okay so i love a lot of things about the new TOH episode, but as cheesy as this is gonna sound the thing i love the most is it shows that kindness and compassion is a cycle.
during the opening we see willow see that gus is in a very similar situation to her, and offers him some company as well as teaches him her dads' breathing exercise that helps her calm down.
next, we see gus show a lot of concern for hunter even if he's still wary of him at first, and later in the episode he teaches hunter the very same breathing exercise and also finds a way to sympathize with hunter and tells him, "not everybody's great, but not everyone's bad either".
and later, when gus is spiraling down his own bad thoughts, it's hunter's turn to reach out to him and comfort him. this time hunter tries to help gus with the breathing exercise he learned from gus...even though he didn't replicate it completely, his earnest attempt was enough to finally help snap gus out of his whirlwind of thoughts.
and, when hunter was trying to help calm gus down, he echoes back the same words that gus told him earlier during his breakdown. "i promise. i wouldn't mess with you."
another central theme of this episode is trust, and it's nice to see how it develops between gus and hunter, and also willow, even though she spent most of this episode separated from the other two. remember, in any sport a storm willow extends that trust to hunter, and gus was really wary of him. hunter almost broke that trust, but managed to restrengthen it by standing up for willow and the rest of the flying derby team.
during the start of this episode, gus still had some distrust towards hunter, but gus is very perceptive and soon realizes he can trust hunter. and the trust that develops between these two are what ultimately helps break them out of the predicaments they found themselves in. not to mention, willow was able to stand up for hunter because of something she shared with gus, which gus then shared with hunter.
idk, i just think it's really nice how much this episode demonstrates that the compassion and trust you give to other people will always eventually find its way back to you. what comes around goes around. especially since it's a show for kids and teens. i think it's an important message, and this episode helps get the point across without it being too blindingly optimistic, but also proving overly pessimistic ideals wrong.
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I know a lot of people are going to be focussing on Hunter's part in Labyrinth Runners, but I want to take some time to focus on the focus of the episode: Gus
I personally can't think of a show that portrayed Gus' struggle the way the owl house did here. This really hit close to home for me, and I think it will for a lot of "gullible gifted kids"
I think Gus is autistic coded. The way he excels in certain areas, but struggles to pick up on social cues that could've helped him know people were lying about being his friend. His attention to detail both in his own illusions and in spotting others. His interest in objects from the human realm (which would appear to be considered odd by other witches). I'm not saying he is autistic necessarily, just that he has some traits and experiences in common
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Gus Porter is actually the most accurate young character ever. Super sweet and full of life, proud of himself to the max, tries to give his enemies a second chance...
Then he hits puberty and turns into a stressed out teenager with low self esteem and trauma who will psychologically torture his enemies at the drop of a hat, and honestly I love that about him.
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Ok so i was watching O Titan, Where Art Thou with @sorikufangirl8632 and she pointed out that Steve looks like Mattholomule!! And suddenly everything clicked in my head!
After Labyrinth Runners, i thought it was super weird that the galderstones weren't very accessible since somehow 5 teens found it very easily. Until i remembered how they got the map!
Anyways, Steve is Mattholomule's older brother since at the time he probably would have access to the map.
Dana please let this be confirmed and they hug in the background next episode when the CATTs team up with the Hexoleos!
EDIT: YOOOOO
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Aftermath of Labyrinth Runners:
Bump gave Hunter a dorm room at Hexide:
Gus: so, let me get this straight.
Gus: You've been finding this * points at object* every week in your room and you have no idea who it is?!
Hunter: Nop, but I like them a lot! Oh! Do you want some ? This one has sweets in it.
Gus: Hmmm........... gimme!
In the bed are several care packages, each neatly arranged with purple ribbons on top.
Darius at the palace carefully grapping his newest care package, two tiny abominations next to him.
Darius: now, you guys know the drill. Go
*Abominations nod, take the package and start walking to their destination*
Darius: *sights* Should I send him a plushie next?
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