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Stranger Things 2 Review


The Duffer Brothers are back with another dose of nostalgia for us. Only this time they have gotten better. Stranger Things season 2 is a major improvement over the previous season! And I love it! But, it is not perfect. That is why I have written this review.



Let's talk about the good first and there is plenty of it. The strongest point of the whole show is the cast, and it is showcased to its best. Everybody brought their A game to the game and it showed. Even the new Characters like Mad Max and Bob were terrific! I would have loved to see more of Bob. He was the light in the dark Byers household. He was a proper geek and a delightful person. He is my the favourite character on the show. Old favourites like Hopper are also here and better than ever. I loved how Hopper goes all in on Indiana Jones while investigating.

I used to think of Will as the weak link among the child actors, but he proved me wrong. Max is a great addition to the AV gang and adds more girl power to the series. But, the character which took me by surprise was Steve. The actor brilliantly turns his asshole character from last season to this fun and cool and caring guy. I will not spoil the amusement for you. The chemistry between Steve and Dustin is also something to watch out for.

The narrative has improved significantly over the last season. We see the group spread into little teams for their own side mission throughout the season, only to get back together at the perfect time in the perfect. Unlike last season, this time the story picks up steam early of into the season. Episode 3 to be exact. There is also a lot of character building throughout the season.



However, all is not perfect. El or Eleven played a minor role this time around and was sidelined for the major part of the season. They tried to give El more character and dove deep into her roots. The attempt was a bad one. Especially episode seven. The episode's sole purpose was to add more context to the character of El. It failed miserably and took me out of the tone of the season. Another thing which nagged me throughout season 2 was the whole Barbara fiasco. It felt tacked on and unnecessary.



Overall, season 2 was a strong step in the right direction and showcased that Stranger things is not a one trick pony. And has got me eagerly waiting for the next season. I would suggest you give it a watch, a binge watch, and trust me you will not be disappointed. 
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