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Edit is in progress, and we'll be sharing our review of episode 4 this weekend. Thank you for bearing with us - it has been a hectic start to the year to say the least.

Welcome also to our new Patrons in 2023!!! You are THE BEST. Stay tuned for more content coming your way, and we'll be announcing our next charity donation very soon. 

Much love, 

Josh & Alex xox


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Graham & Ruth May

Hey, Alex and Josh. Thanks so much for your reaction to episode 4, which I really enjoyed. ❤️ I have posted some comments on YouTube but just wanted to stop by here too, to say how great it is to see you back and share your reactions to such a brilliant show. Already looking forward to seeing what you make of episode 5 and OMG, the finale. Try to remember to breathe during the finale, because I only realised that I had been holding my breath for quite a while when the closing credits came up! 🫣😧

HouseTrolls

Yay! I really needed this today. It has been a long, too busy and somewhat trying weekend. Knowing that I had a little treat to watch at the end of it all kept me going through what felt like an endless slog.

snallahej

💜your positivity and insights! Always appreciate when you share on various posts. You’re a true YR fan!

snallahej

You are not alone. This vid was a highlight of an illness-filled week/weekend. Hang in there. 💜

Graham & Ruth May

Hey! 😊 Thank you for saying that. What can I say, except that I am completely in love with the show. I admire everything about it, especially the tight script and the acting, but what I think really sets it above other shows is the chemistry between Edvin and Omar and the way in which their friendship and trust allows them to make their characters’ relationship so real. It’s something special. Love Heartstopper too, although it’s a very different vibe, don’t you think?

snallahej

Agree on all points, 1000%!! I’m a big HS fan too and seeing these shows makes me so encouraged for the next generation of LGBTQ+. They definitely have different vibes, but I love that too! A little bitter with the sweet, so to speak. I just wish there was an American production that could be half as brave and real as these 2 shows. From the writing to direction to the music choices and of course, acting, YR blows me away every time I watch. I’m thrilled to share my excitement with awesome creators like ASWT and kind fans, like the ones here. Even if it’s rare to find people who share my opinion that Sara is a perfect villainous match for August. 😊

Graham & Ruth May

The only thing I would add about Sara is that her perceptions and the way she interprets situations are affected by her Asperger’s and ADHD, which I think I am right in saying that she tells Felice about-or at least, Felice definitely knows that because she tells August in season 1 episode 2, just after she invites Simon and Sara to the movie night. Not saying she’s right, just thinking that she’s had no experience with guys that we know of and she maybe doesn’t read behavioural cues like most people, so perhaps she takes August too much at face value. But she does know she’s betraying Simon and I don’t defend that at all.

Graham & Ruth May

By the way, I noticed that I am being shouted at quite a bit in the YouTube comments on the episode 4 reaction. Apparently, I am being totally unfair on Markus by suggesting he was manipulating Simon and not listening to what Simon was telling him about not being ready for a serious relationship…etc. Ok, that’s fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I still think Markus is an arch manipulator but I am not saying that Simon is blameless. 🤐

Ingrid Machado Pena

That's something that I learned posting comments about Markus' behavior on YouTube: many people get annnngryyyy! I think people really don't see how problematic his behavior is...

Graham & Ruth May

Yes, they do get very annoyed and mostly seem to come back at me/others who comment about Markus with comments about Simon being equally manipulative. He’s a 16 year old, vulnerable boy, heartbroken by Wilhelm’s betrayal at the end of season 1, from my point of view and Markus is 18, I think, with a dating history from what he says to Simon at one point. I don’t think Simon is blameless at all, but I do think he tries to extricate himself from anything serious with Markus more than once. It’s a complex situation in which they both have some responsibility, but I do still think that Markus is a manipulator and that Simon acts out of vulnerability and grief. Enough said on this point, probably!😬

snallahej

That’s so weird!!! I don’t want to paint with a broad brush, but I wonder if many YT commenters skew to a teenage demo, and maybe they don’t see the behavior for what it is??? I’m def not sure that in my teens, I would’ve recognized the special method of gaslighting Markus uses. I think you raised really valid points! And I love that the show makes viewers think of all of these interesting human situations.

Graham & Ruth May

Hey, snellahej. 😀 That’s certainly possible. I would have thought that the demographic of YouTube was pretty broad but yes, you may be right about the responses. I agree that Young Royals arouses some powerful feelings and really makes you think about the dynamics of relationships. I guess I just find it a it worrying that Markus is being defended as a ‘nice guy’ while Simon is being cast in the role of spoilt little victim/user. Must have been watching a different show! 🤔😉

Marstrand

Please react to episode 5 of Young Royals season 2 soon 🥹🙏🏻. Waiting…

Graham & Ruth May

Yes, please. I am living for Alex’s face in the finale but I think episode 5 puts us through the emotional wringer pretty thoroughly too…🫣🫠😧

Graham & Ruth May

Even better, an extended version of the boys at the QX Gay Gala, with Lisa and Omar’s Mum clearly having a great time and a glimpse of Samuel Astor (Nils) as well as some great footage of Omar and Edvin. Newly posted on YouTube mostly by Omar’s Mum! Enjoy! ❤️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRq9hHmyPYs

Suze

Hi everyone! I’m the newest patron. I’ve kept meaning to join and then I watched the latest video today and finally got around to it :)

Graham & Ruth May

Hey, Josh and Alex. I have posted comments on your episode 5 reaction on YouTube and also messaged you. Loved seeing you again and thanks for the reaction, but didn’t love the savage chopping of some really key moments of YR. I get that there are huge copyright issues but isn’t that a really good reason for posting uncut reactions on this Patreon, in which we’d get to see more of you two (we’d love that) as well as not having the frustration of seeing the content so disrupted? I really felt that this episode suffered and so much was missed that was vital to the story and the understanding of the characters and their relationships. You could charge more, donate more to charity and make many of your fans extremely happy at the same time. Someone suggested that another person did the editing and they could still do that for the shorter YouTube version.

Ingrid Machado Pena

I'm with you, Ruth! The reaction felt a bit off sometimes. It's such an important episode and we love Josh and Alex's reactions, so it was dissappointing. I would be extremely happy if we could get uncut reactions.

Suze

For anyone who loves Young Royals: I never watch dubbed versions of foreign productions but when I saw that this is dubbed by Edvin and Omar I decided to watch it. There are quite a few bits which make more sense with this translation so I definitely recommend it.

Chris Madison

Edvin and Omar do a great job in English -hope review of 3rd and last season is in English as well. Hard to follow otherwise - but love the show and will watch in English.

Susan

Although I do very much look forward to your review of #4, I hope you guys are taking care of yourself. When I want a dose of Alex and Josh, I listen to an old video!!

Maz

Same here. Love you guys so much, I've watched your back catalogue of Love Victor even though I've never seen it or have any intention. January is an awful month. Hope you are both well. Lots of love from your fans!!

Nanaessa Huffman

I'm so excited 😊 you have no idea! I'm so happy you guys are back!!

Laura Ibarra

Same! Haha good to know I’m not the only one 🙂 their hands down my favorite YT channel

David Gadd

No worries. I suspect it's many hours for every single edit. That's a lot of effort, and thanks for doing it.

Graham & Ruth May

If you’re going to be busy, Paris seems like a pretty good place for it! Hope you were not toooo busy to have a great time there. Good to see you guys and looking forward to episode 4 in your excellent company.