![]() The stoner friend was alright but never a comedic relief I cared too much about. Eddie Munson was a fantastic addition to season 4, he grew to be one of the most likable characters in a very short while even whilst they put us on the wrong foot. Just a very diverse selection with a pretty big cast by now. In general season 4 showcases a more diverse set of struggles which some characters have to deal with, sexuality, communication, rejection. Also the underlying themes of mental health are well executed and never blatantly explained or anything, maybe I'm even reading into it too much but it's definitely the vibe I got. ![]() ![]() But it's backstory is what gives the villain strength here. The villain was good, though his form/the way he took shape didn't impress me as much, I wished it to be more disturbing/scary looking. We got lot's of time with Papa and everything surrounding it. Season 4 manages to really expand on Eleven's story and gives a ton of meaningful depth on her character. Stranger Things has a unique hold on 80s nostalgia, a combination of fun and horror. I can't overstate how good Season 4 is and feels like a comeback, back to form and for that I cannot wait to see the next season. S2-3 where focused more on fun, and went a bit too far with the whole Russian mall plot in S3. They both contain much more mystery and horror and that is one of the big pulls imo of this show, get you on your toes once in a while. Season 2 and 3 try to repeat this but mostly miss out on some of the elements that made season 1, and now season 4 as well. The childlike fun, it takes you right back. Captured the magic of the 80s, even if you haven't lived those years. As far as seasons go, season one is essentially perfect, enough mystery to want more but simple enough to be loved and enjoyed. Exceptionally solid actors and characters, excellent writing, incredible score, the list goes on. But saying it just does undersells pretty much every other aspect of the show. The show that arguably launched streaming into the mainstream. The premiere in 2016 hooked me and never let me go. Can't believe I never reviewed this yet, I was convinced I had.
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