I love how different Stolas’s singing is with each song You Will be Okay is comforting, gentle, makes you feels safe Owl in a Cage is lonely, depressing and the voice sounds like someone holding back tears
I believe I once read that Bryce was actually getting emotional during Owl in a Cage, and the song we hear is the first take Not sure if I can find it again though
@@wayverleesoulsongFrom what I’ve heard, the entire song was done in one continuous take, and the others in the recording studio began to cry during it
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="445">7:25</a> This version of Stolas is surprisingly intimidating and awesome because you know that he means every letter in those two sentences despite knowing full well that he couldn't do anything while tied up with that rope. I can't help but admire how devoted and loving of his daughter he is.
Suprised striker is still alive, stolas has so much mercy if that was any other royal demon they probably would’ve killed striker (or got someone to) as soon as they left the hospital.
@@appa9486 Stolas will kill if he dares to threaten Via or Blitzø. Plus he couldn't petrify him back then at the café because he wasn't alone with Stella and Andrealphus. There Were Customers who could get accidentally petrified as well (I guess Stolas's petrification is permanent stuff)
I think it's amazing that the second episode gave us such a deeper side to Stolas, considering the very early impressions we all had of him. He has become my favorite character for this reason
'Loo Loo Land' is the episode I use to introduce people to this series. It has everything Helluva Boss is known for crammed into one story; raunchy jokes, murder, and, most importantly, real relationships.
Recasting Brock Baker with Bryce Pinkham was a 120% net positive for HB. I can't imagine him delivering his more endearing and soft moments as anyone else, and I wouldn't have it any other way
I never appreciated how much range Stolas’s voice actor has. He can have bright moments as well as sincere and tense moments. And he does them beautifully
His little “I’m fine” when he choked on alcohol <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="204">3:24</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="207">3:27</a> God damn it I love this man and his actor
I am not ready for 'The Full Moon'. My dread is immeasurable. I just need someone, anyone, to be nice to Stolas. It doesn't even have to be Blitzø. Someone be friends with this sad owl!
I have confidence it’s gonna be a happy episode for Stolitz Blitzø is starting to have some positives in his life and seeing Ozzie and Fizz probably helped him realize that it is possible for a royal to love an imp. And Fizz forgiving him and rekindling their friendship probably helped him realize he can be loved and even forgiven I really think this is gonna be a happy episode
@@maggie_knolastname Yeah I also hope things work out for Stolas and Blitz(o). And that they finally have a good talk about their respective issues, I imagine given Blitz(o)‘s history since becoming friends with Stolas up to the that “re entering his life” part should make for some interesting conversations
The "I don't have the words" bit will always be one of my favorite moments from this series. So many writers are obsessed with creating "perfect" dialogue that they sometimes forget to let natural conversation happen, and especially about difficult topics that never goes smoothly.
Right? How do you tell your child “Your mother and I are getting divorced because I was shoved in the closet and put in an arranged marriage to conceive a precautionary heir. We always hated each other and you wouldn’t exist without being shoved together against our will.” You can’t. You don’t have the words.
the way he sings “just a comfortable lie” tickles my brain SO much i remember when the episode dropped i rewound that part like 50 times in a row after hearing it ONCE
Honestly, changing the voice actor for Stolas was the best decision "Helluva Boss" ever made. Bryce really made Stolas a genuinely sweet character of a person. Sure he has his lewd sexual side but he's someone who really wants to be loved sincerely and had to put up with abuse in order to take care of his daughter. I want Stolas to be happy so bad!
I love Stolas so much... Abused since childhood, neglected, forbade from being himself, even went through presumably many martial r@pes, but none of that has ever transferred through him directly to Octavia. Yes she's grown with her parents fighting, but Stolas was putting up with the abuse attempting to support the one person he's ever loved unconditionally, the one he'll always protect, the one good thing that came from over a decade of abuse...
Plus it seems that Octavia genuinely didn't know about her parents terrible relationship until later in life, or at least had it excused away by Stolas. He tried to protect her for as long as he could.
My two favorite bits: 1: Stolas standing his ground against Stella when he is determined to get the divorce 2: Stolas' "get fucked, little one" line after leaving Ozzie and Fizz with that annoying lawyer
I love Stolas as a character, but I'm also continuously surprised by how much of the old "Ars Goetia" version of him made it into this show. The fact that he calls his daughter STARfire, constantly doing things associated with astronomy (which was the "real" Stolas's whole bag), even more so in his latest number "Just Look My Way", or the stars in his cape, the fact that he is a crowned owl, with very long legs, like for real, Viv did a PHENOMENAL job designing this character based off of a centuries old description in an occult reference book. Just incredible. And Bryce truly brought him to life. Such a masterful performance with so so much nuance and depth. Honestly when I first saw Stolas in the pilot, I thought he was going to one-dimensional as hell. Boy was I glad to be wrong.
I missed the "People want our money annnd our bodies" 😂❤️ I also love that you included ,"I'm sorry I just don't have the words" one of my favorite Stolas moments.
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a> the instant cut of Blitzø blowing out the head of the little imp after Stolas' laugh is just gold JSJKAKAJ
Interesting fact: Bryce Pinkham became the whole reason why Stolas's character was changed comparing to pilot (and first episode possibly) ❤ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="230">3:50</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="237">3:57</a> That line and Delivery are so BRILLIANT 👏💎 😂😂 Best Stolas's line FIGHT ME if you dare 😂
@@kateoasmr Viviene said they had to rewrite after his voicing, like after first episode Viviene and other went "damn that's too cute, write it down! Write. It. DoWn!" 😂
I love Stolas! He's one of the most complex characters I have ever seen. The voice actor brings him to life! I can't imagine anyone else being so on point for him ❤
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="462">7:42</a> has to be my favorite clip because and only because the caption for that laugh is "excited chicken noises"
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="73">1:13</a> I usually never get chills when listening to a song, but this part never fails to get me chills, IT’S SO GOOD
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="317">5:17</a> he attack <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3">0:03</a> he protect But most importantly <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="451">7:31</a> he protects his daughter
All of you complementing Bryce are absolutely right, and I agree. Now that *that's* out the way... These animators/storyboarders are clever! I never noticed any of these about his eyes before this compilation: 1) he has 4 eyes and two pupils (for his larger set) 2) the eyebrows carry a huge plurality (if not half) the facial expressions, aside from the fantastic "squash and stretch" 3) his smaller (secondary?) pair of eyes are ALWAYS more honest than his larger set, regardless of some of the ambiguitiy in the underlying emotions I love it when storytellers put in little things for us to pick up on. 🥰
I love how when he realizes why Via went to the mortal realm you can see tiny little white dots in his eyes, shaking, its one of the few times I remember seeing pupils in his eyes, most the time his eyes are just the red/pinkish color. Its a great touch for when his emotions are high its great
I feel like Stolas and Charlie would be besties. they would totally put on a concert with Ozzie while Fizz is doing a circus act in the background, and Blitz is on security detail. M&M would want to join but with all the other more powerful diva demons on stage they'd probably not get a chance unless Charlie stepped in. demons would die, some would have fun, angel dust would be "earning" drug money, Alastor would be broadcasting, Vaggie would be helping with security, and Husker would be drinking in the corner. It would be utter chaos.
I just finished watchin the blitz one and was hoping for a stolas one. Thank you! I love Bryce's acting sm he truly shaped and makes stolas character the way he is now, just like Viv and Brandon said recently at a panel. Bryce makes stolas so lovable- S1 Ep 2 is when we first truly see his character shine. I look forward to his song next month :')
I will cry 😭 thank you for watching ♥️ Absolutely Bryce is a treasure and he’s super fkn nice I think it would be really cool to go to one of his broadway shows too 🤩 also definitely Loo Loo Land made me really start loving Stolas and it was tremendously reinforced in Circus 🫠
Nah don't feel that way. I feel the same, especially with the artistic inspiration it's provided me and for me falling in love with a certain hot pink succubus
@@MangoMagica I say this as a practitioner of the lesser key. That’s why I say disrespectful caricature. Stolas was a spirit I’ve had much interest in over the decade, so this is a… “interesting” take on the spirit. Although, out of all the Goetic Spirits mentioned and shown, he is the most physically alike to the description of mighty Stolas: a crowned owl (tho, sometimes a raven), with really, really long legs. He’s a Prince of hell, and can teach the science of astronomy to the summoner, as well as the natures of herbs and minerals and their uses.
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="426">7:06</a> I'm sorry but the direct cut from the tender moment between Stolas and Via to Stolas calling Striker sexy KILLED me
I love the design of Stolas as well, specifically his eyes. His pupils only show when he's feeling extreme emotions. They also glow more in certain moments
I remember people not liking Owl in a Cage. Granted it doesn’t sound the best but I feel like that’s the point. This song is only moments after Blitz drives off, and he knows he fucked up. Throughout this entire song, he’s on the verge of crying, and the makeup running down his face tells us that he was already crying. So of course his voice would be strained. The point is, this song is still great, and shows just how crushed he is, both physically, and emotionally
Love it when voice actors have good delivery and perfect timing, it really makes their characters feel alive and real. The best one I can think of off the top of my head is Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove. Her voice actor went above and beyond and moved like her character was animated in the movie, giving her voice more personality.
