Springfield Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Anyone else watching this show? Incredibly addicting... Part X Files, part Goonies, part Stand By Me, part every other 80's sci fi horror thriller. Essentially, supernatural things happen to a small town in the 80's. A group of kids, a town sheriff and a crazy family. Government plots, scary monsters, all sorts of other stuff. I'm 5 episodes in and I'm hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinssRvA Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Fantastic show, really liking it. I just finished episode 7 and it only took me 3 days to get there! Looking forward to seeing how it ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Blitzed through it a couple weekends ago, really liked it.  Not sure if it's a standalone mini-series or if they're going to do a season 2 but I really enjoyed it.   Captures all those 80s movies and feels really well.   And the intro to the show had me dying, I loved it with the synth swells and the 80s feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I got through episode 2 and it's caught my attention. Â Seems pretty cool, I'll most likely binge watch it over the weekend. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've been hearing a lot of great things. Probably check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Blitzed through it a couple weekends ago, really liked it.  Not sure if it's a standalone mini-series or if they're going to do a season 2 but I really enjoyed it.   Captures all those 80s movies and feels really well.   And the intro to the show had me dying, I loved it with the synth swells and the 80s feeling.   I saw an online article yesterday that said they are bringing back the season one cast and adding more in season two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've been intrigued about this one due to all the hype. My question is, as someone who isn't big on scary movies, will I enjoy it? Would you actually consider it to be scary? Or just more weird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin-All-In Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Looks interesting, thanks! So does anything get resolved in season 1? Or is it just one of those shows that introduces a bunch of mysteries it doesn't bother trying to explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've been intrigued about this one due to all the hype. My question is, as someone who isn't big on scary movies, will I enjoy it? Would you actually consider it to be scary? Or just more weird? More sci fi than horror, however it does have its scary parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinswillwin06 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Looks interesting, thanks! So does anything get resolved in season 1? Or is it just one of those shows that introduces a bunch of mysteries it doesn't bother trying to explain? Not a ton of explanation. The writer claims season 2 would have more answers. And that the answers actually exist - there is a 30 page document explaining everything. Anyways, I loved the series. The girl who plays eleven was amazing in her role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Not a ton of explanation. The writer claims season 2 would have more answers. And that the answers actually exist - there is a 30 page document explaining everything. Anyways, I loved the series. The girl who plays eleven was amazing in her role. I'm loving it. Sick day series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've been intrigued about this one due to all the hype. My question is, as someone who isn't big on scary movies, will I enjoy it? Would you actually consider it to be scary? Or just more weird? Â Not big on scary movies, I found it just more weird and kinda creepy. Â Nothing really outright scary that made me jump. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Excellent series. I felt satisfied after it finished, which is a rare feeling for me with sci-fi. Definitely recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 So, can we do spoilers yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Looks interesting, thanks! So does anything get resolved in season 1? Or is it just one of those shows that introduces a bunch of mysteries it doesn't bother trying to explain? Â Yeah, it all gets resolved. Â Explains things relatively well. Â I didn't see many loose ends left but I'm gonna watch it again. Â So, can we do spoilers yet? Â Tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 So, can we do spoilers yet? Just wrap it in spoiler tags and you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 It was very very good. Fun stuff and def leaves open door for the season 2.... Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin-All-In Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Cool, thanks everyone for answering my question. Will check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 You ****s got me hooked on this. It better end well or I will hold you responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Finished it up earlier tonight. Great series, looking forward to next season. Seems like 11 will be back. Wonder if Hopper traded anything else for his release. Wonder if Will has a relapse of sorts. I feel like the demigorgon had eggs in the upside down, so there will be more monsters no doubt. Hope they can keep it fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 This show is so great! My wife and I are hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Watched it all. Very good series, not perfect and there is definitely some carelessness with details that comes with young adult story telling, but I enjoyed it enough to binge a little bit. My wife and I both liked it.  The best comparison to a movie in my opinion is Super 8. If you liked that movie, definitely check out Stanger Things, and vice versa.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 That's a very good comparison Des, although I really liked this series more than I liked Super 8... possibly because they had about 8 hours to tell the story instead of 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 That's a very good comparison Des, although I really liked this series more than I liked Super 8... possibly because they had about 8 hours to tell the story instead of 2.  I agree. Same reason I like books better than movies usually. There is something to be said for giving characters time and not rushing the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 I agree. Same reason I like books better than movies usually. There is something to be said for giving characters time and not rushing the action. I do think they chose wisely on the kids as well. Also Hopper, who I didn't recognize, as well as Wynona Rider, who did a great job of making me uneasy with how neurotic she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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