Reviews have been rolling in. Apologies if someone claimed this thread already, didn't see anything. Can't wait to binge this bad boy. Reactions don't seem quite as positive as season one, but we'll see.
Current RT at 96% - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/stranger_things/s02/
Current RT at 96% - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/stranger_things/s02/
By Apollo Go To PostGoing to spend the weekend watching with my kid. He's pumped for this.
I am so pumped for this lol.
Overrated show but fun characters, hope they do some deep dive into the backstory this time. Was hoping for some Matthew Modine backstory but it never came.
I still remember the moment when I realized season one was amazing - the end of one of the episodes when the “we can be heroes” song played.
Really excited for the return of Stranger Things. Loved the first season more than I thought I would. I need a new show now that Halt and Catch Fire is over.
Anyone tried the mobile game?
Anyone tried the mobile game?
Still my favorite Netflix original and all around one of the best shows I've watched in recent memory. Between this and Super Mario Odyssey, my weekend is gonna be a fucking master class in productivity.
By KodaRuss Go To PostReally excited for the return of Stranger Things. Loved the first season more than I thought I would. I need a new show now that Halt and Catch Fire is over.The mobile game is great. It's really well made.
Anyone tried the mobile game?
Looks like it's continuing the with the awesomeness.
Glad I can watch a couple episodes every night. Star Trek is killing me with this one ep a week thing.
Netflix has spoiled me.
Glad I can watch a couple episodes every night. Star Trek is killing me with this one ep a week thing.
Netflix has spoiled me.
By Ref_Fuji Go To PostOverrated show but fun characters, hope they do some deep dive into the backstory this time. Was hoping for some Matthew Modine backstory but it never came.
I don't think it's overrated, but it has it's faults. The show is just so fun it's easy to overlook any of the silly tropes.
By Fenderputty Go To PostI don't think it's overrated, but it has it's faults. The show is just so fun it's easy to overlook any of the silly tropes.
Pretty much the same opinion as mine. It's not the Second Coming but it's a fun, well-made series with some surprisingly good acting and lovable characters.
They do go a bit overboard with the references sometimes, though. But I think that's expected.
And, uh, this is not the series' fault but - goddammit there's a lot of millennials thinking Stranger Things invented certain tropes and/or situations and/or aesthetic and it's somewhat annoying.
Hype. I'm gonna hold back on watching it when it drops though, a buddy of mine is gonna combine his annual Halloween party with a watch party, so that should be good.
Can't wait to balance this and Super Mario Odyssey over the weekend. Does anyone know if S U R V I V E is doing the soundtrack again?
By Rowsdower Go To PostCan't wait to balance this and Super Mario Odyssey over the weekend. Does anyone know if S U R V I V E is doing the soundtrack again?
Yup
Great that it is getting good reviews, I really enjoyed the first one... not sure when I'll get around to this though, thanks to Mario. 😬 I don't think I can do both...
By Ref_Fuji Go To PostOverrated show but fun characters, hope they do some deep dive into the backstory this time. Was hoping for some Matthew Modine backstory but it never came.I don't think Stranger Things can qualify as something that is "overrated". It may not be as perfect as some people claim it to be, but it's damn fine television with few faults. It might not be to your liking, but it deserves all of the praise it's gotten.
By GringoSuave89 Go To PostYup
Good deal. Found them thanks to the old GAF thread on new wave electronic music. I was pleasantly surprised to hear them in The Guest. (Also a great movie) And not too surprised when I found out they did the music to Stranger Things. Glad they're back.
Obviously I can only speak for myself when I post XD. I dont remember all the details but it struggled to keep my attention until all the kids and grownups got together towards the end. The parts I liked the most were the attempts to communicate with the kid in the otherside and the douchbag dude who turned out cool organically by interacting with the other teens instead of just turning up clean one day.
I sure the 2nd season will be good as well.
I sure the 2nd season will be good as well.
By Ref_Fuji Go To PostObviously I can only speak for myself when I post XD. I dont remember all the details but it struggled to keep my attention until all the kids and grownups got together towards the end. The parts I liked the most were the attempts to communicate with the kid in the otherside and the douchbag dude who turned out cool organically by interacting with the other teens instead of just turning up clean one day.
I sure the 2nd season will be good as well.
I think my favorite things about season 1 were the characters you were supposed to hate/dislike in the beginning ended up redeeming themselves and you cheered for them at the end. For me that was Jim and Steve.
By MonthOLDpickle Go To PostWhen is it out?Friday.
So this weekend is Halloween, Stranger Things, and Mario.
“Currently at 96% on RT”
Mein godt. Friday can’t get here fast enough.
Binge watch this while stabbing people in Ancient Egypt and gourging on some delicious carnitas chips.
Mein godt. Friday can’t get here fast enough.
Binge watch this while stabbing people in Ancient Egypt and gourging on some delicious carnitas chips.
By Mengy Go To PostI don't think Stranger Things can qualify as something that is "overrated". It may not be as perfect as some people claim it to be, but it's damn fine television with few faults. It might not be to your liking, but it deserves all of the praise it's gotten.
It's honestly better than a lot of the things that inspired it, and probably is only a half-step below the very best stuff in that genre that I'd rate over it.
It's not perfect, but nothing is. I found the first season was incredibly entertaining.
By jvalioli Go To PostFriday.ANd AC Origins!
So this weekend is Halloween, Stranger Things, and Mario.
Sounds amazing. I'm rewatching the first season right now and I'm really excited for this to come out.
Very excited. I really liked (but not quite loved) Season 1 because I kinda figured it couldn't go anywhere beyond its plot point rehashing. Hearing otherwise makes me quite excited!
I only watched a tiny bit of the trailer, already sold. I'm going to try and not binge. Two episodes at most per day watching.
My SO and I had an absolute blast with the first season. Probably the only season we ever binged together in one go.
Good times. Sounds like this will be another one of those times!
Good times. Sounds like this will be another one of those times!
Stoked this is reviewing well. I was always kind of hesitant on another season with the same people but glad they apparently nailed it. Wife and I are re-watching season 1 right now and should finish right when 2 releases. Can't wait!
I'm not sure where I"m going to squeak this in with the Dodgers playing this weekend. Probably going to have to wait for Monday. I know co-workers will be talking too ... agh
Loved the first season! It aped Stephen King so well I honestly was expecting him to have secretly written it. It captured every aesthetic of '80s horror.
By adamsappel Go To PostLoved the first season! It aped Stephen King so well I honestly was expecting him to have secretly written it. It captured every aesthetic of '80s horror.
It had wonderful 80's sci fi elements too. Definitely reminded me of my childhood.