Many, many years ago, a good friend recommended I watch Stranger Things. Having no access to Netflix at the time, I said I'll keep it in mind. Now here we are :)
This is probably one of many entries out there praising the series. But I will still blog about it and I will still praise it. What can I say -- I like talking about things I enjoy.
From this point on, I'll be talking spoilers for all the seasons, so if you haven't watched Stranger Things, please stop here! If you have Netflix, please give the series a shot. That's my recommendation to you.
Thanks for reading, take care, and until next time! :)
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Now... Stranger Things. There are lots to love about this series, at least for me. I love the mystery and how it unravels at a good pace. I love the characters. I love the acting. I love the humour. I love the emotion. I love the nostalgia (do you remember the days when the only way to connect with a person was via a landline phone, a walkie talkie, writing a letter, or meeting in-person? I do). If I talk about everything in detail, this blog would be super long -- and I'd probably be repeating myself a lot, saying this thing is awesome and that thing is awesome -- so I'll talk about some specifics. Just know that overall I really enjoyed all 3 seasons of Stranger Things. It started off strong and stayed at that level. I can't wait for season 4!
SOME THINGS I REALLY APPRECIATE
The opening theme -- It's perfect to set the overall mood and mysterious, eerie atmosphere.
Opening theme.
I will never skip this intro.
How each season wraps up the main focus -- While the end of each season had hints that things weren't completely over, I never had to agonize between them. Will is found in season 1. El closes the portal in season 2. That machine that re-opened the portal was destroyed in season 3. For somebody who doesn't like cliffhangers very much, I appreciated this a lot.
Details aren't forgotten -- I really liked that part of season 2 focused on Nancy trying to find closure for Barb's parents. I kept wondering how Barb's parents were doing throughout season 1.
Integrating Dungeons and Dragons -- I've never played Dungeons and Dragons (though I'd like to one day), but I can always appreciate nerdy things <3
THE ACTING
In short, the acting is spectacular. That's all I need to say. :)
THE CHARACTERS
So many of the characters are likeable in Stranger Things. It's definitely a good way to keep me watching. I wanna see how these characters grow. I wanna "be there" to share their joys and pains. Here are some extra thoughts for specific characters.
Joyce -- It was hard seeing her suffer so much in season 1, but I admire the lengths she'll go to find Will and protect her family. She is a great mom.
Will -- I feel so sorry for Will. He went missing in season 1, and then got possessed in season 2. And then had to deal with and accept Mike, Lucas, and Dustin growing away from Dungeons and Dragons in season 3. I really hope that season 4 will be kinder to him.
Jonathan -- He's cute. And my kind of guy, hahaha. I love that he's fine being his own person and that he gives support to those he cares about.
Nancy -- I respect her fighting spirit.
Hopper -- He is probably one of my favourite characters. He is flawed, being too rigid sometimes and not always open with his emotions and drinking too much, but his core desire to protect -- his drive to keep going despite the odds -- I can't help but admire him and want happiness for him. It broke my heart when he left in season 3.
Mike and El -- I love the way they care about each other. I especially love Mike's patience in explaining things to El and his always thinking about her well-being. I hope they stay together to the end.
Steve -- Steve was a pleasant surprise. He started off as a jerk and then developed into a really cool guy. He owned up on his love for Nancy and let that change him. He stayed open to change and developed a friendship with Dustin. In my eyes, Steve became a truer version of himself, finding and working on what's really important to him instead of caring about superficial gains. Also, he is really cool for accepting Robin as she is.
THE HUMOUR
For a series as dark and emotionally charged as this, having some moments of lightness is very welcomed.
THE DEATHS
The second Bob was introduced as Joyce's love interest, I knew he would die. It was sad to see him go, but... I want Joyce and Hopper to get together.
Billy's death was sad. At the same time, though, I think it was the best way for him to go -- fighting that Mind Flayer and trying to redeem himself.
Hopper -- I tear up just thinking about it...
Rest in peace for all those who got flayed.
And of course -- will never forget about Barb.
Do I have any thoughts about the upcoming season 4? Nope. Since I prefer jumping into media blind, I haven't watched or read anything relating to it. I just hope it will continue to stay strong. Part of me really hopes that Hopper will come back (somehow), but at the same time it would ruin his emotional departure in season 3.
That's it for this blog.
If you read to the end, thanks for reading!!
If you have any questions / comments, feel free.
To anybody having Monday off due to Victoria's Day (that includes me), enjoy the lonnng weekend. I will be lazing about, either playing video games or watching something or... doing something else. ;)
Take care, stay safe, and until next time.
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