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[EverydayBeast]

Every season they’re improving with effort to 11

 

[sol_bad]

End of episode 4 was fucking intense. God damn. That's all I'm saying for now, 3 episodes to go.
Love it.

 

[Chiggs]

That pizza guy is about as funny as Police Academy 3.

 

[V1LÆM]

i'm only 2 episodes in. i hated Eleven in previous seasons but i feel so bad for her now i hope she gets her powers back and does more than smash a rollerskate into that girls face. fuck bullies.

 

[John Marston]

I have enjoyed it but to me this definitely feels like the show creators were done but Netflix begged them to keep it going.

It felt like 3 episodes of content stretched into 7.

 

[John Bilbo]

I don't think this is the same series it was on the first season.

 

[bitbydeath]

I don't think this is the same series it was on the first season.

Why’s that?
This feels like a much needed return to the tone of the first season, three episodes in and it may even be better.

 

[belmarduk]

Some of these kids really fell out the ugly tree.

If you look at pictures of people form the 80s, they had really bad fashion sense back then.

 

[John Bilbo]

Why’s that?
This feels like a much needed return to the tone of the first season, three episodes in and it may even be better.

I should watch the first season again to be sure, but it seems to me the scope and focus of the show has shifted so much it has been transformed into a new entity of a show.

At this moment I think the soviet subplot should have been cut in its entirety.

Also the new monster seems disconnected from the previous ones.

Also they shouldn't have used the D&D naming convension for the monster again. It was charming for the first time in the first season, but this far in the show it is just too convinient. Unless the D&D game actually is the reason for the monsters being summoned into their world. That would be such a cheesy move I might love it

 

[bitbydeath]

I should watch the first season again to be sure, but it seems to me the scope and focus of the show has shifted so much it has been transformed into a new entity of a show.

At this moment I think the soviet subplot should have been cut in its entirety.

Also the new monster seems disconnected from the previous ones.

Also they shouldn't have used the D&D naming convension for the monster again. It was charming for the first time in the first season, but this far in the show it is just too convinient. Unless the D&D game actually is the reason for the monsters being summoned into their world. That would be such a cheesy move I might love it

True, I agree on a lot of those points.
The Russia aspect doesn’t fit with the rest of the show. Sooner they do away with that storyline the better. Season 2 strayed with the Chicago, number 8 episode and season 3 strayed with Russia. This season feels more like the horror we got in season 1, as for the creature I figure the upside down has a lot of different ones which all seem buried in D&D lore.

 

[sol_bad]

Finished the 7 episodes and really enjoyed it alot. I figured out what was going on about 5 minutes before all the revelations started happening.
I'm very happy with where the show currently sits.

My only complaint is that some of the CGI is really wonky.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I loved every episode of season 4 so far and the magic has certainly not been lost just because the characters have gotten a little older. Every episode left me wanting more!

Also what the fuck Netflix holding the other episodes until July 1st.

 

[DeafTourette]

I loved every episode of season 4 so far and the magic has certainly not been lost just because the characters have gotten a little older. Every episode left me wanting more!

Also what the fuck Netflix holding the other episodes until July 1st.

To finish the effects. Almost same reason they staggered the season of Masters of the Universe Revelation... Had to polish the animation.

Edit: I loved every dang episode! I hadn't felt as much tension in a show as that episode where the boys had to flee those army goons! I was literally SCREAMING at them to GO! LMBO!

AND THAT ENDING of episode 7!!!!

 

[octiny]

My favorite season so far. Just finished the last episode of part 1.

Ugh, 1 month wait for the final 2 episodes

 

[pesaddict]

Watched episode one last night that ENDING !!! that was some freddy kruger shit man

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Yeah I am three episodes in and it’s easily my favorite season so far.

 

[mortal]

Just finished episode one, and the production values are considerably better.
The lighting, the set design, the costume design, the visual effects, and the editing are all solid.
They did a great job getting me emotionally invested in these characters again.

I was thinking I was pretty much done with the Stranger Things, but I think I'm back in with this season.
We'll still have to see how this all pans out though.

 

[Tieno]

Awesome season. The way the villain exploits trauma and thus ties into character development is really well done. Episode 4 with Max was my personal favourite.

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

i hate the whole part 1 and 2 shit. just release it all at once you cowards. its fine and not going to make a big enough difference in the long run. let people decide if they want to binge it or not.

stupid.

I agree. It is a scam to get people to stay subbed. No one will convince me it's for my own good or to add extra touches.

 

[sol_bad]

I agree. It is a scam to get people to stay subbed. No one will convince me it's for my own good or to add extra touches.

It's not a scam, a streaming service can release shows in whatever manner they want. Shows in general used to be released weekly.
And I personally think weekly releases are better for audiences as it's easier to engage in conversation about the show, everyone is on the same page. When a whole season is dropped in one day, everyone watches it at different rates.

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

It's not a scam, a streaming service can release shows in whatever manner they want. Shows in general used to be released weekly.
And I personally think weekly releases are better for audiences as it's easier to engage in conversation about the show, everyone is on the same page. When a whole season is dropped in one day, everyone watches it at different rates.

I agree that they can do what they want. It's to keep people subbed though. I would rather just watch it.

 

[Insane Metal]

All these good impressions!!! Am I really on neogaf? Everyone loved to hate on this show lol.

Was hooked in all seasons before but haven't got to see this one yet. I'll give a try.

 

[Mossybrew]

Damn Nancy looks like a cancer patient on death's door. Eat a fucking cheeseburger girl.

 

[bitbydeath]

Damn Nancy looks like a cancer patient on death's door. Eat a fucking cheeseburger girl.

The lines around her mouth at 27 years old makes me think she’s been heavy into crack.

 

[DeafTourette]

Damn Nancy looks like a cancer patient on death's door. Eat a fucking cheeseburger girl.

Yeah she's extra frail looking. Probably her genetics. Some people can't gain weight to save their lives. Metaphorically speaking.

 

[obie]

I never liked this show. People thought it was “amazing” when first released. It was mid at best. Wynona’s horrible over acting and the mega lame monster certainly didnt help.

 

[Yamisan]

I never liked this show. People thought it was “amazing” when first released. It was mid at best. Wynona’s horrible over acting and the mega lame monster certainly didnt help.

Then why are you even here?

 

[OmegaSupreme]

The first episode was good. A few too many characters though.

 

[John Bilbo]

Then why are you even here?

Just to suffer?

 

[hollams]

This was probably the best ATMOS sound mix of any show on a streaming service I've heard, it was amazing. The first 5 minutes of the first episode was awesome and it just kept getting better. I watched all the episodes and really enjoyed every one. It was a bit different than the other seasons, but I'm ok with that.

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I did like the fact they didn't end this part with a huge cliffhanger. If they would have ended it after episode 6 that would have been a long wait.

 

[obie]

Then why are you even here?

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Just have the last episode left, but man the ending of episode

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1

was, imo, the best horror the show has ever done.

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Really liked Chrissy, sad she didn't last longer.

Season has been fantastic.

 

[John Bilbo]

I'm pretty sure this season retcons several things, but I'll have to rewatch the first season to confirm.

 

[GloveSlap]

Great season so far. It started to meander a bit around eps 5-6, but ended strong with ep 7. Looking forward to the rest.

 

[FunkMiller]

Have to say, one episode in and I thoroughly approve of Stranger Things turning into A Nightmare On Elm Street.

 

[bitbydeath]

Have to say, one episode in and I thoroughly approve of Stranger Things turning into A Nightmare On Elm Street.

I would be completely onboard for a Duffer bros Elm Street reboot.

 

[FunkMiller]

I would be completely onboard for a Duffer bros Elm Street reboot.

Yeah, I could see that. Elm Street is definitely due a modern retelling. There’s so much scope in the concept beyond what they could do in the 80s. Freddy could be absolutely fucking horrific if they had the balls to do him that way.

 

[Insane Metal]

It started slow but damn at the end of E1. Wow.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Yeah, I could see that. Elm Street is definitely due a modern retelling. There’s so much scope in the concept beyond what they could do in the 80s. Freddy could be absolutely fucking horrific if they had the balls to do him that way.

Was the reboot they did with Jackie earl Hayley any good? I hated his makeup so I never bothered.

 

[daveonezero]

Those first 4 episodes were awesome. I don’t like the El story or California branch but really enjoy the Hawkins story. And Hopper, Joyce and Russia are fun.

5 and 6 a bit boring but enjoying 7 right now.

 

[Markio128]

I sort of wish Netflix released the episodes weekly to keep the anticipation up, like they often do on Disney+. I feel like I lost a bit of interest at certain times, just because I was watching two or 3 episodes at a time. Still, I‘ve enjoyed it for the most part and it even got my daughter into Kate Bush.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

it was whatever. dialog was terrible, as usual. kinda digged the horror elements. a lot of the story lines were awful. felt like it was just added bloat as they were clearly low on ideas.

 

[bitbydeath]

I sort of wish Netflix released the episodes weekly to keep the anticipation up, like they often do on Disney+. I feel like I lost a bit of interest at certain times, just because I was watching two or 3 episodes at a time. Still, I‘ve enjoyed it for the most part and it even got my daughter into Kate Bush.

I’d hate that, daily episodes though should be a thing everywhere.

 

[kunonabi]

Was the reboot they did with Jackie earl Hayley any good? I hated his makeup so I never bothered.

It was absolute trash.

 

[Valonquar]

It took me longer than I liked to realize Dmitri was Jaqen H'ghar. A man has many faces indeed.

 

[DeafTourette]

Did anyone else catch the 2 Lord of the Rings references? Both in Hawkins and in the memories?

 

[jdforge]

Did anyone else catch the 2 Lord of the Rings references? Both in Hawkins and in the memories?

Yes but the entire Season is a love letter to Nightmare on Elm Street.

I loved every episode. Absolutely fucking brilliant. That ending!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Finished Season 4 Part 1

It was good. I felt the length of the episodes were a bit too long.

Season 2 is still the best. But this Season was way better than the 3rd Season

 

[farmerboy]

I sort of wish Netflix released the episodes weekly to keep the anticipation up, like they often do on Disney+. I feel like I lost a bit of interest at certain times, just because I was watching two or 3 episodes at a time. Still, I‘ve enjoyed it for the most part and it even got my daughter into Kate Bush.

100% this.

Release weekly and at least it's enjoyed over a 3 month window.

 

[mxbison]

Not sure what but something is missing.

It doesn't feel like an actual 80's show anymore, more like a modern show that takes place in the 80's.

Still fun to watch though.