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* When [[spoiler:Kanjigar possesses Aaargh, Draal hugs his father for possibly the very first time.]]

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* When [[spoiler:Kanjigar possesses Aaargh, Draal hugs his father for possibly the very first time.time since he became a Trollhunter.]]
** Then later, [[spoiler:the two share an [[AffectionateGestureToTheHead affectionate headbutt]] when discussing the plan to free Jim.]]

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* When [[spoiler:Kanjigar possesses Aaargh, Draal hugs his father for possibly the very first time.]]




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* Steve and Eli actually becoming friends.


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* Blinky [[spoiler:becoming the new leader of Trollmarket.]]
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* In the alternate future where Gunmar wins, Strickler is the only one who believes in Jim. Not Toby. Not Blinky. It's clear why Jim saw him as a father figure.

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* In the alternate future where Gunmar wins, Walter Strickler is the only one who believes in Jim. Jim's story! Not Toby. Not Blinky. It's clear why Jim saw him as a one of his father figure.figures.
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* In the alternate future where Gunmar wins, Strickler is the only one who believes in Jim. Not Toby. Not Blinky. It's clear why Jim saw him as a father figure.
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[[AC:Skullcrusher]]

[[AC:Grand Theft Otto]]

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[[AC:Homecoming]]

[[AC:Hiss Hiss, Bang Bang]]

[[AC:Hero with a Thousand Faces]]

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[[AC:The Creepslayerz]]

[[AC:The Reckless Club]]

[[AC:Unbecoming]]

[[AC:Mistrial and Error]]

[[AC:In the Hall of the Gumm-Gumm King]]
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[[folder:Part 2]]
[[AC:Escape from the Darklands]]
* While in the Darklands, Jim draws a portrait of his friends.
* Draal deciding to go against the Troll Tribunal when they decide to destroy the Killahead Bridge, leaving Jim to die.
* Jim making sure Enrique gets out of the Darklands, even though it meant he is caught.
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* It's a brief moment but [[spoiler:Kanjigar's exchange with Draal is very touching, especially when you consider that the former distanced himself from the latter to keep him safe.]]

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* It's a brief moment but [[spoiler:Kanjigar's exchange with Draal is very touching, especially when you consider that the former distanced himself from the latter to keep him safe.]]]]
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* [[spoiler:After Jim thanks Strickler for willingly undoing the binding spell the teacher has with his mother, Strickler states he's not doing it for Jim...but for Barbara]]. This moment and the fact he was about his love for her earlier (had he not been cut off from Jim) shows that Strickler ''deeply'' cares for Barbara.

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* [[spoiler:After Jim thanks Strickler for willingly undoing the binding spell the teacher has with his mother, Strickler states he's not doing it for Jim...but for Barbara]]. This moment and the fact he was about to confess his love for her earlier (had he not been cut off from by Jim) shows that Strickler ''deeply'' cares for Barbara.
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* Strickler advising to take better care of himself and to actually talk to Claire instead of just staring.

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* Strickler advising Jim to take better care of himself and to actually talk to Claire instead of just staring.
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* Gnome Chompsky volunteering to go into the Darklands.
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** When he gives Toby his letter before the fight, Toby tells him very firmly that he'll give the letter back to Jim after the fight, and then they'll get tacos.
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* Aarghaumont [[spoiler: Actually killing Bular to protect Tobias. When Tobias worries about breaking his oath, Aaaaargh simply says his life was worth more.]]
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[[AC:Blinky's Day Out]]
*Blinky's pure joy at [[spoiler: getting to see the world in daylight for the first time as a human.]]
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* Jim blatantly threatening a disguised Ms. Nomura in front of his mother when he sees a threat to her.

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* [[spoiler:After Jim thanks Strickler willingly undoing the binding spell the teacher has with his mother, Strickler states he's not doing it for Jim...but for Barbara]]. This moment and the fact he was about his love for her earlier (had he not been cut off from Jim) shows that Strickler ''deeply'' cares for Barbara.

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* [[spoiler:After Jim thanks Strickler for willingly undoing the binding spell the teacher has with his mother, Strickler states he's not doing it for Jim...but for Barbara]]. This moment and the fact he was about his love for her earlier (had he not been cut off from Jim) shows that Strickler ''deeply'' cares for Barbara.Barbara.
** [[spoiler: Destroying the binding spell is incredibly painful and Strickler cries out in agony, but makes no complaint, and apologises for what he's done to Barbara. Jim is clearly touched by the efforts Strickler makes for her.]]
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* Blink and you'll miss it but when the Stalkling is released to hunt Jim, Strickler doesn't look annoyed with his co-worker but more like saddened. He worries about Jim and he can't do anything about it lest their plans be ruined.
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* Jim and Claire skipping the Spring Fling in favor of a moonlit Vespa ride and awkwardly heartwarming DanceOfRomance.
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* It's a brief moment but [[spoiler:Kanjigar's exchange with Draal is especially heartwarming at the end, especially when you consider that the former distanced himself from the latter to keep him safe.]]

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* It's a brief moment but [[spoiler:Kanjigar's exchange with Draal is especially heartwarming at the end, very touching, especially when you consider that the former distanced himself from the latter to keep him safe.]]
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* The end of the episode features this dedication:

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* The end of the episode features this dedication:dedication[[note]]Shortly after the recording of all his lines, Jim's voice actor, Anton Yelchin, was killed in a freak accident, hence the dedication[[/note]]:
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** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes. Doubly heartwarming because until Barbara, Strickler was motivated almost entirely by self interest, but IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy proves he is capable of selfless acts. Triply so because it was this that made Jim see the good in Strickler and express aloud hope for Strickler becoming a good person in the future.]]

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** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes. Doubly heartwarming because until Barbara, Strickler was motivated almost entirely by self interest, but IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy proves he is capable of selfless acts. Triply so because it was this that made Jim see the good in Strickler and express aloud hope for Strickler becoming a good person in the future.]]
* It's a brief moment but [[spoiler:Kanjigar's exchange with Draal is especially heartwarming at the end, especially when you consider that the former distanced himself from the latter to keep him safe.
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* [[spoiler:One reason why Strickler decides not to stay in he human world -- Because he has no future with Barbara.]]
** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes. Doubly heartwarming because until Barbara, Strickler was motivated almost entirely by self interest, but IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy proves he is capable of selfless acts. Triply so because it was this that made Jim see the good in Strickler and express aloud hope for Strickler becoming a good person in the future.]]

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* [[spoiler:One reason why Strickler decides not to stay in he the human world -- Because he has no future with Barbara.]]
** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes. Doubly heartwarming because until Barbara, Strickler was motivated almost entirely by self interest, but IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy proves he is capable of selfless acts. Triply so because it was this that made Jim see the good in Strickler and express aloud hope for Strickler becoming a good person in the future.]]
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** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but the fact that Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Now, her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes.]]

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** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but the fact that Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Now, her Her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes. Doubly heartwarming because until Barbara, Strickler was motivated almost entirely by self interest, but IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy proves he is capable of selfless acts. Triply so because it was this that made Jim see the good in Strickler and express aloud hope for Strickler becoming a good person in the future.]]

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* Blinky gives Jim a RousingSpeech about ThePowerOfLove and how the bonds it forges between humans makes them stronger.
-->'''Jim:''' You're just saying that to make me feel better.
-->'''Blinky:''' Of course I am! But I'm ''also'' saying it because it's ''true''.
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* Even thought Claire was angry at Jim for "thrashing her house", she's still happy that he cam back to help with the play.

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* Even thought though Claire was angry at Jim for "thrashing her house", she's still happy that he cam came back to help with the play.



* Blinky getting the Vespa parts of the same model Jim wanted for his birthdays. It gets better when Blinky utters the same words Jim's deadbeat dad did but means it. Jim then goes in for a hug with Blinky reciprocating.

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* Blinky getting the Vespa parts of the same model Jim wanted for his birthdays.birthday. It gets better when Blinky utters the same words Jim's deadbeat dad did but means it. Jim then goes in for a hug with Blinky reciprocating.
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* The standing ovation the Romeo and Juliet received, as well as Jim and Claire holding hands while taking a bow.

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* The standing ovation the Romeo and Juliet received, as well as Jim and Claire holding hands while taking a bow.bow.

[[AC:Airheads]]
* Toby admits that the reason he was being such a jerk to Claire for the whole episode is because she just so amazing while he thinks of himself as not and he was afraid that he wouldn't have a real place among the team, but Claire quickly states he and Jim are the dynamic duo and nothing will change that.

[[AC:Angor Management]]
* While setting up traps for Angor Rot, Strickler actually admits that he and Jim make a good team.
* After accidentally scaring Barbara (who they thought was Angor Rot), Draal immediately and politely greets her.
* Throughout the episode, Strickler makes sure that Barbara is safe from Angor Rot.

[[AC:A Night To Remember]]
* [[spoiler:After Jim thanks Strickler willingly undoing the binding spell the teacher has with his mother, Strickler states he's not doing it for Jim...but for Barbara]]. This moment and the fact he was about his love for her earlier (had he not been cut off from Jim) shows that Strickler ''deeply'' cares for Barbara.

[[AC:Something Rotten This Way Comes]]
* [[spoiler:One reason why Strickler decides not to stay in he human world -- Because he has no future with Barbara.]]
** [[spoiler:A subtle moment, but the fact that Strickler is respecting Barbara's wishes. Now, her memories of learning about Jim as a trollhunter and what Strickler did are erased, and he could have just pretended nothing bad happened and continued the relationship. But does he do that? ''No.'' He leaves probably one of the few things that made him genuinely happy because those were Barbara's wishes.]]

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* The end of the episode features this dedication:
-->''In Loving Memory of Our Trollhunter, Anton Yelchin''
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* Barbara staying by Jim's side when he has to go to the hospital after his fight with Ms. Nomura.

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* Barbara staying by Jim's side when he has to go to the hospital after his fight with Ms. Nomura.Nomura.

[[AC:The Battle of Two Bridges]]
* Barbara telling Jim he has some great friends. Jim states that there is no one like Toby. Then, Barbara comments that she was also talking about Claire.
* Jim thanking Claire for helping him in the previous episode.
* Even though he's an antagonist, Stickler tells Jim that if Gunmar is released he'll take care of his mother.
* Draal thanking Jim for [[spoiler:avenging his father's death by killing Bular.]]
* The standing ovation the Romeo and Juliet received, as well as Jim and Claire holding hands while taking a bow.
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* Toby and Aaarrrgghh as roommates -- from Toby being happy at just the fact their roomies and both excitedly playing video games together.

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* Toby and Aaarrrgghh as roommates -- from Toby being happy at just the fact their roomies and both excitedly playing video games together.
* As creepy as it is, the Goblins show a surprising tenderness towards the kidnapped infants.

[[AC:Bittersweet Sixteen]]
* Barbara and Toby celebrating Jim's birthday. It gets even better when Toby tells Blinky and Aaarrrgghh about his birthday and throw him a surprise party.
* Even thought Claire was angry at Jim for "thrashing her house", she's still happy that he cam back to help with the play.
** Jim using the line "Forgive me" to apologize to Claire and she responds with a warm smile.
* Blinky getting the Vespa parts of the same model Jim wanted for his birthdays. It gets better when Blinky utters the same words Jim's deadbeat dad did but means it. Jim then goes in for a hug with Blinky reciprocating.

[[AC:Young Atlas]]
* Mary Wang, a friend of Claire's, pretends that Jim took her seat so that [[ShipperOnDeck he and Claire can sit
together.]]
* While it did more harm then good, Draal made a genuine attempt to help Jim about his anxiety with kissing Claire.

[[AC:A Recipe For Disaster]]
* Subtle, but the fact that Strickler goes for taking the amulet instead of killing Jim shows he does legitimately care for the boy.

[[AC:Claire And Present Danger]]
* Claire not leaving Jim's side when they are attacked by Goblins and Jim doing what he can to protect her.
* After Jim explains his second life as a Trollhunter, Claire then chides herself for thinking a play was more important. Jim ''immediately'' tells her the play must go on.
* Barbara staying by Jim's side when he has to go to the hospital after his fight with Ms. Nomura.
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[[AC:Becoming: Part 1]]
* Jim's daily routine shows him making breakfast for his mother and best friend, Toby. And right before he leaves, he tells his mother this: "I love you, mom".
* Jim standing up for Eli when the young boy is bullied by Steve.
* Strickler advising to take better care of himself and to actually talk to Claire instead of just staring.

[[AC:Becoming: Part 2]]
* Claire praising Jim for his incredible acting and putting a comforting hand on his shoulder.

[[AC:Wherefore Art Thou, Trollhunter?]]
* Toby sticking by Jim during his initial scuffle with Draal, his fight with Steve, and when Jim challenges Draal to a rematch. That's true friendship.
* After Jim feels humiliated after his defeat at the hands of Draal, Blinky tells him there's nothing to feel ashamed about.
* Blinky and Aaarrrgghh looking annoyed at Draal when the Troll makes disparaging remarks against Jim.

[[AC:Gnome Your Enemy]]
* Jim's Spanish teacher showing concern when it looks like Jim is in physical distress.

[[AC:Waka Chaka!]]
* As disturbing as their revenge motto is, the Goblins only do it because they feel that someone has hurt one of their own. It's sweet in a way.
* Jim and Claire growing closer during their museum trip.
* Aaarrrgghh joining Toby in "exercising".

[[AC:Win, Lose, Or Draal]]
* When thinking that he will die in his rematch against Draal, Jim decides to give letters to the people he's closest to: Barbara, Claire, and Toby.
** There was also Jim's speech to his mother about how he would ''never'' leave the way his father did and he will always love her.
* Toby hugging Jim after the battle with Draal and is honestly touched by the fact Jim considers him a "best friend".
* Despite all of the unnecessary antagonism Draal dished out to Jim, the Trollhunter doesn't kill him, but offers him a hand.
* Draal promising to protect and fight alongside Jim for whatever battles come their way. The episode ends with them smiling at one another.

[[AC:To Catch A Changeling]]
* The beginning of the episode starts with Draal acting as a BigBrotherMentor to Jim by teaching him how to refine his swordskills and even ''smiling with pride'' when Jim learns to consciously move his sword.
* After getting his letter from the last episode, Claire thinks that the monsters Jim fights are figurative. But instead of calling him a "freak" or a "weirdo', she offers him whatever support she can give.
* It's a small moment, but Strickler gets [[TranquilFury calmly enraged]] when Bular takes the death of a changeling as nothing more than that "she served her purpose".

[[AC:Adventures in Troll Sitting]]
* Claire kissing Jim on the cheek after he agrees to watch her little brother.
* Toby and Aaarrrgghh as roommates -- from Toby being happy at just the fact their roomies and both excitedly playing video games together.

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