Stranger Things (Netflix)

Westie · 30 May 2022 at 23:35

Just watched all 7 episodes today.. lazy ass Monday..

Last episode is very good.. few minor niggles in the others but still a lot better season compared to 2 and 3.

DrToffnar · 31 May 2022 at 10:10

Well, finished it up last night and I really didn't enjoy it. Thought it was easily the most bloated season yet with some of the worst writing the shows had. Why have continuity when you can just retcon characters pasts through lazy memory loss tropes.

I'll watch part 2 because it's still a good schlocky TV show, but now it's JUST that. Shame really.

mrk · 31 May 2022 at 10:26

3 episodes in, there's a lot of slowness and buildup for sure, too many feelings hurt feelings reports being spread over an episode for example which is a waste of time. But, the cinematics are cool, the music is my childhood and the overall dark vibe of this season is really impressive so will keep watching. Doesn't have the original coolness factor of the first season though but it's still good.

Berry Merjinik · 31 May 2022 at 17:21

The El having no friends while having 6 friends around her but she can't tell teh boyfriend this did my head in.

Shamikebab · 31 May 2022 at 17:37

Berry Merjinik said:
The El having no friends while having 6 friends around her but she can't tell teh boyfriend this did my head in.

She doesn't have any friends in California, that was the whole point.

Berry Merjinik · 31 May 2022 at 17:39

It was only the bf who moved away though, the rest were there with her.

Richie · 31 May 2022 at 17:41

Berry Merjinik said:
It was only the bf who moved away though, the rest were there with her.

You are confused. Mikey and El moved to California whilst the rest all remained in Hawkins including her boyfriend

Berry Merjinik · 31 May 2022 at 17:42

ah ok, wrong as peri guess.

I only saw the bf being told to go to bed at 9 as he had to fly to meet her.

rp2000 · 2 Jun 2022 at 11:19

Richie said:
You are confused. Mikey and El moved to California whilst the rest all remained in Hawkins including her boyfriend

Even more confusion! Byers Family (Joyce, Will and Johnathon) moved to California and took El with them. Everyone else stayed in Hawkins. During the season Mike joins them in California as a spring break trip. Edit: So does Murray, albeit very briefly.

Best season so far for me. The way it ties in to season 1 and the event prior to that are amazing. Watching the 7 extra long episodes felt like a whole season in itself so I can't wait to see what they do in the final 2 episodes which will surely be over 1 hour each. Loved the 2 new "kids", Eddie and Argyle. Murray really shines this season as well.

rp2000

Richie · 2 Jun 2022 at 11:35

You're right, I got the names mixed up between Mikey and Will :cry:

Shamikebab · 2 Jun 2022 at 12:56

rp2000 said:
Watching the 7 extra long episodes felt like a whole season in itself so I can't wait to see what they do in the final 2 episodes which will surely be over 1 hour each.

Well that final one is almost 2 and a half hours so basically a film

TriedandTested · 2 Jun 2022 at 13:12

Can someone remdind me why she doesnt have her powers this season please?

kakarott · 2 Jun 2022 at 16:34

So was that an inhibitor chip (power dampener) in 001 that 11 took out?

Did the upside always exist or did 11 create it?

Mekrel · 2 Jun 2022 at 17:33

kakarott said:
So was that an inhibitor chip (power dampener) in 001 that 11 took out?

Did the upside always exist or did 11 create it?

Yeah it was an inhibitor chip of some sort.

I'm pretty sure it existed, but by taking 001 out, she inadvertently created the doorway between the two.

CaptainRAVE · 2 Jun 2022 at 20:28

On episode 4. Such an epic series. There’s so much going on, no wonder the episodes are so long.

Dup · 2 Jun 2022 at 22:52

Loved it so far. A masterclass in pacing with the longer episodes and every character plays their part in the story equally.

The older I get the less I bother watching, not much takes my fancy but this is superb.

rids57 · 3 Jun 2022 at 05:48

Loved it so much (especially ep.7) that I think I'll watch it again before part 2

CaptainRAVE · 3 Jun 2022 at 17:33

Wow, episode 7. Best season so far and ties things together so well. Love it.

AndyCr15 · 3 Jun 2022 at 19:33

Just finished Ep7. Really enjoyed it, but I can understand why some might think it's a little lazily written, for example, how (or more importantly why) does the music actually save Max? They were given the idea because 001 turned it on when he was killing his family? It feels lazy like they just needed a way the friends could save Max 'Oh, this will do'. I kinda feel like this is a modern-day, dark Scooby Do :cry:

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Jun 2022 at 20:23

AndyCr15 said:
how (or more importantly why) does the music actually save Max? They were given the idea because 001 turned it on when he was killing his family? It feels lazy like they just needed a way the friends could save Max 'Oh, this will do'.

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