YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Thoughts? Just finished it ... brilliant. Edited July 9, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Haven't started with this season as of yet .... my concern is that as child actors age, they lose what made the show special - we shall see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Haven't started with this season as of yet .... my concern is that as child actors age, they lose what made the show special - we shall see This is actually a big part of season 3... it’s very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Haven't started with this season as of yet .... my concern is that as child actors age, they lose what made the show special - we shall see Depends on how the show works it in. It can be done right when the show evolves with the kids when they age. It gets bad when the kids age but the characters are being held around the same age. Although sometimes the aging can be a problem because the show worked with a bunch of 12 year olds but doesn't work with them as 16 year olds. And when a show like this takes a big break between seasons, that makes they have to write in the aging to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: Depends on how the show works it in. It can be done right when the show evolves with the kids when they age. It gets bad when the kids age but the characters are being held around the same age. Although sometimes the aging can be a problem because the show worked with a bunch of 12 year olds but doesn't work with them as 16 year olds. And when a show like this takes a big break between seasons, that makes they have to write in the aging to make it work. I was really impressed with how they purposefully worked it in to the storyline - it’s handled directly and with a lot of depth to the characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Thoughts? Just finished it ... brilliant. my nieces and maybe great nephews have watched it. I've seen them comment on FB about it fortunately for me, my kids were never into it, or have kids that would be, to wonder. the kids get the wife and I interested in a show then move on leaving us watching (out of habit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 I realized about 3/4 of the way through it that the actress who plays Robin is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke... and she is like a perfect 50/50 mashup of the two of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I’m not finished with but I think I’m a Stan for Hopper and Elle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I guess some people haven't been happy with Hoppers character this season, saying he is too angry and aggressive with women. I think most small town chief of police would be too if it's the third time you had to stop demons and creatures trying to destroy everything and still deal with raising a teenage girl with super powers while being stood up for dates...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: I guess some people haven't been happy with Hoppers character this season, saying he is too angry and aggressive with women. I think most small town chief of police would be too if it's the third time you had to stop demons and creatures trying to destroy everything and still deal with raising a teenage girl with super powers while being stood up for dates...... The sjw’s Should create their own show then I heard they are mad he smokes cigarettes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Thoughts? Just finished it ... brilliant. Amazing. Loved the season! 29 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I realized about 3/4 of the way through it that the actress who plays Robin is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke... and she is like a perfect 50/50 mashup of the two of them She really looks like her mother! So many of the same mannerisms 19 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: I guess some people haven't been happy with Hoppers character this season, saying he is too angry and aggressive with women. I think most small town chief of police would be too if it's the third time you had to stop demons and creatures trying to destroy everything and still deal with raising a teenage girl with super powers while being stood up for dates...… Hopper was awesome in this show. One of my favorite characters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just finished Season 3. I kinda feel the same way I did after season 2. I enjoyed it but didn't love it. Shows I love I will rewatch over and over. Stranger things is entertaining but I don't find myself craving for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 i caught a few of the episodes, i am guessing you need to watch all 3 seasons, didn't seem like it was for me, except of course for wynona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 i'm only on episode 4 at this point, but it's a show i really love. i saw a stat that in the first 4 days, season 3 already had 40.7 million views. 13 million already finished watching the entire season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 It was really good and the mid credits scene after the final episode makes me think Pappa is still around. I have a feeling that Hopper went upside-down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) I liked this season a lot. The show has a great blend of humor, action, and good corniness. Which is the formula that my favorite 80s movies/TV shows had. I wish I hadn't blown through it so fast. Edited July 9, 2019 by Needle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Needle said: I liked this season a lot. The show has a great blend of humor, action, and good corniness. Which is the formula that my favorite 80s movies/TV shows had. I wish I hadn't blown through it so fast. I felt it got a little too corny at times and wish it was just a tad more serious...it was still great though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Reed83HOF said: It was really good and the mid credits scene after the final episode makes me think Pappa is still around. I have a feeling that Hopper went upside-down I think he’s in the Russian prison. At the end, they said “Not the American” and went to the other cell. I think he’s alive and in the first cell. Since we know there is a season 4 and they definitely killed off Billy, I just don’t think they would kill him off too as he’s a major character 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: It was really good and the mid credits scene after the final episode makes me think Pappa is still around. I have a feeling that Hopper went upside-down 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: I think he’s in the Russian prison. At the end, they said “Not the American” and went to the other cell. I think he’s alive and in the first cell. Since we know there is a season 4 and they definitely killed off Billy, I just don’t think they would kill him off too as he’s a major character Great job McCoys with the spoiler....... 9 hours ago, Teddy KGB said: The sjw’s Should create their own show then I heard they are mad he smokes cigarettes too. Yup, the Duffer bros said they are going to get rid of most of the smoking in the future Edited July 9, 2019 by apuszczalowski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: Great job McCoys with the spoiler....... Yup, the Duffer bros said they are going to get rid of most of the smoking in the future It says spoilers in the thread title! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I am going to rewatch season one and two first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 The Hopper vs Russian guy scenes kinda felt like Peter Griffin vs Giant Chicken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) “The USS Butterscotch is out of this world” “ you remind me of a fat Rambo” ???? Episode 6 bringing the heat Edited July 10, 2019 by Teddy KGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I think he’s in the Russian prison. At the end, they said “Not the American” and went to the other cell. I think he’s alive and in the first cell. Duh. Ya think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: It says spoilers in the thread title! It's says MAY contain spoilers, you didn't say anything about it before though. What's next, you going to tell us all that the Titanic sinks at the end of the movie? I read something earlier in the day where they said he died (or may have died) at the end of this season. The bigger spoiler here was someone saying they are definitely doing a season 4? I didn't know they confirmed it yet, guess Amazon Prime decided not to cancel it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 17 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I think he’s in the Russian prison. At the end, they said “Not the American” and went to the other cell. I think he’s alive and in the first cell. Since we know there is a season 4 and they definitely killed off Billy, I just don’t think they would kill him off too as he’s a major character In season 2 when Eleven and 008 (this sounds James Bond like) went to kill the fat guy, he said Pappa was still alive. The only way for Hopper to have "lived" was to go upside-down through to portal. The American's came in the room at the end and there doesn't seem to be anyway the Russian's could have somehow gotten him out before then. He certainly wasn't a pile of goo either. The other thing that makes me thing Hopper lived is that they were playing Heroes by Bowie and IIRC that is what they played when Elven disappeared at the end of season 1. Going through the portal is the only thing that makes sense (which means this will definitely not be the case) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Land Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 14 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: It's says MAY contain spoilers, you didn't say anything about it before though. What's next, you going to tell us all that the Titanic sinks at the end of the movie? I read something earlier in the day where they said he died (or may have died) at the end of this season. The bigger spoiler here was someone saying they are definitely doing a season 4? I didn't know they confirmed it yet, guess Amazon Prime decided not to cancel it........ I got a spoiler for you......tomorrow morning I am going to fart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: In season 2 when Eleven and 008 (this sounds James Bond like) went to kill the fat guy, he said Pappa was still alive. The only way for Hopper to have "lived" was to go upside-down through to portal. The American's came in the room at the end and there doesn't seem to be anyway the Russian's could have somehow gotten him out before then. He certainly wasn't a pile of goo either. The other thing that makes me thing Hopper lived is that they were playing Heroes by Bowie and IIRC that is what they played when Elven disappeared at the end of season 1. Going through the portal is the only thing that makes sense (which means this will definitely not be the case) Interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Interesting.... Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 12:52 PM, Zaso Art Designs said: I got a spoiler for you......tomorrow morning I am going to fart. How did that go for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Finished Episode 5 last night Only thing I found strange was the little girl had no problem opening the elevator door from the inside after she got in through the vent. But when they were all inside, all of the sudden the buttons stopped working and they couldn't do anything but go down. Also after the elevator was emptied, why wouldn't they just stay inside until it went back up to the surface where they could go get help easier then being trapped down in the Russians lab area? You would also think a secret Russian military lab under a US Mall might have just a little bit of security, like the occasional camera, in the hallways or in areas that would spot 4 kids waking around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: Finished Episode 5 last night Only thing I found strange was the little girl had no problem opening the elevator door from the inside after she got in through the vent. But when they were all inside, all of the sudden the buttons stopped working and they couldn't do anything but go down. Also after the elevator was emptied, why wouldn't they just stay inside until it went back up to the surface where they could go get help easier then being trapped down in the Russians lab area? You would also think a secret Russian military lab under a US Mall might have just a little bit of security, like the occasional camera, in the hallways or in areas that would spot 4 kids waking around? I'm at the same point in the show. The Russian thing in general seems like an odd fit for this show. I know these kids have been through a lot, but trying to break into a room guarded by foreign military types armed with massive guns seems a bit over the top for them, especially since all of this is brand new to two of them. Speaking of the Russians, I like the terminator vibe from the guy chasing Hopper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, shrader said: I'm at the same point in the show. The Russian thing in general seems like an odd fit for this show. I know these kids have been through a lot, but trying to break into a room guarded by foreign military types armed with massive guns seems a bit over the top for them, especially since all of this is brand new to two of them. Speaking of the Russians, I like the terminator vibe from the guy chasing Hopper. He does resemble the terminator....... It was funny that this door is guarded during the day and when deliveries are made, but not at night when most break in might normally occur. They could save some money on armed guards by just installing a couple cameras instead. On a side note, at the Calgary Stampede this year they have recreated the Hawkins fair that you can go to, and there's a Baskin Robbins in Toronto that has been converted into the Ice Cream shop in the mall where they are serving the USS Butterscotch. I don't think the show strives to make every detail realistic, but also in the 80's, wouldn't they have been refering to these guys as Soviets, not Russians? Just a minor thing although it might mix up or confuse the younger generation watching it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Land Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 19 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: How did that go for you? Pretty well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Nooo. Not my man Alexei. Guy brought the funny. Him laughing about Hopper and Joyce not having sex had me dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Teddy KGB said: Nooo. Not my man Alexei. Guy brought the funny. Him laughing about Hopper and Joyce not having sex had me dead. I was really starting to like him too. He just wanted to enjoy Woody Woodpecker and Looney Tunes cartoons while drinking slurpees.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On July 10, 2019 at 12:26 PM, Reed83HOF said: In season 2 when Eleven and 008 (this sounds James Bond like) went to kill the fat guy, he said Pappa was still alive. The only way for Hopper to have "lived" was to go upside-down through to portal. The American's came in the room at the end and there doesn't seem to be anyway the Russian's could have somehow gotten him out before then. He certainly wasn't a pile of goo either. The other thing that makes me thing Hopper lived is that they were playing Heroes by Bowie and IIRC that is what they played when Elven disappeared at the end of season 1. Going through the portal is the only thing that makes sense (which means this will definitely not be the case) Listen again. It was Peter Gabriel singing it. Peter Gabriel was the singer in Yes so that means Yes Hopper is dead. Or maybe Yes he is alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeginnersMind Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 2:11 PM, apuszczalowski said: I I don't think the show strives to make every detail realistic, but also in the 80's, wouldn't they have been refering to these guys as Soviets, not Russians? Just a minor thing although it might mix up or confuse the younger generation watching it.... No. Most people called them Russians. Calling USSR people Soviets didn’t catch on with the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I worry that the scope of this show has become too big now. We now have Russia and a good number of main characters living off in a completely different are (did they say where?). This show is at its best when it's a bunch of crazy things happening in a small rural town. Even with an upside down wormhole connecting them to Russia, there's no way anyone should be setting foot in the USSR on this show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 7 hours ago, BeginnersMind said: No. Most people called them Russians. Calling USSR people Soviets didn’t catch on with the masses. I always remember hearing Soviets when refering to them, thought it became Russians when the Union Split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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