Stranger Things 2 Review

Stranger things 2 pilot on a big screen

I was lucky enough to watch the first 2 episodes at the opening of the Paris Comic Con. It was quite an experience to watch the beginning of the show on a big screen, in a room full of people. It kind added to the excitement I already had for the this season.

Strangers Things 2

A year after the end of the first season, we get back to Hawkins where the kids and their families lives somewhat of a normal life. But something if affecting Will's mind, or is it more than just in his head.

This season, like the one before, has a lot references to the eighties, whether subtle homages to movies from the eighties or for example, like the costumes they wear for Halloween, as shown on the trailer.

“Who you gonna call? The NERDS”

The band all dresses in gostbusters costumes, and this drives to very funny moments.

• Dustin and Lucas

Dustin and Lucas both have an eye for Max. They find them selves in some kind of a love triangle.

It triggers some conflict between the two and it is funny to see them figure all that out. Dustin is one of my favorites, but I actually love them all. But Dustin has something unique. I really like this actor and this character. So I was pleased to see him do more this season. We also get to see a lot more of Lucas and his family, like his annoying sister. She is quite hilarious.

• Will and Mike

Will has quite a role to play this season, without telling much. He is amazing. I felt so sorry for him the whole season. Mike takes a step back this season. In the first season, he was the protagonist. In this season, we see less of him in order to get deeper in the other characters, which I didn't mind.

Without spoiling, there is a scene where Will and Mike talk in the first episodes, it so emotional and beautiful. They are both wonderful actors.

• Eleven

I did liked her story with Hopper but I kind of missed seeing her with the boys. But man, it is so rewarding when they meet again. It is not spoiler, we all know they would finally meet again. But I got to say that I preferred her character in particular in the first season. But she obviously still the coolest psychic character ever. I just love this actress. She is mind blowing.

• The new comers

Max moves in town from California and she catches the attention of Dustin and Lucas, like I said earlier. I liked her character. She is this Tomboy girl who skates and she has a very hateful step brother.

Her step brother Billy is the best example of the character you surely going to hate in all the possible ways. He was maybe a little too much of a jerk. For no reason sometime. No need to say I hated this character, but we are supposed to hate him, so...

Bob is the new boyfriend of Joyce. I didn't quite like him at first. I found him a bit weird and too nice. I don't know. There was something weird about him. But then he began to grow on me. I liked him a little more every scene. I particularly liked his relationship with Will.

Stranger Things 2, a sequel that will leaves you wanting more

When you think about the villain, the story and everything supernatural, it is not what makes the show the most appealing. The supernatural and scary stuffs are necessary but only to develop the characters. What is the most appealing in the show, and from the first season, it is the characters beautifully portrayed by the actors and their relationships. They are so appealing and relatable that you would follow them anywhere. In general, I am not a big fan of scary stories but when the characters are that good, I would follow them anywhere. So for me Stranger Things 2 allows the characters to develop and grow and takes them to the next step of their journey. I cannot wait for the next season.

And you, did you watch Stranger Things 2 yet ? If so, what did you think ? I am eager to hear your thoughts.