Stranger Things?

[CaptainAquatics]

Heyo everyone! Anyone like the show StrangerThings? I am about half way through season three, no spoilers!

 

[Ridilen]

I think season 3 is the best so far. I really enjoyed it.

 

[CaptainAquatics]

I think season 3 is the best so far. I really enjoyed it.

I am really enjoying it to! No spoilers though!

 

[Cherie G]

I love Stranger Things. We just started watching season 3 last Friday, we're watching it old school style, just watching 1 episode per week.

 

[Feohw]

Season 3 was great! Now we're in for a long wait for the next season....

 

[Cherie G]

OK maybe I missed the boat and this is something everyone has noticed or maybe I am reading more into than there is. But knowing that the Duffer brothers are Stephen King fans and have had some stuff in the show that are kind of nods to him does anyone think the Billy Hargrove character looks like the teenage version of the Randall Flagg character from The Stand tv minI series? It was driving me crazy because the Billy character was reminding me of someone since seeing him in season 2 and I finally figured it out. I just wonder if it was intentional or a coincidence or I am nuts...

 

[86 ssinit]

Great series!! Watched all but the last episode of season 3. Yeah next we have to wait for season 4.

 

[andrearamirezo91]

Only half way through so far and I'm loving it! Season 1 was great, and I wasn't a big fan of season 2.. but this one has been my favorite so far

 

[Jerome O'Neil]

I thought season 1 and 2 were great. I didn't like season 3. As a dude that was about that age at about that time, I get that this show is a monster movie wrapped up in a bunch of nostalgia. But I got really tired of all the "HEY FOLKS, DO YOU KNOW THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE IN THE MID 80'S?!!! LOOK AT ALL THIS 80'S STUFF!!!" The first two seasons did a good job with the time and setting, but this season just beat you over the head with it.

I also don't like that season 3 is basically season 2's script except in a shopping mall.

I also don't like what they did with Hopper, both from a characterization standpoint and at the end.

Anyway, I put it as the worst of the three seasons.

 

[Geoff]

So, has anyone else had Neverending Story stuck on repeat in their head since watching Season 3? It’s been over a week and I can’t get it out of my head!

Turn around...look at what you seee-eeee-eeee-eeee-eeee....

 

[CaptainAquatics]

I thought season 1 and 2 were great. I didn't like season 3. As a dude that was about that age at about that time, I get that this show is a monster movie wrapped up in a bunch of nostalgia. But I got really tired of all the "HEY FOLKS, DO YOU KNOW THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE IN THE MID 80'S?!!! LOOK AT ALL THIS 80'S STUFF!!!" The first two seasons did a good job with the time and setting, but this season just beat you over the head with it.

I also don't like that season 3 is basically season 2's script except in a shopping mall.

I also don't like what they did with Hopper, both from a characterization standpoint and at the end.

Anyway, I put it as the worst of the three seasons.

I think S1 was the best (originals usually are), and to me S2 and S3 are about the same, I do like the both. I do agree with you that Hopper was kinda made fun of in season three, however I do like how his character was progressed. My favorite scene in the season was Billy's scene in the last episode (after EL talks to him), however I was very happy when hopper killed that one guy by shredding him, lol

(trying to not give out spoilers to anyone who hasn't watched yet which is why its a little non specific, I think anyone who has seen the whole thing will understand what i'm talking about though)

 

[stella1979]

I thought season 1 and 2 were great. I didn't like season 3. As a dude that was about that age at about that time, I get that this show is a monster movie wrapped up in a bunch of nostalgia. But I got really tired of all the "HEY FOLKS, DO YOU KNOW THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE IN THE MID 80'S?!!! LOOK AT ALL THIS 80'S STUFF!!!" The first two seasons did a good job with the time and setting, but this season just beat you over the head with it.

I also don't like that season 3 is basically season 2's script except in a shopping mall.

I also don't like what they did with Hopper, both from a characterization standpoint and at the end.

Anyway, I put it as the worst of the three seasons.

I'm with ya on some of that, particularly with my favorite character Hopper. I don't put much stock in this kind of thing, and it's very rare that I go looking for it but... have you read fan theories? Don't wanna put out too much info just yet since it appears that some are taking it slow. I'll just say, there's one I hope for which involves previous Instagram posts by David Harbour, a wacky guy's phone number, and geological coordinates.

I was born in '81 and have brothers about 10 years older, so a lot of things ring true. Perhaps the 80's cliche was overdone in Season 3, but where better to shove it in one's face than at a mall? In those days, the mall and the movie theater were definitely the things to do and neon were the colors to wear. I specifically remember a favorite outfit, lime green and black, with a top, leggings, a skirt, AND leg warmers. It was LOUD and I LOVED IT!! And... I had a hair tie nearly the same as Eleven's (at the end) that went with it. Sported the whole half-up/half-down with the ponytail way up high too... also like El. So, the nostalgia got me with Season 3 too, perhaps more than ever due to my being a pretty young kid in the 80's.

So, has anyone else had Neverending Story stuck on repeat in their head since watching Season 3? It’s been over a week and I can’t get it out of my head!

Turn around...look at what you seee-eeee-eeee-eeee-eeee....

Omg... as if I haven't gone on enough already! The Neverending Story was my favorite!! Yes, the song is still with me, and I do believe I'm gonna get ahold of that movie to see what my own kiddos think of it. I'm sure they'll be incredibly less impressed by it than I was when I was tiny.

 

[Geoff]

I'm with ya on some of that, particularly with my favorite character Hopper. I don't put much stock in this kind of thing, and it's very rare that I go looking for it but... have you read fan theories? Don't wanna put out too much info just yet since it appears that some are taking it slow. I'll just say, there's one I hope for which involves previous Instagram posts by David Harbour, a wacky guy's phone number, and geological coordinates.

I was born in '81 and have brothers about 10 years older, so a lot of things ring true. Perhaps the 80's cliche was overdone in Season 3, but where better to shove it in one's face than at a mall? In those days, the mall and the movie theater were definitely the things to do and neon were the colors to wear. I specifically remember a favorite outfit, lime green and black, with a top, leggings, a skirt, AND leg warmers. It was LOUD and I LOVED IT!! And... I had a hair tie nearly the same as Eleven's (at the end) that went with it. Sported the whole half-up/half-down with the ponytail way up high too... also like El. So, the nostalgia got me with Season 3 too, perhaps more than ever due to my being a pretty young kid in the 80's.


Omg... as if I haven't gone on enough already! The Neverending Story was my favorite!! Yes, the song is still with me, and I do believe I'm gonna get ahold of that movie to see what my own kiddos think of it. I'm sure they'll be incredibly less impressed by it than I was when I was tiny.

And sneaking snacks into the theater so you didn't have to pay the exorbitant prices was totally what me and my friends did. We'd go to the Hess's anchor store and grab a couple of shopping bags they had hanging from metal hooks just inside the door. Then we'd go to Rea & Derricks (now CVS after a couple buyouts) and fill the bags with candy. Then we'd waltz into the movie theater with our shopping bags. Surrrrre, a couple of 12 year olds totally did shopping at Hess's on a Saturday night! Ha! I remember losing a tooth after biting into a Now & Later candy. *sigh* The memories.

I totally need to find that movie now, too. I loved it when I was kid. Anyway....

.....Reach the stars....fly a fantasyyyyyy-yyyyy-yyyyy-yyyy.....

 

[CaptainAquatics]

I'm with ya on some of that, particularly with my favorite character Hopper. I don't put much stock in this kind of thing, and it's very rare that I go looking for it but... have you read fan theories? Don't wanna put out too much info just yet since it appears that some are taking it slow. I'll just say, there's one I hope for which involves previous Instagram posts by David Harbour, a wacky guy's phone number, and geological coordinates.

I was born in '81 and have brothers about 10 years older, so a lot of things ring true. Perhaps the 80's cliche was overdone in Season 3, but where better to shove it in one's face than at a mall? In those days, the mall and the movie theater were definitely the things to do and neon were the colors to wear. I specifically remember a favorite outfit, lime green and black, with a top, leggings, a skirt, AND leg warmers. It was LOUD and I LOVED IT!! And... I had a hair tie nearly the same as Eleven's (at the end) that went with it. Sported the whole half-up/half-down with the ponytail way up high too... also like El. So, the nostalgia got me with Season 3 too, perhaps more than ever due to my being a pretty young kid in the 80's.


Omg... as if I haven't gone on enough already! The Neverending Story was my favorite!! Yes, the song is still with me, and I do believe I'm gonna get ahold of that movie to see what my own kiddos think of it. I'm sure they'll be incredibly less impressed by it than I was when I was tiny.

I assume in the beginning when you are talking about is the secret phone number you can call to get a little Easter egg?

 

[BReefer97]

Absolutely loved season 3 of Stranger Things. I would have to say it was personally the best season for me. I didn’t really like the second season too much purely because of the story line with KalI (El’s “sister”). I think many people disliked that story line because in the recap for season 2 that plays before you start season 3 it doesn’t show any of KalI and all the stuff they did in Pittsburgh, so I’m assuming they’re trying to drop that. And Hopper really outdid himself this season! I can’t wait to see more from David Harbour, I have a feeling Netflix is going to feature him in a lot of stuff. Winona Ryder was definitely the best actress/actor in the first season, but David Harbour shinned in season 3!
If you guys haven’t watched his new short film on Netflix called “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein” I would totally recommend it! It’s about half an hour long. It’s something you couldn’t even explain to someone else because it’s so whacky and theatrical, you just have to see it for yourself.

 

[goldface]

I loved season 3. It was perfectly paced, and had the right amount of episodes. It felt like one long movie, instead of a T.V. series. That is, not one episode felt like a filler (unlike season 2). I applaud the creatives for accomplishing this. It's like they written a story, plotted it out, and proprtioned it into every episode perfectly, all without adding any additional scenes to fill in time.

Everything about it was great. Billy. The nostalgia. But, if there is one minor complaint, it's that they used--SPOILER ALERT--the exact same monster. And it looks like they might, maybe, use the same monster from season 1 for season 4.

 

[CaptainAquatics]

I loved season 3. It was perfectly paced, and had the right amount of episodes. It felt like one long movie, instead of a T.V. series. That is, not one episode felt like a filler (unlike season 2). I applaud the creatives for accomplishing this. It's like they written a story, plotted it out, and proprtioned it into every episode perfectly, all without adding any additional scenes to fill in time.

Everything about it was great. Billy. The nostalgia. But, if there is one minor complaint, it's that they used--SPOILER ALERT--the exact same monster. And it looks like they might, maybe, use the same monster from season 1 for season 4.

—SPOILER ALERT—

I think that the Mind Flayer is going to be the big boss, with either 11 going to the upside down in the last season to beat it once in for all, or it fully coming into their realm for the final show off. I do hope they introduce more monsters though, I think it would be cool in we saw the mind flayer infect 11 at some point, then have a scene where the other characters would have to figure out a way to beat her (which hasn’t really happened yet unless she was drained of power).

 

[goldface]

—SPOILER ALERT—

I think that the Mind Flayer is going to be the big boss, with either 11 going to the upside down in the last season to beat it once in for all, or it fully coming into their realm for the final show off. I do hope they introduce more monsters though, I think it would be cool in we saw the mind flayer infect 11 at some point, then have a scene where the other characters would have to figure out a way to beat her (which hasn’t really happened yet unless she was drained of power).

I hope not. I also want to see other monsters.

Speaking of monsters, back when the show first aired, I didn't think the UpsideDown was going to be such a big deal in that all the strangeness was going to revolve around it. At the season 1 finale, I was thinking, "What next? Vampires and Werewolves?" Maybe aliens?" I thought it was going to be the next X-Files, but instead of the monster-of-the-week, it would be the monster-of-the-season. Rather asinine when I think about it.

I do have a theory as to how the show will end, and that is Eleven lying on a bed, dying, with her family and friends around her or something like that. I'm telling ya, that nosebleed is foreboding what may happen. Great power begets even greater consequence.

 

[CaptainAquatics]

I hope not. I also want to see other monsters.

Speaking of monsters, back when the show first aired, I didn't think the UpsideDown was going to be such a big deal in that all the strangeness was going to revolve around it. At the season 1 finale, I was thinking, "What next? Vampires and Werewolves?" Maybe aliens?" I thought it was going to be the next X-Files, but instead of the monster-of-the-week, it would be the monster-of-the-season. Rather asinine when I think about it.

I do have a theory as to how the show will end, and that is Eleven lying on a bed, dying, with her family and friends around her or something like that. I'm telling ya, that nosebleed is foreboding what may happen. Great power begets even greater consequence.

I agree with your end statement about how it will end. It would be sad if 11 died at the end but it would be a good wrap up.

— SPOILER WARNING —

I think that the reason 11 doesn’t have her powers at the end of season 3 is because of Hoppers death. Hopper was 11’s only family and her power get stronger when she is angry and I think the emotional stress of losing him and made her powers go away. If you call a phone number it gives a hint that Murray has figured it hopper is in the Russian jail cell, and I think 11 is only going to re-gain her powers once she reunited with him, maybe she has to save him from Russians with it or something. I highly think that the Russians are going to be a large part of season 4, maybe weaponizing and controlling the Demogorgon for war use.

 

[86 ssinit]

Great season! Fun show. 11 lost her powers because the hole is closed. Should be interesting next season. Is the whole crew going to Russia??

 

[stella1979]

I assume in the beginning when you are talking about is the secret phone number you can call to get a little Easter egg?

I think so. It's a phone number shared with the authorities... shared by Hop and belonging to a 'friend' of his who is very wary of authority. Apparently, before S3 aired, the number was shared on Insta by David Harbour and if you called it, you heard a message by the Chief himself. I wish I'd known!... but I am not a social media butterfly and only found out after watching... Like, lol, immediately after, when I was already so hungry for more. I NEED more Hop!!! (Thanks BReefer97 ! I will definitely watch that short film soon.) Joyce too!!! Oh... and Dustin, Steve, and Max. Oh Billy...... he may have been best but what to call that roll? An anti-hero? That doesn't seem right but neither does anti-villain.

I have long loved Winona Ryder. Feels kinda like she's been a tiny part of my WHOLE life, lol, (can we get a HECK YEAH for Beetlejuice, Heathers, and yes, Little Women, a cameo in a series that was forced on me when I was young, grew to love, and just became a part of me (Star Trek ) and, of course, MOST OF ALL Edward Scissorhands ) Yeah, there's no accounting for my taste and I'm not the best judge or critic... just know what I like and in my very honest opinion, I cannot imagine a roll/character I would like her better in at this point in her (and my) life. I can totally relate to the 'mom... who's a little crazy' role.

 

[Feohw]

She lost her powers before Hopper was gone and before the hole closed. Remember she couldn't move the car or the can of coke. I think either Mike was right and she went too far, or the goop in her leg has messed with her ability. Who is everyone's favourite character>

 

[CaptainAquatics]

She lost her powers before Hopper was gone and before the hole closed. Remember she couldn't move the car or the can of coke. I think either Mike was right and she went too far, or the goop in her leg has messed with her ability. Who is everyone's favourite character>

— SPOILER WARNING —

Yeah that is true. I still think she is only gonna her them back when she has to save hopper or another character. Who else is mad that they made the Byers still move away, I mean I guess I understand but still. The only person that benighted from it was Joyce, she kinda made Will, 11, and Johnathin move away from everything they loved. They clearly didn’t want to go

 

[stella1979]

Great season! Fun show. 11 lost her powers because the hole is closed. Should be interesting next season. Is the whole crew going to Russia??

But, wasn't the pathway has been closed before, right? Do we think there's been some kind of open entrance since El first developed powers? Again, I'm not the greatest critic and I forget things easily

She lost her powers before Hopper was gone and before the hole closed. Remember she couldn't move the car or the can of coke. I think either Mike was right and she went too far, or the goop in her leg has messed with her ability. Who is everyone's favourite character>

Picking one favorite us just too hard!!

Did anyone else shed a tear or two for the far less developed, (as the storyline necessitated), character of Alexei?

Are we just throwing the idea of no spoilers out the window guys? Shall the title of this thread be changed to reflect such?

Edit:

— SPOILER WARNING —

Yeah that is true. I still think she is only gonna her them back when she has to save hopper or another character. Who else is mad that they made the Byers still move away, I mean I guess I understand but still. The only person that benighted from it was Joyce, she kinda made Will, 11, and Johnathin move away from everything they loved. They clearly didn’t want to go

I don't like it, of course, but I do see things quite differently. She's their mom and their lives continue to be in danger in Hawkins. Did she have another choice, and would it even be believable that she stayed after all that happened... again! I love the setting and the characters so of course want them in Hawkins. That said, I don't think there was another way to go with that character and I would likely disrespect writers who appeased an audience instead of sticking with the character's traits and storyline thus far.

 

[CaptainAquatics]

But, wasn't the pathway has been closed before, right? Do we think there's been some kind of open entrance since El first developed powers? Again, I'm not the greatest critic and I forget things easily

Picking one favorite us just too hard!!

Did anyone else shed a tear or two for the far less developed, (as the storyline necessitated), character of Alexei?

Are we just throwing the idea of no spoilers out the window guys? Shall the title of this thread be changed to reflect such?

Hey! In all my posts if I say spoilers I give warning, however your right I should change the title to stranger things reflect, lol

— SPOILER WARNING —
Yes I did get upset when alexie died, however the point that really mad me upset was when billy died. I actually was prepared for when hop dies, I knew it was happening, still made me upset. Even though billy was a jerk he actually became one of my favorite charectors (probably not a common opinion). I felt so bad for him and his death to me was one of the saddest scenes in the series (only rivaled by hop passing (but I don’t think he is actually dead, so I’m not to upset by that)), but the scene was actually also my favorite in the entire series. They just gave him such justice. I think they should have provided a scene where his dad found out billy died, I wanted to see how the dad felt (BTW his dad is the worst charector in the show).

 

[Feohw]

Yes I did get upset when alexie died, however the point that really mad me upset was when billy died. I actually was prepared for when hop dies, I knew it was happening, still made me upset. Even though billy was a jerk he actually became one of my favorite charectors (probably not a common opinion). I felt so bad for him and his death to me was one of the saddest scenes in the series (only rivaled by hop passing (but I don’t think he is actually dead, so I’m not to upset by that)), but the scene was actually also my favorite in the entire series. They just gave him such justice. I think they should have provided a scene where his dad found out billy died, I wanted to see how the dad felt (BTW his dad is the worst charector in the show).

Alright then

SPOILERS BELOW
I personally think that it isn't an unpopular opinion. He was far more sympathetic this season. I found his death sadder than Hoppers death tbh. I mean it was clear from the get go that Hop was safe. When they don't show a character death on screen I just assume he'll appear again later on in the show. The whole after credit scene pretty much confirmed he was alright - unless they are just trying to make it appear that way. I really do think that Billy should have live till next season even just to have a scene with his dad. Could have happened this season too.

 

[86 ssinit]

But, wasn't the pathway has been closed before, right? Do we think there's been some kind of open entrance since El first developed powers? Again, I'm not the greatest critic and I forget things easily.

I was thinking the Russian pathway was open but Feohw is right she lost her powers before. Favorite character would have to be Steve. HI'm and Robin were the show and the laughs.

 

[kanzekatores]

I loved Season 3! Season 2 still remains my favorite (it was so well done) but Season 3 was also cool, it took an interesting turn. Seems like there's gonna be more trouble with Russians in Season 4, as well as (SPOILER) the dema-dogs.

I thought Billy's act of heroism at the end was perfect. While I found him to be a cruel and kind of disgusting character, it was nice to see his background story and for him to try to save Max's friends due to a reminder of his past life. David Harbour did such a great job too. It was cool to see him united with Alexei, Joyce, and Murray. I love how the main characters always unite in groups approach the mystery from different angles. During the last episode the power went out Perfect timing
Anyways I can't wait for season 4!!

 

[Geoff]

I was thinking the Russian pathway was open but Feohw is right she lost her powers before. Favorite character would have to be Steve. HI'm and Robin were the show and the laughs.

Steve and Robin were my favorite too.

 

[Ridilen]

I totally need to find that movie now, too. I loved it when I was kid. Anyway....

.....Reach the stars....fly a fantasyyyyyy-yyyyy-yyyyy-yyyy...

OK thanks all. I found I have a copy. Guess what just went on the TV.

 

[Jerome O'Neil]

My beef with what they did with Hopper was they turned him from a "sad and grumpy dad" (lets not forget when we first meet him he is mourning the loss of his own daughter) into a rage-a-holic #$!@#$-face. Every interaction he had with other characters was borderline abusive, and always mean.

My other issue with the show is that these actors are eventually going to grow up into young adults, and the story line doesn't really seem to be helping that along. The guy that plays John Beyers is 25 years old. The guy that plays Steve Harrington is 27. The woman that played Robin is 21. It's going to be tough to portray a story about a bunch of high school kids when the actors are getting old enough to drink, and the story as it sits now really doesn't do a lot to help that.

I would like to see them time jump these characters into the early 90s. That way it's easier to stay current with the aging of the actors, and it opens up a bunch of new story line possibilities.

 

[Tony_P]

My wife and I binged on it over the course of two weeks or so and loved it. Being older kids, it reminded us of the movie The Goonies.

Can't wait for Season 4! I heard that in it ... $%&!(<%#$%^

Tony

 

[Cherie G]

Hubby and I are going to watch the last episode tonight, we resisted the urge to binge and just watched 1 episode per week. Overall this season has been so-so for us. Loved some episodes and others missed the mark for me. For the most part have enjoyed it a lot though. Looking forward to the final episode of this season to see how they leave us hanging for Season 4. Going to be a long wait . I'll have to go back and read all of this thread, I did not read much because I was afraid of spoilers.

 

[WTFish?]

Late to the party...but I’ll admit I’m approaching 45 and I loved this!! I cried like a baby on the finale. #noshame
I have high hopes for the next season...