TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 8) – The Battle of Starcourt
Tim MatassaThe last stand against the Mind Flayer is here! Plus, Lucas’ plan lights up the mall, we say goodbye to a friend, and Murray hates kids.
Tag: Horror
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 7) – The Bite
The kids face a much stiffer challenge from the new and improved Mind Flayer. Plus, Dustin and Erica enact a daring rescue, Hopper and Joyce won’t stop bickering, and Murray picks a bad time to get a corndog.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 6) – E Pluribus Unum
Billy reveals all as the flayed return home. Plus, Robin shares her obsession, liking My Little Pony makes you a nerd, and El can whoop the Mind Flayer’s ass—for now.
STORY REVIEW: Pig Blood Blues
An institution for criminal boys hides a sinister secret. Plus, a new teacher can’t leave well enough alone, there are some major Lord of the Flies vibes, and does this giant pig actually talk?
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 5) – The Flayed
We explore beneath the mall and find out what the Russians are really up to. Plus, the flayed terrorize Jonathan and Nancy, Hopper acts like a child, and motorcycle guy is a scary man.
STORY REVIEW: The Yattering and Jack
A low-level demon suffers from anxiety and depression as it struggles to break an imbecile. Plus, exploding cats, reanimated turkeys, and a “Zoom” with Beelzebub doesn’t go as intended.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 4) – The Sauna Test
The sauna test reveals the truth about Billy. Plus, Hopper pays Mayor Larry a visit, Nancy and Jonathan have a difference of opinion, and Erica is a true capitalist.
STORY REVIEW: The Midnight Meat Train
Where does the subway end in NYC? You don’t want to know. Plus, an old butcher has delusions of grandeur, a train car slaughterhouse emboldens Kaufman with newfound bravery, and years of loyal service don’t always amount to a great reward.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 3) – The Case of the Missing Lifeguard
El gets more than she bargained for when spying on Billy. Plus, Hopper and Joyce return to Hawkins Lab, Mike is over D&D, and Steve’s type is “not awesome.”
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 2) – The Mall Rats
Billy is a bigger psycho than ever, but for once it’s not his fault. Plus, Lucas plays Love Doctor, Robin questions how many children Steve is friends with, and the exploding rats are adding to Hawkins’ monster problem.