Stranger Things Season 4 changes everything
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Stranger Things season 4 raised the bar and sets up an incredible ending (and a bunch of theories) for the end of the saga with season 5. Let's talk about why I finally love this show.
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Jake season 3 is really good what do you think?
Now you should really watch Umbrella Academy, because that show deserves more praise. Great characters, keeps getting better.
@@MisterBrimm lol
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If you enjoy the boys I fully recommend Preacher I think the show is underrated and so good for all the weird reason
“Erica, help!” broke me in the last episode. That’s one of the most gruesomely palpable moments I’ve ever seen. Even thinking about it now makes me tear up. Jeez.
I've heard (and I don't know how true this is) that Lucas' actor improvised that line
I honestly felt bad for the jock. I don't think he was that bad of a guy. He just didn't understand what was happening and I can't really fault him for the conclusions he came to. Lucas and the rest could have done a much better job communicating.
@@radagast7200 I get where you're coming from but Jason was pretty ready to do some despicable shit. Like yeah Chrissy dying was terrible and he was grieving but he's still responsible for his actions. I mean he had one of his boys attack a little girl while he tried to kill her brother
@@proto6948 hes was pretty civil with Lucas considering he believed he was a demon summoning serial killer. If I truely believed that and saw evidence of some crazy supernatural stuff, I might not hesitate to start blasting.
His character was written to not listen, there was no explanation he was going to believe. He saw his buddy rise up out of a lake and get Vekna’d and yet he still thought it was Eddie and a cult. I don’t feel bad for him, like Jessica Rabbit he was just drawn/written that way.
10/10 use of Master Of Puppets.
This season really captured that season 1 magic again for me, hoping they keep that tone for the final season and maybe push the horror elements even further, I was in love with the atmosphere of the first half of this season especially when all the killings were taking place, it felt urgent and uncertain in the best way.
Long live Eddie The Banished!
Edit: I'll be exclusively referring to the Duffers as the "Duffer Dudes" from now on 🤣
The duffers have already confirmed S5 will pair characters similarly to season 1 and will get going faster than 4 which they started a little slower than normal.
Dear Billy and the finale were my favourite episodes of the whole show. Glad you liked it!
they really stepped it up
I second that notion
Lucas and Max were the highlights of the kids for me this season. Their acting in the final episode was top notch
Yes definitely, Sadie Sink is a great actress
I loved the vulnerability between them and Max FINALLY opening up. Lucas laid his heart bare it was nice to see the development.
It feels like the longer episodes gives them more time to really truly make you feel about the show it was my favorite by far and now that I’m re-watching it from the beginning seasons one and picking up on so many little nuances, I think season four makes re-watching seasons one through three even better
A lot of "reveals" in season 4 are complete retcons so you really aren't seeing as many intentional nuances as you think lol.
@@FullMetalB that’s not true - the duffers had the whole canon of the upside down (rule book) and 5 szn general plot written pre season 1
@@AntwanIzMetal I'm aware they have said that. If it was true, they did an extremely poor job building to or hinting to anything. So I give them the benefit of the doubt and see it as the clear retcon it seenw to be rather than suggest they are bad writers.
@@FullMetalB Netflix told them off the bat there was a good chance it wouldn’t be more than one season - it’s why they had to be tactful and build out
@@FullMetalB what reveals are retcons?
Dude the scene with Dustin and Eddie's (uncle btw) really did make me tear up. Among other things. They always nail the emotional and vibe side of things and this season was even better in those aspects.
Episode 7 is so underrated, one of the best in the show, when a show can do a 10-15 min exposition dump tying everything together and keep me on the edge of my seat you know it’s a cracked episode
The shootout in the Byers’ house was wild to me and so shocking. And the camera work in it was superb. Loved that the special agent went from chilling on the couch to immediate hero saving the kids. Way better than most shows who would have made him a complete pushover or completely inept.
The end of season 4 was so good, kind of brought it more to an adult level. The characters have matured so much, just as the actors have in real life. Millie, Noah, Finn, Gaten, they have all grown up so much. It shows in their acting and also parallels with their performance in the show.
Sadie was the stand out star of season 4 in my opinion. Fantastic.
Hope Max pulls through for season 5! 🙏🏼
nailed it. the show aged perfectly.
And Caleb, his emotional scene with Max was 10/10 acting, emotional moments in these shows normally fall flat
Eddie and Dustin towards the end got me big time. The "I didn't run away this time right?" and "I love you man" had some tears flowin' I can't lie.
You know they’re just killing it when they can take some thing that shouldn’t work like the Conan the Barbarian Easter egg with Hopper using the Atlantean’s sword as one of the medieval weapons the Soviets had for the prisoners, and it works to perfection.
Eddie and Max were just incredible too, but everyone really.
This season was AMAZING and hard to believe they could nail it so well 4 seasons in.
The metallica part was one of the most badass scenes ive ever seen. I watched it like 5 times. Im not even a die hard metal fan, was just so cool. Eddie was so good.
the sound of the clock might be my favorite thing from the season. i don’t know what it is, but from a sound design perspective, it is so unsettling and awesome. when i heard it near the end of the last episode (you know what i’m talking about) everything kind of clicked and my jaw hit the floor. i’ve definitely enjoyed keeping up with stranger things as it has rolled out over the years, but i wouldn’t have considered myself to be one of those die-hard fans until i saw that finale. eager to see what they do with the IP after season 5 concludes. good or bad, it can’t undo the cool stuff that has happened in these first 4 seasons.
Speaking as someone who's not tol far away from my young closeted self, seeing the scene with Will indirectly explaining how he feels for Mike using El really messed me up. I think it's a pretty universal experience for young gay people to have unrequited feelings for a straight friend.
It's a red herring. Will broke down out of guilt, because he is still working with the Mind Flayer and Vecna. That's why he breaks down when Jonathan tells him he'll always be on his side no matter what. It's all guilt.
Look at the painting he gave Mike. It's all drawn very cleanly, but if you look at the wizard that is suppose to be Will, he has a portal or something in his right hand. Mike's leg is drawn in front of it up to his knee. It looks very intentional. Mike also looks off balance and almost seems to be looking down. I think he was trying to confess with that painting.
He either has some bizarre Stockholm syndrome, or is something like drug addicted to the feeling, or maybe is under duress and is obeying to protect someone (which might explain why he hid the clue in his painting) He was spying on the group and particularly 11 in California.
That's my theory at least. and if you assume it was Vecna and not the demogorgan that abducted him then maybe that was the plan all along. He is the third head of the Vecna / Mind Flayer Hydra.
I dont think its just a gay thing. I definately think anyone who was ever in love with someone who doesnt love them back can relate. But i also cant imagine how hard it was back then for a gay man to find someone. Scene was very good, made me tear up.
@@kingvega666 that's not quite the same thing, it's not liking someone back that's a gay experience. It's that they will NEVER like you back, it's simply impossible. You can't make someone change their sexuality, and it's an experience a lot of gay people grow up going through where they fall in love with their straight best friend, and must work through their feelings to make it back to being platonic.
What Will did was actually really healthy, he was able to express himself without making himself completely vulnerable. He was letting go of his unrequited feelings for Mike.
When you're straight, and the other person isn't interested, you aren't in danger of becoming socially outcasted like you are if you're gay.
@@radagast7200 that doesn't make much sense, and I'd hope the writers wouldn't be insensitive enough to make someone's potential sexuality a "red herring". That's pretty disrespectful.
@@dunnejos8423 nah. I think it will be fantastic.
I talked to so many people that came back because of Vecna storyline. I been gone since mid season 2. The Freddy inspired take is amazing. Not committing to Max death was very weak though. Plot armor .
Yeah that's about the only thing that got me annoyed, while yes I like her character and most certainly wouldn't want her to die! But if they are even gonna dip their toes in that water as much as they did. They HAVE to commit to it
That's unless, she really is dead but they just wanna keep it up for suspense! Considering that 11 couldn't get ahold of anything from her mind
They've said her being in a coma specifically is VERY important to season 5. They did not do ot just as an excuse or easy way out. Max being in a coma is going to be key to how they win.
Vecna is also a DnD character maybe older than freddy?
@@Jbayz Didn't know that.👍
I understand but her whole arc this season was fighting her demons and realizing her life was worth living. So just to have her tragically die in the end when she wasn’t ready to go just wouldn’t sit right with me.
Welcome to the fandom of stranger things Jake! I've been a ride or die fan of the show since season 1. This season really nailed not only connecting the dots, but also feeling the emotional turmoil that was unfolding.
The dynamic between Dustin and Eddie was probably my favorite this season. Their final stand was indeed metal as fuck.
The real dangers and drama that the kids faced in Season 4 was really great to see them step it up and have a villain that gives some real fear and tension throughout with the gang overall. Some misses, but overall a good season to keep wanting more and wanting to see where they go next with it.
They manage to do a 5-way climax, that was really cool
I loved the homage to Star Wars when the lab got attacked. It was subtle but greatly implemented
Eddie was far and away my favourite. He had 42 minutes of screen time throughout the whole thing but it was used so well to get me hooked.
Since season one seemed to be so heavily inspired by The Hounds of Tindalos, I'm still thinking that the Mind Flayer is some eldritch God of cosmic horror or something, possibly something like Yog-Sothoth.
Dustin was right (as always) about Vecna being a 5-Star Lieutenant and the Flayer being older than the dinosaurs.
Season 4 reminded me a bit of the Dunwich Horror.
Huge shoutout to the show Dark 2:13. One of my favorite shows of all time
My girlfriend pointed out that Vecna looks like like a reskinned Jim Carrey Grinch when they showed his full body shots and now I can't unsee it.
I loved the who vecna plot thought the actor did great . We have one season left so it will be fun to see how it all finishes next season
There are suppose to be some spin offs as well.
@@radagast7200 if it's got the same writing team I'm down for a spin off
I think Vecna got too much screen time though, made him less mysterious tbh
I would do anything to see Natalia Dyer (Nancy) play Amanda Ripley in an Alien sequel, or in any action role. She's so slight but has so much Presence!
I was always a bit fan of Stranger Things, but this season just hit so hard!
My big concern going in knowing that this would be the penultimate season would be that we'd end it still not feeling we're going anywhere with the overall story that connects all the seasons. I'm not afraid of that now at all. I genuinely have belief that by the time the show finally comes to an end, most of our questions will be answered, and that's a pretty rare commodity in tv lately.
Eddie was so cool and reminded me of me because he acts crazy and goofy but in reality is just a nice guy who just wants friends. I cried hard when he died and the Dustin talking to his uncle about how he was a hero and completely innocent. Still sad they killed off such a great character. Also I just enjoyed seeing Hopper fighting the Demogorgon with the other prisoners which was intense, but then when he found that sword (which was some weird placement for a sword.. since I don't remember if it dropped there) for the second fight against it and just slashed at it. Man! Gave me chills! Also Eddie playing Master of Puppets felt like a good music video since others kids in the group were facing Vecna. (Max I think?)
I wish they went more into detail on Will's struggles. Feel like they could do a lot more but couln't fit it all in those 9 episodes. Loved the moment between Will and Jonathan
yeah episodes 8 and 9 were so much emotional like all high like season1 and ending of season3
Every new characters they introduced was just perfect..Which is rare to see in series now a days
and yes Season 4 did go beyond our expectations
I agree with almost everything you said here. And I was not aware there is going to be a final season. Really looking forward to that
"Mr. Stark, I don't feel so good"
-Max or something, idk
lmaoo
Lucas shouting out for help while clutching max just sent me over the edge. I was sobbing so hard 😂
Mate, this season was bloody fantastic! You nailed it with everything you said.
I too thought i was done with ST until now. The show is so perfect at making me feel like a kid again, like no other show can do. Take the scene with Eddie playing a rock concert in the upsidedown. That scene felt like its from He-Man or something. But was believable and fun just like those shows where as a kid. Ive been thinking about it for the past week, still reeling from it.
I think the Duffer Bros. put the extra time to good use this season for fleshing out character arcs and, it pushed this season way ahead of the others because of that. The fact that I cared about Eddie and Max by the end as much as I did Eleven and the OG cast says a lot. The care that went into making such a formidable and scary villain really payed off too.
Eddie: "I didn't run away this time, right?"
😭😭😭😭😭
Dustin, Hopper, and Steve are by far and away my favorite characters in the show. I don't want anyone to die, but as long as it's not one of those 3, I won't be TOO upset
I also think the most emotional scene was Dustin talking to Eddie's uncle :'(
Dude I cried hard, that shit got me
Dustin talking to Eddie while he was dying messed me up And had me tearing up lol . I didn’t expect to feel anything watching this either . Happily surprised fr
Another big throwback was when they said Munson was so old looking because he kept failing to graduate. I was getting a Saved by the Bell vibe because of just how old the jock was along with his circle. He really felt like a Zack Morris (his girlfriend being the drug experimenting Jessie Eddie being Screech). When he was first in the school taking center stage I gaffed that the jock Jason looked like he was 30. I wasn't too far off from his actual age.
I've been in the same boat as you jake, I never really cared all that much about stranger things but 4 was amazing
thank you for mentioning dark. top 3 show for me and is so underrated. people dont watch just cuz they have to read subtitles. must watch show in german with english subtitles. 10/10
Lmao! I didn't even notice Jason (the jock guy) died until you said it. I was wondering where he was at in the end. Had to look it up and re-watch. Bro got melted. 🤣
I love Robin to death, her talking to her crush at the end made me so happy 🖤
YES! Thank you Dark is one of if not my favorite Tv series ever and no one I see ever talks about it. Ive watched this series about 6 times through and enjoy it every time. I know this video is about Stranger Things and I enjoy this show thought the newest season was great but Dark is 100x better (in my opinion) Please go watch this show it will blow your mind.
Mannnnnnnn Dark was PHENOMENAL!
I binged the whole show to get caught up over the last week, and I gotta say season 4 was probably my favorite season. My fav characters are probably Dustin, and Murray
Glad to hear you’re a fellow fan of dark! Definitely in my top 5 tv shows of all time. I actually forced myself to watch only 1 episode a week (discovered it in late 2020) and boy was it a great 26 week journey. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on the show sometime!!
oh man that max scene made me cry for 10 minutes, eddy's too , this season was magnificent.
The only thing about Vecna is that he's just evil. I don't sympathize with him at all. Which is fine, but I think the best writing makes you root for characters you don't like. Like Jamie from GoT.
I also really really liked how they did practical costume/makeup for Vecna with CG enhancements, as opposed to making it all CG. Usually when it’s completely CGI it takes me out. I think practical costumes should come back. And I think others need to take note of how stranger things did it, bc it’s well done.
Normally I just watch your game topics. Obviously your main channel stuff ,but I really like this review. Which I already watched season 4. I agreed with everything you said. Every word which is why I think you did such a good job. As far as my point of view goes
I feel like few main characters from first season or two are being thrown in the background, so few new can get enough screen time to be killed in last season, and to keep original setup alive
I'm gald you put this video out. I agree and said the exact same thing Se4 was the greatest the show has been since Se1. It was made well and very enjoyable.
Yess i was waiting u to mention that scene wil and Mike in the car ..Will emotions in that scene gave me goosebumps ..force me to tear up...such amazing talent 👏
And Eddie and dustin scene too wowww
Glad you appreciated the Jock/Town storyline. A lot of people seem to hate Jason but ignore how realistic his character was. Almost even justified, considering he has no understanding of the upside down and had no reason to think Lucas was telling the truth
Literally am on a Stranger Things RUclips binge right now lol
Commenting for engagement, but you know what would be cool? If they made an apacolypse now 'closed world' (don't know a better term) game adaptation.
I agree with your assessment of Argyle. Could have been a hindrance on the show, but that actor pulled it off really well
Running Up That Hill has been my favorite song of all time ever since I first heard it 10-15 years ago, so that scene made me cry even more lol
This show man !! Lost me abit with season 2 and 3 but this dragged me right back in. !! Eddie is amazing.
Very much looking forward to season 5
The run times made me hate other shows for their strict 35-42 minutes 6-8 episodes that always feel rushed now and not fleshed out. None of these episodes felt like they dragged and had me at full attention the whole time.
I feel Robin was dumbed down this season. When first introduced she was smart, witty and had some confidence to her, now it's like oh yeah she's here and just being all gushy about a crush... Eddie was a cool addition to the roster. Too bad he was killed off but he adds to Dustin's character development given he's an only child and keeps finding these big brother types and the newest one dies and was the one who he had more in common with [sorry Steve]. Lucas had his ups and downs but he came down pretty hard by the end of the season.
It’s my favorite series on Netflix!
The music and characters are amazing
I would say that my two favorite characters in the season would be Max and Will. I think Max was really well established, and the performance was just impeccable. The Kate Bush scene in particular really hammered it in, but overall I think they fleshed out her character very well. I really felt for her in this season. When it comes to Will, I felt like he was actually rather underdeveloped and thus a bit of a mystery. They started to dig into him a little bit further without giving everything away right away. I kind of like that aspect, leaving him a little bit of a mystery and a little bit elusive after seasons of treating him mostly like a prop (so it felt). It was a little bit of a brain tees, lol. The scene of him in the car was definitely the turnaround for me after my suspicions were raised up to that point. Seeing him get emotional in that way over that situation was quite powerful to me. He became very identifiable to me after that point. When his brother had his talk, that just struck me right in the heart.
I think watching this on a home theater made the experience a lot different. The sound design and work on this Netflix show had my house going crazy
All I can say is about this season, its they truly outdid themselves. Sometimes in the best and not so best ways but it was pretty damn good. Imo the episodes felt much longer than they needed to be especially with how little actually happens between episodes and some of the super sub plots like Jason and his lackeys felt more pushed than necessary and the cast being a bit larger kinda felt like outside of Eleven the 3 main cast members in California practically did nothing this season, I'd say Argyle achieved more than Mike, Will, and Johnathan combined.
i hear ya there is some things i watch i just dont remember at all until i do rewatches. there is just so many things out there to watch these days
I loved every season. But season 4 made me tear up more then the ending of season 3. And that end made me cry HARD. Every character was amazing. Vecna is probably my top 5 villains of literally EVERYTHING. I just want them to have a IRL D&D style fight on season 5. D&D played a pretty big part in the series. I feel like its only fair to have that kind of last fight. Im sure they will figure it out. Also I think that painting Will gave Mike is kinda a hint to that.
Finally decided!? .....Now Jake!! it's been great
Dude. You’re just really chill to listen to. Where’s my pizza tho
I'd love to hear you talk more about shows and films. Love your videos dude. Youve a very pleasant personality and your videos are really easy to watch. ha as I write this I think I might have commented something like this before. Keep up the good work 🙌
One of my favourites things about Vecna is that I can see the seem of the latex mask. That his look is an elevated version of haunt make-up, that you know a person made it, and can see a living breathing person make the mask, is such a breath of fresh air.
Great to see you talking about other media old bean - I’d love to hear your thoughts on favourite albums of yours and stuff like that.
I loved this season - my 6 year old son is too young to watch it but he’s loving hearing Master of Puppets in the car! They really nailed that scene, so much to talk about this season, great cast and superb execution! Great vid mate!
Season 4 as a whole felt like I was watching parts of the Evil Within and parts of Resident Evil mixed in with the premise of Nightmare on Elm Street. It was really well done compared to Season 3 and definitely picked up what the previous two seasons established, which was the horror. Also Eddie was the true MVP in that final fight.
I think that Wills homesexuality is a red herring. He is actually feeling guilt because he is still working for the Mind Flayer and Vecna.
He tried to confess in his painting that he lied about. Zoom in on it. Mike's leg is inside of the portal in Wills right hand. Intentionally. And Mike's character looks off balance and is looking down.
I was crying a lot during this season and I normally never cry.
Fucking Murray turned out to be one of my favorites this season along with Dustin as always and Argyle was a great new addition, same with Eddie, easily top 4 favorites of the season.
First-time, long-time. Max was my favorite, because she had the best-written part this season. But all the cast was great, especially the interaction between them. Steve/Robin, Dustin/Eddie, Lucas/Max, Nancy/Robin, Joyce/Hopper, Mike/Will, they all worked for me. Really the best thing I've watched since Endgame, and I've liked a lot of stuff since then.
One of the biggest criticisms I've seen from this show as a while is that none of the main cast is ever under the threat of death. This season made me think anyone could die then continued to one up itself by making me care for a character, Max, that I never thought had a proper place in the previous seasons. Then she gets a fate worse than death. If they keep it up in the last season, especially since they're all together now, the show will have staying power.
Fav character has to be Murray. If any of the cast member that should deserve a spin off and that could pull a very interesting story I think it is him. His interaction with all the character are unique but funny at the same time.
Murray imitating Yuri was SO DAMNED GOOD!
I noticed the inspiration as well
"Ive decided Stranger things is good." Real bold take there Jake 😅. One of the best TV shows ever made is good.
Fully agree. Season 1 was great, Season 2 was forgettable, Season 3 was alright, but Season 4 was incredible. The whole Vecna reveal episode was some of the coolest shit in the whole series.
Also, yes! Dark is definitely top 3 best show material for me (maybe even my most favorite?). It kind of ruined tv for a while after finishing it because it was so fucking good that nothing else seemed to compare.
S4 took things to the next level. One of the very best seasons of a show I've ever watched.
I dont understand people seeing Seasons 2 and 3 as being weak. Maybe its because I was the same age as the characters in the timeline and that aspect of being an 80s kid adds an extra layer of depth in my viewing experience. Theres ALOT that you won't get if you didn't grow up in the 80s. This show is as true as it gets to the decade.
Okay but real question....
When the hell is season 5???? Asking for a friend.
I agree with most of what you said but I think the final double episode felt a little too drawn out. They could've cut some scenes and still have made it contain everything they needed to.
My favourite character this season was definitely Dr. Brenner. I loved hearing him speak, I loved his eccentric yet stylish scientist look (there's just something late 80s about eccentric scientists with white hair), I loved his optimistic realism, and I really didn't think he was all that bad of a person, except for some of the situations where he went a little too far. His goal was to save the world. He was just afraid of losing control. The control he found so important because of how high the stakes were, which made his actions understandable at least.
My honourable mention has to be Murray, though. Because obviously. He's just SUCH a character. Or maybe Argyle. Gotta love a classic stoner character.
I have a couple complaints about the finale, but this season knocked it out of the park aside from that last 30 or so minutes.
Especially how it helped Kate Bush get the recognition she deserved for her song, Running Up that Hill 💅🏃♀️🏆
How old are you?
Just had to say your “smug face” made me spit my water out; just caught me by surprise. Thanks for all the videos. I enjoy hearing your takes on the various things you cover and appreciate the real non-scripted vibe
nice background art of the cast
I watched the 1st season of Dark a couple years ago, and God was that good. But I always forget to look for it. Will be checking for new seasons tonight
I had tears in my eyes in season 3 with billy, but this season, dear billy with max and the final 30mins of episode 9 was brutal, Eddie.. then Lucas, tears were rolling! It was much more darker this season to which I loved! Also helped that adore a nightmare on elm street which like you said was inspired by, great season man!
That’s me with Star Wars 😂 0:39
I had nearly the exact same perspective as you did. I've always "liked" Stranger Things, but I never understood why everyone raved on it the way they did. But I adored Season 4, and can't wait for Season 5. The acting has definitely gotten better, but I think the writing has gotten notably better too. Previous seasons felt too slowly paced for my tastes, whereas now they can create a character like Eddie who immediately became one of my favorite characters of the whole series with just one season of development. It's great, and I'm excited to see how everything wraps up.
The only point I'd like to respectfully disagree on is how they killed off Jason. I think he was most people's least-favorite character of S4, and the fact that they killed him off so horrifically and yet so anti-climactically was both hilarious and satisfying. I'm glad they didn't devote too much attention to his death, but I'm also curious to see what ripple effects in the narrative come from his time on-screen.
I grew up in the time this show is set...I might be a little older...and the DnD stuff was so resonate. My parents were hardcore religious, and completely bought into the Satanists scare in the 80s. All these lies about human sacrifice, secret messages in music, and, of course, DnD is witchcraft. So seeing the reactions of the town completely took me back to my endocrinization of Satanic Panic.
BTW...Satanists are actually cool people who don't really worship Satan. I'm not one myself, but I've known a few...never have they tried to get me to sacrifice a virgin while casting magic missile.
Also, "This risotto is shmackin', man." I love Argyle so much. Between the stoner vibe (which hey...stoner here) to his references like when he thought Will's shirt was Ocean Pacific. That is all I wore in the 80s. Vans, Airwalks, OP, Sex Wax...to grow up in the 80s on the Pacific Coast.
season 1 was perfect, 2 and 3 were terrible and i was not excited about 4 but I gave it a go...
and am I glad I did, huge step up in quality -from characters, story, to mystery. Excited for s5 now.
Terrible is a little harsh, every season has been an enjoyable watch, even the lesser ones like 2 and 3
Hopper being overprotective of Eleven dating Mike felt straight out of a 90’s sitcom. I hated that part of season 3. But I loved the ending
3 was the best season in my opinion until 4 it was scarier and had great vibes
I really like the way they separated the characters this season. Mike and (mostly) Eleven being away gave space for the other characters shine without the "heavily relying on super powered character" for the solution to the problem they have.
On the characters side, I agree this was Max's season. I think she was my favorite character here, but I really like Justin and Eddie as well. Actually I kinda like all but Mike here, but those 3 are my favorites this time
Refreshing topic.