𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐫
So you heard about this little all-inclusive supernatural role-play asmr channel called "Redacted ASMR" and much to your chagrin, realise that there's a daunting amount of videos. Fear not! This is how I would recommend on approaching the channel's videos and in what order. Full explanation and timeline break down under the cut!
I need to get the disclaimer out first, I am only just one fan of the channel and everyone is going to have different interpretations on how to watch the series and when. This post is more of a guideline of sorts than anything but if you feel comfortable diving in yourself there's nothing stopping you. If you have any further recommendations or want to discuss something with me, I'm on the discord or you can dm me or comment I dunno. Also I probs missed a few characters or vids but I mean there's quite a few sooo....
𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟 𝟙
Set at D.A.M.N. (Dahlia Academy for Magical Novices), the fresh faced Freelancer learns the ropes of magic while meeting the first of a variety of colourful characters!
I'd consider this the best jumping off point due to this series explaining a large portion of the lore and world building.
Watch this playlist UP TO: "Meeting up with an obsessive water elemental"
𝕊𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕞'𝕤 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕕
Obviously this is a little bit of a contrast compared to before but trust the process. One thing I would warn is that this series in particular might be triggering to some, please check the description of the video for specified trigger warnings.
Watch this playlist until...
𝔽𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤
Both series merge at the next video "Comforted by an arrogant incubus". At this point it doesn't really matter which on you finish first; I am trying to leave at least a little wiggle room here. This is where you can also explore some of the 'non-canon' audios with the DAMN bois.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕎𝕠𝕝𝕗 ℙ𝕒𝕔𝕜
Our next group of supernatural creatures, the Shaw werewolf pack. These playlists in particular don't have as strong of a narrative structure following a more 'slice of life' theme. You're more than welcome to switch all these videos out interchangeably in case you don't want to binge watch all of one character at once. Our pack includes:
David (Tsundere Alpha); watch this playlist UP TO: "Pampering your overworked tsundere alpha werewolf boyfriend"
Asher (Sweet Werewolf): watch this playlist UP TO: "Cuddling on the couch with your sweet werewolf boyfriend"
Milo (Fiesty Werewolf): watch this playlist UP TO: "You feisty werewolf boyfriend continues playing a scary game"
𝕍𝕖𝕘𝕒
We now check back in on the angry sadistic demon boi, Vega! How has he been holding up since DUMP managed to cram him into prison. Start from "Tempted by a Sadistic Demon" in this playlist UP TO "Under a Sadistic Demon's Care"
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
Our next more narrative focused series following dreams, death and a brewing mystery.
Watch this playlist UP TO: "Comforted in your nightmare by a death walker"
After, watch this video with Blake here. Please note that this video and another previous video "Yandere Cultist Friend Lures you in" is a different listener and not sunshine.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕝𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕪 𝕍𝕒𝕞𝕡
Wandering into an abandoned amusement park never ended so sweetly, here is the first of our two vampire characters, Vincent. This is where the order gets a little muddy but I'll explain it the best I can.
Watch this playlist UP TO: "Getting hot under the fireworks with your vampire boyfriend"
𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟 𝟚
The long awaited sequel to the playlist that started this list off!
Watch this playlist UP TO: "Friendsgiving with the bois [Thanksgiving special]"
𝕍𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕤 𝕡𝕥 𝟚
Vincent's playlist (Flirty Vampire) can continue UP TO: "Shock and Awe at the Elemental and Energetic Games"
Our other vampire, southern editionᵀᴹ can be started too. If you do want to start this one earlier, please wait till you have at least reached "Flirty vampire talks you through the aftermath" just for a little more of an introduction to his character.
Watch this playlist UP TO: "Cuddles and Confessions with your vampire mate"
For those that are more curious about the lore aspects of vampires; boi do I have the video for you! Now you can find out what it is like the be a vampire in Dahlia, somewhat. Watch this pleasant video provided by D.U.M.P. here
𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 & 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤
Okay, at this point you should be caught up to the majority of all the storylines and characters for you to understand the newly released videos. These ones are a lot more straight forward in terms of chronology.
Up first is the the Hot Boi Winter playlist which you may have noticed includes some 'non canon' romance options. the main videos from this playlist to watch are: Vincent, Sam, Gavin, David, Asher and Milo
It is at this point that I feel you might be mentally prepare to finish Season 2 of the Freelancer series which act as the main merging point for all characters.
Finally we have reached the Inversion, the correct arc that has wrapped up as of writing this. Please, for a more fulfilling experience, watch this when you feel you would know the majority of the main characters (DAMN, the wolf pack & the vamps) The playlist can be found here.
Next we have the aftermath of the inversion, such a catastrophic event has its consequences and we follow up and see how they are doing. This marks the beginning of season 3 of the Freelancer series with the playlist found here. For now please just watch the first three videos, DUMP’s announcement and both the videos catching up on the DAMN crew. As for the other cast of characters, they are all in this playlist (including the freelancer series), any watching order is fine with the playlist found here. Again, please watch DUMP’s statement first, it gives more context about this part of the story for all characters, here.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕔 𝔻𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕟
The sarcastic demon that has taken the hearts of so many in this fandom. Trapped in a literal hell with only Avior's dry wit and cynical attitude. Watch this playlist here, all the way through. I left this in the order here so that there is still a little something post aftershock for newcomers. Please watch the playlist UP TO "Your Demon Finally Tells You The Truth."
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕦𝕡
As Erik stated pretty recently, the subject matter for the lore of the channel has gotten pretty dark, which I can agree with. Thus we have the spring back series, some more fluff to uplift from the treacherous times. You can find the video in this playlist here. Please keep in mind that while I have placed these later on in the list, this will just act as some videos to uplift you after Aftershock and Avior.
𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤
After a much needed distraction with some more fluff, we are back to the current timeline. These videos seem to be more adding to certain storylines here and there and nothing too specific. The videos that have been released at this time are:
David: watch here
Vincent: watch here
Sam: watch here
Asher: watch here
D.A.M.N. crew: watch here
Milo: watch here
Gavin: watch here
ℍ𝕠𝕥 𝔹𝕠𝕚 𝕊𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝟚.𝟘
It’s time for a well deserved break (and seasonal envy if you live on the other side of the globe). The highly anticipated hot boi summer is back with more boi’s than ever before! Watch this small introduction with the wolf pack before kicking off the summer season; watch the video here
David: watch here
Lasko (non-canon): watch here
Vincent: watch here
Asher: watch here
Huxley & Damien: watch here
Geordi: watch here
Gavin: watch here
Milo: watch here
Sam: watch here
𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕨 𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤, 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕝𝕕
We begin the cool down of HBS 2.0 with a much anticipated character introduction of the Seer, Morgan! With plenty of lore to learn this video introduces us to our new plot relevant character. Watch the video here.
As for our familiar faces, with some plots moving along and slices of life, we catch up on the characters:
Vega: watch here
Milo: watch here
Elliott: watch here
𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕘𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕟 𝕦𝕡 𝕟𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙:
One of the most anticipated arcs is finally upon us as Quinn has made an unwelcome return. See how things turn out with the meeting of the Keaton alpha with David (watch here) and Sam’s reaction to the new revelation (watch here)
𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕥?
As you may or may not have noticed, there are still some characters I haven't included in this time. Mainly the office bois, Geordi and James. Most of these haven't been placed into my 'timeline' because there isn't a 'set place' I feel fits in with points like the Inversion, DAMN, etc. I'd consider watch these ones also at any point in time you feel comfortable, I will note that the Office bois don't feature any real empowered storylines so this can also act as a palette cleanser too. I'm also going to put this other DUMP video here but I think you could watch it anytime after the going through the Wolf pack, just because there is no set chronological point but its still kind of a cool video for lore. You can watch the video "Talking You Through Filling Out Paperwork" right here.
Geordi (Telepathic listener): watch the playlist here
Ollie (Coworker boyfriend): watch this playlist here
Aaron (Tsundere boss): watch this playlist here
Project Meridian (Android Listener): watch this playlist here
Finally is the Imperium AU, a halloween based series that acts as a more nightmare version of the canon universe. I would also recommend watching this later on when you at least know a majority of these characters. The Imperium playlist can be found here. Please note that there are also triggering topics discussed here so look in the video descriptions just for mental health sake.
