Before I saw the episode (maybe before it dropped on Netflix), I saw an interview, in which Kit Connor said he thought that episode 4 was the best made episode in all of Heartstopper.
I began watching the series being impressed by Kit Connor's acting (especially his abilities to use facial micro-expressions and alter his voice to reveal emotions. (Of course, he's been acting since he was 8 (in TV, movies, and on stage), so he's had time to develope all that.) But Joe Locke's first filmed role was in Heartstopper. Some amateur experience but no professional experience before trying out for the role of Charlie. In the beginning, in season one, I thought he was 'pretty good.' But this season, Holy Mother of Pearl! -- he's been wonderful! Some of my favorite scenes of his this season: *** The one in 3x2 when he's talking to Nick on the phone and can barely get out the words to say that he has an eating disorder; *** The one in 3x3 as he reads his letter to his parents and says he wants to get better; *** The one in 3x6 when he has a drunken conversation with Nick in the kitchen (you'll know the one when you get there); *** And a conversation with Tori in 3x8 -- his use of his voice was right on. (I won't elaborate on the scene because it might be too much of a spoiler.) *** *** *** PS: When Joe was doing the scene in 3x2 on the phone, Kit was behind the camera both observing and feeding Joe the lines (Kit's side of the phone call). Kit said later that he was very impressed with how phenomenal Joe's acting was in that scene.
@@slm_766I would say Joe has always been more than "pretty good.". Kit couldn't be as good as he was without a great scene partner. Joe's part in that is often underappreciated. That said, he has gone from really good to astounding.
@@georgeweatherford1027 Yeah. I came into watching the first season of show without really knowing anything about it or the books. I have a tendency to feel overwhelmed by lots of visual informaton coming at me all at once; I was not able to focus on every single actor on the first watches. (Instead, I tend to zero in on dialogue to get a strong sense of character) Kit Connor tended to grab my attention (and still does). I keep wondering whether I could ever do what he does with his face and voice.... Since then, I've watched a lot of interviews with the guys, and they both have said that they really did not know what they were doing at first --- and that their acting partner made doing their own acting possible. They have been a team. *** *** *** Since then, I've binge-watched all of the seasons, sometimes several times per week. So I've been able to focus on the actors one at a time, at times. And so when I got to season 3, I had trained myself to really look at and listen to Joe Locke. (I'm most drawn to how he uses his voice in the emotional scenes.) I agree that his acting in season 3 has been astounding. 💖💜💙
You are doing a great job reacting to this show. Two future reactions I think you would enjoy and your audience would enjoy watching are Red, White, and Royal Blue and The Wild Robot. Kit does one of the voices in that one.
Dear Colin I’m 46 and I cry every episode because when I was their age I was the only out person in the school and there was zero representation outside of Hollywood Squares so yes go ahead and cry because it’s that beautiful.
I think they did a really good job with portraying his OCD. I could recognize the signs from my own experiences (though they aren't as severe), and seeing it portrayed so accurately felt so refreshing compared to a lot of the stereotypical representation of it.
Alice is currently working on the book that season 4 will be based on (fingers crossed). She said that it will also include an epilogue presumably showing Nick and Charlie at some point in the future. I hope the memory book that Charlie gives Nick in episode 3 is the epilogue, except now it’s worn and tattered and filled with memories of a lifetime together.
Your comments are spot on, we need this kind of show in the world right now! Kit said he doesn't want to be in the MCU because he wants Joe to have the spotlight
Hahahaha!!! So, Collin, I found you a few months ago reacting to Agatha All Along. I adore your subdued emotional reactions. I just got done watching your episodes 1/2 video. I had to giggle a little bit when you said that pants are more comfortable. I'm an old dude, (will be 60 in April), who grew up in SW Washington State. I prefer kilts, to be quite honest, because I find pants incredibly uncomfortable. You and I can agree to disagree on the comfortability of pants. But, I will continue to enjoy your reaction videos because you're awesome, Dude!
Kit and Joe, in interviews, have said that Kit was not going to be Hulkling. They also said that as far as they know Kit was not going to be in the MCU. In a couple of interviews, Kit said something to the effect that all of the Heartstopper actors are enjoying watching and supporting their fellow actors spread their wings and develop their own individual careers.
Really excellent reaction to this wonderful show. But it always amazes me that someone like you, so interested in acting both performing and viewing hasn't reacted to the Netflix series Young Royals. Excellent writing, acting and production. Take a look. It's amazing!
Kit in an interview said that the song in the background of Charlies journey is really beautiful. Agreed. Its Black Friday by Tom Odell and gives us another view into Charlies dilemma. Great match. Collin, I really like your view of whats happening in S3. Your empathy and compassion are on display. I look forward to more from you. Kit also said that S3E4 is the best, he feels. I doubt that he will join the MCU. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN WARFARE. And, looking for ard to seeingJoe in other things.
First time viewer to your channel, I guess the algorithm got it right. Love your emotionally involved reaction. Not to contradict you, but I'm over 40 (way over) but I feel like I get this younger generation much better than most of my contemporaries. I absolutely love this show for its plentiful emotional intelligence and realistic depiction of its characters. Rooting not only for Charlie and Nick, but also for the whole lovely group of friends. So, I'm subscribing now, hoping to enjoy more of your reactions, and since at my age I'm declaring myself tired of gay movies with sad endings, I hope that some day you'll react to little jewels such as Love, Simon and Red, White and Royal Blue. Cheers!
I think the costume is more than a referential joke. Aside from his love of Marvel, Nick sees himself as needing to be a protector and strong. He uses the costume of a superhero with a shield as his weapon as both a mask and support. However he can’t do anything for Charlie. He hadn’t even spoken to him at that point. The anxious concepts “What’s the point of a superhero who can’t save the one he loves” and “who am I without Charlie next to me” erupt in a moment of cathartic grief as he tearfully buries his head into Tao’s embrace.
Episode 4 is probably my favorite episode of the entire series. Great storytelling and amazing performances.
Before I saw the episode (maybe before it dropped on Netflix), I saw an interview, in which Kit Connor said he thought that episode 4 was the best made episode in all of Heartstopper.
Between this and Agatha All Along, Joe needs all the awards.
I began watching the series being impressed by Kit Connor's acting (especially his abilities to use facial micro-expressions and alter his voice to reveal emotions.
(Of course, he's been acting since he was 8 (in TV, movies, and on stage), so he's had time to develope all that.)
But Joe Locke's first filmed role was in Heartstopper. Some amateur experience but no professional experience before trying out for the role of Charlie.
In the beginning, in season one, I thought he was 'pretty good.'
But this season, Holy Mother of Pearl! -- he's been wonderful!
Some of my favorite scenes of his this season:
*** The one in 3x2 when he's talking to Nick on the phone and can barely get out the words to say that he has an eating disorder;
*** The one in 3x3 as he reads his letter to his parents and says he wants to get better;
*** The one in 3x6 when he has a drunken conversation with Nick in the kitchen (you'll know the one when you get there);
*** And a conversation with Tori in 3x8 -- his use of his voice was right on. (I won't elaborate on the scene because it might be too much of a spoiler.)
*** *** ***
PS:
When Joe was doing the scene in 3x2 on the phone, Kit was behind the camera both observing and feeding Joe the lines (Kit's side of the phone call).
Kit said later that he was very impressed with how phenomenal Joe's acting was in that scene.
@@slm_766I would say Joe has always been more than "pretty good.". Kit couldn't be as good as he was without a great scene partner. Joe's part in that is often underappreciated. That said, he has gone from really good to astounding.
This season especially Joe’s acting has leveled up. Love him. ❤
@@georgeweatherford1027
Yeah.
I came into watching the first season of show without really knowing anything about it or the books.
I have a tendency to feel overwhelmed by lots of visual informaton coming at me all at once; I was not able to focus on every single actor on the first watches.
(Instead, I tend to zero in on dialogue to get a strong sense of character)
Kit Connor tended to grab my attention (and still does). I keep wondering whether I could ever do what he does with his face and voice....
Since then, I've watched a lot of interviews with the guys, and they both have said that they really did not know what they were doing at first --- and that their acting partner made doing their own acting possible.
They have been a team.
*** *** ***
Since then, I've binge-watched all of the seasons, sometimes several times per week. So I've been able to focus on the actors one at a time, at times.
And so when I got to season 3, I had trained myself to really look at and listen to Joe Locke. (I'm most drawn to how he uses his voice in the emotional scenes.)
I agree that his acting in season 3 has been astounding.
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2:30 it's the way he looks at Charlie so lovingly, and Charlie really questioned if Nick would say "I love you" back 😭
You are doing a great job reacting to this show. Two future reactions I think you would enjoy and your audience would enjoy watching are Red, White, and Royal Blue and The Wild Robot. Kit does one of the voices in that one.
Dear Colin I’m 46 and I cry every episode because when I was their age I was the only out person in the school and there was zero representation outside of Hollywood Squares so yes go ahead and cry because it’s that beautiful.
I think they did a really good job with portraying his OCD. I could recognize the signs from my own experiences (though they aren't as severe), and seeing it portrayed so accurately felt so refreshing compared to a lot of the stereotypical representation of it.
Alice is currently working on the book that season 4 will be based on (fingers crossed). She said that it will also include an epilogue presumably showing Nick and Charlie at some point in the future. I hope the memory book that Charlie gives Nick in episode 3 is the epilogue, except now it’s worn and tattered and filled with memories of a lifetime together.
Thank you for watching this with us. Love your genuine reactions! ❤
Agreed.
Subscribed.
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Your comments are spot on, we need this kind of show in the world right now!
Kit said he doesn't want to be in the MCU because he wants Joe to have the spotlight
I always enjoy your reactions. Heartstopper is such an amazing show that fills you with emotions. Congratulations on crossing 1000 subscribers! 😊
You are a real human being, Collin!
Yes. Cut yourself some slack. 😊
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Hahahaha!!! So, Collin, I found you a few months ago reacting to Agatha All Along. I adore your subdued emotional reactions. I just got done watching your episodes 1/2 video. I had to giggle a little bit when you said that pants are more comfortable. I'm an old dude, (will be 60 in April), who grew up in SW Washington State. I prefer kilts, to be quite honest, because I find pants incredibly uncomfortable. You and I can agree to disagree on the comfortability of pants. But, I will continue to enjoy your reaction videos because you're awesome, Dude!
Hey, happy new year! Bite your tongue !! I want to see kit hulking !! He will look amazing green !!
Kit and Joe, in interviews, have said that Kit was not going to be Hulkling.
They also said that as far as they know Kit was not going to be in the MCU.
In a couple of interviews, Kit said something to the effect that all of the Heartstopper actors are enjoying watching and supporting their fellow actors spread their wings and develop their own individual careers.
26:01 Alice wrote the screenplay, so it's hardly surprising that so much of the show is faithful to the books.
I so love and appreciate your commentary on the importance of the way these themes are developed in this show!
Really excellent reaction to this wonderful show. But it always amazes me that someone like you, so interested in acting both performing and viewing hasn't reacted to the Netflix series Young Royals. Excellent writing, acting and production. Take a look. It's amazing!
In that pan over to Tori on the stairs, I lost it.
God, I've seen that part SO many times watching reactors and it still hits me hard every time.
Wonderful reaction.
Kit in an interview said that the song in the background of Charlies journey is really beautiful. Agreed. Its Black Friday by Tom Odell and gives us another view into Charlies dilemma. Great match.
Collin, I really like your view of whats happening in S3. Your empathy and compassion are on display. I look forward to more from you.
Kit also said that S3E4 is the best, he feels. I doubt that he will join the MCU. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN WARFARE. And, looking for ard to seeingJoe in other things.
First time viewer to your channel, I guess the algorithm got it right. Love your emotionally involved reaction. Not to contradict you, but I'm over 40 (way over) but I feel like I get this younger generation much better than most of my contemporaries. I absolutely love this show for its plentiful emotional intelligence and realistic depiction of its characters. Rooting not only for Charlie and Nick, but also for the whole lovely group of friends. So, I'm subscribing now, hoping to enjoy more of your reactions, and since at my age I'm declaring myself tired of gay movies with sad endings, I hope that some day you'll react to little jewels such as Love, Simon and Red, White and Royal Blue. Cheers!
I think Nick's costume is meant to be a joke - his boyfriend, mother, and aunt are all in the MCU except him.
I think the costume is more than a referential joke. Aside from his love of Marvel, Nick sees himself as needing to be a protector and strong. He uses the costume of a superhero with a shield as his weapon as both a mask and support. However he can’t do anything for Charlie. He hadn’t even spoken to him at that point. The anxious concepts “What’s the point of a superhero who can’t save the one he loves” and “who am I without Charlie next to me” erupt in a moment of cathartic grief as he tearfully buries his head into Tao’s embrace.
NO you are right #JoeLocke is PHENOMENAL BRILLIANCE Like Charlie word sorry is BANNED Collin
nobody should laugh at you, Your video is adorable. Your reaction is even more adorable!!
19:28 is telling you without telling you… you will see later
Why episode 4 is the GREATEST episode of ALL #Heartstopper