FLASHBACK - HELLUVA BOSS - THE CIRCUS // S2: Episode 1 REACTION - Zamber Reacts 

NOTE: I didn't know that Bryce Pinkham was a professional singer. I just thought he was a regular actor. That's a opps from me lol

Dad: "Don't you want to help me and your mama?" Blitzø: "Of course I want to help *mama."*

Fun Fact: Paimon and Blitzo's dad are voiced by Jonathan Freeman who voiced Jafar in the original Aladdin. How does Vivziepop keep getting these people?!

Notice how Stolas says "THE Divorce" not "A Divorce". He tried dumping her before, this is just the first time he stuck to it

Stolas's happy little laughs being owl hoots is adorable! And 8:59 "Don't bow to him, he bows to us!" ..Yet Stolas still bowed to Blitz in last episode.. ;w;

The way Blitzø just casually twists Stolas' head around kills me. 🤣 He is an owl after all.

I’m just glad to see that Stolas as the father and a victim of domestic abuse is standing up to his abusers and still trying to be a good Father. Men like that don’t get enough recognition because most people assume it’s always the Man’s fault.

When Stolas opens the book and says "I'm the fool to believe when you look into my eyes" he gives a page with Asmodeus gems, it is known that he belongs to the ring of lust and the succubi and incubus need human energy, they use those gems to travel to the mortal world, that's how verosika and company went there, I think Stolas wanted to give it to Blitzø to make it easier for him and not be left without working when Stolas needs the book like in the chapter where Striker appeared

I think my favorite line is just the first part of the "I. DON'T. CARE what your arrogant brother thinks!" The way Bryce gives those first 3 words so much pain and anger together, sounding on the verge of falling apart completely, as if lashing out like that is new to him. It may not be the most powerful, booming voice, but to hear that from one who is usually so cool and collected and refined is absolutely powerful.

I think the reason Stolas didn't get the divorce was because he was scared of what the rest of his family would think, and it seems like he's scared of Stella's brother Andrealphus as well.

I too loved Stolas’ Song and how you feel the emotion. You can tell he’s sad when some notes his voice cracks as if the actor himself is crying while singing. In my opinion the best part where you really feel it is when he sings “what’s between you and I, just a comfortable lie?”

"Stolas doesn't need this perfect gorgeous voice." Professional singer Bryce Pinkham in shambles. (In the watch party they said that Bryce did the lament in only ~4 takes and that the final version is from a single take, hence the emotion and imperfections)

I have a theory that Blitzø's family circus's gimmick is being a twin-themed attraction. A lot of the preformers looked identical and preformed symmetrically. I mean, we know Blitz and Barb are twins, and the mark on their foreheads are either a family thing or a circus-gang-thing.

To the people cringing over the mice, remember: Stolas is an OWL. 🦉

Stella probably stalled on the divorce thing which is why it was taking so long. I think Stolas finally put his foot down like "enough stalling! It's happening NOW!"

It's so sad, Stolas was stuck in an unhappy marriage with an terrible person and the one he was actually in love with was just using him for his book

Love how they commit to Stolas's eyes being glowing red lamps (complete with lense flare) with only occasional pupils.

I believe the reason he didn't divorce her when he started the affair is that after the high of tell her he wanted a divorce she probably intimidated him out of it. She's obviously very verbally abusive and as we've seen her potentially physically abusive. Stolas is scared of her. So even though he initially tried to make it work for Via's sake, I think in that last scene he's just so tired of his life the way it is so he finally had the back bone to stand up for his own happiness and mental well being.

Stolas's voice Bryce Pinkham is actually a professional broadway singer.

The way Blitzø's father just sells him by nothing is sad but real. I've seen it so much

As someone who knows about 10 musicals start to end and sings them when angry, so see a character who has such a pained voice sing , without auto tune or change the VA to sing and stuff just makes me happy. It feels as if he is just a very versed person who decided to push out the emotions in a creative way! FITS STOLAS perfectly!

Sad thing that Stolas's father might be actually a good dad. Comparing to other hell's creatures. He might seem like asshole, but he actually tried to make his son happy. Even though ha didn't even remembered his name.

Those crystals in the book is another way to access the living world, usually used by succubi to go to earth, so stolas is possibly trying to sever ties with blitzo by giving him one.

'Stapler' is a perfect name for an Office-themed race-horse....seven letters, as required by tradition.

I’ve seen this episode already and let me just say: *Stolas deserves better than this.* Also Paimon (Stola’s Father)is also voiced by Jafar from Aladdin.

Someone translated the runes in the book and the Asmodeon Crystals are how Verosika and the other succubi and incubi got to the human world.

I remember when you get get so unformatable whenever Stolas did ANYTHING. How times changed. Also I don't like the implication of Blitzo talking about losing limbs to Fizzarolli who has robotic limbs

This episode made me really appreciate stolas as a character with the terrible marriage that he’s been forced to endure on top of trying to give his daughter a normal happy life

So far every reactor I've seen has gotten confused about the middle section being a flashback at first. Stolas still causally had the grimoire and Blitzø was sneaking around his window, so I assumed it was still a flashback. It helps that Stella didn't bring up the affair at all while talking about the not divorced party. Still I can see how a lot of people would miss the hints before Stolas and Blitzø started talking.

As revealed in the end credits, Stolas' father is Paimon. Unlike in the show, he is usually depicted as a man riding a camel. While different works credit him with different titles, in the Ars Goetia, he is one of the nine kings of hell, the same rank Asmodeus holds, too. Though since he does not represent any of the 7 Deadly Sins, I think it's likely that, while being a high ranking demon, he is not on the same level as Asmodeus in this show, as well (though that's just a theory for now). He is usually portrayed as being highly knowledgeable about the world. In some versions, he can even see the past and the future. Lastly, he is said to be quite loyal towards Lucifer.

Kids Stolas, Blitzø and Fizz are precious!

The fact that this episode focuses on my favorite character Stolas made me enjoy the start of this season. The fact I only know who Paimon is from Hereditary. Love that he’s voiced by my favorite Disney villain Jafar.

they got unofficially divorced cause of statues ...(she will leave on the weekends but come back) but now that he's so done with it he doesn't care anymore and willing to go public

I'd be lying if I tried to pretend I haven't been checking your channel over and over again ever since this episode dropped. I never commented or anything because I knew you were sick and wanted you to recover but I'm so glad this is out

I think Stolas first yelled out about getting a divorce because he was in the high of the new exciting moment, but he got more meek and hesitant about it when he calmed down (also, apparently Stella has a powerful brother she uses as a threat.)

26:43 I actually disagree with the thought that blitz only cares for himself, i think he cares deeply for the people in his life(Loona is a good example of this, he openly expresses how much he cares for her.) but he just doesn't want to care because he's afraid they'll leave him if he gets too close, so he acts like he doesn't care so he can push people away before they inevitably leave them. he thinks he doesn't deserve the people around him, as seen in episode 7, he has pictures hung up on the wall of moxxie, millie, and loona yet he's scratched himself out of those pictures. He uses shitty behavior as a shield. Deep down i think he cares about Stolas, in truth seekers he is trying to crawl up towards Stolas while his subconscious tells him that he doesn't know how to deal with proper intimacy, but he also craves it. He wants that with Stolas but, again, he thinks he isn't good enough for Stolas. He was legitimately hurt when stolas hid his face at Ozzie's because it confirms what he thinks, that he's something to be ashamed of and only capable of a lustful relationship with Stolas, not a loving one. I think if he worked through his self esteem issues they could actually be good for eachother, we've seen he can be loving when he's secure in a relationship, like with Loona he's very sweet and affectionate.

So this episode really helped justify my analysis of Blitz’s and Stolas’ relationship. Stolas is more or less oblivious to how an actual relationship functions. From his throne, to his marriage, to pretty much everyone he knows is FORCED to act a certain way around him. With the SOLE exception of Octavia his daughter. (Who he notably smiled at when he went to check on her the night of the party.) Blitz DID feel regret about stealing the Grim Moire from someone who trusted him and turned it into a “business” transaction. And yes Stolas did figure it out why they had the transaction pretty much immediately after, but didn’t recognize it as a problem to their relationship. Hence to why the end of the Ozzie episode played out the way it did. Blitz and Stolas DO have a path forward, but the same thing I said last time stays true. Stolas needs to understand he wants more out of a relationship with Blitz and has to provide him an option instead of demanding it like he has been doing through most of the show. Especially since Blitz has lost so much already from a family that he no longer has, and Vizarolli his performing partner. Not to mention whatever gaslighting he’s endured from not just them, but also Verosika when they dated. (There’s a LOT of signs she did much more to Blitz to hurt him and he’s quiet about it.) At the very least both are out of their toxic relationships and both will likely have to save each other from what remains of it.

This episode is so sad because it completely reframed Stolas’ attachment to Blitzø as even more pathetic and desperate. I don’t know about anyone else, but watching the pilot I got the impression that Blitzø and Stolas had a more longstanding “fuckbuddies” relationship and that the Grimoire was a fringe benefit. Knowing that Blitzø acquiring the book was their *first meeting as adults* really reframes all their previous interactions, and recontextualizes how uncomfortable Blitzø seems with being attached to Stolas. I firmly believe that as of right now Blitzø has *zero* conscious desire to be with Stolas. He’s just kinda stuck with him, and Stolas can’t quite grasp that reality yet.

Stolas’s first song was more clean cut because it was a lullaby for Via, but this song was much more raw feeling because it’s his emotions. I love the way they did that, the second song also felt like it cut back on the instrumentals and followed the song we heard in Dhorks when he breaks into the base.

"I thought there was gonna be some repercussions" "But you're not divorced? What happened?" We don't have the full story yet, just Stolas'! I'm excited to see whose backstory is next!

truth is the missing episode was actually supose to be a silly one, and the previous episode waws the true ending of the season. Vivzie was never going to resolve anything that episode we missed. she said so herself

I'm really proud of my owl boy telling stella off

Yes yes, i've been waiting for your reaction to the HB season 2 premiere Zamber! it's a really epic episode! Seeing yound Blitz and Stolas form a childhood friendship was just adorable! and i still can't believe that Paimon was voiced by none other than the same voice actor as Jafar he did a masterful job! And seeing Stolas finally stand up to Stella was the most satisfying part of the whole episode, and now that we finally have the backstory we can finally honestly say that after all the years of physical and verbal abuse from Stella, she had it coming when Stolas cheated on her with Blitz.

Episode 8 has yet to release because of legal issues ( copyright, or something else) yet they plan to re-purpose it as a “special” yet it has no effect on the overall progression of Helluva Boss series as it stands. We’ll just have to wait until the next episode drops to see what happens going forward.

In case people didn’t know, Paimon and Blitzo’s father were both voiced by Jafar from the Aladdin animated movies and ahow

22:17 The look on your face when Stella was about to hit stolas

Sometimes I feel, the "we are in Hell" argument is a bit weak. :) Charlie is an angel practically (maybe even genetically, not sure about the whole lore about her parents), Stolas is a really good dad, Moxie and Millie are also good enough if we don't think about the killing part. Stella so far is the most disgusting piece of trash. Also, Stolas wasn't shocked about the slap, so I doubt it was the first time...

This was beautiful and tragic. I can’t wait to see Blitzø’s backstory.

I'm guessing Stolas tried to divorce Stella but she would never sign any paperwork to spite him.

17:00 the way that stolas reacts to blitz’s advances kinda shows him act kinda like a virgin with how innocent he responds to him

I think that he didn’t divorce back then cuz of the ppl his wife mentions after he tells her they’re getting "THE" divorce (which were her brother and his family) but at this point Stolas is at his breaking point. He's come to terms with the fact the only person he's ever romantically loved has not ONCE come to him without an ulterior motive. Ppl say that the book is about these lust gems that allows them to go to earth and he had that prepared it might mean he was thinking of ending the contract so they could have a normal relationship that wasn’t bound to a contract but with his reflection I think he know's the relationship isn’t going to go anywhere and will probably end it.

Yep. It's spelled laminitis

I find it funny that Stolas says he has a good memory and then literally a minute later says he barely remembers Blitzø's name 🤣

Apparently, Laminitis is something exclusive to animals with hooves since it affects tissue found in the hoof and eating too much sugar can cause it. :O

Lamanitis is a real thing that can cripple a horse (any creature that walks on hooves really) but it’s less that the legs “stop working” and more that the hoof layers separate, making every step extremely painful. There are ways to make it easier for the horse, but if it just can’t walk then they typically euthanize it

both dad's to Stolas and Blitz are kind of heartless but they both have good points: Stolas's father actually wanted to cheer him up (atleast for a while to stop him from being moppy) and he did see he enjoyed Blitz's joke and all so he was paying attention. and as for Blitz's father, he realized how dirty it was for them to want to buy he's kid so he wanted to get the good from their family and wanted to help theirs. grant it, they are still not great parents but something is better than nothing.

for reference on the shows singer bryce is covered but fizz and robofizz songs are performed by the broadway singer for beetlejuice and ozzi's singer is the broadway singer for the genie in alladin and is the voice of tex also verosika is voiced by the voice actress for miraculous ladybug soooooo ummmmm yeahhhhhh

The detail to Stolis's character in the fashion that he's an owl. The noises, the anatomy (being able to twist his head)

It's great you are feeling better, hope you fully recover soon 💖

Good for Stolas standing up for himself and say what he say to her for long time

Stolas: YEEEEEEES Zamber: NOOOOOO

I always look forward to your videos after a new Helluva Boss episode

Stolas: "I'm so oooolllllld, life has passed me by and now there is nothing left but waiting for death!" Is 35 out of immortal.

I knew there was a reason I liked owls more than swans lol

20:45 Remember the Lounger Owner with the sexy voice from the last episode? Those crystals allow his minions, employees?, to travel to the human realm to drain humans of their energy via sex. It's been heavily theorized that Stolas is going to give one of these gems to Blitzo so he won't need Stolas' Grimoire. And remember that sexy cowboy hitman from the 5th episode? Stella still has him retained to merc Stolas.

Fun fact: Stolas'father has the same voice actor as Jafar from the original Aladdin movies

FINALLY been waiting for your reaction for this one 💕

About the fact that your legs stop working if you eat too much sugar: Yes, its true. That is why diabetic people can become legless. Be careful kids. Very good reaction btw!

Quick facts. High amounts of sugars in grasses can bring about laminitis in horses susceptible to the disease.

The cristals are Asmodeous cristals, they can be used to open portals to the mortal world......like the grimmour, the theory goes Stolas wanted to get one for Blitz so he could still run I.M.P. without the book ending their...arrangement. ALSO Blitz does love Stolas and cares deeply for him but hes.....broken and thinks Stolas is using HIM, ALSO ALSO the balloon horses are a stand in for Fitzerolli and Blits, the green horse lost its legs in the "Great Pirate war" like Fitz lost his limbs somehow, and Blitz danced all over him and MORE BLOOD, no one knows whats with that buuuutttt its just a theory....a not ending the phrase you get it Tah tah

Those crystals in the book were special crystals that give any demon the ability to teleport to human world *without the grimoire* . This may foreshadow to something later in the series , which is sad....

I always liked the “cool aunt” vibe you give off.

My favorite part about season 2 ep 1 so far is watching everybody get so unbearably uncomfortable during stolas and blitzø's reunion

I agree with your opinion on the song, the imperfection are not bad, made me think of the song eternity with you in adventure time where the voice is crackled but it's still somehow good.

Not so fun fact: Yes, laminitis is a real thing. The "too much sugar" thing is only one of the reigning theories on what causes it, but it affects all ungulates. Horses and cattle are the most common sufferers. Fortunately, modern veterinary practices *are* able to alleviate, and potentially even cure, the disease if it's caught early enough, and hasn't become subject to too many complications. Less fortunately, incurable cases usually result in euthanasia, not amputation, because a life of being unable to move anywhere, ever, is not much better for an animal than being in constant pain, so the most humane option is to just end their suffering.

Stolas: "I am INTO this!" Blitzo: "Uh oh."

That laugh was the laugh of a man who for the first time in forever finally felt free

I’m starting to think Blitzø’s dad was originally going to be voiced by Gilbert Gottfried had he lived. Would’ve been a 1992 Aladdin reunion with both him and Jonathan Freeman.

sad truth. I feel more and more like stolas as I get older. I cant connect with my family friends and loved ones. each day thats going by I feel myself becoming more and more hollow. just tired of everything and everyone trying to help everyone but not getting any help in return. either way thabknyoubfor taking the tike to read this and hope you are doing better then me

22:18 it's such an interesting detail how stolas' pupils come in as soon as he stands up against his wife. to my knowledge, i don't we've ever seen them pop out in this fashion.

First episode I've seen of yours because I love reaction videos, Subscribed because I don't get enough "random" reactions of this show from women and YES XD I hope to see you more in my regular YT feed ❤

I love your reactions! I first started watching your videos when you watched Steven Universe.

I loved this episode with my life and since then I needed your reaction 😍😍

2:05 "that sounds.... Terrifying" Whelp, better that than being told I can be anything and not knowing what my purpose is, even in my mid 30's

I knew while watching the reactions to this episode that I was just missing one person, you. Thanks Zamber for your awesome reactions.

"the morning after" real fast Zamber no encounter that was really only about the money ever lasted until the morning after

Anybody notice: the creature Olivia is strangling in that photo is the same creature that dragged Milly off in the end of the LooLooLand episode.

I found Paimon forgetting his son's name funny and relatable. My mom will go down an entire list before she remembers my name. 😂 She cares about me. But it's still funny to see her struggle sometimes.

Hi Zamber, sorry you weren’t feeling well :( but all glad to see you reviewing the new Helluva Boss episode. Our boy Stolas went through a lot ... and to think I felt sorry for Stella at one point, we’ll not anymore sister! You know what the best part of this whole thing is? _He can’t get in trouble for it!_ Paimon’s exact order was “get married and sire a precautionary heir to the Goetia Family” ... well he did that, 17 years ago. Paimon never once specified the marriage was forever, nor what kind of parent Stolas has to be, he just had to father a child. Everything else he did, including staying married and being a good father to Octavia, was because he wanted to. Hopefully this means Stella will be put in her place at some point because he fulfilled Paimon’s wishes and honestly Paimon seems the type to want to keep Stolas alive solely because him being killed by the likes of Striker, an imp, would be seen as an insult. Thanks for the new video Zamber, I really need it today. Stay safe all, hug your animal friends and go tell your loved ones that you love them 💙🐱💙

Correct me if I am wrong but Stolas is wearing the same outfit from S1E7 so I am pretty sure this last scene happens right after Stolas was dropped off.

2:15 HOLY FUCK! IT'S JAFAAAAAR!!!! O0O He went from God Genie to Pimp Daddy. 😳

Blitzo could've just asked to borrow the book in the first place.

I just want Blitz to see that Stolas sees their relationship as way more than just sex and I definitely can't stand Stolas going through all this suffering, he doesn't deserve that, he's an amazing father and he really do care about Blitz, I just hope that they end up together

I had horse with laminitis, the bones in the hoof turn backwards. We thought we’d have to put her down when she was twelve, but she lived to 27 and died happy, half blind, and in her sleep.

While you can get Aladdin-related people like James Monroe Iglehart as Asmodious and Jonathan Freeman as Piemon. Damn, it’s sad we’ve recently lost Gilbert Gottfried. Would’ve been good to see and hear him take part in Helluva Boss with a character of his own.

i dont know if you noticed on the final part I, in blitz phone the first pictures he sees is of him and stolas in bed and stolas is sleeping while he is smiling, so i do think that blitz feels something by him, he is just afraid of being loved, which makes so much worse, because he fears being alone but pushes everyone that cares about him away

OMG I'M FIRST HI ALL 😁 Edit:just finished watching and wow that ending scene felt so real vivzi pop and her crew really don't hold back

I know you from Amphibia reaction and i watch helluva boss,that was a bit of a surprise for me lmao

Glad to see you excited and back in action...

I'm so Happy that you made a reaction ti this episode Awesome vid! :D