TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3)
An old nemesis returns—stronger and smarter than last time. Plus, El faces a daunting new challenge, the kids are growing up and moving on, and the Russians have infiltrated Hawkins, for better and for worse.
An old nemesis returns—stronger and smarter than last time. Plus, El faces a daunting new challenge, the kids are growing up and moving on, and the Russians have infiltrated Hawkins, for better and for worse.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Summer arrives in Hawkins, and girlfriends and science camp cause the boys to start drifting apart. Plus, Steve forgets how to talk to girls, Hopper forgets how to act like a human, and rats are exploding!
Season 2 is a little heavy on the table-setting, but there’s no shortage of action at the end. Plus, an army of darkness terrorizes Hawkins, a king finally emerges, and the season is highlighted by a surprising MVP.