Children and teens. And more kids and teens. As a 80's kid, I know I should be all excited, but I gave up after two episodes. I didn't find anything even mildly interesting; rather, I was bored to tears. Moving on.
I don't get what all the hype is about. It's an ok show, nothing special.
After watching the entire season, the series seems distinct and good without any compliments
i wait for last season.then i need something else.
Love the show even though I'm not a science fiction super fan
Stranger Things is a thrilling and nostalgic homage to the 1980s, with a brilliant cast, a captivating story, and stunning visuals. It is one of the best shows of the last decade, and a must-watch for fans of horror, sci-fi, and adventure. It deserves a 10/10 rating, and it lives up to the hype.
I love this show! Definitely a modern classic, and it deserves its popularity. 10/10 :star:
"Stranger Things" has gained a large following for its '80s nostalgia, sci-fi themes, and supernatural plotlines. However, some viewers might find it lacking in excitement. The series, set in Hawkins, revolves around kids entangled in government experiments and a parallel dimension, the Upside Down.
While the show attempts to recreate the '80s vibe, its nostalgic appeal might not resonate with everyone, potentially coming across as forced or overdone. The characters, including Eleven and the group of kids, can feel clichéd or lacking depth to some viewers. Additionally, the pacing and storytelling might seem sluggish, making certain episodes or story arcs feel unengaging and drawn-out.
Despite its widespread acclaim, "Stranger Things" may not captivate audiences looking for fast-paced, gripping narratives. Its attempt to blend horror, suspense, and coming-of-age themes might fall short for viewers seeking more intense or innovative storytelling. Overall, while the show has its strengths, its perceived dullness and lack of excitement could deter some from fully enjoying its appeal.
"Stranger Things" has gained a large following for its '80s nostalgia, sci-fi themes, and supernatural plotlines. However, some viewers might find it lacking in excitement. The series, set in Hawkins, revolves around kids entangled in government experiments and a parallel dimension, the Upside Down.
While the show attempts to recreate the '80s vibe, its nostalgic appeal might not resonate with everyone, potentially coming across as forced or overdone. The characters, including Eleven and the group of kids, can feel clichéd or lacking depth to some viewers. Additionally, the pacing and storytelling might seem sluggish, making certain episodes or story arcs feel unengaging and drawn-out.
Despite its widespread acclaim, "Stranger Things" may not captivate audiences looking for fast-paced, gripping narratives. Its attempt to blend horror, suspense, and coming-of-age themes might fall short for viewers seeking more intense or innovative storytelling. Overall, while the show has its strengths, its perceived dullness and lack of excitement could deter some from fully enjoying its appeal.
Good staging and original plot
i will increase my rating by one every time they kill off a main character
It’s a teen school drama for teens, not adults. Only youngsters are hyping up this series. Adults will find it quite boring. The best thing about it is the music.
The first two seasons were great. And that's how this show should have ended.
Stranger Things is a show that's more 80s than a cassette tape, more sci-fi than a Star Wars marathon, and more fun than a game of Pac-Man. It's like a time machine that takes you back to the days of big hair, neon lights, and Walkmans.
The show follows a group of kids in the 80s who are on a mission to save their friend from a supernatural world. Along the way, they face monsters, government agents, and a whole lot of Eggo waffles. It's like a cross between Stand by Me and The X-Files, with a dash of Goonies thrown in for good measure.
The show is a nostalgic trip of awesomeness, with more 80s references than a John Hughes movie. It's got more suspense than a Hitchcock film, more heart than a Care Bears episode, and more scares than a Stephen King novel. The writing is sharp, the acting is superb, and the story is as thrilling as a rollercoaster.
Overall, Stranger Things is a show that's as fun as a game of Twister, as exciting as a first kiss, and as creepy as a haunted house. It's a great example of how to do a genre mashup right, and it's definitely worth a watch if you're a fan of the 80s or just want to be entertained. So, if you're looking for a show that's both funny and nostalgic, then Stranger Things is the perfect pick!
watched until season 2. lost interest, just not my jam
I liked season 1 but wasn't motivated to continue after season 2. I wanted more character development and less time on the sci fi of it all.
season 4 is e masterpiece I'd rate it above 10 if possible
god i love this show. i don't think i have ever been attached to characters as much as i have on this show. there is something truly magical about it
A really great sci-fi show that I hope ends in a satisfying way. While seasons one and three are my personal favorites, the others are also good, I am just worried this show is getting too mainstream in a way and I hope they keep the final season in a similar tone as the first one.
Rated this as a 4/10, didn't grab me enough to finish it.
The show isn't even bad, it's the fandom and how the season 4 blew up. It's sad tho because the show is actually amazing!
This show was over hyped and in general it was quite boring with mediocre acting. It should have never seen a second season.
Sadly it's getting worse each season. What happened to the character focus from the first season?
For the most part, it's a great show. Love the 80's nostalgia, the characters are lovable, has that goonies feel. Overall the acting is great, the stories are well put together, and the costume and scenery is dead on. There was one season I didn't care for, I want to say it was the second season, but I don't remember.
overrated, its for audience 25-yo even tho all the actors are on board but the script is just awful
Season 4 was utterly horrible. Season 3 will always remain the best of all seasons.
I love it, mike and eleven make a beautiful couple the truth is they are best friends in real life
The quality graph of all the series begins at the highest and slopes to the lowest around the half of fourth series.
From the half of the fourth it begins to raise again...Who knows the high?
This was actually is such a cool show with an awesome 80’s vibe. I can’t wait for the next season.
I really enjoyed it, I recommend it
If you still haven't watched this. Do it now! There's not a better show with awesome 80s vibes out there. Eddie <3
I may forever hate Mike, Nancy, and Jonathan... but this will forever be one of my all-time favorite shows!
Fun, nostalgic, scary and full of great characters.
for season 4: the episodes' runtime are kinda pointless tbh, if you're not the one who binge watch you most probably forget some details here and there since the episodes are much longer than it needed to be
:heart:x9
This show is crazy good. Looks like I did not write a comment when it first came out - so I'm adding it now.
Season 4 is a long one (which I like btw). And it is so worth it. Eddie Munson was a great new character.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Am I the only one who wants to know what happened with 008? How is that 001 did not killed her when he killed all kids with abilities in facility? El left her and hers crew in S02 and nothing later.... :thinking: Perhaps in S05 we will see?
This is probably the worst episode of the whole season. Despite the one and a half hour running time, nothing significant happens.
I enjoyed Part 1 of Season 4 more than I had expected, but once it's over, it's amazing how forgettable the whole thing is.
Part 2 is quite boring, in the same way as the third act of most Hollywood blockbusters. The makers of the show need to realize that bigger and longer does not alway mean better.
CGI monsters are quite lousy. Better suited for a video game.
Okay, so we know this was a good show at one point. I loved season 1, and the second and third one was okay too.
This 4th season was just pure crap.
Story was not so well written, it was cliché, you knew at the first sight how this will turn out - if not, you live under a rock.
Apart from the story, the dramaturgy was boring as hell. We spent way too much time on useless things, on brooding, on lamenting, it was really painful to watch.
Apart from... okay, so the story was lame, the dramaturgy was boring, but it could have been saved, but the editing and cutting was crap as hell - I can't comprehend why you had to cut at every peak point of a scene, why couldn't you just let it play out - feelings were lost in this editing, emotions didn't impact as they should have. What I mean is that we should have been focusing on the big fight with Max and El, but we had to jump to Hopper once in a while, just to see him run.
I think this 4th season's biggest mistake was that it wanted to grasp way too much than it could handle. We followed too many characters, and sadly most of them just weren't as interesting to watch them as it should be in a tv show. It was boring as hell.
So I think this is way overhyped - just because it has all of the 80's songs, this shouldn't be looked upon as a great show. It's fair and okay if you enjoy it, I enjoyed some parts too, but to say that this is a good show is like stating that you don't consume any entertainment, and your standards are waaaaay below the avarage.
Of course you can disagree with me, but try to convince me.
Good songs
amazing background songs
good casting
average story
I really like the truth
Absolutely the best show I have ever seen. Season 4 nailed it! :grin::grin::thumbsup_tone1:
For me season 4 is on another level ,better than the previous one,i really enjoyed the episodes,each one is like a movie
Love it but the delivery of the story is mundane: they start as a small team and end up teaming up to fight a single entity, it's honestly predictable but still A great show with great actors, effects, and lore.
Season 1 was the best. The rest is nothing but an attempt to make more money.
Stranger things season 4:
A nightmare ITish time in Hawkins.
It's been Quite dull.
Is it an homage to feature a Freddy Krueger movie standee in the video shop, and have some ANOES Elmer Bernstein sounding music, and have a kid mention Freddy, and have Robert Englund, or is it a clear ripoff , re reboot?. Newline should sue
Season four has blown all the other seasons away.
This show is FANTASTIC. There really is no other genre that can explain it. A mixture of suspense, comedy, drama, horror.
can't wait for s4 vol. 2, such a badass western series one pf my favorites, nice ol Fantasy genre but looks thrilling and yeah goosebumps everywhere, deserver a 8 point star, I hope next season will surpassed the the old feels of stranger things!
As usual, brilliant acting and writing in season 4. Love the story line and old school horror feel. They stayed true with some fan favorites, but also added some new content and it had me hooked from the start. If someone out there has not watched this show yet, get with the program. It's one of the best shows ever.
Season 4 has weak writing & story telling. If it wasn’t for the acting & great production value, season 4 would be shit. Too many characters. Too many side line stories. Slow place. Did they outsource the writing or get armatures to write it?
Cast 9/10
Storytelling 9/10
Characters 9/10
Video Prouduction/Cut/Music 9/10
Environment 4/5
Conclusion 3/5
86% - 4% cause Season 3 was exaggerated
82%
This show is kinda dirty when u watch it for third time
Interesting story but ultimately this type of teenager/child-focussed fantasy is not my type of show. Millie Bobby Brown does a fantastic job though!!
S1: Probably the best of the three.
S2: Don't remember much besides that the mind flayer is cool. Don't remember what it even did though.
S3: It was okay. Didn't have as much fun with it as the first season plus my favorite character (hopper) died.
Season 3:
i liked it best because kids grow a little, and some romance happens. Much happy colorful atmosphere .
at s1, s2, i skipped alot at middle ep's .
at s3, i skipped nearly none .
season 1:
ep 1 2 : introduction to characters
ep 3 6 : boring, skipped alot. Here is more detective, discovery.
ep 7 8 : finally story progresses.
(Main chars)
kids party = mike, lukas, curly, blackkid;
missing boy =lukas;
Eleven:=telekinetic girl;
couple of story going around:
(7.5 star) kid party+ eleven:
this the main story . you can skip the other stories that is written below, if it feels long.
(3star) Luka's mom: shes sad mom , quickly becomes boring . skipped her scenes.
(5star) sheriff: searches missing boy. later, sheriff and luka's mom continues to search together.
(3star) lukas bigbro:
while in pool party, he photographs mikes sis and her soon to be missing friend.
Luka bro and mike sis starts a search for missing friend.
I just love this series, it brings references from so many wonderful movies from the 1990s, and 1980s, I started watching the series with my mom, she also liked it a lot, we marathoned together the first and third season, She liked the first one more, we watched it several times, she left me in 2020, and the next season I won't have her company to watch the show, but maybe she's still with me somehow, but it's not going to be the same without her.
Stranger Things is what I call a memorable TV Show. It’s the first one I really got into because I got a Netflix subscription at that time. I just rewatched it and this brought back SO many good memories. It’s a Top 3 for me.
The way the cast connects and the way the story is being told it’s just incredible.
If you are not sure if you should watch it, i’m here to tell you some things:
- it’s a GREAT show even if it’s very popular.
- it’s really not horror. (i thought for a few years that it is horror because of the tags and the trailer bcs it looked like it is) i really hate horror and it was a let down at first just because of it. but it’s not. it sure has some tiny jumpscares, but nothing to be afraid of.
enjoy :heart:
It's the best series I've ever watched before and I've watched a lot. It makes me feel so different. I've watched it about 20 times over and over again. I never get bored and it feels like I am watching for the first time.
It’d be great if adults starred in this serie instead of kids
It took some time for me to start watching this Netflix series. Actually, it took years, as I did not have a Netflix account and I wasn’t interested. Only last year, at a birthday party, when we were playing Stranger Things’ Monopoly, I got interested. Then, on Halloween, I decided to start watching. And I loved it!
Stranger Things is a series about a group of four 12-year-old boys who live in Hawkins, Indiana, in the 80’s. One Autumn evening, one of the boys, Will Byers, goes missing and his friends, mother, brother and the chief of the police try to find him. At the same time, some strange events happen in the town, in the electric facility, all connected to a little innocent girl.
With Stranger Things, some thoughts came to my mind. Firstly, the importance of fellowship. If it wasn’t for his friends, Will would be gone forever. Also, if it wasn’t for Joyce being a friend of Hopper, the chief of police, she would have been considered a lunatic. We see the importance of friendship throughout the entire series.
Also, it is amazing how Stranger Things celebrate “Being different is good”. The main group is a group of nerds and each of them is different from the other, being Will the quietest, Dustin the funniest, Mike the leader, and Lucas the sarcastic one. They are bullied at school. However, they don’t want to change. If they changed, they wouldn’t have saved the world, literally, so many times.
My favourite thing about this series is really the power of being a nerd. Being one myself, it warms my heart seeing how loving Lord of the Rings and books ends up by being something so good and heroic.
Well, now let’s wait for another season.
On 181220, after finishing season 1 the shield, i am here. I watch series season by season. So, i will stay here for one season.
I was watching sitcoms and police series for a long time so i wanted to break it. I need some mystery and fantastic things.
I will copy this also to season 1 review.
I will edit here maybe in future after finishing some seasons.
Normally, i try to watch old series. Like 1993-2010 years but i wanted to see that. I hope i enjoy it.
Started out 10 for S1.. But has took a severe plunge since then.. And now with a year gap between S3 and S4, it's likely to get worse. Funny, they made a couple of movies with 11 but couldn't film S4?? Stranger indeed... Lolol
Fun watch - time flies. Not as deep as you'd like but it is a fun ride.
“Breaking in is impossible.” Totally.
Indiana 1987: A boy is lost.
This show has me binge watching like crazy. Once you start you can't stop, I need to know what happens next!
Definitely the best thing I've ever watched.
Very mixed feelings about this show.
Season one was great, season two still very good, but season three absolutely killed it for me. Teenage romance troubles, adult romance troubles, "commy" spies - all that is stuff I really didn't want to see. And the humor missed more often then it hit. The plot takes another circle, get's reheated, to start from scratch. How often do they want to do this ? Season two's finale would have been a great ending. And making Billy the one possessed wasn't the smartest decision. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy as far as I am concerned. I didn't care at all for him. And in season three it seems the blood and violence was just there to be there.
As mentioned I really enjoyed the first two seasons despite the fact I didn't like any of the kids that much. I liked Hopper who became a douchebag in season three.
Production value is great throughout the show. All that's missing was shooting this in 4:3. It looks 80s, it feels 80s and the soundtrack is amazing.
I stopped at episode six in season three, I couldn't even bring myself to watch the final two as I completely lost interest within the span of those episodes.
Had it ended after S2 I would have given an "8". The third season was a "4" in my book. That accumulates to a high "6"
season 3 is meh!! 1/10
The third season is better paced and has a perfect balance of humor and creepy scenes, but it is also predictable, especially it's last two hours. It is best when being a "Blob / The Thing" homage with people getting devored and destroyed and "your neighbour can be one of 'em", but it all ends sadly in another monster showdown. Excellent new character additions though and the humor/homages are beautiful.
This show, all 3 seasons of it, is a total blast! I have really enjoyed watching the kids grow up and their friendships develop. There is something in this show for everyone: humor, horror, coming of age, mystery, relatable characters, science fiction, etc. Do yourself a favor and watch it!
Excellent Series great plot and now add in Maya Hawke
Can't wait to see the last season
I am addicted to the cast and story... love you millie bobby brown (el) and Finn (Mike) .. my best romantic teen couple ... they are my story,my emotions and all tears in the show .. dying to watch season 4 .... eleven don’t stop loving mike ... you make my life complete..:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::kissing_heart::kissing_heart::kissing_heart::kissing_heart::kissing_heart::kissing_heart:
First 2 seasons were great - I gave them an 8/10. Season 3 is terrible, like watching a teen show with less than funny 'comedy/laughs' and plenty of annoying characters. Should've stopped at season 2. Pulling the plug at episode 4. Season 3: 2/10
The Season 3 gets better since EP4, but EP8 is a bit sloppy. I love Erica!!!! More Erica next season PLS!
EP4开始好看，EP8为了渲染苦战有点拖沓，总体S03各个人物都成长了而且分成几个小组各自发展剧情还行，Erica太灵！S04干脆放个几年拍青春剧算了= =
Every episode is an Eleven out of 10!
Although of a relentlessly high calibre there has been a slow degradation in quality of plot. What was fresh and novel in the first season was built upon quite successfully in the second, only to look tired by the third season. The character arcs were handled well, and the music and 80s references are so cool to someone who lived through it but it has become so signature a theme that it feels more like a popcorn production as we go along as it apes these old movie cliches. It still is an enjoyable ride throughout however and not to be dismissed as just another piece of eye candy. The acting is faultless and with gusto in every scene, and it is this that carries you throughout. I still like the show /spoiler but a change in possible geography perhaps could freshen this in any forthcoming fourth season /spoiler.
Stranger Things Is Not For The Faint Hearted Especially Season 4
This is so emotional as Season 3 sets you off with a bumpy ride with lots of action, romance and it has a lot of emotional scenes along the way I highly recommend it if you have spare time to watch it. Stranger Things Season 3 is the best Season yet hears to the very long wait for Stranger Things Season 4 as it is going to be well worth it in the end. Plus my favourite characters are Mike And Eleven their Mileven romance is amazing true young caring romantic emotional love as a romantic I truly do love it.
the music and the atmosphere of 60s/70s are amazing. other than that, the performance of the actors are okay, however, the story is quite boring..
I must admit, using the 80's theme might have become popular because of this show but having lived in the 80's doesn't make this special for me. So if you leave out the nostalgic feelings (most of the viewers won't have because they are younger) and add the annoying toothless boy it's barely a pass.
The first season really did have something special going for it. The Duffer Brothers weaved a tight-knit, supernatural tale with a realistic feel that gave the narrative believability, The writing for the younger cast was near homage to Spielberg's "The Goonies", which wrapped everything up in a nice feel good blanket of nostalgia. It wasn't the best supernatural story ever written, but it didn't have to be and the amazing soundtrack scored by Dixon and Stein gave the season a palpable sense of identity.
And then season two happens. And the lack of creative writing begins to show. We have the ham-fisted plot concerning an isolated Eleven. A runaway Demagorgan that Dustin feels the need to hide from everybody, for some reason. An extremely awkward romance that somehow includes a roid-induced brother that really should have been cut from the final product. And to top it all off, we get several not so subtle hints that Mike's mom has the hots for Billy. The acting talent is there (and not there in some cases, although I was very pleased with Sean Astin's work as Bob Newby) and the soundtrack continues to impress, but the mystery was gone in place of a thriller that makes me feel like the writers had just finished watching CW's "Supernatural" for the first time.
The only thing supernatural going on here is this shows continued popularity, and I feel there will be a number of disappointed fans come the release of season three.
This is my absolute favorite show of all time. There's literally nothing wrong with it, in my eyes.
Season 1 and Season 2 Comment: I bet you've heard about this series already. This series is very popular and they deserve the attention they get. The child stars in this series are so good and the plot is amazing. I love the graphics and I really recommend this to everyone.
Expected a better script because sometimes it's quite predictable. But the overall show is 'OK'
Reminds me of the Goonies. Plot interesting but sometimes the script is a bit weak.
Season One: 10.0. There is nothing to complain about here. The season is absolute perfection. The 80’s setting is so beautiful and euphoric, the soundtrack and score are so good, the characters are ALL likable, and the genuine emotions bring out every bit of emotion within you. I love this season to death. It is so incredibly memorable. It is probably the best season of a show I have ever watched. I cannot wait to watch the rest of the seasons, and maybe even watch this season a couple of more times.
Season 1 was amazing. Season 2 was mediocre.
If you haven't watched this show yet, then you must see it before the third season drops.
The first 3 or 4 episodes are a little slow, but necessary, then it kicks into high gear keeps going right to the last episode of season 2. Very good overall. Don't know if they could drag it out for a third season without ruining it, but when did that ever stop Hollywood?
Very predictable many things but still quite good.
One of the best new shows out there. You will catch yourself binge watching a lot. If you're a fan of the 80's and Stephen King you will love this show
The second season was enjoyable to watch, but thought the first season was much more fresh and innovative. In the second season, there were some obvious Star Wars similarities that were on the nose and I felt the new character introduced in episode 1, had no real pay off by the end of the series.
The show is SO DAMN GOOD!!! So good that it disrupts my sleep... I had to finish the show before I can get a good night sleep...
The child cast is the show's only selling point. Replace kids with adults and what's left is a pretty bland plot.
Kinda like Max... reminds me of myself
It feels like a time traveling back into the 1980's. I suppose they could not have make it any more authentic. Besides, they managed to write story lines that really touch and entertain you simultaneously. Plus the characters are likeable and special. Kudos to cast and crew!
#justiceformews
It maybe openly derivative / referential but that's normal for this genre, especially if the story is not based on a book.
In fact the cultural 80s references are part of what makes it so engaging for people who grew up in the 80s.
One of my favourite series in recent years.
can't wait for season 3!!!!
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If Stephen King and Steven Spielberg had a baby, this is EXACTLY what it would look it.