01x02 - You Like Me! You Really Like Me!

[bunniefuu]

Hola, Ultra-Vi-Viewers!

Tonight's finally the night!

I'm heading out for some

serious super lucha action!

And I'm bringin'

all of you with me.

So, be sure to like,

follow, and subscribe

because if you blink

You'll miss me.

Also, how many superheroes

are you even following?

See ya soon!

Hey! Want me to help you

do that faster?

Because to me, this is how slow

it looks like you're sweeping.

I'm Cruuuz sweeeping.

I remember when you were

very tiny and couldn't talk.

- That was a nice time.

- Get your mask on!

What time is it?

It's hero time!

Now let's go crush

some crimmies.

No one calls

criminals "crimmies."

Take off your mask.

We're not leavin' the gym.

Why? Is there some major crime

being committed

in the gym tonight?

Other than you wearing

those sneakers with those pants.

Cute, but your mouth

and your speed

won't save you

in every situation.

We'll start with drills.

First up, pescados.

And then what?

And then you do it again.

Fifty times.

I think I can manage

jumping over a rope.

I can move at super-speed.

Forty-nine to go.

- Ooh, ooh! Watch it.

- Sorry, Dad!

"Ultra Violet,

status update?"

"What happened last night?"

"Post the vid, please!"

"I came for fighting crimmies!"

- Join the club.

- No phones at the table.

Whoa, th-this is amazing!

Uh, but no phones at the table.

- Right, Dad?

- Mm-hm.

Did those baby birds you've been

watching online finally hatch?

Better!

I just got my first paying gig!

Well, this coffee house,

Taza Caliente,

wants me to play this Saturday.

How'd that happen?

I guess my "Boy on a Bench"

videos have sorta

kinda gone viral.

Come into the world,

baby bird, baby bird ♪

And we'll all sing

along, baby bird ♪

That went viral?

I mean, it's great, though.

Well, okay,

I'm not for everybody.

We'll all be there

Saturday to support you.

- Yes.

- You know, and that reminds me

of when you used to serenade me.

Oh, I did love

to play in college,

and I still sit on benches.

Maybe I should make a video!

- I'd watch you, Dad.

- Really?!

Only because you

feed and house me,

and I can't lose

those privileges.

Smart girl.

Problem! Guess who has more

followers than Ultra Violet?

My brother!

How insane is that?

"Boy on a Bench" is the best!

Did he say when

he's gonna have merch?

- I really want a mug.

- It's a guitar and a bench.

I'm a literal superhero!

You'll get way more followers

when you start posting

some actual crime fighting.

What happened to that

content last night anyway?

Nothing. Literally nothing.

That's the problem!

Just make sure you deliver soon.

I follow this girl

who posts bunny videos

and she promised

a visit to a bunny farm.

But when she got there,

no bunnies.

Just a dairy farm

named Bunny Farms.

The bunny hive turned

on her Hard.

I'm meeting Black Scorpion

after school.

I'll find a way to get some

great crime-fighting footage.

I hope so.

You haven't seen ugly

until you've seen 20,000

bunny fans go rabid.

Is that my mentor or my hero?

Oh, wait! It's both!

You look good today.

That sandwich really

brings out your eyes.

Nice try. Get in the ring.

We've got more training to do.

But we've been training

for, like, two weeks!

Ever since I got the mask,

all I've been doing is training!

Wow. Two whole weeks.

How can I ask more of you when

you've given so much already?

My followers wanna

see me fight crime!

Training isn't

gonna get me likes.

I can't believe I have

to say this out loud:

the point of being a superhero

isn't "to get likes."

- It's to help people.

- Of course, it's to help people.

But to what end?

I mean, is it so bad

if there's a little

something in it for me, too?

Right now, what's in it for you

is donkey kicks off the ropes.

- Go.

- Fine

but I lied about the sandwich

bringing out your eyes.

Okay. This'll work.

They love you.

They just wanna see you.

And going live

in three, two, one.

What's up, Ultra-tudes?

I know I promised I was gonna

fight crime, and that's coming,

but I've got something

even better:

tonight, I'm gonna

fight packaging.

Who's ready for the world's

fastest unboxing video?

For the people

who love unboxing,

but just don't have the time,

let's see what's inside!

Ta-da! Wow, that was quick.

Thanks for tuning in!

Remember, if it isn't fast,

it's probably not worth doing!

"Thanks for ruining

unboxing for me."

"How is this superhero content?"

"Earn $99 an hour from home.

Also, this video stinks." Ugh.

Hey! So, you're gonna like this.

Pick a card,

whatever number's on it,

that's how many push-ups you do.

It's fun, right?

Yeah, I'm not doing that.

No more flips.

No more push-ups.

No more restocking toilet paper,

which I know isn't an ancient

luchador training method.

Tonight, I am fighting crime,

with or without you.

No, you're not.

We've been over this.

This is a long, hard road.

Getting the mask

was the easy part.

Now you have to earn it.

How am I supposed to earn it

if I never get to use it?

Do you even know

what you're doing?

There's only one person here who

doesn't know what they're doing

- and it's you.

- You!

- No, it's you!

- No, it's you!

Okay! I'm done!

You are so impatient!

I am not impatient!

I just wanna go right now!

And I know that sounds like

impatience, but it's not!

It's youthful exuberance!

I am so done

with Black Scorpion.

From now on,

I'm doing this my way.

Feels like the right move. That

unboxing video didn't do you any favors.

Ultra Violet lost

a bunch of followers.

Although, it was slightly

better than your dad's video.

Hey, this is "Señor on a Sofa"

with a little song

I wrote about

sh**t.

Just edit that part out.

He did not edit that part out.

I was thinking, maybe

Ultra Violet could do

a meet-and-greet this weekend.

We could do it downtown

since you'll be there

for Tiago's concert anyway.

Uh, a meet-and-greet?

Yeah, you talk to your fans,

pose for selfies,

sign autographs.

Ooh, do you have

a purple glitter pen?

What I really need is some

super superhero footage.

I was thinking tomorrow night

Ultra Violet fights

some actual crime,

you film her,

and then I sit back

and soak in a viral "like bath."

That sounds gross,

but also, exactly what I want.

How 'bout both?

You do your meetup the next day

and then talk about your heroics

from the night before.

Maya Miller-Martinez,

you beautiful branding beast.

I love it!

Let Black Scorpion

live in the shadows.

I am gonna find my light.

Voy!

Hey! What are you doing here?

You texted me and invited

me over for dinner.

Well, that was over a week ago.

Oh, I thought it was

a standing invite thing

for adorable little brothers.

You've got about two years

to play that card.

Come in.

Hey, Uncle Cruz.

Did your water go out again?

Or did you run out of groceries?

Okay, maybe I need

to come by more often.

There's my goddaughter!

Tío Cruz!

You need to come

back to training.

You wanna train something,

get a poodle.

I'm a superhero.

What? You have to go already?

What? I thought you were

gonna stay for dinner.

Oh, no, I am. As long as I can

sit next to my favorite ahijada.

Well, I called the guy

and they said if it goes well,

I can come back.

Ah, I'm so excited

for this concert.

You know, I just

I hope I don't mess up.

When's the last time you

messed up at anything?

Well, she's right.

Wow, Tiago.

So, to be that good

at your music,

you must've practiced a lot.

All the time.

His fans love him.

What's that cute little thing

your "Boy on a Bench"

followers call themselves?

Oh, The Benchwarmers.

They're the best!

My "Señor on a Sofa" video

hasn't gotten any likes.

Maybe it didn't upload.

Did you all see it?

Tiago, I think it's great

that you get to do

something you love,

and get applause for it

at the same time.

But surely the applause isn't

the reason why you play music?

- Mm No, I like to think

- But it's part of it.

Otherwise, why not just

play alone in your room?

Why post it at all?

Why do I post these videos?

Am I, am I an egomaniac?

You post them because it's nice

to get appreciated

for what you do.

Everyone does it.

Nina, when you got your

Teacher of the Year award

a few years back,

did you post it online?

Please, you know

I hate social media.

But you did put

the award on the fridge

because there's nothing wrong

with doing something good,

and also wanting recognition.

- The teaching is its own reward.

- If you know how to teach.

I just think a person should worry

about being good at something

before they worry about

getting validated for it!

Why are you two being so weird?

We're fine.

Hey my video got a like!

From PrincipalR2021.

No phones at the table, honey.

My followers are gonna flip out when

they see Ultra Violet in action.

As soon as we hear a good

crime, we're outta here.

Yeah, when you say "good crime,"

do you mean, like,

littering, or jaywalking,

- or stealing candy from a baby

- Shh!

Possible armored truck robbery

at the corner of 43 and Leeds.

All units respond.

All units respond.

- Good crime!

- Oh, you meant crime-crime.

Fun fact: armored trucks can carry

up to half a billion dollars,

but usually only carry under two

million because of insurance.

I love how you know stuff!

Aw, I love how you

love that about me.

We have a robbery to stop.

Let's go!

You are live in now!

It's your favorite crime-fighting

purple girl, Ultra Violet!

I'm at an armored truck where some

crimmie thinks he can dash with some cash.

Let's show him how we do it,

Ultra-Style! Come on!

Boom, now you're broke!

And if you liked that,

come to my meetup tomorrow

at 2 P. M. by

Taza Caliente Coffee.

Um, I think this crime

might still be in progress!

I got this.

I know what you're gonna say,

but what was

I supposed to do?

Spend the next hundred years

in training?

You were outnumbered

and reckless.

I just wanted to fight crime.

I'm a superhero, too!

You don't know the first thing

about being a superhero!

You could've been hurt or worse!

But the mask chose me.

And I have no idea why it did!

You don't get it.

And I don't know how

to get through to you.

I'm wasting my time.

Are you okay?!

I, I shut off the livestream

after he showed up,

but everyone saw some of it.

It doesn't matter.

Hey, he's just angry.

He's also right.

I'm no hero.

I wish I never got this thing.

"What kind of hero

needs to be rescued?"

"LOL this was sad."

"Raise your hand

if you don't think

Ultra Violet is

a real superhero."

Hey, we're leaving for

your brother's show soon.

Also, can you go online

and like your father's video?

He keeps refreshing, and the

thumbs keep not changing,

and it's turning into a thing.

What's wrong?

It's nothing. It's just

I posted this video and a bunch

of people didn't like it

and I let everyone down.

And now I feel like

a total failure.

You see, this is why

I hate social media.

I was hoping it'd be

years until you found out

you were a total failure.

So, who are these people

that didn't like your video?

Your friends?

No.

Someone I know?

Do I need to talk to a parent?

'Cause I will talk to a parent.

You know I love

talking to a parent.

No, Mom. No one I know.

So why do you,

my beautiful

and talented daughter,

care what a stranger thinks?

Hm, do you like every

single thing they post?

No.

Then why should they like

everything you post?

Hm?

Do me a favor.

Stop looking for

validation in these likes.

The only "like" that really

matters is liking yourself.

Yeah, I like myself a little

less for saying that

but you know it's true.

Finally, you hug me! Aw.

Get ready.

It'll be fun.

Uh

Uh, hey, everyone.

Uh, I'm Tiago

Woo-woo!

But you all might know me

as "Boy on a Bench."

Well, uh, today

I'm on a stool

so let's just see what happens.

I understand that you

wanna stay inside ♪

But life can be scary,

it's natural to hide ♪

Back in you come,

there's nothin' to fear ♪

'Cause the world

will be a better place ♪

When you're here and so ♪

Come into the world,

baby bird, baby bird ♪

There's beautiful songs

you've never heard, so ♪

Come into the world,

baby bird, baby bird ♪

- And we'll all sing along ♪

- Your meetup!

I forgot to cancel it.

We'll be right back.

I was really excited to see her.

She'll be here!

Hope she's okay

after last night.

See? They still love you.

Last night wasn't

a total disaster.

It doesn't matter.

She's gone.

I don't have my mask.

Daniella?

Has anyone seen my little girl?

Hey! Are, are you okay?

I brought my daughter

to see Ultra Violet.

I don't know where she is!

Maybe she wandered off

to go find her.

- What does she look like?

- Uh oh.

She's four and she's

wearing a purple ribbon.

I already called the police.

Uh, don't worry.

We'll help you.

- It'll be okay.

- Okay.

Daniella?!

Daniella?!

Daniella?!

Daniella?!

Daniella?! Daniella?!

You all right?

It's you!

You look just like me!

Oh yeah.

Guess I do.

That is so cool!

- All right, let's go.

- Daniella!

Daniella!

Oh Oh. Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Mama, she's a superhero!

Ultra Violet!

- Oh, I'm not I mean

- She certainly is like Ultra Violet.

'Kay, how 'bout we

go get some ice cream,

and you can see

Ultra Violet another day?

Let's go.

Shh.

How can you learn so much

from such a little girl ♪

How can anyone be so brave ♪

She might look up at me,

but I look up to her ♪

And it's with honesty

that I say ♪

You're my hero,

my little sis ♪

Hero, I was so happy

on the day you were born ♪

Hero, I'd be remiss ♪

If I didn't tell you

that you are my hero ♪

Yeah!

Sorry, we're closed.

It's okay. I know the owner.

I'm sorry.

I get it now.

Training has its uses,

and, maybe, being a superhero

isn't about the likes.

What happened?

Your account get suspended?

No.

I did something that

made me like myself

way more than any

viral post ever could.

And it felt amazing.

You were right.

Helping people is

what it's all about.

I owe you an apology, too.

I have no idea why the mask

chose you but, it did.

And I'm sorry I gave up on you.

It will never happen again.

We're in this together.

Talking portion is over.

Let's get to work.

You know what I'm thinking?

Don't say donkey kicks.

So many donkey kicks.

Come on, no whining.

I'll do 'em with you, huh?

Check out this height! Ya!

No fair! My legs are shorter!

Here are some pony kicks!

- That's not a thing.

- It's my thing!

Hello, Ult-troubadors!

So, I just wanted

to let you know

I know I messed up.

But that's what you're

here to see, right?

I mean, not me messing up,

but me getting back up.

So, I'll still be on here

but I won't be sharing

everything I do.

And what I do share,

I hope you all like.

But if you don't,

that's all right, too.

And I just want all

of you to know that,

even if people don't always see the

good you're putting out into the world,

you're still heroes to me.

Every one of you.

Until next time

stay purple, my people.

How can you learn so much

from such a little girl ♪

How can anyone be so brave ♪

She might look up at me,

but I look up to her ♪

And it's with honesty

that I say ♪

You're my hero ♪

I'd be remiss ♪

If I didn't tell you

that you are my hero ♪