Stranger Things (Netflix TV show)

eeriepadave

Anyone else watch this? I remember hearing about it a month ago and saw the previews which looked good. Two episodes in and liking it a lot. If you dig the 80's sci-fi and horror stuff you will def. like this. Here's the trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxyRG_tckY

Empty Glass

Watched the first 2 episodes last night. I enjoy it so far and am looking forward to catching the rest here soon

pjsteelerfan

Watched it last weekend, thought it was great.

Dr. Delight

I'm in the middle of Penny Dreadful but this is next on the agenda.

eeriepadave

ok i binged and watched the whole thing today. I thought it was pretty great. Brought back lots of memories of 80's movies and stuff like Goonies, E.T., Monster Squad, Stand By me and more recent ones that took place in the 80's like Freaks and Geeks and to an extent "It". Hope there's a second season.

HesCalledDyer

I've been watching it but I keep watching the same episodes over and over because I can't seem to pay full attention to it.

Empty Glass

Just watched #3

I really need to rip thru remaining 5 episodes, but no time this weekend

Amongst the Ani

I binge watched it as well and really dug it a lot. Didn't mean to binge watch but after a few episodes you really get into seeing how it will all play out. I thought Winona Ryder was excellent in it.

HesCalledDyer

I like the toothless kid.

Empty Glass

HesCalledDyer said:

I like the toothless kid.

Agree. Funny little fucker

pickupyourwill

Amongst the Ani said:

I binge watched it as well and really dug it a lot. Didn't mean to binge watch but after a few episodes you really get into seeing how it will all play out. I thought Winona Ryder was excellent in it.

I hope she gets recognized favorably for this--like an award. I always thought she got such a bad rap as an actress. She's one of my favorites--Heathers, Reality Bites, Edward Scissorhands, Girl Interrupted, Mermaids, Little Women, etc. I've only watched the first episode of this show, Stranger Things, so far. I'm already busy with another t.v. show right now. But its definitely one I'm coming back to. Good luck to em'.

PJ_Soul

Finished the season last night (that was quick. I watched 4 chapters one night, and 4 more the next after getting home from a concert and didn't go to sleep until 4am, lol). That was probably the most bingeable show I have ever seen. I just couldn't turn it off! Sooooooo..... are we allowed to have massive spoilers in this thread?

dimitrispearljam

was really good..and great acting!!

HesCalledDyer

I finally finished the series. I don't know, mixed feelings. It had potential, and certain parts of the story were written well, but I really didn't think it was all that great as a whole.

eeriepadave

PJ_Soul

HesCalledDyer said:

I finally finished the series. I don't know, mixed feelings. It had potential, and certain parts of the story were written well, but I really didn't think it was all that great as a whole.

I understand why you say that... but at the same time, I dunno. There was just something about it that made it super appealing and hard to turn off.
So just asking again...... is this a spoilers thread?

Empty Glass

There isn't the "warning spoilers" in the title. I'd say no, for now.

Dr. Delight

NO spoilers!!!!! Havent watched it yet!

Empty Glass

Dr. Delight said:

NO spoilers!!!!! Havent watched it yet!

You're going to love the part where...

HesCalledDyer

PJ_Soul said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I finally finished the series. I don't know, mixed feelings. It had potential, and certain parts of the story were written well, but I really didn't think it was all that great as a whole.

I understand why you say that... but at the same time, I dunno. There was just something about it that made it super appealing and hard to turn off.
So just asking again...... is this a spoilers thread?

I think the retro 80's feel is really appealing to most people. The logo & main theme, the soundtrack, all the time-relative clothing, vehicles, decor, etc. It reminds us of watching shows like that when we were kids. It's a period piece, but with a modern touch so it isn't super cheesy. But I think they banked on that stuff carrying the show a little bit too much.

PJ_Soul

HesCalledDyer said:

PJ_Soul said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I finally finished the series. I don't know, mixed feelings. It had potential, and certain parts of the story were written well, but I really didn't think it was all that great as a whole.

I understand why you say that... but at the same time, I dunno. There was just something about it that made it super appealing and hard to turn off.
So just asking again...... is this a spoilers thread?

I think the retro 80's feel is really appealing to most people. The logo & main theme, the soundtrack, all the time-relative clothing, vehicles, decor, etc. It reminds us of watching shows like that when we were kids. It's a period piece, but with a modern touch so it isn't super cheesy. But I think they banked on that stuff carrying the show a little bit too much.

Yeah you're right, that does have an appeal for sure. I very much enjoyed that part. But do you really think they banked on that too much? Considering the ratings and the immediate and intense popularity of this show, I don't think they banked on it too much at all. They obviously hit the sweet spot.