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The actress playing Bev Keane was Steve's wife in season 1 of Hill House. she plays one of the best and most hateable characters since Joffrey ruled over Westeros.
@@scottlette I don't know anything about that story. Knew Hill House a bit from the other adaptations, and knew some of The Turning of the Screw. But Going blind into Fall of the House of Usher...excited.
The actor who played the priest killed it in this. Just tows that line between between charismatic, and smarmy perfectly. Also the burgeoning crisis of faith and the doing evil unwittingly...interesting stuff. And Bev is just the banality of evil personified. Personally I probably liked Hill House better...but this one hit hard on a different level. In a way that's hard to explain. Thanks for doing this show.
@@Shaara1 He's definitely an actor, he's been in a few other things. His role is very specific in how he portrays his personality so the monotone is the priest trying to pretend to be someone and going through the motions. It's part of the plot.
Bev Keene- Played Leigh Craine (Steve’s Wife in Hill House), Dr. Gunning- Played Mrs. Dudley, Joe Collie- Played Mr. Dudley, The Judge at The Trial- Played Olivia Craine, Erin Greene- Played Theo Craine, and Ed Flynn- Played Hugh Craine - He likes to maintain the same cast, because he knows the can morph into new characters, and he knows that it works.
I've only seen this show once but loved every bit of it. I couldn't watch it again so soon because how much it made me feel, can't put it into description but I'm not ready to delve back into the same emotions again. Will rewatch in a year or two.
@@memitaylor4323 I think Stephen King was one of the first to give Haunting of Hill House a major endorsement. Wonder if they're friends or something...?
@@ct6852 not friends exactly but mike is heavily influenced by king and he directed “dr. sleep” which king endorsed as a faithful adaptation. i think they met while flanagan was working on that film and spoke a handful of times.
@@throughthebookingglass4190 That's cool. Yeah Flannagan is about as close to the Stephen King vibe as anyone else I've ever seen. Was kind of surprised Doctor Sleep film kept so close to the aesthetic of the Kubrick film, though. Thought they might scrap that entirely.
@@ct6852 me too! i think that they were trying to appease the die hard kubrick fans and also appease king. bc even though king is infamously not a fan of kubrick’s adaptation, a LOT of people really were. i think if they’d ignored the kubrick vibe entirely, people would’ve been upset. i think flanagan found a good balance.
How this series and the performance by Himash Linklater got overlooked during award season still boggles my mind. This is one of the most enlightening series I've ever seen and even though I figured some key things out early, the way the story unfolded was beyond comparison.
The exploration of faith, life and death and addiction here is flanagan's most personal, incredibly different to, yet still holding on to the poignant dramatic monologues and the use of horror as a tool to flesh out characters which make the haunting series so perfect. mike's major stephen king influence really screams in this as he shows us once again the scope of horror as a genre. placing characters in these situations and in the setting of fear as a storyteller brings out truths to them that no other facet of human emotion could reveal which is just absolutely gorgeous and traumatising and cathartic to consume as the audience. no hidden ghosts hear just a primal horror. religion is freaking scary:)) beverly keane is probably the most terrifying villain in forever and we all probably have one of her in our circles. would love for you take a look at more flanagan and horror that clicks into this side, loving these reactions!!
Y'all are in for a ride with this one. Personally I consider it one of the best series I've ever watched, and Hamish Linklaiter (who plays Father Paul) gives an incredible performance.
Fun fact: This director made the movie Hush, with Kate Siegel as the main character and Samantha Sloyan is also there, and they talk about Midnight Mass! All the way back in 2016, it was a book that the main character wrote!
I am so freaking happy you all are watching this one! I'm sorry if I was annoying of constantly asking you to watch it! haha! This show is so amazing and it has an awesome soundtrack in which I now love Neil Diamond because of Midnight Mass. Who knew?! haha!
you guys might have missed this but Riley's dad has also been affected as when they were on the boat, his back wasn't hurting when he went to lift the trap. to echo Oak's sentiment: out of all of Flanagan's series, Midnight Mass is my absolute favorite. I'm so excited to see you guys react to the rest of the series because it just gets even more insane from here.
I’m so stoked you guys are already so impressed by the actor who plays Father Paul, this performance is one of my favorite character performances of all time and it just get fucking better!
Can't wait for you guys to watch all of this. While I think Hill House is more brilliantly written, I love this show. The way they're able to weave the story with actual teachings...so good. Sloyan plays Bev so well, you can't help hate her and I can't help but see her as Bev in other roles. Also there is a 4th series called Midnight Club. It's really fun but didn't catch me the way the others did.
I'm so pleased you gents are uploading Midnight Mass to youtube! I love this show, and your channel is my favourite for reactions. Thanks so much, guys!!
Idk if people really picked up on it but when the mom mentions pruitts mental state she also refers to it as “scattered” just like Mr. Dudley did in haunting of hill house when talking about his wife working in the house at night.
I think this show is one of the best explained. It’s not about hiding big reveals from you, it’s more about having those ingredients simmer to create a banquet. You know what the ingredients are, but that’s okay because you just get to enjoy the meal, rather than having strange flavors jump out at you that you weren’t expecting. The writing, camera work, and acting take center stage, and it’s much like you all noted where the supernatural material is primarily happening in the background. Not one thing overshadows another, it really does feel like Flanagan’s best work.
The Mayor used to play Sam Anders in the reboot of Battlestar Galactica an amazing sci-fi space opera from the early 2000’s. One of the best written sci fi tv shows ever written from an amazing storyteller Ronald D. Moore. It’s still watchable specially in today’s world with a lot of impactful dialogues! “So say we all!”
I don't even know where to start. I love the fact that you guys are reacting to this show. In my opinion this is the best Flanagan show so far even though it is not scary in the way that the other two are. It is much different type of horror but I think that it makes you think even more than the others. Having been raised Catholic so much of this show was familiar and probably helped in thinking through the mysteries in the story. Your reactions and discussions after the fact are always a blast the way that you guys delve into the meaning and importance of what the story writers are trying to say is always nice to follow along with and see how your opinions and interpretations differ from my own. I can't wait to see your reactions to the rest of this amazing series. Edit: The conversations between Riley and Father Paul only get better from here and are one of the highlights of the show.
With this show Flanagan won me over. The first two works I thought were great, but Midnigh Mass is a horror with social criticism and philosophy that is very interesting and thought-provoking.
Someone has probably mentioned it but the actress playing Mildred Gunning (old woman with dementia) was also in The Haunting Of Bly Manor. She played Flora and Peters mother, Charlotte Wingrave 👍🏻 The actress is called Alex Essoe xx 💋
First thing came to my mind when i started watching this show is (Aswang). A popular Asian/Filipino folklore that every Filipino has heard from their parents and a lot of villagers believe to be true. A Shape shifting human/vampire that turns into a demon with wings at Midnight and sucks blood out of its victims. It dies in the sun and does not like garlic or salt. The events pretty much seem like the folk Filipino stories, So this show basically was an ASWANG themed to me.
you might've missed it but on the boat scene when riley says, "dad, your back!" but the dad says he's good, in the same way leeza's healed and the mom. also the monsignor did say that the mass would just consist of him and leeza that's why it was so empty.
I swear to god I saw the video, and i sceamed and clapped so hard😂😂. This show is a master piece!!! I'm glad you're reacting to it. You'll love it. It's a masterpiece.
This series might be less entertaining than the other Flanagan's previous works but certainly deeper and meaningful. Left us wondering the meaning of everything we believe in. Thank you for reacting to my utmost favorite.
Honestly, the shows writing is 100% great considering that the monster, which is usually the main focus, feels like a background character, but still feels like a major threat.
Quinn seeing an 8 foot tall figure ‘That one [cat] is kinda tall’ 😂 In all seriousness though you have to freeze it to really get a good look at how high the eyes were Edit: Oak’s so real for his reaction towards Bev after poor little Pike. The actor of Joe absolutely smashed that scene it broke my heart man
Yep, this one and Hill House are my favourites. Looking forward to seeing your reaction to this. Nothing beats that Hill House jump scare (will we ever forget it, lol?) But this has charms of its own.
Answering the question 'passing and the doors open', HELL NO! I live in Brazil, I grew up with urban legends of cars pulling up and taking you in, I of course wouldn't go investing sounds or doors opening in a creep house in the middle of the night!! When I walk somewhere late at night, I practically spree! If I hear a sound, walk faster, look behind, and if you see something, like a shadow, run! Scarier than something lurking in the dark is 2 persons on a motorcycle coming in your direction.
I'm thrilled that you're reacting to Midnight Mass, and I hope it managed to keep you hooked for the whole ride. As much as I appreciate Hill House, this series is my favorite from Flanagan.
There is an appeal to living in an isolated community. Short commute, peace and quiet, closer to nature. Big negative is that everyone knows your business. Very few secrets in a small town.
Oh hell yeah. I went into this totally blind. Was bored as hell for a while, then it turned into one of my favorite projects that Flannigan has ever put out there. Completely understand how this was Flannigan's most personal piece to date. So many lines of dialogue stayed with me weeks and even months after watching this.
It's not really horror imo. Or more horror in the sense of how horrible the things are that end up happening and how things can turn bad quickly. If it were Paranormal activity horror I wouldn't like it.
So, the mom was absolutely not in the Brady Bunch at all ( lol) the girl that Riley killed was the driver of the Beetle, the girl in the pick with Riley was Erin Green. Bev is from Hill House and played Steven’s wife, the doctor played the house keeper in Hill House as the guy in the jail cell played the housekeepers husband in Hill House.Also, besides Leeza and Riley’s mom, there is Riley’s dad, when he was on the boat, Riley was worried about his dad’s back, but the dad said it was ok.
YES I’ve been anxiously awaiting this. Midnight Mass became one of my favorite shows of all time. I immediately rewatched it after my first finish. Can’t wait to watch along with you folks
So excited yall are watching this! Its so good! Just as good as, if not better than, Hill House in my opinion! Yall should watch "Hush" too since the main character (played by Kate Siegel) is writing the book that is Midnight Mass!
There's a lot of universality to this show even if you weren't raised Catholic. Father Paul's cadence definitely reminds me of my religious leader growing up. Also I'm gonna have to remember that Jumpscare Stance for myself lmao
I know it’s not as talked about as the other 3 series, but I highly suggest watching Flanagans most recent series The Midnight Club. It didn’t get many streams and nobody talks about it but I loved it, even though it has a clearly different vibe.
I love a TV series that feels like an adaptation from a play, especially if it has something to say. Flanagan chooses the moments well where his characters voice their (his) ideas, provocations and sometimes politics, while keeping the tone intensely personal and authentic. Btw that color grade in coordination with the music score is genius tone setting.
Oh I'm SO excited y'all are watching this! I found your channel through your Hill House series and I was hoping you'd eventually make your way to this one! Some notes for this show: This isn't technically part of the "Haunting Of" saga, so you don't need to look for hidden ghosts--there aren't any. This show is a lot less horror and a lot more psychological horror. Also, a fun fact: Mike Flanagan signed on to do Hill House with netflix, and they wanted him to do Bly Manor, and he agreed to do it only if they allowed him to make Midnight Mass, because this is his passion project. Mike is a recovering alcoholic and grew up as an altar boy in the Catholic Church, of which he now carries immense catholic guilt and trauma. This show was his way to cope with what he went through as a child, which led him to drinking. Also Oak, don't feel too bad: I've never hated a character the way I hate Bev Keane, and concurrently, I think Hamish Linklater deserved an Emmy for his portrayal of Father Paul--what an outstanding and charismatic character! Here's all the actors who reappear from Hill House & Bly: - Carla Gugino (Olivia Crain / The Narrator) - The Judge - Rahul Kohli (Owen) - Sheriff Hassan - Samantha Sloyan (Steve's wife) - Bev Keane - Annabeth Gish (Mrs Dudley) - Dr. Sarah Gunning - Kate Siegel (Theo / Viola) - Erin Greene - Alex Essoe (Perdita) - Mildred Gunning - Henry Thomas (Hugh / Henry) - Ed Flynn - Robert Longstreet (Mr. Dudley) - Joe Collie
I wasn't sure if you guys were gonna do this one because its A LOT and ruffles some people's feathers because of what it's commenting on but I really loved it so I'm glad to see you guys watch it.
I literally just finished rewatching this show earlier today and was thinking about how I wish you guys would react to it since I’ve been binging your Hill House/Bly videos recently. Talk about perfect timing! 🔥 I’m excited to see you guys watch the rest of the story unfold
I'm ECSTATIC that you're doing this! While there is definitely a supernatural element, this show is all about the people and their struggles. You will ache for humanity in general by the time this one is over.
10/10, this show is amazing, no matter how many times I see it. The twists, the turns, the great speeches, and impressive camera shots, it's really hard not to like it.
I'm glad you guys decided to do this reaction so soon after the other series! This series was rolling around in Mike's mind for a while. You can even see references to it in his other movies and shows. It is one of my favorites and I wish more react channels would watch this series. Excited for you guys to see more and hear what you think about it.
Fantastic show. It just builds and builds, and the final payoff is so worth the wait. And always great seeing people board the Bev hate train this early on :) And just to clarify: the picture Riley had in prison was of him and Erin, not the girl from the accident. So he definitely didn't know her prior to that night.
This is one of my all-time favorite live action series. I can't really say anything about it at this point without spoiling, but I'll just say that it's going to be a great ride!
Dude the Brady Bunch was on in the 70s and that actress was probably in her 30s back then. Mrs. Brady would be in her 80s at this time--it ain't her. I never thought I'd think or say it, but I think this series is even better than Hill House. I guess Mike worked on this script for like 10 years, and it shows. The actor who plays the priest does such an amazing job. I've only ever seen him in the TV show The Newsroom and the movie The Big Short. Flannagan is set to do I think two more series, one of which is based on A Turn of the Screw, and I think there may be yet another adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower directed by him, I would assume in show or limited series form. This guy has done so much to reinvigorate, reinvent and raise the level of quality for horror and mystery/thriller, I'm looking forward to anything he does in the future. Glad you guys are watching this one, and so soon after Bly Manor. Oh yeah and I don't think there's meant to be any "hidden" background easter egg creatures or ghosts in this one, it's just pretty much straight-forward.
I think he was referring to the Brady movies from the 90's. The show based on Turn of the Screw was The Haunting of Bly Manor. I think it was released two or three years ago. This fall he has one coming out on The Fall of the House of Usher.
I'm so exciteddd, i've been eagerly awaiting this since i saw you were watching it on patreon. My feelings about this show were pretty mixed and "meh" when i first watched it, but i've grown to love it more with every re-watch and im pleased to see you all enjoying it right out the gate.
This show is SO GOOD! Horror isn’t typically my fav genre but this has been my favorite show in a very long time. Maybe ever? It deserved so much more recognition. Can’t wait for the rest of y’all’s reactions.
Boys boys boys.....my fave reactors along with just trust ash.....you cater for every taste and genre and I applaud you for it....not my cup of tea for the last couple and selfishly wanted adult content once again....then ”blamo” up you pop with my fav mini series ever done.....I’m excited to sit down to this one 👏👏
CT correct......series are income killers for reactor channels unless mini series......viewership against a film on average is 65-70% less.....but the girl is as valued to me as Ash is.....she’s so funny and down to earth....what a couple they are.
So glad ssing you guys react to this! Midnight Mass needs so much more attention. It's such a beaitful series and touches on so many topics. Excited to see you guys reacting to each episode!
The horror element of this show is not the jump scares or visuals. Real horror is the way people are depicted in this show. The horror of what a human can do when they are at their lowest, or forced into fight or flight situations. The show is one of the best slowburns I've watched that pays off at the end.
What an interesting first 2 episodes we have here. What was your reaction? What did we miss?
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Sorry Diamond Dave- The actress was aged 😂- she is 51 today, she is older than the youngest child is today in the Brady bunch 😂 By like 10 years.
@@joshuacoldwater oh yeah... I was WAAAAAYYYY off 😂😂😂😂
@@BaddMedicine 😂😂😂
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too bad netflix lost mike flanagan to amqzon , mike flanagan has signed a exclusive deal with amazon prime to make movies and tv shows for prime
The actress playing Bev Keane was Steve's wife in season 1 of Hill House. she plays one of the best and most hateable characters since Joffrey ruled over Westeros.
Oh I just wrote in a different comment!🤣 She seemed familiar from Hill House!
Midnight Mass is a masterclass; both in storytelling and directing. The best episode is yet to come, and it’s surprisingly profound.
Just read Flannagan just finished The House of Usher. Comes out this fall. Hope it's good.
@@ct6852 Time to re-read Poe’s original. Good thing I picked up a second-hand print copy a few years back.
@@scottlette I don't know anything about that story. Knew Hill House a bit from the other adaptations, and knew some of The Turning of the Screw. But Going blind into Fall of the House of Usher...excited.
Yes.yes.and yes!
Just EVERY word in this is so very well written!
The actor who played the priest killed it in this. Just tows that line between between charismatic, and smarmy perfectly. Also the burgeoning crisis of faith and the doing evil unwittingly...interesting stuff. And Bev is just the banality of evil personified. Personally I probably liked Hill House better...but this one hit hard on a different level. In a way that's hard to explain. Thanks for doing this show.
Is the priest played by an actor?
Difficult to listen to him. He sounds like someone reading the phone book on a monotone voice.
@@Shaara1 When he's in the confessional he does sound pretty weird. Not sure who he's talking to in there.
@@Shaara1 He's definitely an actor, he's been in a few other things. His role is very specific in how he portrays his personality so the monotone is the priest trying to pretend to be someone and going through the motions. It's part of the plot.
@@TheDragonsRose I only know the pastor from The Big Short
Bev Keene- Played Leigh Craine (Steve’s Wife in Hill House), Dr. Gunning- Played Mrs. Dudley, Joe Collie- Played Mr. Dudley, The Judge at The Trial- Played Olivia Craine, Erin Greene- Played Theo Craine, and Ed Flynn- Played Hugh Craine - He likes to maintain the same cast, because he knows the can morph into new characters, and he knows that it works.
Bev Keene/Leigh Craine is played by Samantha Sloyan…
She’s also in “The Midnight Club”, which is another Mike Flanagan lol
@@sherrijean03 rileys dad is the boy from ET!
@@sherrijean03 Ooh the Midnight Club.... that was a heavy one but soo soo good.
@@afry6400totally... I'm so mad we are not going to get a s2...
sadly but netflix cancelled cause mike signed a deal with amazon prime i think@@giuliac9735
This show is a masterpiece. I’ve seen every episode 3 times.
Some of the best dialogue to ever be in a show. The conversations between Erin and Riley will stick with me for the rest of my life.
Is perfection all over
Agreed, my favorite Flanagan series, I even got a quote of it tattooed!
I've only seen this show once but loved every bit of it. I couldn't watch it again so soon because how much it made me feel, can't put it into description but I'm not ready to delve back into the same emotions again. Will rewatch in a year or two.
@@SpookyBibi24 which one? just curious..
I just love that this is Mikes work. No one else wrote this, it's just him writing this based on events and such from his own life.
It does remind me of Stephen King’s Salems Lot, I believe he’s a fan of Kings.
@@memitaylor4323 I think Stephen King was one of the first to give Haunting of Hill House a major endorsement. Wonder if they're friends or something...?
@@ct6852 not friends exactly but mike is heavily influenced by king and he directed “dr. sleep” which king endorsed as a faithful adaptation. i think they met while flanagan was working on that film and spoke a handful of times.
@@throughthebookingglass4190 That's cool. Yeah Flannagan is about as close to the Stephen King vibe as anyone else I've ever seen. Was kind of surprised Doctor Sleep film kept so close to the aesthetic of the Kubrick film, though. Thought they might scrap that entirely.
@@ct6852 me too! i think that they were trying to appease the die hard kubrick fans and also appease king. bc even though king is infamously not a fan of kubrick’s adaptation, a LOT of people really were. i think if they’d ignored the kubrick vibe entirely, people would’ve been upset. i think flanagan found a good balance.
How this series and the performance by Himash Linklater got overlooked during award season still boggles my mind. This is one of the most enlightening series I've ever seen and even though I figured some key things out early, the way the story unfolded was beyond comparison.
The exploration of faith, life and death and addiction here is flanagan's most personal, incredibly different to, yet still holding on to the poignant dramatic monologues and the use of horror as a tool to flesh out characters which make the haunting series so perfect. mike's major stephen king influence really screams in this as he shows us once again the scope of horror as a genre. placing characters in these situations and in the setting of fear as a storyteller brings out truths to them that no other facet of human emotion could reveal which is just absolutely gorgeous and traumatising and cathartic to consume as the audience. no hidden ghosts hear just a primal horror. religion is freaking scary:)) beverly keane is probably the most terrifying villain in forever and we all probably have one of her in our circles. would love for you take a look at more flanagan and horror that clicks into this side, loving these reactions!!
Yeah it's definitely less mysterious. Made for tighter episodes. Cut out some of the fluff.
Y'all are in for a ride with this one. Personally I consider it one of the best series I've ever watched, and Hamish Linklaiter (who plays Father Paul) gives an incredible performance.
He stands out in a cast of amazing performances. Annarah Cymone who plays Leeza also just slays it.
@@83gemm yes! She's incredible.
Fun fact: This director made the movie Hush, with Kate Siegel as the main character and Samantha Sloyan is also there, and they talk about Midnight Mass! All the way back in 2016, it was a book that the main character wrote!
the Midnight Mass book also appears in Gerald's Game - it's on the shelf above Jessie's (Carla Gugino's) bed and she throws it at a stray dog
Mike Flanagan is a fucking genius. This show made me feel every emotion and it’s 10/10
I am so freaking happy you all are watching this one! I'm sorry if I was annoying of constantly asking you to watch it! haha! This show is so amazing and it has an awesome soundtrack in which I now love Neil Diamond because of Midnight Mass. Who knew?! haha!
hahhaa its all good.🤘😀
The "mean lady", Bev, is Steven's wife from Hill House. The judge, we didn't see her face, was Carla G, Hill House mom.
I was wondering if they recognized Bev.
Oh yeah you're right. Forgot about that.
And Dr. Sarah and Joe were the Dudleys in Hill House.
I think this show is more intimate than the other two. Even tho I love all of them. And the soundtrack is amazing! So excited for the rest!!!
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"Sorry, I shouldn't swear while we're in church" 🤣
Not many reactors react to this series and I'm glad you guys gave it a shot.😅😍
you guys might have missed this but Riley's dad has also been affected as when they were on the boat, his back wasn't hurting when he went to lift the trap.
to echo Oak's sentiment: out of all of Flanagan's series, Midnight Mass is my absolute favorite. I'm so excited to see you guys react to the rest of the series because it just gets even more insane from here.
Was coming here to say this. It was a little more subtle and could have easily been overlooked, but the dad was clearly more spry than he was before.
I’m so stoked you guys are already so impressed by the actor who plays Father Paul, this performance is one of my favorite character performances of all time and it just get fucking better!
Can't wait for you guys to watch all of this. While I think Hill House is more brilliantly written, I love this show. The way they're able to weave the story with actual teachings...so good. Sloyan plays Bev so well, you can't help hate her and I can't help but see her as Bev in other roles. Also there is a 4th series called Midnight Club. It's really fun but didn't catch me the way the others did.
There's a fourth one??
@@KayaaaaDe yea, it's definitely the weakest of the bunch, but still interesting
@@Rocco1332 i never knew that!! I am gonna check it out.
I think I prefer Hill House. But this one is different enough to make it hard to compare.
I'm so pleased you gents are uploading Midnight Mass to youtube! I love this show, and your channel is my favourite for reactions. Thanks so much, guys!!
Idk if people really picked up on it but when the mom mentions pruitts mental state she also refers to it as “scattered” just like Mr. Dudley did in haunting of hill house when talking about his wife working in the house at night.
Oh, I'm so excited you are all reacting to this series! Good news for a Monday morning.
I think this show is one of the best explained. It’s not about hiding big reveals from you, it’s more about having those ingredients simmer to create a banquet. You know what the ingredients are, but that’s okay because you just get to enjoy the meal, rather than having strange flavors jump out at you that you weren’t expecting. The writing, camera work, and acting take center stage, and it’s much like you all noted where the supernatural material is primarily happening in the background. Not one thing overshadows another, it really does feel like Flanagan’s best work.
Mike Flanagan going three for three just confirmed that I'll watch anything he puts out now ✌🏼
Yes he is officially in my top 5 now
The Mayor used to play Sam Anders in the reboot of Battlestar Galactica an amazing sci-fi space opera from the early 2000’s. One of the best written sci fi tv shows ever written from an amazing storyteller Ronald D. Moore. It’s still watchable specially in today’s world with a lot of impactful dialogues! “So say we all!”
I don't even know where to start. I love the fact that you guys are reacting to this show. In my opinion this is the best Flanagan show so far even though it is not scary in the way that the other two are. It is much different type of horror but I think that it makes you think even more than the others. Having been raised Catholic so much of this show was familiar and probably helped in thinking through the mysteries in the story.
Your reactions and discussions after the fact are always a blast the way that you guys delve into the meaning and importance of what the story writers are trying to say is always nice to follow along with and see how your opinions and interpretations differ from my own. I can't wait to see your reactions to the rest of this amazing series.
Edit: The conversations between Riley and Father Paul only get better from here and are one of the highlights of the show.
Oak giving the finger to Bev made my day 😂
While Hill House and Bly are absolutely iconic, this is by far my favorite series from Mike--I can rewatch it over and over and it never gets old!
Man the scene with the dog wrecked me the first time. Even the rewatch here was difficult. If someone poisoned or hurt my dog I would be out for blood
With this show Flanagan won me over. The first two works I thought were great, but Midnigh Mass is a horror with social criticism and philosophy that is very interesting and thought-provoking.
Someone has probably mentioned it but the actress playing Mildred Gunning (old woman with dementia) was also in The Haunting Of Bly Manor. She played Flora and Peters mother, Charlotte Wingrave 👍🏻 The actress is called Alex Essoe xx 💋
First thing came to my mind when i started watching this show is (Aswang). A popular Asian/Filipino folklore that every Filipino has heard from their parents and a lot of villagers believe to be true. A Shape shifting human/vampire that turns into a demon with wings at Midnight and sucks blood out of its victims. It dies in the sun and does not like garlic or salt. The events pretty much seem like the folk Filipino stories, So this show basically was an ASWANG themed to me.
you might've missed it but on the boat scene when riley says, "dad, your back!" but the dad says he's good, in the same way leeza's healed and the mom. also the monsignor did say that the mass would just consist of him and leeza that's why it was so empty.
Mason Quinn is soooo good at making inferences and predictions! Called it on the fountain of youth thing.
42:07 I thought he meant the “albatross” was going into the house for a smoke 😂😂😂😂😂
That's NOT the mom from the Brady Bunch, Florence Henderson passed away some time ago. That IS, however, Elliott from ET playing the dad.
I swear to god I saw the video, and i sceamed and clapped so hard😂😂. This show is a master piece!!! I'm glad you're reacting to it. You'll love it. It's a masterpiece.
Midnight Mass is such a complex and mignificent exploration of religion and religious fanatism, I am so excited!!
This series might be less entertaining than the other Flanagan's previous works but certainly deeper and meaningful. Left us wondering the meaning of everything we believe in. Thank you for reacting to my utmost favorite.
Honestly, the shows writing is 100% great considering that the monster, which is usually the main focus, feels like a background character, but still feels like a major threat.
Quinn seeing an 8 foot tall figure ‘That one [cat] is kinda tall’ 😂 In all seriousness though you have to freeze it to really get a good look at how high the eyes were
Edit: Oak’s so real for his reaction towards Bev after poor little Pike. The actor of Joe absolutely smashed that scene it broke my heart man
I had the same exact visceral reaction, having to remind myself it's just a tv show... I was so furious
Yep, this one and Hill House are my favourites. Looking forward to seeing your reaction to this. Nothing beats that Hill House jump scare (will we ever forget it, lol?) But this has charms of its own.
Answering the question 'passing and the doors open', HELL NO! I live in Brazil, I grew up with urban legends of cars pulling up and taking you in, I of course wouldn't go investing sounds or doors opening in a creep house in the middle of the night!!
When I walk somewhere late at night, I practically spree! If I hear a sound, walk faster, look behind, and if you see something, like a shadow, run! Scarier than something lurking in the dark is 2 persons on a motorcycle coming in your direction.
I'm thrilled that you're reacting to Midnight Mass, and I hope it managed to keep you hooked for the whole ride. As much as I appreciate Hill House, this series is my favorite from Flanagan.
Mason Quinn being a true Ravenclaw, figuring out so much at the end. Lol
The fact that I JUST sat down with my lunch and saw y'all are starting the Midnight Mass uploads has made my goddamn week.
🤜🤛😁
There is an appeal to living in an isolated community. Short commute, peace and quiet, closer to nature. Big negative is that everyone knows your business. Very few secrets in a small town.
Was thinking the same thing. A town of 300 where everyone is uber religious sounds like a bit of a nightmare.
The Emmy awards finally made themselves completely irrelevant when they failed to nominate Hamish Linklater for his performance in this show.
Oh hell yeah. I went into this totally blind. Was bored as hell for a while, then it turned into one of my favorite projects that Flannigan has ever put out there. Completely understand how this was Flannigan's most personal piece to date. So many lines of dialogue stayed with me weeks and even months after watching this.
One small thing you might have missed was rileys dad's back not hurting anymore on the boat when he was carrying things
Umbridge, Bev and the Godmother, the holy trinity 😂
so excited for this reaction!! i think this is my fave of all of mike’s shows, there’s just something special about it for me
It's pretty dang good
I love this show so so so much. It’s… ugh… so good♥️
The conversations between Riley and Pruitt are my favourite. The writing, the way they’re shot👌🏻
i am usually a horror movie fan not series, but midnight mass is so good
It's not really horror imo. Or more horror in the sense of how horrible the things are that end up happening and how things can turn bad quickly. If it were Paranormal activity horror I wouldn't like it.
So, the mom was absolutely not in the Brady Bunch at all ( lol) the girl that Riley killed was the driver of the Beetle, the girl in the pick with Riley was Erin Green. Bev is from Hill House and played Steven’s wife, the doctor played the house keeper in Hill House as the guy in the jail cell played the housekeepers husband in Hill House.Also, besides Leeza and Riley’s mom, there is Riley’s dad, when he was on the boat, Riley was worried about his dad’s back, but the dad said it was ok.
Fun Fact: In Hush (I think Flanagan's fifth director credit) the main character (played by his wife) is reading the Midnight Mass novel
she's writing it but yes
YES I’ve been anxiously awaiting this. Midnight Mass became one of my favorite shows of all time. I immediately rewatched it after my first finish. Can’t wait to watch along with you folks
So excited yall are watching this! Its so good! Just as good as, if not better than, Hill House in my opinion! Yall should watch "Hush" too since the main character (played by Kate Siegel) is writing the book that is Midnight Mass!
I feel so guilty, y’all seem terrified of the wrath of the Flana-fans 😭 we appreciate you just for watching
You're gonna love this show. It's one of the best horror shows out there.
There's a lot of universality to this show even if you weren't raised Catholic. Father Paul's cadence definitely reminds me of my religious leader growing up.
Also I'm gonna have to remember that Jumpscare Stance for myself lmao
I know it’s not as talked about as the other 3 series, but I highly suggest watching Flanagans most recent series The Midnight Club. It didn’t get many streams and nobody talks about it but I loved it, even though it has a clearly different vibe.
“I get less jump-scared if I’m sideways― better stability” 😂 I feel like Oak is prepared for anything after Hill House episode 8.
F-- me running! Lol.
@@ct6852 Lol yes!! I was SO excited for their reaction to that particular episode, and it TOTALLY paid off 🤣
@@TiffTheDestroyer Waiting for them to see the boat scene. I think that is probably the 'that scene' of this series.
This show hits so hard. Riley is my favorite out of these shows
Enjoy the ride you’re on!
I love a TV series that feels like an adaptation from a play, especially if it has something to say.
Flanagan chooses the moments well where his characters voice their (his) ideas, provocations and sometimes politics, while keeping the tone intensely personal and authentic.
Btw that color grade in coordination with the music score is genius tone setting.
Such a great show! I think Hill House is Flanagans masterpiece but this one is damn close. Fantastic!!
Oh I'm SO excited y'all are watching this! I found your channel through your Hill House series and I was hoping you'd eventually make your way to this one!
Some notes for this show: This isn't technically part of the "Haunting Of" saga, so you don't need to look for hidden ghosts--there aren't any. This show is a lot less horror and a lot more psychological horror. Also, a fun fact: Mike Flanagan signed on to do Hill House with netflix, and they wanted him to do Bly Manor, and he agreed to do it only if they allowed him to make Midnight Mass, because this is his passion project. Mike is a recovering alcoholic and grew up as an altar boy in the Catholic Church, of which he now carries immense catholic guilt and trauma. This show was his way to cope with what he went through as a child, which led him to drinking.
Also Oak, don't feel too bad: I've never hated a character the way I hate Bev Keane, and concurrently, I think Hamish Linklater deserved an Emmy for his portrayal of Father Paul--what an outstanding and charismatic character!
Here's all the actors who reappear from Hill House & Bly:
- Carla Gugino (Olivia Crain / The Narrator) - The Judge
- Rahul Kohli (Owen) - Sheriff Hassan
- Samantha Sloyan (Steve's wife) - Bev Keane
- Annabeth Gish (Mrs Dudley) - Dr. Sarah Gunning
- Kate Siegel (Theo / Viola) - Erin Greene
- Alex Essoe (Perdita) - Mildred Gunning
- Henry Thomas (Hugh / Henry) - Ed Flynn
- Robert Longstreet (Mr. Dudley) - Joe Collie
That cast list was really helpful. Thank you.
correction - Katie Parker played Perdita in Bly Manor (Poppy Hill in Hill House)
Alex Essoe played Charlotte Wingrave
I wasn't sure if you guys were gonna do this one because its A LOT and ruffles some people's feathers because of what it's commenting on but I really loved it so I'm glad to see you guys watch it.
I literally just finished rewatching this show earlier today and was thinking about how I wish you guys would react to it since I’ve been binging your Hill House/Bly videos recently. Talk about perfect timing! 🔥 I’m excited to see you guys watch the rest of the story unfold
Love your reactions guys. Not hurrying you up, but speed things up with the other eps! You're gonna love it. You guys are hitting it out of the park.
Out of all of mikes projects this one has made me cry the most 😂😢
I'm ECSTATIC that you're doing this! While there is definitely a supernatural element, this show is all about the people and their struggles. You will ache for humanity in general by the time this one is over.
Yes! So excited to see you watching this series! I really loved what this show does and is all about, and I am eager to see how you guys interpret it.
Just finished this show like 3 weeks ago, flipping insanely awesome! Glad you guys are watching it!
I'm so excited for this! My husband and I binged this in 2 days and I couldn't stop crying. He was mad I figured it out on the 2nd episode too
Yes! This is my favorite of Mike's series, rewatched a few times. A lot of monologue, so beautifully written
I love this series so much and am thrilled you are reacting to it. It’s brilliantly acted!
10/10, this show is amazing, no matter how many times I see it. The twists, the turns, the great speeches, and impressive camera shots, it's really hard not to like it.
I'm glad you guys decided to do this reaction so soon after the other series! This series was rolling around in Mike's mind for a while. You can even see references to it in his other movies and shows. It is one of my favorites and I wish more react channels would watch this series. Excited for you guys to see more and hear what you think about it.
Haunting of Hill House is the scariest Mike Flanagan show in my opinion, but Midnight Mass is my favorite one
Fantastic show. It just builds and builds, and the final payoff is so worth the wait. And always great seeing people board the Bev hate train this early on :)
And just to clarify: the picture Riley had in prison was of him and Erin, not the girl from the accident. So he definitely didn't know her prior to that night.
Midnight mass is fucking awesome! Enjoy 😊
Listen I LOVE the haunting series and midnight mass, but Mike flannigan really loves his monologues and boy does it become apparent in this series
There was at least one interaction that went on waaay too long imo. But for the most part the seven episodes were pretty tight.
Yaaaas! If you’re ok with monologues you’re gonna love it. Beautifully written and acted!
This is one of my all-time favorite live action series. I can't really say anything about it at this point without spoiling, but I'll just say that it's going to be a great ride!
Dude the Brady Bunch was on in the 70s and that actress was probably in her 30s back then. Mrs. Brady would be in her 80s at this time--it ain't her.
I never thought I'd think or say it, but I think this series is even better than Hill House. I guess Mike worked on this script for like 10 years, and it shows. The actor who plays the priest does such an amazing job. I've only ever seen him in the TV show The Newsroom and the movie The Big Short. Flannagan is set to do I think two more series, one of which is based on A Turn of the Screw, and I think there may be yet another adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower directed by him, I would assume in show or limited series form.
This guy has done so much to reinvigorate, reinvent and raise the level of quality for horror and mystery/thriller, I'm looking forward to anything he does in the future. Glad you guys are watching this one, and so soon after Bly Manor.
Oh yeah and I don't think there's meant to be any "hidden" background easter egg creatures or ghosts in this one, it's just pretty much straight-forward.
I think he was referring to the Brady movies from the 90's. The show based on Turn of the Screw was The Haunting of Bly Manor. I think it was released two or three years ago. This fall he has one coming out on The Fall of the House of Usher.
Yes, I was way way way off on that one.
YES! This show is amazing. So happy you guys are watching it
I'm so exciteddd, i've been eagerly awaiting this since i saw you were watching it on patreon. My feelings about this show were pretty mixed and "meh" when i first watched it, but i've grown to love it more with every re-watch and im pleased to see you all enjoying it right out the gate.
"and to dust you shall return..." You got that right
This show is SO GOOD! Horror isn’t typically my fav genre but this has been my favorite show in a very long time. Maybe ever? It deserved so much more recognition. Can’t wait for the rest of y’all’s reactions.
YEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!! OMG I was afraid you weren't going to do this one!! This one is MAGNIFICENT. Probably over-hyped it but oh well
AHHHHH YESSS!! MIDNIGHT MASS!!
A small setting is perfect for horror/thriller shows and this show thrived in this setting! The actors have done a phenomenal job for this series
Would I ever live on an island? Not after watching Midnight Mass....
Oh, y’all. This show is amazing. Thrilled you’re covering this.
I'm so glad your watching this show one of my favorites along with Hill House ❤
Boys boys boys.....my fave reactors along with just trust ash.....you cater for every taste and genre and I applaud you for it....not my cup of tea for the last couple and selfishly wanted adult content once again....then ”blamo” up you pop with my fav mini series ever done.....I’m excited to sit down to this one 👏👏
Funny you mention Ash..... we might be up to something 🤘
Wow....don’t tell me the two worlds are going to collide at some point.....epic 👏👏
Both channels have the best mix of genres imo. Wish Hannah would move on from GOT, though. She got bogged down in a long ass series too quickly.
CT correct......series are income killers for reactor channels unless mini series......viewership against a film on average is 65-70% less.....but the girl is as valued to me as Ash is.....she’s so funny and down to earth....what a couple they are.
So glad ssing you guys react to this! Midnight Mass needs so much more attention. It's such a beaitful series and touches on so many topics. Excited to see you guys reacting to each episode!
The horror element of this show is not the jump scares or visuals. Real horror is the way people are depicted in this show. The horror of what a human can do when they are at their lowest, or forced into fight or flight situations. The show is one of the best slowburns I've watched that pays off at the end.