Still one of my favorite aspects of Season 1.
The side-plot stereotypical jerk boyfriend unknowingly wanders into the main plot and STEPS THE FUCK UP!
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Stranger Things S4 | OT | Every ending has a beginning (Open spoilers)
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He's literally just doing the thing he does. I don't know if he's saddled with it or it's a reliable easy gig for him, but he is this character in every role. He cuts his hair, he'll have cut off the safe bet typecasting that pays his bills.
I have to imagine he's atleast kinda sick of doing this by now.
I was honestly expecting (S4 spoilers)
her to get skewered or something awful right before getting to the "portal" or whatever she was running toward. Just the way everything was built up with the flashbacks and the music. It seemed like Vecna (particularly with his last little grimace we see him give before it cuts to black) was toying with her until she just got close enough and was gonna grab her and pull her back. I'm glad she got away though, Max is awesome and the actress kills it in every scene she's in.
I was always expecting a turn for him to the worst where he revealed himself to be an all-out jerk, but actually it was the opposite. He's a fantastic character. I want him for MCU Cyclops.
I'm definitely going to do a vol 1 rewatch before 2, and try to watch one episode a day this time. I think some of the plots will work better that way.
lol I just found that out late yesterday and it continues to add up to my coincidence conspiracy.
I'd rather watch him convert more people to appreciating pineapple on pizza but this is fine as well.
Yep, my bad.
Although now I'm hoping for some Eddie and Argyle screen time together. That could be an interesting pairing.
many people including critics were advising to take it slowly and watch it one episode at a time but lol my constant FOMO and need to get to the next episode without getting spoiled almost always got me.
Jonathan, Argyle, and Eddie knocking golf balls into the junkyard where hero agent is buried
There were some very annoying aspects to this season, like every scene inside Suzie's house, the long haired weed guy, the young preacher chad, Lucas, the over the top bullying in the first couple episodes, Eleven barely speaking a word throughout the entire season, the Russian plot going nowhere...
But there were some awesome stuff too, like Steve, Eddie, the pairing of Nancy and Robin, Vecna, Robert Englund, the violence, Dr. Brenner's return, Winona
Ryder, Max, Kate Bush, the Nightmare on Elm Street themes throughout the season, and more stuff I'm probably forgetting now. I'm definitely looking forward to Volume II in a month.
But there were some awesome stuff too, like Steve, Eddie, the pairing of Nancy and Robin, Vecna, Robert Englund, the violence, Dr. Brenner's return, Winona
Ryder, Max, Kate Bush, the Nightmare on Elm Street themes throughout the season, and more stuff I'm probably forgetting now. I'm definitely looking forward to Volume II in a month.
I'm guessing that it's part of the deal with Yuri, I mean are we going to debate the corruption of Russian officials?
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I really hope Jason gets wrapped up in the Vecna storyline somehow. Dude needs to get possessed or something. I don't think he's going to change his mind about Eddie no matter what evidence is presented to him, so dude's basically just fodder for a good death scene.
Not exactly:
The first gate between worlds (that we know of) was indeed created when El sent 001 into upside down, but the upside down-version of Hawkins was created years later, during the encounter with the Demogorgon/the night Will Byers disappeared (and that's the date at which Nancy's diary also ends)
This probably means nothing, but none of the episodes have ended with the main theme playing over the credits.
Idk how much I can blame
As above, so below
Jason for thinking some satanic shit's going on. I'm chasing some dude with Eddie's energy and I see my friend get levitated and folded that'd probably be my go-to. He was relatively chill before his girlfriend got folded then slammed as a drug addict
As above, so below
Finished last night and thought it was fantastic. Yeah, some of the plotlines get a bit wacky and/or bogged down, but the production and characters always keep it watchable and enjoyable, and overall it's just absolutely great.
See some discussion here about El's side mission from S2. I noticed that they explicitly included it in the official story recap, so, I think we should expect something of that to resurface in S4P2.
Can't wait for July!
See some discussion here about El's side mission from S2. I noticed that they explicitly included it in the official story recap, so, I think we should expect something of that to resurface in S4P2.
Can't wait for July!
Hellfire Club 2.0 lol. Depending on how the series ends next year, they'll have no shortage of options for potential spinoffs with these characters which is encouraging.
Don't think they'll revisit this world just for the sake of milking it dry.
Speaking of this, the intro is the first time I can recall Netflix personalizing their animation as well with the Upside Down lightning in the background.
This is something they should do for more of their properties.
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For sure! I think that's neat.
Loving you new avatar lol
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For sure! I think that's neat.
Looks sharp and complements their logo animation so well. Wonder why it took them so long to think of doing this.
First two episodes in and my main takeaway is that Robin and Steve are the only characters this show needs//the show is at its best with them around. The both of them single handedly made season 3 good and definitely much more fun than any of the prior seasons, and I am seeing the same thing happen again.
Gif shows how good the show looks. The colors are pretty vibrant.Thanks!
Look at that (sarcastic) smile! lol!
For sure! I think that's neat.
this was neat yeah. I hope they do this with more of their flagship shows.
I assumed they always did that because it was supposed to be reflective. Maybe they stopped because this might be concluding the upside down?
The peak team up was, and always will be: Steve, Robin, Dustin, and Erica. Their group dynamic is far more interesting than the original team of four (Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Eleven) and they're all top tier subversions of the archetypes that they're drawn from.
I feel like I have seen this before. Maybe the Witcher, or previous Stranger Things. It seems like Netflix scrubbed older intros and replaced them with the new one though, so I can't check.
I say replace Erica with Nancy. The group needs a big brainy type that meshes well with everyone and gets things done.
Erica is sooooooooo annoying. Sucks the fun out of every scene she's in.
I think you may be right about the Witcher actually, yeah. Vaguely remember them incorporating something with the Wolf school medallion although that could've been just the show's actual title sequence.
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Erica's levity and humor is written well and the actress portrays it perfectly. Love every single scene she's in and hope there's a lot more of her in the 2nd part's 2 episodes.
Is Jason written out? Feels odd they'd not find him to be more suspicious but I guess they think he's crazy? I love that he's the speech guy that constantly rallies everyone with a manufactured feel-good story lol
I am sorry and ashamed to admit that I don't just vibe with the younger cast as much. :(
Jason has a solid alibi for the 1st murder, and probably one for the 2nd murder as well. Unless there is any evidence suggesting he was actually involved, the police are correct in writing him off.
Excuse me sir? Erica is one of the best characters in the show, and is probably smarter than Nancy! And put her life on the line for her country. Even though it was basically child endangerment!
Additionally you literally cannot spell America without Erica.
I will say, for all the dumb stuff this season brings the good stuff completely outweighs it all. Everything in Hawkins is fucking awesome.