BEHOLD! MY SHIP! 🦉

I think that consciously, Stolas has nothing against imps and does in fact see in Blitz as an equal. However, I think that there is a part of his subconscious that is discriminatory against imps and sees them as beneath him due to his classist upbringing. You can even see it during the childhood flashback, he says things like "oh is this an IMP game" or "YOU'RE going to hire ME?" Again, I don't think Stolas is aware of it at all, but it is something that he should acknowledge.

OK, so this joke wasn't wasted on me. Blitz tried to break Solas's neck but forgot he was an owl. I had spat out my drink, cough laughed. And rewinded just to make sure I saw correctly

I was struck by the baby stolas quote where he says, "well, if its what YOU want to play". thats sort of been the stolitz vibe to me, especially after this ep - stolas talks dirty because its what he thinks blitz wants, he doesn't ask to go on dates or admit his true feelings because he thinks blitz doesn't want that kind of relationship. and because blitz is bad at showing/accepting his emotions and pushes people away, stolas can't possibly know that that isn't what blitz wants

Stolas staying married "to give her a normal life" really wasn't as good for Octavia as he intended, and I really hope that'll be acknowledged more later in the story. By the time I was Octavia's age I was literally begging my mother to stop "staying for the kids" and get a fucking divorce.

Blitz being terrible for Stolas is true, HOWEVER, the relationship with Blitz being good for Stolas is also true. It got him out of his shell and showed him that he could be loved and deserved better. -Guy who was the Blitz for too many people

Stolas giving Blitzo the Asmodian Crystals basically forces Blitzo to realise the relationship wasn't just for the sex and that Stolas DOES actually care for him, what Blitzo's reaction to that is unknowable at the moment but it finally allows their relationship to grow

“Cannot fathom proper intimacy but also craves it as well.” That line always hits home for me

we got to see that Stolas was probably more raised by his imp butler than his owl dad so that might also explain some of why he is so comfortable around imps. Also did anyone else get Alred vibes from the butler imp?

I feel like he's going to give Blitz the crystal and Blitz is going to take that as Stolas ending the relationship because he doesn't want anything to do with him, and there'll be a period where they're dealing with their own issues. I also think Stolas is going to end up in a dangerous situation with his family and Blitzo is going to show up and save him, like how Stolas saved him in the human world. Maybe then they'll realize they both legitimately care about each other, or maybe it'll be when it snows in hell.

i truly love this take. everyone is saying that this episode is retconning stolas' classism, when in reality its reframing it, highlighting how blissfully ignorant he is because he doesn't mean it, and is doing it anyways, upsetting blitz while he just has no idea what's wrong

I honestly can't tell if the writing on this series is fucking excellent or if all of us are just reading too far into it. Just think its funny that this series while being delivered as an adult comedy actually has so many sublayers about everything from societal issues in hell to generational trauma dumping. Viziepop should be getting way more recognition than they are for this stuff.

One thing that i thought after analyzing these two is that judging by how Blitz has reacted to Stolas’ true form and Striker, I think his “type” is probably more on the dominant side. Even Verosika if you think about it. Blitz and Stolas have been playing in the sub-dom s&m relationship, where Stolas THINKS Blitz like being 100% dom, (because of their first time) but… to me it seems like Blitz would like a more dominant Stolas sometimes. And funny enough, asking Stolas to be confident and dominant would be interesting. Because he has been the “submissive” one in his relationship since the beginning. Playing with S&M might be new to him, but the role he plays is not. This could be weirdly tied to a character growth for him.

I think an important thing about blitzo not wanting to steal is that he never said it was wrong or bad, he simply asked what would happen if he got caught. Im not saying he didnt think of it as a bad thing but considering how the show has portrayed hell and its social structure so far i wouldnt be suprised if the reason blitz was hesitant was only BECAUSE it was the Goetia family.

Am I the only one who wants Moxxie and Millie, as two imps that are great and communicating with each other, to sit down with Blitzo and Stolas and teach them how?

Something I find really interesting is how we have seen how common it is for goeitia with red eyes like Stolas to have pupils, yet his only appear when he is expressing a higher amount of emotion than he typically would (best example of this is in episode two of season two when he realizes that he forgot about the meteor shower he was supposed to see with Via.) I think it's a really cool design choice that does a great job at casually displaying just how much Stolas' butler and dad were bullshitting with the "excitment is unbecoming of a goetia." Literally every other goetia with eyes like Stolas' never have to hide their emotions, thus their pupils always beign visable. Hell, even Paimon always has his pupils visable. This was just a cool detail that I wanted to share incase someone didn't notice.

I think that Stolas calling Blitz his "Impish little plaything" in the D.H.O.R.K.S. episode was more of him projecting power and dominance to the humans to scare them, not actually saying he considers Blitz as his plaything

I’m probably alone in those but I think it’d be interesting if Blitzø and Stolas don’t get back together until the end of the season, so they can work out their personal issues separate from each other

Honestly, as much as i like Stolitz. Stolas could do both better and worse than Blitz and Stella, but you never know the future of their relationship hasn't been completely written yet so it could get better i mean assuming that Stolas and Blitz work out whatever issues they have and start over.

IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE THAT STOLAS WAS TRYING TO MATCH BLITZ’S ENERGY WOW

It's a fifty fifty on whether the show doomed them from the start but I think that it most likely will be solved by the end.

While I acknowledge Stolitz as an interesting dynamic to explore, I can imagine that Stolas' decision to use the crystals to let Blitz go to the human world unimpeded is more built on the idea that, even if he acknowledges that their relationship is a comfortable lie, Stolas does love Blitz and is effectively letting him go because Blitz's happiness is more important to Stolas than his own statisfaction. If anything, I love the potential storyline of Stolas learning to become content with himself and either becoming a happy single father for Octavia or eventually finding someone who does truly love him for who he is.

"Giving him a job and a beard" is SUCH a good line. Had me howling

Their relationship is toxic but it could be what they need and want if they just talk. A real honest talk. I really like how the show never puts them on to a podest and tells us „they are endgame“. Maybe they end up in a relationship but maybe they end up being friends. No matter how it ends, I don’t think their ways will never cross again

Seeing the asmodean crystals in the show it’s pretty clear from what’s been explained by other theories that he’s gonna use them to give to blitzo since he finally realizes blitzo never loved him or had the same romantic feelings that stolas felt But it think it’s messy because there so many personal issues happening to them and the only way to be in a healthy relationship is to resolve any emotional baggage that one keeps to themselves

I kinda hope the route they go with Stolitz is Stolas giving Blitz (and I guess the rest of I.M.P) the crystals so he can take the Grimoire back and finally end their agreement. Hopfully giving the two time to reflect and grow a bit before eventually crossing paths again, and maybe be able to finally communicate before they *maybe* actually have a serious relationship.

“Because he like us, has depression” I DID NOT NEED THAT CALL OUT-

"Because it's only when they're together that they're at peace." YES!!! I really loved this video; it has become my favorite one! Such great analysis. You did a great job at explaining everything these characters are going through (and have been through) and what the problems in their relationship are, and how they complement each other and make each other happy. But they need to talk and sort things out to avoid repeating the same mistakes and the cycle. I think this step is necessary so they can finally enjoy a healthy relationship together. I can't wait to see more of them!

This episode really made Stolitz into the most dysfunctional childhood friends to lovers.

as a kid who comes from a family where im the only reason my parents are together- yes octavia completely knows her parents hate each other and that shes the only reason they havent divorced yet

The extra good bit about the Asmodeus crystals is it will allow the pair to remove the whole idea of a transactional relationship. It removes the idea of it being a "contract". If Stolitz is to succeed, Blitzo needs the ability to do his job without relying on Stolas, and Stolas needs to be able to hand the key to allow Blitzo to be independent. Stolas clearly wants them to be equals, and unintentionally, it seems like he might be making some of the necessary steps to make that happen. Hopefully this will finally pave the way to honest conversations and what they actually want from each other.

God man I really want these two to work. I haven't been so emotionally invested in a media romance since Buffy's Willow & Oz.

It really deppends on the characters choices, both of them have a lot in common. Both of them came from a toxic childhood relationship with their parents, both of them are trying their hardest to give those they love a better life. Stolas do his best for his daughter while Blitz absolutelly adores Luna. He tries to be for her what his father was not for him, and I beleive it's the same for Stolas. They both live their lifes in toxic relationships as adults too, and as much as one only wants a book and the other affection, in the end, bothh of them need and want the same thing but aren't on the same page emotionally yet. The fact that Stolas was ready to put himself down to go on a date with an Imp knowing that people would laugh at him for that, tells a lot that he cares for Blitz. The fact tha Blitz gave up because Stolas said he was his first friend, and a Quickie was actually an entire night for him, also shows he cares but don't want to. In the end, it all deppends on what they will want to do, but I doubt they will just decide to go out and fix things and be better people because they are residents of Hell, and frankly the fact that some people can achieve actual love in hell is something very impressive, and if they can do it I'm sure those two can too. Now, what I'm wondering, is what are the consequences Stolas will face now, because, remember: He thinks he had to keep a family just because of a children, but you know how Royals are in Real Life? It's easier for someone to be removed from the royal family and throwed into the dirt for not following the rules, and a divorce plus having an affair with a low being as an Imp could be enough for them to remove Stolas from everything, including his own home. So we'll see what happens.

The painting thing makes me wonder if Paimon can't leave his palace like the Grim Reaper in Soul Eater.

I feel a connection to Stolas. Even through I don't use drugs to cure myself, I just want to be truly loved, but I keep being used. I'm on the brink of breaking down, and I'm having issues confessing.

28:09 was kinda sad (I forgot they looked at each other photos in the episode) and when he connected it to Blitzø at 28:23 I started to cry. I really can't wait to see their relationship develop, I know Viz will definitely develop their relationship and eventually slowly communicate and open up more until they become a healthy and working couple and finally get together since they make each other really happy, I can't wait for that day to happen.

I'm barely 6 minutes into the video but i have to comment at this point. I think Paimon actually does, to some extent, care about Stolas. We can all agree Paimon is actually a crap father, no matter how much he tries to say hes so good at "daddying" (that was a fantastic line and I still chuckle from it) but I think there is more to Paimon's relationship than we think (hear me out please!) I agree he is neglectful. but hes present... to an extent. I'd be reluctant to say he didn't care. His attempts as comfort were laughable but there was some effort there at least. sure he didnt participate in stolas' actual interests, he doesnt care what stolas likes so long as he does the duties hes being raised to do, and Young stolas' butler was probably more of a father to him. When he said he'd take Stolas to the circus the butler took him with paimon on video call... but he was there. he could have not had a presence at all but he did. He also listened to and was observant of Stolas. He listened to Stolas' comment about Blitzo worm horse joke. he noticed stolas' interest in blitzo and he acted on it to try and cheer stolas up. He did everything in such a way that it was clearly a joke but he was putting some actual effort in, in his own demonic way. And I do think he deserves a credit for that at least. I think there is more to Paimon than what we see. I hope we see more of him at some point.

One thing I'm interested in is... What exactly is a "precautionary heir" Paimon refers to? Technically speaking, the definition of "heir" is "a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death" or "a person who inherits and continues the work of a predecessor" It doesn't look like he plans to die anytime soon, so... I guess, it's the latter? But also it's not like he's short of direct offsprings. Hell, it wouldn't be a stretch to assume he can or even does produce new offsprings right now Paimon is having plans on Octavia. Had them before she was even born. And if Stolas will go through with his divorce plan, this may make Paimon make a move on Octavia. Chilling thought, considering how good he is at "daddying"

My favorite part of Stolitz is how despite being so shaky, the show really makes you root for the two. There’s always that thread of hope to me that the two will learn and grow. We’ve seen what it’s like and know it’s possible because of the instagram stories. They’re non-canon, but to me they’re a glimpse into an ideal world the show will someday fulfill.

The thing about Blitzo and Stolas' over the top enthusiasm is that he partially likes it. like he had the opportunity to leave when he had stolas tied up - just like he could've left when they were kids and he had his lute. But they ended up having fun for 20 fucking hours - like they had fun when they were kids... Well, the adult version lol

Oh my god I didn't even realize the fact stolas still bows to blitzø when he leaves 🥺

I can't wait for The Talk. They could sit on the bed/couch/even grass in the garden and just talk about everything & I'd still watch it with open mouth. This show is so good and idk why but these talks always make me beg for more. Amazing video, Bro, can't wait for more :D

I noticed that from the moment Stolas and Blitz entered the lust ring, Stolas LITERALLY stopped calling him Blitzy. Most people only noticed this change when Blitz dropped Stolas off at his house. This change was an immediate response to how "serious" Blitz seemed about taking the relationship to the next level.

Blitzo sleeps with Stolas not just out of pity, but because Stolas specifically mentions how much their friendship meant to him. And Blitzo had a very treasured, close friendship with Fizz when they were kids. (Yes, obviously something horrible happened between them, but we don't know it yet, and it's clear in the story it hadn't happened when Stolas and Blitzo met.) Blitzo's childhood sucked, clearly, but at least he had a good friend to pal around with. Stolas' childhood sucked in different ways, a big one being that he was totally alone. So I think part of Blitzo responded to that, whether he consciously recognizes it or not. "Oh shit, this pathetic rich poof thinks I actually want to sleep with him...but he WAS super lonely, and I wasn't, so..." I LOVE the detail about Paimon and mirrors you pointed out. Might I speculate a bit with you? Paimon is insubstantial and formless until Stolas enters the room to view him (that's the cool animation we get, plus I think Viv confirmed this somewhere). Paimon therefore doesn't exist except as he is viewed by his offspring, in this case, Stolas. Stolas "makes" his father's image, to a degree, as his perception of reality grows as he matures and evolves himself. This is true for us as well. Doesn't your view of your parents change radically as you age? They take different "forms and shapes" for you as you change. Is there an objective, "correct" view of any one person? No, of course not, it's all relative. For example, when I was a kid, my father was a great superman, someone who was smart and could do no wrong. Then, after my parents' divorced, I learned that he was an adulterer, and he became a born again Christian, and I realized my image of him as an intelligent superman was false. Now, I see him as a deeply flawed nacassist with an ego the size of Jupiter. My view of him changed as I grew and saw him differently. Of course his "physical form" doesn't change, except for the usual aging, but my view of him, the way I "draw him" in my head, has altered significantly. This is normal, as we grow and evolve, we come to see our parents as people, not gods. (HINT HINT MOFOS) Paimon then appears only in mirrors--even in the official portrait of Stolas as an adult with his "father", held in a mirror. What do mirrors do? They reflect who looks into them. You can't look in the mirror and see another different person, you can only see yourself. Stolas has only one option in life, which is to become his father. His father dictates his job, his responsibilities, his roles, his marriage, his duties. Stolas MUST be as daddy tells him. This is true for us as well. How trapped are many of us by our parents' expectations and demands? There's that stereotypical joke about Asian parents, for example, demanding flawless grades and that you grow up and be a doctor or lawyer, no other options. It's an extreme example, but clearly millions of us suffer under the weight of our parents expectations. For many of us, they do lay out and dictate our lives to an unsettling degree. In this way, Paimon and the Ars Goetia can live forever. They impress their value system, their society structure, their law and opinion on their child, making them a carbon copy. As long as the kids do as their parents bid, the parents "survive." How far back does this go, how many generations? For the parents probably suffered the same fate, from their own parents, and on and on back in time. The "spirit" of the Ars Goetia persists when the offspring continually act out the same play. We are trapped in the "original sin" of our parents, unable to escape their view of us, forced to act out their same negative, toxic values. I can't help but look at religion, so forgive me if no one wants to go down that path. I live in the US, surrounded by a lot of extremist, science-denying, hotly ignorant Christians. What I've heard over and over, my whole life, is this: "God has a plan for you. God has a role for you. You will obey God. God is always right and you will do exactly as he says." That's the same thing, isn't it? Someone from the past dictating your choices and decisions, telling you what is correct and incorrect, not allowing you to make your own choices? And how far back does this go, really? Why am I told to take instruction from a book written centuries ago by people living in a science-less, medicine-less, primitive society? But the ideas persist, passed down from parent to child, on and on, so we still get a bunch of people who think the earth was made in six days, despite ALL the brilliant evidence to the contrary. That's one thing for the physical world, but for morality and the soul? It's absolutely toxic. It's intergenerational trauma and abuse, compounding and snowballing from parent to child for untold centuries. No wonder things are so tough for so many right now. The writing on this show is SO GOOD, so deeply spiritual without being obvious about it. I don't know if that's Viv or Brandon Rogers (who claims to be an ordained Christian minister, and some of his skits definitely have spiritual subtext) or someone else or a combo, but it's BRILLIANT and unlike anything I've seen in pop media. And my soul is here for it! Also, of course, the mirror serves as a great visual shortcut and joke gag for an absent father, far removed from the reality of his family. But he's not interested in crafting his family, is he? He's not interested in actually aiding or assisting his offspring, he's just going through the empty motions. "Just do as I say, don't argue, you have no choice." Sounds a lot like the Christian God in the US to me.

Can someone explain how Stolas went from "That's the sound of a f-ing divorce!" with joy and victory to "I didn't have time to book a motel" with apologetic nervousness. That's just so out of pocket. So why does Stolas not tell Octavia in Looloo Land about what Stella has been doing to him? And on top of this, why not take Octavia away as soon as she's born?

I really hope viv doesn’t break the fandoms heart by making this relationship fail.Well at least I have fanfic.

Theory: in the recent Season 2 trailer, Octavia takes the grimoire, which Blitzø still has. While the Instagram posts aren’t 100% canon, a post shows that Stolas is teaching Via how to use it. She could be taking the grimoire to go on an adventure of her own, but her saying “take me to see the stars” accidentally takes her to Hollywood, as shown in the first Season 2 trailer. The trailer also shows Blitzø and Stolas on what looks like a Hollywood set. They could’ve teamed up to find Via. There could also be a parallel subplot with Loona cuz there was conflict with her in the recent teaser. After everything is resolved, Stolas might give Blitzø an Asmodeon crystal for helping him and so he doesn’t have to be bound by the deal. This could help their relationship because it shows that Stolas loves Blitzø and that what they have isn’t just a transaction.

22:56 Right after he smiles at Octavia he tries to smile a good morning to Stella but it turns back to a frown once he hears what she's talking about

25:26 the argument there is that Blitz was trying to snap Stolas' neck, but due to him being an owl that did not work and he played it off as best as possible

Nooooo! If stolitz fails I will be so sad. I love this ship with almost all of soul. As you’ve said before they both need so much therapy (much like myself)

now understanding how realtionships do have their ups and downs, blitz and stolas have had more downs than ups BUT WE ARE FORGETTING THE FACT THEY BOTH REALIZED they both actually genuinely love each other. As blitz is starting to realize this while stolas accepted this and gave in letting all his emotions take the best of him while blitz is having a harder time because he knows what showing your emotions can do to someone. most people are not realizing that nothing is perfect, both of the characters have toxic traits but are slowing growing up (more stolas right now than blitz) but both will eventually figure out that they can’t hide their emotions for each other much longer without it biting at them. the ship is actually really good showing that some relationships have more bad than good in the beginning until you both grow and show you are willing to change because you genuinely love one another. and blitz will realize that whenever he grows more as a character and we see more depth with him. thats why we didn’t see present day blitz in this because at the end of the last episode he was crying and they are showing us his emotions little by little showing he is changing while stolas is getting a lot of screen time because not a lot of us thought he could change his perverted, royal, selfish ways while a lot of us saw blitz wanted love but couldn’t find it but now he did and he has no idea what to do.

Blitzo has to understand that also an asshole like him can be loved, meanwhile Stolas has to understand what he is looking for, cause be honest...Stolas plays the role of Nobel, but all he wants is freedom from himself. He has the way to do, but...he must understand how to exist, live and be free with and like Blitzo, not only cause they have a carnal relationship

25:40 did anyone else catch that Blitz tried to snap Stolas' neck but failed because owl lol.

Your analysis is so good, there’s so much subtlety in their relationship that takes a while to pick up on. I love how complex it is, it’s a beautiful train wreck I can’t look away from and I love every moment

Poor baby Stolas. It really means something when your future wife makes you cry before you actually meet her.

I feel like a lot of people are skipping over that Blitzø’s father guilted him by mentioning helping his mother. So I am glad you mentioned it.

I don’t think Hell would last for an “eternity” considering Stolas sang a song about when the 7 rings collapse kind of hinting that Hell has a doomsday eventually.

I'm an absolute sucker for relationships developing in the show, and it already being established before the show even starts is the cherry on top. There's a way to fix their relationship, and it's definitely communication. However, our owl prince is more likely to get that down before Blitzo. I feel if Blitzo breaks first, Stolis will talk soon afterwards as he's more of a follower than a leader like Blitzo is. At it's current state, the ship can go either way and I feel it'll be beautifully explored which ever way it goes. I do hope we get to see other characters' reactions/attempts to help as it would be the perfect time for character development amongst the IMP crew

I started watching this show because I saw the title of this video and got curious. I binged all eight episodes in two days. Just wow. 10/10 show for me. Weirdest possible sequel to Hereditary

A year later, i come here, now we know what the next move is, and we now see, Stolas on the edge of breaking, but wanting blitzø to be free to do things his way, as much as it will likely lead to blitzø as usual... pulling away

I didnt finished it yet, but i wanted to say that watching your videos about helluva for me is a part of experiencing this show. I am not done with new episode until i see your summaries, so i am so glad you create them.

Stolas made the mistake of confusing pleasure for passion. Blitzo doesn't have the emotional maturity or the drive for real relationships.

My thoughts about Stolas in season 1 “What a pompous prurient pigeon.” my thoughts after one new episode “He’s a tragic character, treated like shit by his own family, demeaned and embarrassed by his wife’s constant insults and his Dads orders. He had to live his entire life based on what others wanted. Which is why Blitzø is his outlet for what he really wants. Which is a give and take relationship. He deserves a happy ending. But we all know he won’t get one.

Bruh predicted full moon

A crystal put in jewelry sounds a lot like a wedding ring scenario. And that idea is both intriguing and horrifying because if Stoless did propose, there's a real possibility of rejection- and I'm not sure how I'm gonna take that-

Stolas’ dad is one of those dads whose so fun to hate that you can’t help liking him a little bit. I put him in the same category as Ray from Trailer Park Boys, although Ray is technically a much better dad.

To quote the video: "it's been 8 months, I'm scratching an itch."

Coming back from E6 S2, yes this does happen. at least, stolas asks ozzie for the crystals. and he says yes, eventually.

“When hell freezes over” literally just watch them make a winter themed episode tho. Somehow LOL

I personally don’t think they are good for each other point blank period. I think In a perfect world, they could be together, but due to many factors, they would be toxic if forced back together again. I’ll give my reasoning; For starters, their personalities are terribly conflicting. Stolas clearly needs someone genuine and kind. It’s not that Blitzo isn’t capable of being genuine, as he can be which we saw with Luna, but it’s more so tenderness. Blitz is not the kind of person who would dote over you and ask if you are ok. I think Stolas NEEDS someone who would be that way. Stolas appears to me as being very sensitive emotionally, and I can only imagine how easily hurt he would be if faced with a cold response constantly. I am a little like Stolas in which I would not appreciate a harsh person, even if that was their way of being kind and honest. To give an example, Blitz has been sort of rigid and…unfiltered so to say from the very beggining. This was expressed when he made fun of Stolas’s love for reading and all his books. Stolas very clearly loved to learn, but Blitz didn’t appreciate that. Sure, many people may reply to me saying, “oh well, Blitz made him live a little that day” which is true…but that’s meaningless if you can’t first take a step back and appreciate a person for whom they are. Lastly, Blitz uses Stolas. Blitz used him to rob the Goetia house, and to get the book Blitz uses to travel between worlds, AND when he asked Stolas on a date to Lust not because he wanted to see Stolas but because he was using him.

Can't help noticing that Stolas only went along with the "pirate game" after asking Blitz if it was an imp game and having it confirmed. Baby's first accidental microaggression, and possibly the origin of the rest. After all, the first time he brought it up, they had a fantastic time. So, he's been pressing that same button as an adult, not realizing how much of a sore spot its become

Like how the two have broken the cycle of their dads and somewhat of the system they’re in (Blitzo starting a business and Stolas rebelling against his family), wouldn’t it be fitting for them to break their own cycle eventually?

If you told the me that watched the very first episode that I would actually like blitzø or stolas as characters much less them as a couple I would've laughed in your face but here we are with me crying after every episode

The cynical part of me is wondering if the way the relationship goes depends on how the stolas and blitz\stolas relationship themed merch sells. I mean, if you look at the original photos of the summer pin collection feature a TON of blitzxstolas stuff unlike earlier seasonal sales. All earlier ones focused on m&m and charliexmillie. Vivipop, while ok with crack-pairings in fanfic, will NOT sell non-canon merch. That said, stories change so who knows how the things pan out.

Something I noticed because of this video is when Stolas and Blitz first met as adults, Blitz intertwines his fingers with stolas's while trying to seduce him. At Ozzie's, Stolas tries to recreate that touch, only for Blitz to pull away from him. This whole episode is just feels

18:09 that’s why the song felt so sad and nostalgic near the end of the episode, that’s actually a smart thing for the developers to do, even if you don’t remember the song, you brain uses that song to connect stolas’s and blitzos relationship, so when you hear it when the relationship is at its lowest, it really hits hard (also, this song is just sad and heartfelt in general)

Personally, I think it would be more realistic if Helluva Boss ends with both of them figuring things out, it’s not an ending where they already talked and it’s fine and happy now, it would feel more “raw” if they just started to talk.

Dude, you have so many lines in this where I just burst out laughing and scared the dog. “Like the Disney Princess he is…” 🤣🤣🤣 Good work. I really enjoyed this video.

18:08 That's stolas leitmotiff, it plays at every emotional scene featuring stolas. It plays in episode 2, episope 6, episode 7, you get the idea

the music used in the date night scene and the chandelier scene was also used in the scene where loona called blitzo dad

Something that has been kinda bothering me with how these sequences of events have been playing out is Octavia’s reaction to Stolas’ affair and the destruction of her parents marriage. In episode two we learn that at some point before the affair happened she states that her parents “didn’t hate each other”, but Stella had apparently always been very vocal about her disdain for Stolas long before the affair occurred. So either Stella was such an absent figure in Octavia’s life that she never witnessed her being cruel to her father first hand up until after Stolas slept with Blitz, making her outrage seem justified, or Stella would take on a completely different (most likely fake) persona around Octavia to appear as a loving mother and wife and only verbally abuses her husband in private to keep Octavia on her side as further leverage against Stolas. But even with either of these explanations, this latest episode made it seem that the affair happened right before the events of episode two, with Stella’s dialogue implying that she had just found out about the affair. And yet Octavia acts as if this is a very typical occurrence and she’s very much over it. Like her father consistently cheating on her mother is what’s creating such a hostile environment. Which made sense at the time. If Stolas didn’t cheat on Stella, she wouldn’t be getting so vocally furious at him. But if Stella had always been blatant about how much she didn’t actually care about her husband and daughter, why would Octavia be acting as if things were ok before and claiming that Stolas had ruined their family? I feel like Stella and Stolas really did have a previously established agreement that if Stella acts civil and at times even loving towards Octavia when they are all together, Stolas would allow her to be in complete control of their relationship, essentially becoming a doormat to keep her ego satisfied. But now that she’s been publicly embarrassed by Stolas’ actions, that deal went completely out the window. This is the only way this would make sense because if Stolas was really sacrificing his own happiness and mental health all for Octavia’s sake, it wouldn’t be very logical to keep her around a mother that’s terrible all the time. Octavia was never going to live a normal life if all she witnesses throughout her childhood is both of her parents looking and acting miserable because they’re married to each other. Also, if we really are to believe that the events of episode two happened immediately after this latest episode, then Stolas immediately inviting his fling to act as a bodyguard at an amusement park the very next day only to flirt with him the entire time despite both Blitz and Octavia being visually uncomfortable with his demeanor is a really dick move. Especially since he claimed to be doing this to make Octavia feel better (or better rather distract her from what was going on at home), yet he brings along the cause of the tension in the first place.

One of the interesting point of this is the dynamic childhood friend, the reason both are in it and the aftermath that might actually help them both into a better direction. Since, they cannot hide it because of episode 7. The catalyst for this relationship S2 episode 1 and pilot. Season 2 will be the messy divorce and character development for everyone directly and indirect and also Stolas have a death flags on him and it going to be crazy

I'm watching this again because why not? I just have to point smth out, I saw the Invader Zim clip and choked. It was perfect timing and honestly a very clever move with it. Since the two shows do have a connection with a VA.

16:26 I think Buckzo was alluding to scarier things that could happen to Blitzo as he grows older. Meaning this is the least bad thing he will do compared to what's coming up next for Blitzo.

I think the reason I'm just not interested in Stolas and this ship as a whole, is that, while I kinda like Blitz, I have a hard time believing anyone would fall for him considering how much of his jerky side we often see. And being into Blitz is basically 70% of this dude's character.

their pain management methods are like falling from a high distance and hitting a bunch of tree branches to avoid fall damage

Blitzo is so me. Growing up poor, seen as a lower class, No friends,Shitty and controlling parents, Doesnt like to be seen as vulnerable, and so much more.

My one note on this vid would be this: It isn't that Blitz is afraid no one will ever love him, it's that HE is afraid to love anyone because he's terrified that they'll be ripped away from him. He literally lost EVERYTHING in the circus fire, including his mother, the circus horses he treasured, his sense of family, community and security, & of course Fizz (which was reinforced by the currently unknown "they" not allowing them to see each other afterwards). **Also, in the scene when Stolas meets up with Blitz in lust, the shop next to his portal is called Chuckle F---s 🙃

The story between these characters feels so real!😌

I honestly don't understand the hate for this episode lol. you have just explained everything. thanks

Beach house -Space song Brings back too many bad memories and sad memories. Also I can even hear it without crying.

Did anyone notice that baby Stolas woke up in bed surrounded by stuffed plushies +toys of plants +flowers!! So cute! Just a cute lil nod to his future study of plants +herbs. Then the last time he woke up surrounded by his carnivorous plants a lil juxtaposition to show how his life is becoming crueller I think 😔

While it does look hopeless, I like to believe that this can still work despite the odds. Giving Blitz an Asmodean Crystal so he can enter the human world without the Grimoire and ending their arrangement could FINALLY signal to him that Stolas DOESN'T want to control him. Something bombastic might also happen to force them to open up to each other, much like how Blitz and Moxie's drug trip in captivity led to them having a heart-to-heart and becoming closer. Given that everything points at Stolas' life being in even greater danger now that he and Stella are getting divorced, and that Blitz was not keen on the LAST time someone tried to assassinate the owl, it's possible that he'll somehow get involved and have to save Stolas from the next attempt on his life. This is just speculation on my part, but hey, the show has caused bits of character development due to external circumstances plenty already, it's reasonable to predict this route. And maybe hope for it.

Man, when I watched the new episode my first thought was ,,Man, I can’t wait until Sarcastic Chorus talks about this one,,

I blush every time I see them together, they're my favorite couple and I would die to see them having an actually nice soft moment together, my hearth is so rotting for it. I'm so going to fall crying on the floor the second they split apart, I just know I'm not going to be able to take it, god, I just really love them, the chemistry they have, they're "transaction" as Blitz calls it doesn't seem to be bad, even tho blitz see's it as this thing he has to do I don't doubt he has fun while doing it, and Stolas is so caring and attentive. And so it hurts me to see that due to all their trauma and complexes they both are so far apart from each other while getting so close so often and having this opportunity of being so happy together.

I love this episode. But my only problem is that it came after such an emotional episode. I know spindle horse got some delays but I feel ep 8 should have been first so it would play with our emotions as much as last time. But it’s just so a beautiful peace of animation❤️‍🔥🦉

I really hope they move on. Stolas deserves better imo. But, if they did, make it way late into the season or early next season.

These characters are like a chocolate factory burning to the ground, you know things aren't getting better by watching it but the smell is keeping you there

So i realize that this video is 4 months old now, but i was just watching "the circus" to hear the song at the end again and noticed that they kinda draw a bit of attention to the book that Stolas picks up and skims across. and after some deciphering, Stolas was looking at a page about Asmodean Crystals which the page says can be used to open portals to the human realm. so i think that Stolas is planning to get Blitzo his own way of getting to the human realm, thereby removing the transactional element of their relationship.

Just came on this now, recent to the fandom and wanted to say that I did appreciate this video. Some of it I'd picked up on, but other bits (mostly Stolas's issues with classism) entirely blindsided me and really do build on the situation. Thank you.