A deadly detour in Kansas City can’t stop Ellie from finally making Joel laugh. Plus, Ellie is NOT a psycho, Kathleen IS a terror with questionable decision-making about who lives and dies, and Joel’s 56-year-old knees can only handle so many flights of stairs.
Dustin’s new pet brings the Upside Down further into the boys’ world. Plus, El puts the screws to Hopper and takes out her frustrations on her new “rival,” Nancy and Steve can’t get on the same page, and Will gets more than he bargained for by following Bob’s advice.
We meet Bill and Frank, and get a love story for the ages. Plus, being a survivalist pays off, the suburbs of Boston are the hub of the Linda Ronstadt Fan Club, and paying attention to things is how we show our love. (Also, Ellie might have a sadistic streak.)
We’re on the road, trying to get Ellie to the Fireflies, whether or not Joel believes she’s the real deal. Plus, Ellie is a weird kid, a sacrifice is sealed with a kiss, and Clickers are utterly TERRIFYING.
Halloween comes to Hawkins while there’s something sinister in the air – and the pumpkin patch. Plus, Mike and El are moody teenagers, Dustin and Lucas finally talk to a girl, Billy is every 80’s bad boy cliché, Nancy is spiraling, and the boys slander my favorite Ghostbuster.
The world falls apart in a day as mushrooms become nightmare fuel. Plus, the post-apocalypse government is still at it, the rebel Fireflies try to break a 20-year losing streak, Pedro Pascal pummels a man to death, and these zombies are fast but NOT good at slowing their momentum.
There’s a new girl in town, and she kicks ass at Dig Dug (but why is the episode named after her?)
Plus, Dustin’s got teeth, Joyce has got a boyfriend, Nancy’s got a conundrum to figure out, and Will thinks everyone is gonna die. Welcome back to Hawkins!
Cults, compounds, and seances cause lots of creepy vibes, Kaelego is scarier in the static than coming to life, and the Vos Society comes in way too late to matter. Plus, what’s the deal with Dan’s ex-gf?
The season wraps up with ritualistic murder, a major identity reveal, a harrowing trip to another dimension, and one of the most awkward bro hugs ever filmed.
We flash back to the 1920’s for the history of the Vos Society, the cult, and the woman in the paintings. Plus, Dan is out of the compound, Annabelle might NOT be out of her mind, and who knows if Kalego ever really came out of the computer screen.
Tim Matassa
