I have one episode left but its been brilliant in so many ways, right up there with Sense8 for the best Netflix has done. In fact probably better than Sense8, didn't see that as likely a year ago.
Best thing since Breaking Bad. It was so hard not to binge watch, but I had to watch the last two episodes back to back. The girl who played Eleven has a glittering career ahead of her.
Best thing since Breaking Bad. It was so hard not to binge watch, but I had to watch the last two episodes back to back. The girl who played Eleven has a glittering career ahead of her.
I agree, even with little in the way of dialogue, it was all about her facial expressions and she nailed it.
One thing I don't get is why they killed the owner of the diner in episode 1. Why not just drug/arrest him like they did with everyone else they encountered?
Finished watching this last night. I wasn't completely sold on it after the first couple of episodes but from episode 3 onwards we couldn't stop ourselves from binge watching it. I look forward to the next series.
shooting it, trapping it in a bear trap and setting it on fire couldn't stop it, but a catapulted stone to the eye can pin it to the blackboard??
Also, all these 'portals' that appeared, in the woods in the house, was it ever explained how these were created. I thought Eleven only created the tear in the fabric of our world, in the laboratory?
And what was the connection to electricity, was that ever explained?
shooting it, trapping it in a bear trap and setting it on fire couldn't stop it, but a catapulted stone to the eye can pin it to the blackboard??
Also, all these 'portals' that appeared, in the woods in the house, was it ever explained how these were created. I thought Eleven only created the tear in the fabric of our world, in the laboratory?
And what was the connection to electricity, was that ever explained?
I think it was because the stone hit it right in the center of its mouth thingy
shooting it, trapping it in a bear trap and setting it on fire couldn't stop it, but a catapulted stone to the eye can pin it to the blackboard??
Also, all these 'portals' that appeared, in the woods in the house, was it ever explained how these were created. I thought Eleven only created the tear in the fabric of our world, in the laboratory?
And what was the connection to electricity, was that ever explained?
I thought Eleven did it. She either forced the creature against the wall as the stone was fired, or she put her power into the stone and that pushed it. After it was flung to the blackboard the creature stayed pinned there and didn't fall forward, so she was obviously continuing to hold it there.
Eleven did it, not the catapult. The boys initially and briefly thought - with much surprise - that the catapult did it, only for it to quickly be revealed that Eleven did it, and she then followed it up by pinning it there and finishing it off.
Watch the scene again.
Other question:
Eleven created the Gate in the lab, which allowed the Monster through initially.
*But*, once that Gate between worlds had been created, the Monster clearly had the ability to pass back and forth in other places, not just via the Gate. We saw it make its own temporary tears between worlds.
I think the negative opinions are in the minority with this series. It's been a huge hit for Netflix and I think it's one of the best shows they've ever produced. Just finished it last night and wow, what a final episode. Absolutely phenomenal on so many levels.
Eleven did it, not the catapult. The boys initially and briefly thought - with much surprise - that the catapult did it, only for it to quickly be revealed that Eleven did it, and she then followed it up by pinning it there and finishing it off.
Watch the scene again.
Other question:
Eleven created the Gate in the lab, which allowed the Monster through initially.
*But*, once that Gate between worlds had been created, the Monster clearly had the ability to pass back and forth in other places, not just via the Gate. We saw it make its own temporary tears between worlds.
Doesn't electricity act odd anyway with any paranormal activity, maybe on the otherside or upside down as it was called the when Will communicates with his mother the frequency is similar to electricity on our world?
The science teacher told the kids that any Gate to another dimension would disrupt the electromagnetic field, which is how Lucas later found it - it affected magnets.
So, with that tear in space-time now connecting the two dimensions, a tear that affects the electromagnetic field, why shouldn't the presence of someone in the "Upside Down" have an effect on electrical items in the equivalent location in our dimension?
It fits with the world of the series. There's no need to spell it out.
A brilliant show from start to finish. Top drawer acting; notably Winona (so great to see her getting her teeth into something again) and the design; soundtrack and direction so loving referenced the very best of early 80's paranormal / sci-fi etc.
I really hope there's more 'Stranger Things' to come.
One thing I don't get is why they killed the owner of the diner in episode 1. Why not just drug/arrest him like they did with everyone else they encountered?
Very sad, I agree but symptomatic of how Hollywood and the media in general use men to feed the perceived need for entertainment violence. That woud never have happened to a female character, especially such a kind sympathetic one. For every woman you see killed violently you will see at least a hundred men.
Im currently up to Ep 6 And as everyone else ,Im loving it,quite creepy in places and the acting is excellent,feel sorry for Eleven though ,wonder what her story is?
Fun spotting the in jokes/refs to 80s movie too. Up there with 22 11 63 for best series of the year so far.
We binge watched it over one day not getting to bed till gone 1am.
Loved it but big mistake.
Firstly we should have spread it out over at least a few nights to enjoy the anticipation and secondly couldn't get to sleep after it for running over it in my mind.
Brilliant show and can't recommend it enough.
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I have one episode left but its been brilliant in so many ways, right up there with Sense8 for the best Netflix has done. In fact probably better than Sense8, didn't see that as likely a year ago.
All the characters were likeable. The vibe was great. The music great.
Yes. Another top quality Netflix show. Slow burn start, but building very nicely at the halfway point.
very enjoyable
Also, all these 'portals' that appeared, in the woods in the house, was it ever explained how these were created. I thought Eleven only created the tear in the fabric of our world, in the laboratory?
And what was the connection to electricity, was that ever explained?
Watch the scene again.
Other question:
*But*, once that Gate between worlds had been created, the Monster clearly had the ability to pass back and forth in other places, not just via the Gate. We saw it make its own temporary tears between worlds.
I agree about the lass playing Eleven. She was terrific. Heck, the whole young cast did a great job.
And the connection to electricity?
Doesn't electricity act odd anyway with any paranormal activity, maybe on the otherside or upside down as it was called the when Will communicates with his mother the frequency is similar to electricity on our world?
Fingers-crossed there will be a second series, the cast were all very solid - impressed with Winona Ryder.
Fantastic show. Loved it all, and hope there will be a second series.
As for the person who did not understand how the creature was pinned, that wasn't because of what you thought. Who else was in the room?
So, with that tear in space-time now connecting the two dimensions, a tear that affects the electromagnetic field, why shouldn't the presence of someone in the "Upside Down" have an effect on electrical items in the equivalent location in our dimension?
It fits with the world of the series. There's no need to spell it out.
I really hope there's more 'Stranger Things' to come.
Very sad, I agree but symptomatic of how Hollywood and the media in general use men to feed the perceived need for entertainment violence. That woud never have happened to a female character, especially such a kind sympathetic one. For every woman you see killed violently you will see at least a hundred men.
Fun spotting the in jokes/refs to 80s movie too. Up there with 22 11 63 for best series of the year so far.
Loved it but big mistake.
Firstly we should have spread it out over at least a few nights to enjoy the anticipation and secondly couldn't get to sleep after it for running over it in my mind.
Brilliant show and can't recommend it enough.