes time to plant seeds of anxiety. Fourth season was sooo dark, when you take into consideration that it's for kids and how light was first season. (Mer-mysteries. This is only time, when something is played for shock value but it is done perfectly)

Probably homophobic ppl 😐

@@xinen8147 Or just people who use nostalgia as an excuse to hate on a show-

I know right i dont understand

Either people who cry that a show allows gay characters and then claim they're "pushing an agenda"... Or it's the old school people that love the shitty old She-ra. Granted it was shitty because it was underfunded, but still, shitty nonetheless. From what I gathered, it's one or the other.

@@GhostStealth590 True, I hate how people get mad at a show just cause they liked the “classic” version better, like come on?

i have seen it! good catch too

Are you doing okay now? Do you want to talk about it? You are valid, you are loved, you are important and you are enough.

The last one!!!!

The Virgin Weaver: I was only trying to make you strong. The Chad of War: For the sake of our children we must be better.

it's important to see ourselves in stories, to remember there is always hope. thank you for sharing, and sending you love, friend.

Same. Starting my first session of trauma therapy today, and this analysis hits so much closer to home now.

Me too. I knew that the abuse that I endured, which is scarily similar to what was talked about in this video, has affected me and shaped me in countless ways but it's still surprising to me just how much. Realized new things and cried like 8 seperate times in this 18 min video. I honestly wish I could download it. I feel so seen and validated, thank you for this masterpiece♥️

El Furari i am so happy to hear that, thank you friend. we control what we can, right? wishing you well ❤️

I thought I was the only one crying. I feel better about it now.

Someone once told me that tears are a sign that something touched us - that it's real to us on a deep level.

Omg you make me cry again, i have always think that i am afraid of love and this video touched me so hard

wow riley finn really says the sweetest things thank you 💛 lesbian rights

@alexander_markovski. Yes, I'm still slightly saddened every time I remember that I can't ever go through the experience of watching for the first time again. There's a comment thread under a different YT video (I don't know exactly which, I think it was one of "Best Friends Squad best moments" ones) which perfectly sums up my feelings, and does it in a very few words. Commenter 1: "When Glimmer kissed Catra on the cheek*, I felt like 10 years were added to my lifespan". Commenter 2, responding: "I have watched that moment so many times, I am now effectively immortal".🤣 *(Referring to a moment at the end of "Shot in the dark").

i will say i was rly proud of that line. it came to me in delirium. and thank you, friend. i hope you have or find that home

Also, just a PSA, the abuse depicted in the relationship between Shadow Weaver and Adora and Catra is formally known as Narcissistic abuse. Narcissism comes in many forms, and it isn't just about someone loving themself a lot. As this video has shown, its actually quite the opposite. I would encourage you all to learn more about it, here are some links to videos that talk about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNyFq9eW3L7PdZc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrukis6F3tublaM.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qa9nis6huKytZ30.html

Mimi Ortizzle she really wears catra’s symbol of self defense on her HEAD aka clarity ugh the symbolism of it all amirite

Five by Five Takes She also wears glimmers angel shoes And bows crop top, i guess every part of her armor represents someone important to her?

@『Catradora is gay and I love it』 Oh wow, I never noticed dat.. that’s so Kuwl :0

@@tami3421 Oh.... that makes sense. I interpreted the sleeker, slimmer, and more form fitting outfit as her "getting into" her part as She-Ra. Previously, using the sword to become She-Ra feels artificial, but once she can do it on her own, she can imprint her own personality on how She-Ra appears.

Perhaps, and yet you’ll still be stabbed in the back eventually, and all you have built will crumble.

@@notyetdeleted6319 I've been stabbed plenty of times, and what I build is still standing, because I will not let one person's pain overshadow everything good that I've come to love about the world. And this form of nihilism is both unhealthy and a poor coping mechanism overall that maybe you should talk to a professional about. You sound like Catra after Adora left and she was trying to keep from getting hurt again. And we all know how that turned out.

@@notyetdeleted6319 I was abused by my parents, I was betrayed by friends, and I have hurt people who did not deserve it. My scars do not make me stronger, but they neither define me if I don't let them. In the end the dark claims us all but for the brief instant we're here we can either be kind, or be hurtful. Nihilism brings nothing but pain. Joy, love, and shared friendship are better.

This hit me pretty hard too.

Are you doing okay now? Do you want to talk about it? Remember that you are loved, valid and enough. You are more than enough.

and home shifts throughout our lives. maybe the best thing we can do is be present, especially when we're with people we care for. thank u friend

hey, 88k ain't too shabby. thank u friend

Jajsjajsj ik but I still think it deserves more, love your work btw keep going! ❤️❤️

@@5x5Takes currently 287K. One quarter of a million down. Three to go. 👍

thank YOU for your kind words

entraapta right there with you, my friend. stories are wonderful

Thank you 💜

Catra was supposed to be a Vader-like character in the show, a villain with irredeemable qualities only to be forgiven if sacrificed in the end to save the hero and defeat the main evil... unfortunately the show runners focused on the rushed friendshipping than consistent storytelling.

@@svagglaorde4387 She was going too far. If you want your Villain to be redeemable, don't have them try to destroy all of Time and Space.

@@johannesseyfried7933 I disagree. IMO a character can be redeemed to a certain extent without being forgiven. Catra paid for her mistakes, and her reasons for many of her actions (including the one mentioned in your comment) are also the roots to her redemption. Just as the characters begin considering that there is a point of no return, Catra begins to act selflessly, and proves this notion wrong. A far better Vader analogue would be shadow weaver. Shadow Weaver never stops acting selfishly, never tries to fix her actions. She sacrifices herself, sure, but I would argue she has the worse character arc. Dying does not absolve her - or Vader - from their sins. Catra still did wrong, but she begins consistently and for an extended period of time working toward betterment. Shadow weaver decides at one point to sacrifice herself in a singular moment, and although it cost her more it means less overall.

4:38 "and one made up of absolutes" *sith lightning immediately flashes*

@Amelia ListerI think this is a big incorrect criticism of the force that has been created due to the point of view character in revenge of the sith being Anakin. Because the point of view of the story os that of him we hear his biases and views the most we hear his point of view as the most obvious and this creates a bias that his point of view is correct. One problem that exists is anakin is a very impatient person and he is a person who while more Gifted than nearly any jedi craves attention power and status as well. Worse he is a person who most needed a time of peace and meditation to temper his impatience and wants. The way he saw it his idea was I am a great warrior I’m the most decorated jedi I’m winning so many battles I am greater in combat than some members of the council. My power level is higher than some masters why do you not promote me. But on the jedi order being on the council or being a master is not a rank based on skill alone it’s about the understanding of the nature of the force it’s about attaining a certain degree of attunement with the force. A jedi master is not necessarialky someone who is the most powerful it’s a person who has attained a form of enlightenment with the force. But anakin saw it as more a military rank and and palpating knew this. He knew he could foster a doubt that the council was holding him back denying him what should be his. This to me is the key problem with the jedi aren’t permitted to love thing. The problem with love is love can be a selfish thing. Let’s say you are in love with someone let’s say they don’t love you as much. Too much love may not let you let them go. They might want to end the relationship but you love them you aren’t going to let them go. That is why that kind of attachment is frowned upon it’s a kind of attachment where even the best person can allow selfish wants to Get in the way of the wants and needs of the other person. The reason the jedi forbod love is because of the evil things a jedi might do if they think they might loose the one they love. The biggest problem was because love is a no no and anakin was ambitious he knew if he told obi wan even if the reaction was understanding obi would have told him something he couldn’t handle. One that if the will of the force is for padme to die then don’t try and stop it through your actions as a jedi. At best he would encourage anakin to try and comfort her be with her she’s a major player in the senate shes a senator and former queen she can get the best medical attention. But don’t try and oppose the evil of the force. Perhaps the vision is even a vision of what will happen if you try and prevent it from happening perhaps in trusting the force her fate is not what you fear. But item two that anakin certainly would t be able to handle. This need to hold onto something that the force may be returning into it it is concearning it is an attachment that can lead to acts of heroism but also has risks of acts of evil as well because of this despite your tallent you may never be suitable to be a master. Coming clean would have killed his ability for advancement in the order. Of course in their philosophy careing about ones station in the order on its self Goes against the teachings of the order one isn’t supposed to seek power or influence one is supposed to seek following the will of the force Being in love was t a Akins truest sith like Crime the real fall was his ambition for power and want to climb the ranks in the order. He should have been happy to be a knight and serve the will of the force but what he wanted was to have what was out of his reach he was striving to clench his fist around what was forbidden. He was already falling to the dark just in his ambition.

bingo.

Catra was "Why don't you love me?" and Adora was "Why don't you love anyone else?"

THIS

You’re so right! They got together only when Catra joined the rebellion _and_ Adora decided to stay instead of sacrifice herself. I honestly expected them to get together like right after Catra joined but I was missing this bit of the dynamic.

B so cool if there was a storyline where Adora followed Catra while she led a mission (such as rebuilding Salineas or rehoming refugees) showing that she’s just as willing 2 support her when she takes the lead, like Catra has all this time 4 her. I really believe Catra could b a light in her own right (pardon my inner poet!) 4 those who have done wrong in their lives & can’t c a way out (like she has been 4 the Fandom). In a sense, it would b hard 4 people in that situation 2 relate 2 Adora - as she’s always shown with an air of perfection & treated as a deity. Something u can’t really strive 2 b as only 1 person in a generation is given She-Ra’s role. Catra has no Fancy Pants Princess Powers but she accomplished so much WITHOUT IT! It’s 4 that reason I c her as a far more realistic role model than Adora.

"The Heart part 2" should have been titled "Stay" in my opinion because it is such a powerful word throughout the show.

Sailorlyoko4life hey thank you!!! i appreciate that so much. still tryna @ noelle on twitter hehe

And Mara! .... Before, she had bare legs and a little skirt, but now she has Mara's full white leggings. (I can't believe 5 X 5 didn't point that out at the time 🤔)

PHCP ! thank you dude!

Sophia Gray thank you for sharing. it’s hard stuff. we are stronger together than whatever arbitrary “safety” we can have on our own. wishing you and them the best

she ra really DID

Good luck! You are loved and valid. Be yourself and stay strong.

I don’t know what your situation is. I don’t know who your family is or who she is, but I truly do wish you the absolute best. You can do it. You are strong. I want you to know that I’m rooting for you, even if I’m just some random guy on the Internet. בְּרָכָה וְהַצְלָחָה Blessing and success. May you shape your life to your own will and be your best self.

thank you for watching it, thank u for commenting