TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 9) – The Gate
Tim MatassaWe close Season 2 with an epic battle against the Mind Flayer. Plus, Will gets an exorcism, the “King” finally makes an appearance, and Dustin gets the thrill of his life.
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TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 8) – The Mind Flayer
Hawkins Lab is under siege by Dart and his buddies. Plus, Bob Newby (Superhero) speaks BASIC, the Shadow Monster gets a creepy new D&D name, and the reunion we’ve been waiting for all season doesn’t disappoint.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 7) – The Lost Sister
We interrupt our amazing story for this completely unnecessary diversion. Plus, El finds her “sister,” gets an emo makeover, and is forced to deal with an unwanted vision.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 6) – The Spy
The hunt for Dart takes a major turn for the worse. Plus, Steve and Murray dispense dating wisdom, Max opens up to her stalker, and the spy gets one over on everyone.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 5) – Dig Dug
Hopper is stuck in the Upside Down, and Bob’s big brain is his best hope of getting out.
Plus, Dustin takes charge of the Dart situation while lying out his ass, Lucas takes a big risk with Max, Nancy and Jonathan visit a crackpot, and El gets clarity.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 4) – Will the Wise
Dart has quite a surprise for Dustin—and for Mews.
Plus, El and Hopper go to war, Nancy and Jonathan go to the lab, Max goes to bat for herself, and Billy goes for the record of most awful clichés for one character.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 3) – The Pollywog
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.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 2) – Trick or Treat, Freak
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.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 2, Episode 1) – MADMAX
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!
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 1)
The first season is in the books, and there’s a lot more to like than not. Compelling kid actors, a terrifying location that hits way too close to home, and two exciting teases for next season…
But man, what happened to Hopper? And can we please deal with the fact that our superpowered hero is a traumatized child with a body count a mile long?