I wonder if there'll be an upcoming episode where Via gets put in danger and Blitz has to save her alone.
Like, its clear to everyone that Stella and Andrealphus don't care about her, in fact they seem to see her existence as an obstacle to what they want to achieve.
I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually stage another kidnapping or assassination for her, should she start posing herself as a threat to them. She's already started showing signs of standing up to them, and her powers coming in quite strong(truly Stolas' daughter fr), so it'd make sense if they decided to get rid of her. It was also somewhat foreshadowed in Western Energy- maybe Striker is the one ordered to kill her?
Only Stolas would be powerless at this point, so it'd be nice if Blitz was the one to save her. Maybe he'd be involved by complete coincidence like with Fizz? Im reaching bc im delusional, but maybe they'll bond during it, Blitz being protective over Via possibly or maybe actually getting hurt. Imagine Via sees someone going nuts trying to protect her, bc I dont think she sees that, sees how much she matters to anyone, much less the imp who ruined her family. It'd be such a good wake up call for her to realize not only why Stolas ended up caring for Blitz, but also how important and loved she actually is.
Also Blitz has a small but GREAT record of reconciling with someone via salvation from life threatening disasters, its his method of bonding, therapy if you will
I just want Octavia and Blitz to bond ok- i want these punk ass idiots to see how much they have in common, plsplspls Vivzie-
this was such an important moment for his development! He genuinely believed that he and blitzø would be treated the same by the court, but they obviously weren’t because he is royal. This combined with blitzø being adored while he is ridiculed by hell is totally the push he needs to realize the class disparities in he and blitzø’s relationship.
(Just to be clear I love Stolas and do not think he is an abuser I just think he is unaware of his privilege and power and how they affect blitzø)
This is my favorite scene and NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT
Them, being SO ADORABLE, being my NEW FAVORITE DUO EVER
Blitzo admitting to her that the “I want to fuck everyone, and only fuck them, because emotions and caring for people is dangerous” persona he has is not true, that it’s falling apart. This seems like such a silly line but I think it goes so deep.
Blitzo’s always been wanted for sex and sex only, which is why I think he might have looked up at Millie like that after he admitted he doesn’t actually want to fuck her. He’s scared that if his one good use is gone, then people won’t want him anymore.
Luckily this is Millie, and this whole episode is the beginning of putting that insecurity to bed. So he feels more comfortable admitting this to her
This part is really showing his growth. His maturity in his relationship- knowing that if he really cares about someone he can’t sleep around. His maturity with his friends- leaving their relationship be and no longer pushing and crossing boundaries. He’s letting go of that persona, the one that in his eyes has kept him safe. He realizing he needs to be someone else to be happy.
And of course,
Blitzo admitting just how much he loves and cares about Stolas- TO SOMEONE ELSE. This is HUGE for him- he doesn’t do the feelings talk, not even with the people he has feelings for, let alone bystanders.
He’s realizing that he doesn’t want to be with anyone else- that Stolas is the only one. He really understands (you can hear it in his voice and see it in his face) how much he fucked up, which is also how much he will need to fix to get it back.
This scene was the perfect way to end this episode and I just think it’s absolute perfection
Okay so since Sinsmas I have been thinking a lot about Blitzø and IMP abilities.
So in Sinsmas we got to see Loona's demon form and Vivzie has hinted before about other demons having official forms other than Goeitias.
My theory is that Imps most likely have abilities dealing with fire; however, they have not been taught how to properly handle it. Like they have this hidden power, but they have no idea how to control it. This would make sense with them being the native demons to Wrath which has fire twisters and volcanos everywhere (This is mentioned in Harvest Moon by Moxie)
This ability would also make sense of the slur "Fire Toad" that Blitzø was called during Western Energy while he was in the sloth ring.
Okay so in Helluva boss lore the different rings of Hell seem to have different types of fire/fire colors.
Envy: unknown. Maybe black ish or kind of a like neon yellow/green. The yellow green color is what was shown in Ghost F**ckers during the Millie and Blitzø flashback scene. Kind of reminds me of pop lights.
Wrath: Seems to have more normal stereotypical fire colors. Like orangish red.
Sloth: is shown to have pinkish/purple colored fire. This is shown on the demons with the candles and on Belphegor
Pride: Pure Red and White fire.
Lust: blue fire. Seen in Ozzie's body. Also you see it at Ozzie's. In the Corners.
Gluttony: yellow goopy honey fire
Greed: bright green fire. Seems to be the only fire that causes hellborn demons physical harm. Was the fire at the circus during the explosion.
You can also see that horses are made of fire and their colorations show what ring the horse is from.
Lava-esk red/orange fire: from Wrath.
Green: from Greed, Purple/Blue: From Lust, Pink from Sloth
Okay so fire is a HUGE motif in this show especially surrounding Blitzø. This man is always setting shit on fire whether purposeful or accidental.
First episode Murder Family
Blitzø and Millie are literally set on fire and that's how we learn that earth flames have no effect on demons. Also I love the call back to this moment later on in Apology Tour. RIP BLITZØ PLUSHIE 😭
Then we get to see Blitzø accidentally set Loo Loo land on fire in the second episode
In spring breakers and cherubs you don't really see much fire motifs. The most you see is Millie light a molotov cocktail.
Then we jump to S1 Ep 5 Harvest Moon Festival:
This is our first sighting of Blitzø's lighter as he lights a cigarette
The lighter is later used as a metaphor for him by Loona when talking to Octavia in Season 2 Seeing Stars
The lighter is acting up at first but then eventually produces a strong flame. She uses this dads mess up and sometimes they don't always get it right but at least they are trying and that's what is important.
Then we see the lighter again in Mastermind, Loona saving a photo of IMP and then trying to light the files on fire. Blitzø has to help Loona to get it to light.
In Season 1 episode 6 Truth seekers we see the first hint of flame like motifs destroying his loved ones.
The season one finale Ozzie's also has the fire motif with Ozzie's blue flames standing over him in casting his judgement and shame with his past relationships.
(He looks so ashamed of himself and sad)
S2 Seeing Stars we of course have the previously mentioned lighter scene and then the beautiful Blitzø action hero moment.
Then in Oops we learn that he accidentally set his family's circus on fire by knocking over a birthday cake, said fire killed his mom, hurt Fizz and hurt himself.
later on in Oops he causes another explosion and sets the whole area on fire and has to Rescue Fizz
Then the fire is again referenced in GhostF**kers with the infester demon.
Blitzø's main trauma is that everything he touches gets destroyed or ruined.
Apology Tour: All 2 u song
There is this gorgeous moment when Stolas is singing about his frustration with Blitzø where it shows Stolas in flames. And Blitzø sees this and sees that he hurt Stolas. Metaphorically burns him.
Cause, darlin', you're the thief
But you were mine to earn
What if I came on too strong?
What if I read this all wrong?
What if we just don't belong?
All this "What if? What if? What if?
What if? What if? What if?
Why?Why?Why?Why?Why?Why?" Makes me BURN
In Mastermind it really shows this with him being surrounded by flames when he is about to die. There is also this lovely quote in the song by Stolas
"Does this fool deserve this flame?"
"Let his name light a fire in the hearts of his Race"
"You're my light"
I like the motif of Blitzø continuously being almost punished by the flame and his own flames. Flames hurt people they burn. They are dangerous and out of control. People often refer to love or lovers as a flame or a fire that burns.
Also Stolas literally refers to him as his light. Blitzø is a light to those around him. He inspires other Imps to go outside of their social ranking. He inspires others to break the mold. He lit the way for a new path for Moxie, Millie, Loona and Stolas
The lighter motif continues. Yes it is faulty and inconsistent but it still tries and it works.
And then we get to Sinsmas
HOW OFTEN IS THIS MAN LITERALLY SETTING SHIT ON FIRE!??
It is established that Blitzø is really good at cooking. This isn't the sims where someone is new to the cooking skill and sets their kitchen on fire 😂. It would be different if he couldn't cook. But he can cook.
Also while talking about accidentally setting shit on fire. Fire shows up out of nowhere on Blitzø! Homeboy wasn't even cooking this time! 👀
Then this after the whole Octavia fight with Stolas. This man LITERALLY ATE COALS TO BECOME A HEATED BLANKET TO COMFORT THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE!
. . .So at this point I'm like. . .Can IMPS control Fire???? Or at least be Conductors of fire??? I have so many questions.
Like it's obvious that Blitzø doesn't have control over fire because of him using a lighter to light things also the sheer amount of times he has accidentally set shit on fire. But all I can think is the lighter motif of Blitzø and how at first the lighter is erratic, but then it eventually works.
I imagine that Imps have abilities but part of the class divide made it where they lost knowledge of their abilities. Or that their abilities are extremely erratic and difficult to control. Which makes sense because their birth sin is Wrath.
1. Fire as a Symbol of Destruction and Rebirth:
The circus, what happened to Fizz. Literally the destruction of Stola's old life and status.
2. Fire as a Metaphor for Passion and Desire:
Homie all of Stolitz
3. Fire as a Symbol of Purification and Renewal:
Renewal of ones self. Blitzø redemption arc
Think of how Millie was on a bad road but Blitzø helped her get on the right track.
Blitzø game Moxie a new life out of jail.
He also gave a new path to Loona.
4. Fire as a Representation of Creativity and Inspiration:
Giving Stolas inspiration to choose his own path.
Inspiring other Imps to question society norms.
If you have anything else to add please let me know. Thank you Vivzie and helluva boss team for all of your fun metaphors you put in your work.
You’re having dinner with your friend/employee’s mob boss of a father, and THAT’s what you decide to focus on during the awkward dinner talk. Freakin love him, honestly.
We know pretty well by now how Blitz's outer shell looks and why he built it. He's carrying a whole cargo load of trauma, and he doesn't want to get hurt anymore. So he puts his natural resilience and charisma front and center and channels all negative emotions into being an asshole. No one gets in.
I think we often fall into seeing Blitz's mask as all negative. But one thing I took away from Ghostfuckers though is how much the people in his life actually find security and comfort in that same shell.
Millie:
Based on her backstory, who can blame her? The final sign that made Millie trust/respect Blitz enough to agree to his job offer?
I can blame this partly on imp culture (valuing toughness), but also, Millie says "you're fucking weird," and I think that comes down to how Blitz doesn't look angry or scared even for a moment. He keeps the smile. The charm. "Unbothered."
When M&M give each other most of their attention (understandable), Blitz just pushes his way past their boundaries anyway, seeming to make a game out of it. We see in Ghostfuckers that his jealousy of M&M, his fear that they don't really care for him . . . that becomes part of his trauma reel. But his friends have no way of knowing that.
When he's on a solo mission in Wee-a-boo-boo, Blitz tells Millie in no uncertain terms that he's got this.
So yeah, Millie's truly never seen him SERIOUSLY upset before, even if WE'VE seen him screaming into the abyss (Truth Seekers) and crying himself to sleep (Ozzie's).
Luckily, Millie has the capacity to adjust and offer the support that Blitz needs.
Loona:
I think Loona gets comfort too from Blitz's outer shell. This time, it's not so much that Blitz never shows her that his feelings are hurt. But that he bounces back quickly. That he always ends up fine.
And at an even farther extreme, Loona can literally throw Blitz across the room and have him doting on her again later that day.
There's comfort, especially when you're someone with a temper, in knowing that there's someone who you can't really hurt, who will stick by you no matter how you behave.
But again, in the Ghostfuckers trauma reel, we get a clip that shows us that's not true either.
Like Millie, when Loona sees Blitz at a true emotional low (this time, his guard is lowered by alcohol . . . and perceived rejection from Stolas), she's able to adjust and be supportive.
Stolas:
Was fairly careless with Blitz's emotions in Season 1, until he saw some vulnerability in Ozzie's and immediately started rethinking his approach.
We often talk about Blitz not realizing that Stolas is vulnerable, but the opposite is also true.
I'm thinking about the flirtatious classism, the teasing, the initial idea that the book deal would be fun and sexy. I think it stems, at least in part, from the idea that Blitz is amazing, that his spirit is kind of unbreakable.
Which again, is not true. His optimism and resilience are wonderful, but he can be hurt (intentional reference to Blitz realizing the same about Stolas).
After the debacle that is Ozzie's, after Stolas sees Blitz in pain from the treatment he received and unable to believe that Stolas's romantic interest in him is genuine, he understands much more. He immediately starts trying to undo the deal, and later in that process, there's this beautiful line . . .
"It's not enough to get through the walls you've conjured up to live."
Stolas isn't there yet by any stretch, in terms of understanding Blitz fully, but even while hurt, there's a part of him that wants to understand, that knows that Blitz is hurting under his mask.
Moxxie:
Ahaha. I bet you thought Stolas would be the twist ending of this meta. NOPE. It's Moxxie. He's the only person close to Blitz who hasn't even begun to adjust to seeing Blitz be vulnerable yet.
Not to psychoanalyze the poor guy, but. His daddy issues are off the fucking charts. Not in a sexual way (though who knows). In a sad way.
Moxxie was raised to follow authority, and the consequence for not doing so was death. Crimson made it very clear. And that's horrible, obviously, but also, there's a certain level of comfort in having everything decided for you.
In having someone who's "got this" in charge. Cult survivors often recall feeling this way.
And I'm not saying Moxxie wasn't incredibly relieved to be rid of Crimson or that he was happy under his control in any way.
But he likes that Blitz is confident, unbothered, and takes care of his team.
I'm done looking for exact lines and screenshots because I have a dinner to get to, but Moxxie does ask in his Truth Seekers hallucination why Blitz pushes his friends away. But he never gets a clear answer, never sees beyond the symbolic mask that Blitz wears there.
And in Unhappy Campers and in Ghostfuckers, we really see him crumble without Blitz's confident leadership. Millie, letting Moxxie take charge and having her own needs that have to be met . . . isn't really enough.
And this is a problem.
Moxx needs to learn some confidence because the unshakeable Blitz he follows . . . doesn't really exist. So I'm interested in seeing how this develops in upcoming seasons.
I am calling it right here and now. One month before Octavia turns 18, Blitzø is going to adopt her
Wanted to get this out before LVL UP. Not that I’m holding out for a Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer (though I’m definitely hoping), Hazbin Hotel Season 2 is more likely to have news…but I wouldn’t be upset if we did get some news/hints on Season 3 or even some release schedules. So I wanted to get my thoughts in order before then, just in case.
Most of my wants/predictions are pretty self explanatory, and I’ve even seen other people mention a lot of them too. But here are some explanations of some of my more “out there” ideas for anyone that’s interested.
Andrealphus and Vassago History: That scene in Mastermind where Vassago and Andrealphus were sniping at each other in the courtroom definitely had bitter exe vibes to me. Especially with Andrealphus flashing his tail there at the end. They definitely seemed like they were already familiar with each other, and knew exactly the best way to get under the other’s skin. And with other fans noticing Andrealphus and Vassago’s silhouettes on the “smut book” Stolas was reading in Apology Tour, there’s definitely some hinting that they’re already connected somehow
Imp Going Full Demon (Blitz or Millie): Vivzie has already stated that all demons have a full demon form, imps included. And I’m convinced that Millie will be the first (maybe only?) imp to go full demon at some point. But I’d be lying if I said she’s the imp I want to go full demon. It’s no secret that Blitzø is my favorite, so I definitely have some bias for wanting him to go full demon. Both have their merits (they’re both very protective of their loved ones), so I’m inclined to include both of them
Asmodean Crystal Knockoffs: You can’t tell me a place as morally corrupt as Hell wouldn’t have an illegal knockoff of the only legal method of getting to Earth. Mammon in particular has more than enough motivation to make/sell knockoffs, especially if he can potentially get Asmodeus in trouble for them
Fizz X Ozzie Drama: I already hinted at the potential drama with the Asmodean Crystal Knockoffs being used to get Asmodeus in trouble. But that probably isn’t even half of the mayhem Mammon could cause, especially since he has a personal vendetta against Fizz and Ozzie (that threat at the end of the mid season special had to be a build up to something for the future). I’m expecting Mammon to make good on that threat to Asmodeus, and Fizz is going to be dragged into the middle of a “Sins War” of some sort. And that’s before taking into account the possible ramifications of what happened in Mastermind
Stella Vs. Andrealphus: Power inevitably corrupts, and if I’m being honest, Andrealphus already seemed the type that would backstab his own family if it meant furthering his own goals. I don’t care for Stella, don’t get me wrong, but the way Andrealphus treats/talks about her is very…petty and backhanded. He’s the one with the plans, he’s the one with the power, and he’s constantly reminding her of this fact while claiming her only strength is her appearance. It just screams “bitter sibling” getting his hits in anyway he can. Because the fact that Stella doesn’t fear Andrealphus in the least even with him letting loose his powers (and tail feathers), hints at a hidden power dynamic that hasn’t been revealed yet (the favored child that married a Prince and the unneeded older child everyone forgot?). One that’s now been turned on its head since Andrealphus is now the one with Stolas’ power/title, and he doesn’t need Stella to be relevant anymore.
Andrealphus Frollo Arc (Blitz Obsession): I’ve been obsessed with this theory ever since I stumbled upon a post talking about how Vivzie hinted at a future song based off of “Hellfire” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and how Andrealphus is likely to become obsessed with Blitzø, hence the song. Something about the theory just fascinates me for whatever reason. And after becoming convinced that Andrealphus is filling the role that Stolas was originally meant to play as the series villain, it just seems like a forgone conclusion at this point.
There are so many, but these are the ones that instantly jump to mind
tag your traumatized man comfort character
I think people don't take into consideration enough that Blitz likely struggles with chronic pain.
Stiffness, soreness, and an inability to handle textures or clothing types-we see Blitz either in oversized clothes or super skin tight clothes, nothing in between.
In other words, clothes that are so tight they can't rub, or clothes so big they're not going to. He likes soft things, like sweaters and hoodies, and seems to have a preference for very specific blankets.
The idea thay Blitz had to figure this all out on his own, with painful trial and error, discovering what hurts and what doesn't, what he can tolerate and what he can't. Stumbling over compression gloves by sheer accident, self medicating with booze and huge, soft sweaters on bad days, hurts my soul.
The idea that even Millie doesn't know, that bad pain days are just Blitz drunk again, fucked off in his apartment because he feels like it, or hung over and doesn't feel like coming in, with no one, not even Loona, realizing that every movement makes his skin feel rashy, raw, tight, painful-that his joints ache and his vision is blurry and his face hurts like someone's holding a flame to it.
My attention span is sporadic at the best of times or downright obsessive the rest of it. There is no in between. Once the obsession hits, there’s nothing else I’m gonna be talking, reading or writing about. So enjoy it while it lasts, cuz the obsession changes randomly. And regularly.
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