Stranger Things

Dean

2019-09-02

⭐ 4

**AVERAGE AT BEST** This show is average at best. I wouldn't recommend it to adults. It's more suited for kids and teenagers. For me as an adult this show was boring and not serious at all. Propaganda is not very blatant here and kinda hidden, but it's still there and especially visible in 5th season. Attentive eye will catch it.

**Season 3 - SPOILER-FREE Review** If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Stranger Things first appeared in our lives back in 2016 with its phenomenal first season, followed by a less amazing yet still entertaining Season 2. I was pretty excited for the third adventure with one of the best (if not the best) young ensemble casts ever. The acting in this show is unbelievable, even more when considering the age of most of the kids (14-17). Millie Bobby Brown is 15-years-old! Fifteen! Weirdly, the show will only be eligible for next y…

I came to the latest season of Stranger Things with real reservations. I felt the last season was simply a recycling of what had gone before and wondered, if this wasn't another case of, "rinse and repeat." Well, thankfully, that's not the case. The latest season adds new material and fleshes out the overall back story. Its suitably creepy too, with yet more 80's style nostalgia and one of my favourite Kate Bush songs. Everything is well placed, great sets, great acting and thrills that keep you coming back. Its sets things up beautifully for the next season too. NOTE: The last seaso…

GenerationofSwine

2023-04-14

⭐ 10

I don't remember Africa being that popular in the 80s... do you? I mean, those of you who are old enough to actually remember the 80s. It was a hit, I remember that. I remember my mom liked it... my MOTHER liked it, which is sort of the population that Toto catered to, but I don't remember Africa having that much play on any station that anyone openly listened to until... what 2014 when Family Guy popularized it again because one of their writers played too much GTA in the early naughts. Anyway, this show comes with a really important lesson. It was great, it really was, the first sea…

James

2023-10-14

⭐ 7

Intelligent and witty with a perfect seasoning of 80’s references.

Stranger Things is a highly popular science fiction horror series that debuted on Netflix in 2016. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show is set in the 1980s and has gained a massive fan following due to its nostalgic elements, thrilling storyline, and unique blend of supernatural and sci-fi themes. Plot Overview The series takes place in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, where a young boy named Will Byers disappears under mysterious circumstances. As his friends and family search for him, they encounter strange occurrences, including a girl with psychic abilities, who calls herself El…

Sampson

2026-01-01

⭐ 7

**Could have been a Geek's Favorite Movie** I really wanted to like Stranger Things more. As a fan of DND, I had high hopes for what this show would be able to offer. While the plots were well written, I found the pacing to be erratic which made it hard to stay interested. Often times, I found myself confused by th jovial interactions in the midst of deeply traumatic scenes. While these moments offered opportunities for character building, I also found they took away from the serious plots. Ultimately, I enjoyed seeing these kids save the world time and time again, I don't feel this show …

Stranger Things is a thrilling blend of science fiction, horror, and nostalgia that captures viewers from the very first episode. Set in the 1980s, the series follows a group of kids as they uncover dark government secrets and supernatural forces in their small town of Hawkins. The storytelling is engaging, with strong character development, especially for Eleven and the young cast. The eerie atmosphere, suspenseful plot twists, and retro soundtrack add to its charm. Each season raises the stakes while maintaining emotional depth. Overall, Stranger Things is an addictive, well-crafted series t…

Stranger Things is a thrilling and emotional series that earns a strong 9/10 rating. From the very first episode, the show pulls you in with its mix of mystery, horror, and heartfelt storytelling. Set in the 1980s, it does an amazing job capturing the nostalgic feel of the decade through its music, fashion, and overall atmosphere. The storyline is engaging and keeps viewers constantly guessing, especially with the eerie presence of the Upside Down and the dangers that come with it. One of the show’s biggest strengths is its characters. Each character feels unique and well-developed, making …

Actuallly a rather poor series. It has a lot of very original thought and some great special efffects, but the stupidity of so much of it is just too hard to swallow - one simple example: at one point when the players are down in an undergorund lab with what they say are totally impenetrabal pollycarbinate windows that the creatures cannot possibly break through, well, they do break them, but a few scenes later, these same creatures cannot get through simple glass doors on the front of the building! I would not recommend this show to anyone over 12.

j_otter

2026-01-26

⭐ 8

**Give the production crew a raise, but please, PLEASE give the characters an action that isn’t just “pacing” whenever they’re stressed or thinking about something…** **LIKE:** Sound editing is chef’s kisssss — every knock, every kettle boiling, every hand slamming on a table. Regular sounds being larger than life really added to the sense of suspense this show needed to keep it spooky and exciting. On the topic of sound, I love the soundtrack — both the use of 80s hits _and_ the synth-heavy underscore, which makes the scary scenes 10x scarier and the sad scenes 10x more heart-wrenching. …

Enes

2026-02-08

⭐ 10

I have a classic saying: Every good thing comes to an end, and so does this one. Every scene was meticulously crafted from beginning to end; one of the best fantasy series I've ever seen. Every episode gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. A series can only be this beautiful. Even the opening music is captivating. I wanted Eleven to still be alive, and she is. Everyone moved on with their lives. Of course, I wished their fight with the monster had lasted longer, but this was a very good ending. They didn't leave it unresolved. Five seasons in total. Every good thing comes to an end.…