Augmented Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Literally had a headache after the finale like WOW I was a mess My jaw literally dropped multiple times during certain moments I’ll just say this now the show deserves EVERY SINGLE AWARD this season for the sound editing and score because wtf I had literal chills several times it was just incredible. Anyways onto some thoughts… Millie absolutely snapped in both episode 8+9 like oh my god the confrontation with Dr. Brenner, the confrontation with 001, her reaction to Max and the reunions with Hopper and Will (the fact that her reuniting with will was more emotional then her reuniting with Mike ) Speaking of Will… yeah I’m sorry I’m stanning Noah like he just gets it when it comes to emotional scenes it’s absolutely crazy!!!!! Winona, Noah and Millie were literally carrying the acting in earlier seasons and I’m glad we got to see a glimpse of that Noah again in these last two episodes! The Duffer Brothers finally remembered one of the key reasons people like/d Jonathan was his relationship and bond with Will in the earlier seasons so it was nice to have that brotherly love moment return. The finale was incredible at giving a majority of the kids an opportunity to shine, Caleb and Gaten absolutely delivered in terms of their reactions to Max/Eddie’s deaths with Gaten also getting a second moment where he was honouring Eddie The only person that underwhelmed big time was Finn and he literally had me cackling throughout volume 2 at some of his delivery
Starshine Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) This season was beautifully shot and probably their best season since the first (or just overall). All of the kids except Mike carried, acting was spot on and emotional. I love the cinematic vibe, but the writing is a little.. I wish they had balls killing the main cast, but I guess we'll see that in season 5. Eddie's suicide was kind of pointless. Like what was accomplished with the bats? It was a cheap way of avoiding to prove his innocence in S5 as it would take up the timeslots, so they killed the newest character for that extra drama effect. Off with Mike/Johnathan's head next season please. The cheap 2 day cut with only Dustin mourning and no one else caring. El miraculously getting her powers from Mike's forced "ily" as Max was playing hangman. At least his character was put to use? They needed him to do at least SOMETHING so they decided to use Mike's validation even after she after rammed that helicopter into the ground and shown us how much stronger/badass she was. I don't know why Mike doing the bare minimum was the thing that triggered her as if one her best friends wasn't getting choked out in front of her. Mike's character was actually torturous to watch this season and I know his ass is over it. Max still alive after being bent like a rag doll. Lord it's okay if someone dies, it's TV. If anything, it would have made the season even more impactful. A spiderman failing to save Gwen tea, but they want everyone to survive so bad. El letting her guard down to make a piggyback joke with Max after she tossed Vecna into the stands. How unnatural the people in the town and characters were after the earthquake, I didn't really get a sense of urgency or fear from them. They're NPCs. I think there were too many characters this season had to keep up with. I absolutely hated the entire Russian plot with Hopper. Honestly they should have kept his character dead in S3 as it would have been more emotional, but no balls and plot armor... The plot armor is even heavier in S4. Joyce surviving the plane crash, the Russian military on their asses, the prison, and making it back home to the US in one piece. The kids doesn't seem to care about the **** Joyce went through bc they know her armor is so thick. The 'everyone working together' thing was kind of forced. I understand as a viewer that this will weaken Vecna and this is a Hivemind. But I am putting myself in Hopper's shoes risking everyone's lives, going back to the prison to kill like.. 3 monsters. All just to satisfy the "teamwork" theme and have an epic sword cinematic moment while Hopper was out of the loop for months, doesn't know who Vecna is, + doesn't have any confirmation of what the kids are actually doing... making the irrational decision to go back on the basis of a phone call. All of the characters have lightbulbs tinkering in their heads, conveniently comes up with the right theory all the time, and knows exactly what to do in the spur of the moment with the smallest bits of information possible. I just found the writing to be a bit lazy, but I don't blame them. They have so many characters to write trying to satisfy everyone and they have to fill in the loopholes and pointless characters. I will say I loved Vecna's villain origin story, the spiders, the mind flayer, etc. That threaded together perfectly. Edited July 3, 2022 by Starshine
potent Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Not sure if this needs a spoiler, but I'll err on the side of caution... Spoiler Agreed with everyone about Mike, he used to be the main character and now he just feels like an afterthought. I'm not sure if it's his acting or the way he's written, but like... zzz. The only interesting thing about him anymore is the storyline with Will, and Noah's clearly carrying those scenes anyway. Overall though I loved the finale all the main characters had at least one great moment. Although I would've liked a cameo from some other minor characters lol.
Itz_Dani! Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Beyonnaise said: So is Coconut Head confirmed gay or not (haven't watched I'm on vacation nn!) Not directly (you won’t hear the exact words “I’m gay” or “I love you Mike”) but a certain monologue/speech functions as a coming out speech, at least to the viewers.
Itz_Dani! Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 2 hours ago, The Next Day said: Hide contents I was kinda confused by the spin the bottle scene at the end, what was that supposed to mean? Spoiler The spin the bottle was just Eleven remembering playing that with Max back in season 3x
Cryptique Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Rewatching clips and reactions.. Lucas and Max scene ohemgee
TaggedGalaxy Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Literally what was the point of that Joyce/Hopper storyline? I thought it would somehow tie into the main story but it literally went nowhere. Such a waste of time although Daddy Hopper is looking GOOD now
boys Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 47 minutes ago, TaggedGalaxy said: Daddy Hopper is looking GOOD now Season 3 Hopper is PEAK Hopper I need him to start eating ASAP
TheDreamer Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, boys said: I didn't think Noah's lines were that bad but when you guys put it like that His Agnes Varda-haircut needs to go next season, it's not cute.
LastKiss Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 There were many great things this season Vecna being the BEST villain this show has had Nancy being THAT GIRL the ENTIRE season, she ATE all them ******* from start to finish Dustin being the BEST boy YET AGAIN, like he's the only one that is great, that final scene with Eddie's uncle Eleven coming THROUGH and giving Vecna's octopus face a well deserved SLAP Robin & Steven still being the ICONIC duo and giving us EVERYTHING from Drama to Action to Comedy Max's being THAT biatch and SLAYING up until the last minute BUT there were so many other things that seemed pointless Will & Jonathan doing NOTHING all season and the lines they got being so CORNY and BAD Mike going from main kid to the bottom of the barrel, even the stoned dude got more to do than him, like his only purpose is to trigger Eleven The Russian subplot taking SO LONG to achieve something and FOR WHAT? Erica being sidelined when she was one of the BEST characters last season Max's future literally being left on PENDING Eddie's ending being so MEH and nonsensical
Cryptique Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Eddie not going back to the real world actually made sense, he made sure the bats wont make it to the world He rode the bike to draw it out which is a good move but him standing his ground out in the open is just yup STUPID not heroic.. That said.. i love how i loved him in the finale but pissed off how he didnt clear his name
Cryptique Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 2 hours ago, TaggedGalaxy said: Literally what was the point of that Joyce/Hopper storyline? I thought it would somehow tie into the main story but it literally went nowhere. Such a waste of time although Daddy Hopper is looking GOOD now It's basically just them rescuing Hopper and a LITTLE Help.. when Murray killed the army of demogorgons through the flamethrower, Vecna felt it and it weakened him thus not escaping El's hold and his vines and bats thrown into disarray
Cryptique Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Acting wise Max>El>Lucas>Will>Dustin>>>>>>>>>>>>Wood>>>>>>>>>>Mike
yeezytaughtme Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cryptique said: Acting wise Max>El>Lucas>Will>Dustin>>>>>>>>>>>>Wood>>>>>>>>>>Mike Yeah Max is for sure the best. The rest of them, it varies.
Rence Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 The teenagers were serving Emmy worthy performances this season and then there’s Finn Mike needs to die next season
Cryptique Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 The last episodes also proved what made us love Jonathan.. it aint Nancy+Jonathan as a couple, it's him being the big brother to Will It will only make sense if they go their separate ways.. i'm also not into Steve+Nancy, Steve is much suited as the babysitter and Nancy is much suited as strong independent woman
Ivan_brit Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 OMG I LOVE BOTH EPISODES!!! Yes there some thing I could change but overall i like it Eddie Max Anyway Netflix giving us quality & big budget are we getting Final season until 2030??? watch them making us wait 3 years
Cas Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 3 hours ago, LastKiss said: There were many great things this season Vecna being the BEST villain this show has had Nancy being THAT GIRL the ENTIRE season, she ATE all them ******* from start to finish Dustin being the BEST boy YET AGAIN, like he's the only one that is great, that final scene with Eddie's uncle Eleven coming THROUGH and giving Vecna's octopus face a well deserved SLAP Robin & Steven still being the ICONIC duo and giving us EVERYTHING from Drama to Action to Comedy Max's being THAT biatch and SLAYING up until the last minute BUT there were so many other things that seemed pointless Will & Jonathan doing NOTHING all season and the lines they got being so CORNY and BAD Mike going from main kid to the bottom of the barrel, even the stoned dude got more to do than him, like his only purpose is to trigger Eleven The Russian subplot taking SO LONG to achieve something and FOR WHAT? Erica being sidelined when she was one of the BEST characters last season Max's future literally being left on PENDING Eddie's ending being so MEH and nonsensical Will redeemed himself in the last two episodes. Let's not.
Starkboy Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 4 hours ago, boys said: Nnn they really need to redeem his character next season. Also that painting was hella disappointing
truthteller Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 the red sparrow'd plot is just so random how did it go from nostalgia sci-fi peak that is S1 and S2 to this
shark_heather Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Fantastic season Episode 4 and Episode 9 were the best Episode 9 should have been released to the cinemas
Homebrand Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 5 hours ago, LastKiss said: There were many great things this season Vecna being the BEST villain this show has had Nancy being THAT GIRL the ENTIRE season, she ATE all them ******* from start to finish Dustin being the BEST boy YET AGAIN, like he's the only one that is great, that final scene with Eddie's uncle Eleven coming THROUGH and giving Vecna's octopus face a well deserved SLAP Robin & Steven still being the ICONIC duo and giving us EVERYTHING from Drama to Action to Comedy Max's being THAT biatch and SLAYING up until the last minute BUT there were so many other things that seemed pointless Will & Jonathan doing NOTHING all season and the lines they got being so CORNY and BAD Mike going from main kid to the bottom of the barrel, even the stoned dude got more to do than him, like his only purpose is to trigger Eleven The Russian subplot taking SO LONG to achieve something and FOR WHAT? Erica being sidelined when she was one of the BEST characters last season Max's future literally being left on PENDING Eddie's ending being so MEH and nonsensical I agree with pretty much everything said here, great taste sis I genuinely can't understand the praise for Will at all. His, Mikes and Jonathan's characters and lines were all corny, and each ''emotional' scene had almost minimal to no build up to them, so when they came out of the blue I was just like wtf
SitarHero Posted July 3, 2022 Posted July 3, 2022 Honestly though they add way too many characters each season and I haven't been sold on most of them. To the point where they couldn't even delegate interesting things for MAIN characters to do. The fact there were 15 or so characters to follow this season is a bit ridick, a huge strength early on was the authenticity and the time we spent with a smaller cast. This isn't Game of Thrones. It'll be such an eye roll if they force a way for Argyle to stay in Hawkins, like let's let him take a backseat along with the Russians, Murray, Robin (she's cute but can hold down the boring earthquake shelter activities for them). I want OGs + Max - she never had a great role until this season but now she's proven herself.
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