@@MonicaCatapusan It's more related to both of their past trauma, sadly. I won't spoil it because they might go into detail in future seasons! But they both have quite dark traumatic pasts. Kaz is actually touch repulsed due to his trauma. That's why he always wears gloves and never initiates touch with others.
I think the thing with Matthais is that he truly believed in the Fjerdan trials. Like, he was taught his whole life to believe that Grisha were evil and should be treated as such. So when every Grisha who went under trial was found guilty, he really believed in those verdicts, and that's why he had no remorse. But when he was told to kill them all without trial, it really threw him off. And, obviously, meeting Nina is going to bring up many questions about things he thought he knew
I so appreciate you mentioning the way Ben Barnes got up on that horse so gracefully, it makes me swoon every time I see it and people don’t talk about that moment enough imo
@@MonicaCatapusan from what I saw in interviews he used to do some horseback riding. And for the show Ben & Jessie had quite a bit of training. I believe there was a scene of the darkling & Alina racing each other through the fields but it got cut for time.
@@MonicaCatapusan He has quite extensive horse ridding traning from Prince Caspian movie. He did a lot of ridding there. And he spoke about it in Caspian interview at that time. He also did show called Westworld, where he rode too. So he is quite experienced horse rider. I can say, that is always pleassure to watch actors, who can actually ride on screen, because sadly more often they can’ t. He must have had really good trainers on Caspian, because he has really good seating and they drilled the basics into him as well. Take this from someone, who has been ridding for over 20 years. Jessie on the other hand seems not that experienced. Looks like she has ridding before and has the confidence, her seatting is okay, but her legs are wrong. I was surprised she managed to keep the stirrups, but I bet she looses them often when ridding 🙂 loosing stirrups mean you feet are falling out of stirrups especially during canter or gallop. Sorry I got a bit technical. Also she is ridding smaller horse with smoother canter movement. Ben is ridding bigger horse with quite big movement when cantering. So the fact that he remains seated even though the rocking motion of that horse is much bigger, shows how good he really is to stay with that horse movement and not to start bounce up and down in the saddle.
i like how every time you're so into alina and general kirigan's moment, you'd chase away the feeling by saying, "he wants you for your powers though" as a reality check 😂
Otkazat'sya is the ravkan word for non-grisha, kinda like muggle for Harry Potter. Also, the shadow and bone books are told entirely from Alina's perspective. Six of Crows however is multi perspective told from the point of view of all six of the gang members.
Ohhh thank you for explaining! Do they ever say that in the show or only in the books? And thank you again, it always fascinates me when book to movie adaptations come from first person narratives, like we finally get to see what the other characters were doing during those times!
@@MonicaCatapusan I don't think they explain it, most of the show just drops you in the world with no explanation, but they have said it multiple times in the show (for example in that scene with the taster)
Apparently the full translation for the word is " the abandoned" or " abandoned by the saints" because they don't have Grisha powers. Super interesting.
In the books it's only first person through Alina's perspective. But near the end of the first book Mal kinda explains what he went through in the north (looking for the stag). And then we get like an extra feature at the end of the book that is a letter from Mal to Alina. (That she never got :( which explains his friends deaths and why he misses her so much).
Um, ignore those comments! You can and should 100% ship Kaz and Inej. They have a sort of.....unique relationship dynamic because of their backstories and trauma but that will be explained in later seasons. People just really like to freak out and gatekeep when it comes to them.
A pretty common trope in media that people tend to overlook, but from personal experience I know to watch out for it now. It’s often mistaken for a strong bond and depth in a relationship but can actually be very damaging
I'm not a Malina stan, but there are moments with them where I just freak out so much and where I ship them a lot. I'm more of a Darklina stan, and the Darkling is also my top comfort character, I know, I'm a psychopath
First of all who's out here saying not to ship Kaz and Inej? They're literally the power couple of the Grishaverse😭 their relationship works in a very very different way than what normal relationships do but their dynamic is absolutely stunning - it's all silent communication and mutual respect. We stan Kanej in this household. (Also just so you know, nobody heard Jesper's gunshot during the heist because he timed it perfectly with the hourly chime of the clock - the man has skills)
The question on whether the General likes her because of her powers or just because of her is a very interesting one, and very important specially coming from the books... But it is probably a discussion for when you post the final episodes of the show :)! But all I will say is that they dynamic is really interesting, and also deep... Their connection is complicated indeed; and it does have a lot to do with their powers... The uniqueness of both their powers, how their powers work and interact, their relationship plays with that analogy of the "Light/Darkness" and how they are two sides of the same coin... And also how the repercussions of their powers affects them. His character is indeed deep LOL
Ben Barnes has publicly said he was playing the Generals feelings as genuine. So he did legit fall for Alina without meaning to. Or that was what Ben Barnes was trying to portray, anyway.
@@AnxietyRat Well yes, but in my comment I meant that this question was a big part of their relationship in the books, and will probably be on the show as well... But I do agree that his feelings are genuine, in the books as well... We will just have to see if they play out different in the show for later seasons if there is any
When I first read Shadow and Bone and read the scene when Mikael and Dubrov die, I cried SO much. And when I was watching the show, when I remembered that it was the ep when they died, I cried more than when they did die.
The grisha trilogy (the original trilogy starting with the book shadow and bone) is written in first person from Alina's perspective but the six of crows duology is written from multiple perspectives. So, it was actually really interesting to see events through other perspectives in the show because we did not get to experience that in the books.
These two episodes were the best they had the best funny moments with the sheep I lit died 🤣🤣 and the romance goin on sheesh it’ll be very hard once she has to choose 😭😭 great reactions love ur energy 💗💗
The bit with the goat was my favourite😂 I love Jesper so much, especially when he was interacting with Milo🥺😂 I know who I’d choose looool (despite having watched the whole show at this point - Darklina until the end💖). Thank you!!🥰
Mal in the show is so much better than in the books, he was more dismissive about her than in the show. The show actually made me like him, Archie does him so well. Also with Ben Barnes, him and Jessie mei li made the dynamic between alina and Kirigan more raw and consentful and I loved it.
Ah that’s very interesting, I suppose the netflix writers wanted to make it more of a difficult love triangle decision🤔 Honestly Archie’s acting is what sold me, the way he looks at her is so🥺
Nah, show Mal is book Mal, but you have to read the subtext. Eg past Alina's assumptions that he doesn't care in the books, and you never find it what was going on for Mal til waaaay after the case. It's supposed to be unreliable narrator, she thinks the Darkling is good, she thinks Mal doesn't care, but you get subtext and then actual confirmation that that's not the case. Mal had a sense of humour in the books, and his dialogue and actions always made it clear he was more dedicated to Alina, but she is both insecure about it, and also... just takes him for granted, doesn't question what's going on for Mal for long stretches of time, which means readers who aren't looking for the clues that Alina is missing, don't notice what was going on for Mal either. They just made it more obvious in the show what was going on, as the author realised a lot of people had, well, missed it (eg darkling/Zoya was also subtext in the books) The letters are from the books & author, the stuff Mal does is from books... It's the same Mal.
so the shadow and bone trilogy is all from alina's perspective (i didn't care for mal at all in the books but i love him in the show) and the six of crows duology has different pov's from each character. Also those books take place later in time so in the show it's what was going on with them during alina's plot so their book storyline will be in a later season. I hope I don't make it sound confusing! I love your reactions btw✨
That’s so interesting, I’ve been getting that from a lot of book fans (not enjoying Mal in the books but loving him in the show)🤔 It’s a little confusing but I think I get it! Thanks for explaining✨ And thank you so much, your support means a lot🥰
@@MonicaCatapusan In the books, Mal just came off as overbearing and slightly misogynistic (at least to me!), and also kind of a hypocrite. I can't really give examples without going into spoiler territory but it was kind of a case of denying Alina's change. Some readers also call him boring but I don't agree on that front. The show changed a lot when it came to his character and he's 500% better from it! Love your reactions! You are so gorgeous and funny
In the books Mal is a young man who sows his oats w:any willing lady. N he sees Alina as a sister. She does love him romantically though. I think the show decided to not show Mal this way so ppl would be more sympathetic towards him. 🤷🏻♀️
I love Darklina so much and am anti Mal. I read the first and some of the second book. Aleksander is just SO gorgeous and intense 🤤💗😍 I really wouldn’t care if he just wanted me for my power lol But I think he cares for Alina.
Matthias (the guy at the ship) is very naive He was raised to believe that Grisha are not natural and therefore must be taken to face a "judgment" in a country named Fjerda, where the boat is going (of course the judgement is bullshit, Grisha's only crime is to exist making all of them guilty) but Matthias still thinks he's a "soldier" working to restore the order etc That's why the idea of killing them without any judgement was absurd to him
@@MonicaCatapusan yeah, i know, i tried to like him, but never happend. and it's not like the shadow and bone trilogy is bad, but it has it's problems. The one that i recommend you reading is the six of crows duology, it's sooooo good ❤️❤️
Hi Monica, you should do a reaction to Spontaneous it will move your emotions from happy glee to dark fear. You have a uniquely sunny disposition that make you perfect reaction to this show the emotional gage.
so no one think a child harming herself cutting her hand to Stay with a boy is not a disturbing behavior ppl think it's cute what next suicide is romantic 💔
@@jem9490 self harm is self harm no matter what world you live in do you have any idea how something like that destroyed people's lives how watching it on TV could traeger someone or gave them pinc attack that could destroy months of Therapy I'm not telling you not to ship it you are free to feel how ever you want I completely respect your freedom but this need to be addressed for the people who got hurt by those scene they need help not more pin or have ther trauma be romanticized on TV
@@nightmare1641 it has nothing to do with shipping them, i'm just pointing out that this is fantasy and they are living in a war-ridden country which is very prejudiced to people who are not pure ravkans. mal and alina, orphans and both half-shu, their connection is beyond friendship so most of us totally get why she was so hell-bent on staying with him. their circumstances are different from ours so it's kinda unfair to judge them based on OUR reality. although i do understand what you're trying to say, i hope people won't be triggered watching it as well.
kaz and inej are the most popular and loved ship in the grishaverse haha you can definitely ship them!
Yeah as long as it is not like saying they should kiss or hold hands and stuff like that, cuz of certain reasons I will not spoil.
Yeah as long as it is not like saying they should kiss or hold hands and stuff like that, cuz of certain reasons I will not spoil.
@@poptarts8278 I think it’s fine for show fans doing it until their backstories are reveled
@@shifra1967 yeah I guess I just feel uncomfy with it because I know 🤷🏼♀️
kaz and inej are a very beloved ship in the fandom! they’re not 100% together, but they have a bond that’s stronger than just a simple partnership :)
Oh that’s great news then! I love a little “love me from a far so we don’t destroy our friendship” situation🥺
@@MonicaCatapusan its more like I want you but I don't deserve you type.
Or
I want you but then half the city will want to dead type.
@@MonicaCatapusan It's more related to both of their past trauma, sadly. I won't spoil it because they might go into detail in future seasons! But they both have quite dark traumatic pasts. Kaz is actually touch repulsed due to his trauma. That's why he always wears gloves and never initiates touch with others.
I think the show's logic was that he waited for the bells to ring exactly when he shot his gun so the bells' tolls masked the sound of the gunshot.
Exactly the sound of the bell blocked off the sound of the gun shot.
Oh that does make more sense😭 I thought the gunshot rang the bell which opened the gate #imadummy
The first person who hugged Alina who was in purple. She is the writer of the books Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows
I was just about to comment this! it was funny hearing monica say "who is this hugging her?!" when it's actually the author hahaha.
Oh what that’s so funny😂
I think the thing with Matthais is that he truly believed in the Fjerdan trials. Like, he was taught his whole life to believe that Grisha were evil and should be treated as such. So when every Grisha who went under trial was found guilty, he really believed in those verdicts, and that's why he had no remorse. But when he was told to kill them all without trial, it really threw him off. And, obviously, meeting Nina is going to bring up many questions about things he thought he knew
I so appreciate you mentioning the way Ben Barnes got up on that horse so gracefully, it makes me swoon every time I see it and people don’t talk about that moment enough imo
Honestly😍 I don’t know how he did it so effortlessly
@@MonicaCatapusan from what I saw in interviews he used to do some horseback riding. And for the show Ben & Jessie had quite a bit of training. I believe there was a scene of the darkling & Alina racing each other through the fields but it got cut for time.
@@MonicaCatapusan He has quite extensive horse ridding traning from Prince Caspian movie. He did a lot of ridding there. And he spoke about it in Caspian interview at that time. He also did show called Westworld, where he rode too. So he is quite experienced horse rider. I can say, that is always pleassure to watch actors, who can actually ride on screen, because sadly more often they can’ t. He must have had really good trainers on Caspian, because he has really good seating and they drilled the basics into him as well. Take this from someone, who has been ridding for over 20 years. Jessie on the other hand seems not that experienced. Looks like she has ridding before and has the confidence, her seatting is okay, but her legs are wrong. I was surprised she managed to keep the stirrups, but I bet she looses them often when ridding 🙂 loosing stirrups mean you feet are falling out of stirrups especially during canter or gallop. Sorry I got a bit technical. Also she is ridding smaller horse with smoother canter movement. Ben is ridding bigger horse with quite big movement when cantering. So the fact that he remains seated even though the rocking motion of that horse is much bigger, shows how good he really is to stay with that horse movement and not to start bounce up and down in the saddle.
i like how every time you're so into alina and general kirigan's moment, you'd chase away the feeling by saying, "he wants you for your powers though" as a reality check 😂
Gotta keep my wits about me😭
Otkazat'sya is the ravkan word for non-grisha, kinda like muggle for Harry Potter.
Also, the shadow and bone books are told entirely from Alina's perspective. Six of Crows however is multi perspective told from the point of view of all six of the gang members.
Ohhh thank you for explaining! Do they ever say that in the show or only in the books? And thank you again, it always fascinates me when book to movie adaptations come from first person narratives, like we finally get to see what the other characters were doing during those times!
@@MonicaCatapusan I don't think they explain it, most of the show just drops you in the world with no explanation, but they have said it multiple times in the show (for example in that scene with the taster)
Apparently the full translation for the word is " the abandoned" or " abandoned by the saints" because they don't have Grisha powers. Super interesting.
Ben barnes' hotness, dominance, and charisma should be illegal 🥵🌑
In the books it's only first person through Alina's perspective. But near the end of the first book Mal kinda explains what he went through in the north (looking for the stag). And then we get like an extra feature at the end of the book that is a letter from Mal to Alina. (That she never got :( which explains his friends deaths and why he misses her so much).
Um, ignore those comments! You can and should 100% ship Kaz and Inej. They have a sort of.....unique relationship dynamic because of their backstories and trauma but that will be explained in later seasons. People just really like to freak out and gatekeep when it comes to them.
AGREED Kanej is the best ship hands down.
I’m so happy I can ship them in peace🥺
The "I understood that reference" sent me😂
Thank you for saying that they needed some time apart since they were way too codependence of each other, few people said that.
A pretty common trope in media that people tend to overlook, but from personal experience I know to watch out for it now. It’s often mistaken for a strong bond and depth in a relationship but can actually be very damaging
I have literally rewatched this show like 3 or 4 times already and never once made the connection that that's Madam Hooch. Mind blown.
Ben Barnes went from pretty boi to DADDY AF
I'm not a Malina stan, but there are moments with them where I just freak out so much and where I ship them a lot. I'm more of a Darklina stan, and the Darkling is also my top comfort character, I know, I'm a psychopath
hello, fellow psychopath
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First of all who's out here saying not to ship Kaz and Inej? They're literally the power couple of the Grishaverse😭 their relationship works in a very very different way than what normal relationships do but their dynamic is absolutely stunning - it's all silent communication and mutual respect. We stan Kanej in this household.
(Also just so you know, nobody heard Jesper's gunshot during the heist because he timed it perfectly with the hourly chime of the clock - the man has skills)
#Investments to Lovers
The question on whether the General likes her because of her powers or just because of her is a very interesting one, and very important specially coming from the books... But it is probably a discussion for when you post the final episodes of the show :)!
But all I will say is that they dynamic is really interesting, and also deep... Their connection is complicated indeed; and it does have a lot to do with their powers... The uniqueness of both their powers, how their powers work and interact, their relationship plays with that analogy of the "Light/Darkness" and how they are two sides of the same coin... And also how the repercussions of their powers affects them.
His character is indeed deep LOL
Ben Barnes has publicly said he was playing the Generals feelings as genuine. So he did legit fall for Alina without meaning to. Or that was what Ben Barnes was trying to portray, anyway.
@@AnxietyRat Well yes, but in my comment I meant that this question was a big part of their relationship in the books, and will probably be on the show as well... But I do agree that his feelings are genuine, in the books as well... We will just have to see if they play out different in the show for later seasons if there is any
Someone has probably already said this, but just in case, the first woman to hug Alina in the throne room is in fact the author of the series
Someone did say but thank you! I love when the author pops up in the live action adaptations!
Can't wait for your reaction to episode 5 🔥🥵🙈💖🖤🙃🤗✨
Coming soon!!
I started this for Ben Barnes... and stayed for him too omg he's sooooo handsome.
The book is in first person but we do find out about Mal's story because Mal told Alina what he went through and it is the same as in the show.
We only see Alina’s POV in the first series but Mal eventually catches her up on what he was doing so they just showed it at the same time in the show
When I first read Shadow and Bone and read the scene when Mikael and Dubrov die, I cried SO much. And when I was watching the show, when I remembered that it was the ep when they died, I cried more than when they did die.
The grisha trilogy (the original trilogy starting with the book shadow and bone) is written in first person from Alina's perspective but the six of crows duology is written from multiple perspectives. So, it was actually really interesting to see events through other perspectives in the show because we did not get to experience that in the books.
Wow i am surprised. Did not expect to enjoy your commentary this much the editing is top too.
Malina feels just won’t let go
I read all the books and honestly I loved Mal and Alina in it lmao. Love ur commentary !!! < 3
These two episodes were the best they had the best funny moments with the sheep I lit died 🤣🤣 and the romance goin on sheesh it’ll be very hard once she has to choose 😭😭 great reactions love ur energy 💗💗
The bit with the goat was my favourite😂 I love Jesper so much, especially when he was interacting with Milo🥺😂 I know who I’d choose looool (despite having watched the whole show at this point - Darklina until the end💖). Thank you!!🥰
Mal in the show is so much better than in the books, he was more dismissive about her than in the show. The show actually made me like him, Archie does him so well. Also with Ben Barnes, him and Jessie mei li made the dynamic between alina and Kirigan more raw and consentful and I loved it.
Ah that’s very interesting, I suppose the netflix writers wanted to make it more of a difficult love triangle decision🤔 Honestly Archie’s acting is what sold me, the way he looks at her is so🥺
Nah, show Mal is book Mal, but you have to read the subtext. Eg past Alina's assumptions that he doesn't care in the books, and you never find it what was going on for Mal til waaaay after the case. It's supposed to be unreliable narrator, she thinks the Darkling is good, she thinks Mal doesn't care, but you get subtext and then actual confirmation that that's not the case. Mal had a sense of humour in the books, and his dialogue and actions always made it clear he was more dedicated to Alina, but she is both insecure about it, and also... just takes him for granted, doesn't question what's going on for Mal for long stretches of time, which means readers who aren't looking for the clues that Alina is missing, don't notice what was going on for Mal either.
They just made it more obvious in the show what was going on, as the author realised a lot of people had, well, missed it (eg darkling/Zoya was also subtext in the books) The letters are from the books & author, the stuff Mal does is from books... It's the same Mal.
I love your commentary, it's so great! Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your support! It really means a lot✨
so the shadow and bone trilogy is all from alina's perspective (i didn't care for mal at all in the books but i love him in the show) and the six of crows duology has different pov's from each character. Also those books take place later in time so in the show it's what was going on with them during alina's plot so their book storyline will be in a later season. I hope I don't make it sound confusing! I love your reactions btw✨
That’s so interesting, I’ve been getting that from a lot of book fans (not enjoying Mal in the books but loving him in the show)🤔 It’s a little confusing but I think I get it! Thanks for explaining✨ And thank you so much, your support means a lot🥰
@@MonicaCatapusan In the books, Mal just came off as overbearing and slightly misogynistic (at least to me!), and also kind of a hypocrite. I can't really give examples without going into spoiler territory but it was kind of a case of denying Alina's change. Some readers also call him boring but I don't agree on that front. The show changed a lot when it came to his character and he's 500% better from it!
Love your reactions! You are so gorgeous and funny
In the books Mal is a young man who sows his oats w:any willing lady. N he sees Alina as a sister. She does love him romantically though. I think the show decided to not show Mal this way so ppl would be more sympathetic towards him. 🤷🏻♀️
I love your reaction to shadow and bone
of course you should ship kazoo and inej, they go so incredibly deep
genya and alina, as well as mal and alina are so cute and i love them
i love that the second she sees kaz pretending to be ivanoski (the icon) she just laughs its so true hahahaha (15:40)
It's ok to feel weak lol, I feel it toooo, you are not aLoNe!
Okay, soo...
The books are only on Alina's perspective, we had no idea what was going on with Mal
Yes, the books are only in Alina’s pov
kanej les gooooo
I love Darklina so much and am anti Mal. I read the first and some of the second book. Aleksander is just SO gorgeous and intense 🤤💗😍 I really wouldn’t care if he just wanted me for my power lol But I think he cares for Alina.
Matthias (the guy at the ship) is very naive
He was raised to believe that Grisha are not natural and therefore must be taken to face a "judgment" in a country named Fjerda, where the boat is going (of course the judgement is bullshit, Grisha's only crime is to exist making all of them guilty) but Matthias still thinks he's a "soldier" working to restore the order etc
That's why the idea of killing them without any judgement was absurd to him
jesper is indeed best boy, HAHA
12:31 means “reject”
Yassssssss Malina 🙌💝
You should do shadow hunters
I kinda like Mal in the show... But in the books... My god, he's terrible, and bland, he has no personality and he is so toxic.
That’s such a shame😩 Part of me is happy I haven’t read the books now tbh
@@MonicaCatapusan yeah, i know, i tried to like him, but never happend. and it's not like the shadow and bone trilogy is bad, but it has it's problems. The one that i recommend you reading is the six of crows duology, it's sooooo good ❤️❤️
Darkling and Alina r too hot to handle. Yes not to forget they are toxic but still they r hot🔥😂. I like Nina n Mathias beside them regarding ship.
Hi Monica, you should do a reaction to Spontaneous it will move your emotions from happy glee to dark fear.
You have a uniquely sunny disposition that make you perfect reaction to this show the emotional gage.
Nice reaction! Can you please react or do a review to the movie Edmond (2005)? Its classic and underrated. Subscribed!
He timed the gun shot with the bell ringing from the clock so no one heard the gun 🤷🏽♂️
Book Mal sucks I never shipped them until the show. Nikolai is better though I love him.
@UThink UCan TV Mal is better than he was in the first book but who know what will happen when they adapt siege and storm.
I ship Nikolai more too I hope they Make Nikolina a real thing next season.
so no one think a child harming herself cutting her hand to Stay with a boy is not a disturbing behavior ppl think it's cute what next suicide is romantic 💔
it's a different world they are living in though
@@jem9490 self harm is self harm no matter what world you live in do you have any idea how something like that destroyed people's lives how watching it on TV could traeger someone or gave them pinc attack that could destroy months of Therapy I'm not telling you not to ship it you are free to feel how ever you want I completely respect your freedom but this need to be addressed for the people who got hurt by those scene they need help not more pin or have ther trauma be romanticized on TV
@@nightmare1641 it has nothing to do with shipping them, i'm just pointing out that this is fantasy and they are living in a war-ridden country which is very prejudiced to people who are not pure ravkans. mal and alina, orphans and both half-shu, their connection is beyond friendship so most of us totally get why she was so hell-bent on staying with him. their circumstances are different from ours so it's kinda unfair to judge them based on OUR reality. although i do understand what you're trying to say, i hope people won't be triggered watching it as well.
Yea. Their codependency makes me uncomfortable. It also makes them very uninteresting as characters
I’m so glad someone else said it her and Mal come off as dangerously codependent.