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this was quite literally the best episode of television I think I've ever seen. the way I feel about this show and these characters needs to be studied bc I don't think it's normal and I don't even know how it happened. the choices and changes that happened in this episode were incredible and really fit with the vibe of the episode in general. THAT PHONE CALL SCENE!? sorry - no, I cannot handle that. also seeing Shane all loopy and THAT LAST FIVE MINUTES!? THAT LAST FIVE MINUTES IS GOING TO BE REPLAYED OVER AND OVER. the cut from the tv to Shane, to Ilya - A MASTERPIECE. I'm so chill about this. also, I LOVE OUR GIRLS ROSE AND SVETLANA - THEY ARE EVERYTHING 🩶😭

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Mary E Crum

Such a great episode. Better than I hoped for.

Nel

Youre an angel for posting so fast lol, now I can watch this instead of just rewatching the episode🤪

Maria Stoycheva

I just finished watching it myself and am VERY tempted to see your reaction right away but I am technically at work so let me quickly get some work done and I will be back. and THANK YOU for your service (=posting it so fast)! <3

JL

Ryannnnnnnnn, I've watched it 4 times and can't stop crying and laughing and dancing! Thank god you're here to help!

JL

As usual, you are channeling all the thoughts and feelings in my head.

Sam ! !

Omg, I’ve been refreshing Patreon for one of the people I’m subbed to to upload this episode. I love this episode so much <3

Maria Stoycheva

"Every single person that I have ever even looked at, I'm talking [to them] about this show" - me, the last 3 weeks, spamming all my favourite reactors under random videos that they HAVE to watch this show, and also reviewing everyone's community posts for show recommendation requests, and upvoting everywhere anyone mentions HR. and also, low-key checking who liked all the IG posts that IG is serving me and... oh, not to mention that I PMed ALL my queer male friends and told them that they must watch it! to one of them I even advertised the show as a great "mood setter" for a fun evening with his girlfriend :D :D :D I am not normal about it either. people think that I'm sleeping 5h/night because I am busy. and I am! exceptionally busy. not just...you understand...work-busy :D

Ryann Rodkey

me too! this is quite literally, the best thing I've ever seen 🤣

Ryann Rodkey

I knew with how much I was freaking out over this, I had no choice but to edit and upload it IMMEDIATELY. I hope you enjoy! 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

ahhh you're so welcome! I hope you enjoy! 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

WE ARE ONE AND THE SAME. I swear we're like a hive mind with this show, it's insane 🤣

Ryann Rodkey

I am so happy to be of service - there was zero option for me to not upload this immediately. I need to freak out about it forever! 😭

Ryann Rodkey

I am SO with you Maria. I am so not normal about this. from my work friends, to my family, to my friends, to my hairdresser at this point - I will never shut up about this show to the day I die. I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE ALIVE 🤣

Maria Stoycheva

oh, the finale comes out on the second day of Christmas? are you kidding me? this just registered :D so my schedule for the second day of Christmas currently looks like that: 7am - therapy session (probably talk about HR, let's be honest); 8am - watch ep 6; rest of the day - same :D maybe a language lessons in there somewhere? listening to Connor speak languages (there are a few things with him speaking perfect French out there too) has motivated me to also work harder on that (as well as in the gym). huge off topic but you, Ryann, will appreciate it: did Hudson's latest quote make it to you? let me spoil it for you: ""Unfortunately, when we filmed that first shower scene, I hadn't had a chance to train that much yet. My butt got so much bigger, and we never filmed me from the back again. I need to really show it off in season two." - Hudson Williams on his physique in 'Heated Rivalry' (via Vogue)" chaos gremlin :D

j-l

i cant watch this rn but omfg connor storrie come get your emmy!!!

j-l

thank you for posting so fast queen ill be watching this as soon as i wake up lmao

Maria Stoycheva

well, the one person who I did NOT recommend the show to was my mom. she doesn't need to know exactly what kinds of books and media I consume. I drew the line at Bridgerton - there's enough sex there for her :D

Maria Stoycheva

14 minutes in and you haven't started crying yet? you are stronger than me. I laugh-cried pretty much the whole episode. I even filmed myself, reaction-style, and now I can see how unattractive I am when experiencing strong emotion lol

Maria Stoycheva

the bar scene at the all-star game was so... not what I expected, and yet everything that I needed. so many feelings, so many things left unsaid... and also the quiet recognition that Ilya switched the charm on right *after* he learnt that Shane had come alone and *before* he learnt that Shane was single again. our boy does like trouble but, in this case, I cannot blame him. they are practically married at this point :D

Maria Stoycheva

about the glasses scene. I am slightly disappointed we didn't get the "I think I'd rather look at your face", but I can't really imagine how they could have filmed that anyway, so... maybe for the better? they skipped quite a few sex scenes this episode, but I am looking forward to the ones in S02 :D they set some pretty high expectations in that regard, I don't imagine them letting go of that completely.

Maria Stoycheva

btw, I watched the episode without subtitles last time, on purpose, to practice my Russian and to be able to fully assess Connor's performance and *that* scene. I am seeing the subtitles for the first time with you, so I am freaking out a bit :D and just for the record, I think Connor did an amazing job. my Russian is not perfect but I have an ear for it and I didn't notice anything off. I understood pretty much everything he said, and that was such an amazing experience. I am so grateful to Connor for bringing us such an authentic character and not taking us out of it even for a second. this is *such* a rare occurrence!

JL

Oh, there will be a few next week, certainly.

Maria Stoycheva

there should be, yes. the cottage, after all. they will be newlyweds, in a sense :D

JL

I'm literally jealous of all the zillions of earthlings who haven't seen this yet bc they still get to experience it for the first time! And you're 10000% right about Tierney needing to give adaptation and showrunning courses.

JL

The moment when Shane started to admit things to Rose, a sweet little waltz tune began to play, and I was an emotional wreck for the rest of the time.

Maria Stoycheva

Shane's Hudson was really showing in the hospital scene here :D and Ilya's Connor was in plain view when Shane told him he hired a stylist. I didn't think I'd like seeing the actors behind the performances but it is actually absolutely adorable. the roles fit them well even in that respect. <3

Maria Stoycheva

this really IS a perfect storm - one of the most perfect in our generation, I feel like. do other fandoms feel like that, ever? if they do, I need to join them. this is simply incredible. and to think I never got to read more than 2 books from the series? you better believe me that I am starting TLG this week and I will have read them all in a month. and then re-read them before S02 comes out. when does season 2 come out? can it be next month? pretty please? :D :D yeah, I was not well when this episode ended. everything happened *exactly* as we had predicted it, and Jacob had teased it, and the fandom had pieced it together based on clues such as who appears in which episode on imdb, what the episode is called (title of the opening song from ep 3 and closing song of ep 5, btw - great bookmark!), the stills we got, everything. and still, we were NOT prepared :D (I am so excited that I cannot be bothered to use emojis right now! this is how bad it is XD)

Maria Stoycheva

I absolutely loved Rose telling Shane that she'd had a lot of gay boyfriends. I think this was the best thing to tell him to make him feel less self-conscious! I believe her, generally, though 80% is probably an exaggeration :D but yeah, Rose telling Shane "It's all right" and Shane responding "It's really not" broke me. poor boy! :'(

Maria Stoycheva

Ryann, you are watching Shadowhunters too? how did I not know this?? when HR ends, I am starting a Shadowhunters rewatch with you! I will need something to carry me over to Bridgerton (which, too, I hope to be at least as queer as last season!) :D

Maria Stoycheva

btw, are you planning on reacting to more interviews etc here? or has that ship sailed and now you've seen everything out there? :D

gay nebula

as someone who hasn't yet read the books, i was literally crying my eyes out watching that ending. the queer joy!!!!!!!! and the acting overall in this show is way too good, i care so so much about their feelings

JL

Thank god Canadian tv production is not the interminable shitshow of the US. I know scripts are already partly written, so hopefully they can shift into production quickly.

JL

you're right, that was a fabulous addition, not only for Shane's comfort but to show how she clocked him sooooooo quickly.

Maria Stoycheva

that sounds amazing! so, maybe a year? I am not familiar with Canadian TV production.

gay nebula

also (i just realised this), in episode three, Elena tells Scott that he and Kip deserves sunshine, and in the final scene of this episode when Scott scans for Kip in the crowd the lyrics in the background goes "give me your eyes, I need sunshine" 🥺

Breazee~

Im getting ready to watch this reaction but had to state my week has revolved around it too. Yesterday I was cleaning house to the All the things she said remix. Then watched all the episodes impatiently waiting. Stayed up to watch the episode only to wake up at 730 today on my day off automaticly thinking I cant wait to watch again.....Im gonna see if reactions are up!

Ryann Rodkey

Hey that’s so fair 🤣 everyone is shocked when they find out I watch this with my mom 🤣🤣 but I totally understand how this would be a weird thing for a lot of people to watch with their mom 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

Yes! The finale is out on the 26th! I fear I’m not going to be present at Christmas. I’ll be dissociating and thinking about staying up until midnight 🤣🤣 I DID NOT SEE THAT QUOTE. but omg. 🫠 I’m not going to make guys. Go on without me

Ryann Rodkey

I welled up so much! I swear I like fight it off of this show bc it moves so quickly and I don’t want to miss anything through tears 🤣 I think I also have a harder time fully crying when I’ve read something and know exactly what’s coming. No matter how outstanding the performances are, I’m like toooooooo in it watching, it’s odd 🤣 but I was welling up A LOT 🩶 I love how careful and loving rose was in that scene! 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

I agree! The bar scene was so unexpected. Seeing Shane look so at ease was so beautiful. He’s come so far and looks so much more confident in himself in this episode starting with this scene specifically. Gosh I love them 😭🩶

Ryann Rodkey

Oh yeah! It was interesting bc I didn’t really realize we skipped seeing all of the sex scenes until it was over. It was so good and didn’t feel lacking at all next to the other episodes which just proves how deep and good this show is! I’m so excited to see what we get from the cottage! I just wish we got to see him gush about his freckles in the video call but I’ll live with the fact that we got the glasses comments and he STROKED HIS FRECKLES 😭🩶

Ryann Rodkey

WOW! That must be so cool to be able to do! I saw a comment from someone who speaks Russian saying the subtitles didn’t do justice on how painful the call was which I found interesting bc I was IN PAIN 🤣🩶

Ryann Rodkey

I totally agree! It was so fun to see! 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

I have only ever felt close to this obsessed when I watched Young Royals if I’m honest and I didn’t get to experience that when it came out so I was kind of a long ship in the night 🤣 nothing is hitting like this and I need season 2 immediately but also- please take your time and make it just as amazing. I beg 😭🩶

Ryann Rodkey

Yes! I did react to all of Shadowhunters which was also such a treat and I’m very not normal about that too 🤣🤣 I hope you enjoy! 🩶

Maria Stoycheva

I mean, I might appreciate the subtitles on the 10th watch. on the second one, I just used them to catch the couple of sentences I didn't understand. there was definitely one part during his fight with his brother where the subtitles didn't do Ilya justice and what he was saying was even more badass. 😍

Ryann Rodkey

I’ve seen quite a bit of little clips but I haven’t actually sat down and watched the full interviews of them! I would be open to doing another one for sure. Maybe once the season has wrapped and we stop getting new ones everyday 🤣🩶

Ryann Rodkey

ITS WAY TOO GOOD AND FOR WHAT 🫢 im so unwell about it. I have no words left. it just never misses. Not a single time 😭🩶

Ryann Rodkey

Omg I love that! We are all so WRECKED BY THIS. it’s incredible 🤣🩶 I hope you enjoy watching with me!

Maria Stoycheva

let us know. I'd be happy to recommend a few.

Maria Stoycheva

that's the thing, though. I feel like it is the community aspect, the togetherness, the one-episode-per-week-ness of it all that created this perfect storm that will last for 2+months. we wouldn't have been so obsessed if we didn't fan each other's fire :D I am not complaining - nothing I love more than to discuss my favourite pieces of media and art with like-minded people. but it is a community effort for sure!

Breazee~

Absolutely! My reaction last night was the same. I knew everything that was coming and I still had my arms up in the air yelling YES at the end lol. I still started to tear up when Ilya talking to Shane in Russian even watching this reaction. I may need help too. Maybe we need to start a support group. 🤔 🤣

Ryann Rodkey

No I agree! As painful as waiting a week is- I also kind of love building the tension and excitement!

Rin Stewart

“I love this for them. I love this for everyone. I LOVE THIS FOR ME!” You’re so real for that lmao

Molly C

Thought of you during the hospital scene i was like oh she is going to die with how cute shane is being 😂 cant wait to watch this reaction

des williams

this episode changed my life actually

Breazee~

😂 I've already got the next book waiting to read as soon as next weeks episode hits. Its taken everything in me to keep from reading it.

Molly C

Ok yeah i was the same after the episode. Knowing it was coming was one thing. experiencing it was insane. They included almost everything and literally improved convos and then that final scene was so much better than i could have ever imagined . The russia scene was better and just the hotel scene where shane spilled everything and then the hospital 😭😭 all of their fucking smiles while playing together and on opposite teams. Fave episode of this show but also just generally in a while. I saw someone on twitter say “will my wedding even feel this good?” 😂😂. I went to bed at like 3 am. Adrenaline was pumping haha

Arlee C

I can’t 🙈😍🥹😭😩 This episode was just a masterpiece! Agree with you on everything! Every word! ❤️

Erica A

I literally watched this 3 times last night because I just couldn't handle it!!!! I cried I laughed I jumped out of my chair! It's like this episode just fell out of the book, awards for everyone!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Scotty LeMaster

The best episode so far! The only thing that would have utterly killed me all the way dead would've been if Shane would have whispered in Russian, "YA tozhe tebya lyublyu" after Ilya told him he loved him. Meaning Shane secretly learned Russian all these years for his Ilya and understood everything Ilya said on the phone!!! ❤️❤️❤️

AK

Not you saying "I'm having panic attack" haha adorable! I think we all collectively lost our minds during this entire episode! Also did you catch the baby Shane/Hudson photo in his parents' place??:)

AK

Oh also - in that restaurant scene with Rose - Hudson did such a fabulous job! You could tell Shane was terrified to be found out, couldn't even speak, only answered with head movements bc anything else would have made him cry. Top tier acting! And don't even get me started on Connor. Give that man all the awards now.

Ryann Rodkey

No seeing Hudson’s eyes well up and the flashback sequence to him shaking or nodding his head. NOOOOOO I CANT HANDLE IT. THE PAIN. HES SO GOOD GUYS. HES SOOOOOOOO GOOD 😭 I did also notice the picture and I’ve been sick about it 🫠🩶

Ryann Rodkey

That would be insane and I think I actually wouldn’t have survived that if that had happened LMAO 🤣 I’d no longer be on this earth

Ryann Rodkey

AWARDS ALL AROUND. I so agree. The way this is so accurate to the book fills me with such immense joy. Like this is the kind of love you can get if you do an adaptation accurately!! ITS SO GOOD

Ryann Rodkey

Retweet- I’m still crying and it’s been 24 hours now

Ryann Rodkey

Honestly- so real. I feel altered. Like a different being. I’ve changed since I’ve started this. There was before HR and then there’s after HR 🤣

Ryann Rodkey

I don’t think you understand what this means to me Molly 🤣 the fact that you were thinking of me during that scene is incredible bc lord knows- I wasn’t handling it well. HES SO CUTE. IM WEAK 😭😭😭😭🩶

Ryann Rodkey

Genuinely. We all deserve that happiness and joy this shit is bringing into our lives 😭🩶

JessieC

you know what it's the cinematography-- I mean it's a lot of things, but the cinematography does its job PERFECTLY the last scene... the chaos, the excitement, all 4 men feeling so hopeless and isolated and stuck then Hunter alone onthe ice seeing everyone around him receiving love from their families and he just said f*ck it and changed EVERYONE'S lives... and that buildup with the music and the camera kept spinning around all 4 of them-- which really represented them all on that ice symbolically then there was suddenly hope for everyone. The camera work really did a lot for representing all of that. Hunter and Kip had to wait so long and Ilya and Shane might not have to now.

Macie

the thing i love is even though i’ve read the books jacob is adding and changing little things here and there that just add to the show so so much some people were sad the “they can see us” line wasn’t included but i personally loved it something about the focus being shifted from fear of people seeing them to his main concern being how ilya is feeling(plus on paper great moment but logistically in real life doesn’t really work) 😭 also they were 30 seconds into the game so ilya had to play that whole game worried about shane and shane’s little “oh no” in the hospital scene when the nurse walks in he’s so freaking cute okay i could say about ten billion more things but i’ve yapped enough

Macie

oh my god i didn’t even talk about the glasses ilya just like me fr like yes put them back on immediately

Ryann Rodkey

1000%! the cuts between skip and Ilya and Shane were INCREDIBLE. it just was building everything up into such a beautiful moment to that phone call and the chills were EVERYWHERE! 🩶

Ryann Rodkey

THE GLASSES. brb foaming at the mouth in the most respectful way possible. 🫠 no I totally agree about that line! I loved that it was focused on Ilya being worried as opposed to being stressed about other people watching. that hospital scene has been on REPEAT in this household 🤣 THE STROKING OF THE FRECKLES. STOP IT.

Macie

shane should legally have to wear his glasses at all times 🙂‍↕️ and yes!! the freckle stroke i swear if we don’t get a freckle mention next episode me and jacob are gonna need to talk

jowritesfanfic

"I knew it was coming!" Yes and it still! fucking! worked! How??? I watched that episode 3 times in a row immediately when it came out. What is in this? What is happening?

LM-Entertainment Australia

this is such an incredible episode - it really is. my two favourite parts are ilyas russian monologue to shane on the phone.. and the hospital scene. it was so perfectly done and it was hilarious and touching. what will i do until 2027? arggghhhh

Ryann Rodkey

ahhhhh the Russian monologue is INSANE. and the hospital scene!? UGH THEY ARE TOO GOOD, IT'S NOT OKAY. I'm not going to make it. simply no 🤣

Jessica B

Me since December. 💛🖤💙❤️🤍