Fans React to Stranger Things 4 x 4 Dear Billy - PART 2 Max vs Vecna Reaction Mashup 😰🤧 many tears

[@kylewright7882]

Felt like this whole scene was about people fighting depression and that it takes those that care the most to help pull you out of the darkness.

[@ameliabarker8403]

It’s amazing how few people get this… ask yourself: how many people know your favorite song?

[@sebfox2194]

@@ameliabarker8403 I don't even know my favourite song.

[@vdaniellee]

@@sebfox2194 I don't have one hahaha I'm fu%^&ed

[@brownies2001]

I felt the same way- fighting the part of me that’s pulling me down!

[@feitocomfruta]

And that it takes us a conscious decision every day to fight back. It’s a constant bombardment of voices saying to give up and stay put, and they WILL trip you up and make you fall, but it’s the getting up and running up that seemingly insurmountable hill that matters. Sometimes it takes music, friends, a piece of candy, a skateboard, Glamour Shots, you name it, to pull you out, but you keep going.

[@BuffyNoir140]

The ending shot, with the friends holding each other, the sun going down, perfect.

[@neil2444]

They could have ended the episode before we knew she was safe, and I think I may very well have hated the Huffman brothers with a passion if they had.

[@VULA]

DRAWING STRANGER THINGS CHARACTERS... | IT'S HERE ON THE CHANNEL !!!!!!!!

[@muhamadfirdaus7406]

yup.. I'm just in awe

[@TheSanni030]

Yes and then the song instrumental, perfect

[@Xenderdrax]

No matter how many times I watch this scene I get tears

[@carsanmar13]

i just fully fucking cry i love this god damn episode

[@kufitop]

Yyyyyyyyup

[@neil2444]

@@carsanmar13 They do it so well, don't they? With the music and everything. I think it's meant to be an allegory for depression and overcoming it. In fact at the end she says, "I'm still here" as if to say, she chooses to stay alive at least for another day. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but its so incredibly well done regardless.

[@MarioTarquinio]

There should be a challenge. Try not to cry watching maxs scene and the final moments at the final episode. It’s impossible not to cry or your not human

[@salmandass9289]

I'm ugly crying 😭

[@Sophie_tmmr]

My therapist told me: "friends & family will help you but ultimately YOU're the only one who can save yourself" This scene perfectly describes that!

[@skade9285]

no it does not they literally saved them by turning the song on

[@actdsl6458]

@@skade9285 the song showed her the way out and showed her they were there but she was still trapped. She had to fight to get out and run away herself, using the renewed hope the song/her friends gave her.

[@joyfulleader5075]

@@skade9285 It's called symbolism

[@manannaik1341]

@@skade9285people/god can give you path only… they can’t push you to walk… you have to walk yourself

[@BridgetBlackwood]

Watching this for the first time I thought "This is the scene. The one where every single one of us is united in what we want to see happen." An entire fandom held their breath together, cried together, and celebrated together.

[@Historysimplifiable]

As someone that has dealt with depression and dark times, this scene resonates with me on a deep level

[@deantoth1899]

Same Nabeeh, hope you're well.

[@marcos4570]

Same

[@iNINJAgamer]

It’s the flashbacks. 😢😭 gets us every time. Lol

[@yurirosa2408]

It’s emotional bc we’re remembering when they were so tiny lol

[@sewdie6998]

Plus the run. You can see how desperate she was just to get out of there and to see her friends again:((

[@iNINJAgamer]

@@yurirosa2408 right

[@iNINJAgamer]

@@sewdie6998 yup

[@TheKillingBean]

When the flashbacks started I was thinking the show was saying goodbye to Max, what a ride. This was by far the best scene in any tv serie with the perfect song.

[@jsbaldo5556]

Normally, I would think that. Not here. I write short films and try to do the same thing here for emotional value. The scene to me played out more like a victory anthem. Regardless of the outcome I knew in this moment of memories,She was beating the darkness he put in her. So the whole time my heart was glowing with the scene, No fear just happy, I knew the point of the memories immiediently, It was saying she is regaining control and she did! Not a farewell, But A Victory!

[@sertaki]

@@jsbaldo5556 I'd say up until the montage started, it was unclear if she will survive. But I agree with your take. The montage was a visualization of Max building up self-confidence and courage through her good memories, and it was telegraphing that she is about to take back the power in this situation. Great direction.

[@jsbaldo5556]

@@sertaki You're right And they did a brilliant job, I knew as soon as she gave the letters out and they didn't have her return the letters back before the final eps, something was going go wrong at some point.

[@yogeshhurdyal7470]

Me too.

[@goldytwatus1674]

Best scene in TV series history if this is the only show you've ever seen

[@ernievzla]

the whole thing is such a clear metaphor about depression and getting out of it... everyone got it, and that speaks about the quality of the writing this season and the acting, the girl playing Max is obviously very talented, she was the standout for me... she's going places

[@suvrojotibhunia5627]

This scene is so well made...it was actually unpredictable whether she will live or die, that's the reason this scene is so emotional. Also with this song its just goosebumps. Kind of how we can get strength in real life by listening to certain songs.

[@Kawamura2]

and having good friends that always have your back.

[@OutlawCecil]

I think it was in part because it was an emotional roller coaster. Oh she got away from Vecna thus far... she will be fine, oh crap he grabbed her... she's dead, oh her friends got the music going... she'll be fine, oh crap it's not working and she can't get away to them... she's dead, omg she got away... she's gonna make it, crap! now she's gonna get crushed...etc

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

Did a montage like she was dying was very clever playing on old cliches.

[@RainTT]

​@@huwdavies-tallon3305exactly, character montages usually signal the end for someone which is a trope thus giving the impression she would die then and there. Brilliantly done.

[@MrMan288887]

I just sat here crying for almost 20 minutes. Haven't cried like this in years.

[@weeshirley5934]

Me too 🤣🤣 What the hell is wrong with me?!

[@wendyrodger]

@@weeshirley5934 Same. I cried hard. This scene is so well done on all levels. But it’s the intense emotions fighting the demon that I think stirs up our own emotional fights with demons . I know I’ve been in some mentally dark places where I’ve had to fight my way out with my own courage and of course music. 🥲 Don’t get me wrong, our investment in the show and in the character Max certainly played a role with everyone’s emotional reaction. I just think this scene also pulled at everyone on a personal level - thus the many tears. Not to mention we can all use a good cry every now and then and after the last five years I think we deserve one…or 100.

[@jsbaldo5556]

It's those eminimem tracks man. You gotta get a playlist that will feed your heart and soul in the light and make truly Light up ya life. Music effects us. There is Dark happiness and enjoyment but when the music is in the Light about Love, real love, real pain that has a good outcome, struggle with a battle and winning. A beat that soothes. You'd cry better cries lol

[@mischr13]

crying is good for you. let it out

[@KimCarter]

I did too, and the reason I did was because I've never seen anything so perfectly portray the way I feel about music. Music is so powerful, and this just made it visual and dialed it to 11.

[@TJSpider8]

I've watched both of your compilation videos and countless other channels reacting to this and I cry Every. Single. Time. Every time someone breathes out a sigh of relief after that cut to black, the tears just fall. This was such a great piece of media. To the Duffer Brothers, the writers, the director, every single cast member in this scene, thank you for this.

[@reReaction_]

Thanks for your feedback. To be honest, I made this for myself because I looked for reactions every day because I just find this scene so emotional and grandiose. That's why I just made a second one where the best reactions are for me

[@tonyzam66]

This will go down as one of the most iconic scenes in a series. There was GOT the Red Wedding, Hank's death in Breaking Bad, Ruth's fate in Ozark and now this.

[@weeshirley5934]

Ruth’s fate.. I love that. It was so sad but you’re right - it was her fate 🙏🏼

[@jsbaldo5556]

Um thanks for spoiling three shows I was gonna watch.

[@jomon324]

@@jsbaldo5556 kinda why reading comments has become a bad idea. I wish youtube had the ||put spoilers between these|| thing that Discord and Telegram has

[@mischr13]

@@jsbaldo5556 "the red wedding" and "ruth's fate" don't give anything away. it's really on you for not watching them yet lol they're not new shows.

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

I am sorry Ozark but none of the amazing scenes in the wire or the sopranos you clearly no nothing about TV.

[@MOVIE.KNIGHTS]

We need a Vecna Nightmare series after this, this guy deserves his own horror series or film, he is frightening as hell

[@olorinmiranthir3368]

x1000000

[@Balerion_TBD]

He’s this era Freddy

[@countmusa1074]

It’s literally just freddy kruger

[@marielpare8290]

I listened to this song on repeat too when I was a depressed teenager. This scene is so satisfying and bittersweet in ways I can't even describe.

[@HENSONnOZ]

Glad to know I wasn't the only one who teared up at this scene.

[@joquerdadonwon]

If someone says that they didn't get emotional watching this scene, they are definitely living without a soul.

[@bronzemuseum504]

the thing that makes it so hard not to cry is that flashback showing how happy Max was. Billy's death really hit her hard

[@Kase3322]

I cried so hard during this scene. I kept screaming, “Run Max! Run!” They definitely knew what they were doing for us all with this and Eddie’s guitar scene.

[@jennielynn9872]

The Duffy Brothers are absolute geniuses. The build up and tension of the scene, Sadie Sink's incredible performance, the flashbacks & of course, the music of Kate Bush that has been our soundtrack of summer 2022. Ah, Stranger Things. Brilliant.

[@fxaman]

This scene is a fucking masterpiece! It's unbelievable how much they touched all of us no matter how soft or rough we are. Max is incredible and Sadie Sink deserves some kind of reward.

[@andrea_park]

The last lady was about to ask for vecna’s manager. Love it! 🤣

[@cherryred2247]

LoL The way she raises her hand 😂

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

The scene and song that has taken the world by storm.

[@rosemarysbabydaddy858]

Laura Reactions at 15:54 LOL Double flip off when she thought they ended the episode on a cliffhanger! So adorable!

[@xBloodXGusherx]

HAHAHAHAHA So fucking funny lol!

[@nananya7073]

14:08 "is her ankles ok?" asking the real questions haha but seriously have watched this scene more than 10 times and it still gets me

[@Arcannabis]

I cackled irl when she said that- she was so serious and thoughtful

[@Wondering..]

I thought the exact thing when i first watched it, thats why i laughed so hard when she said it so sincerely haha

[@winterfire1097]

Made me think of when Richie Tozier in IT2 gets dropped from the Deadlights, idk I guess in movies ankles and knees are invincible.

[@NaliTikva]

Well their a lot better then they would be if they hadn't put up that music. Spoiler: or then they are on the end of the season :(

[@martinholt8168]

STRANGER THINGS capsule review: Season 1: Fantastic. Hooked by episode 3. Season 2: A few weak spots, but a splendid expansion of the lore. Season 3: The weakest season of all - started cringingly, but ended with a game-saving tear-jerker. Season 4: The strongest season of all - best villain, best arc, best character development. Season 5: Well, we all gotta die sometime.

[@MetalSniper63]

I'm 33 y/o now and this scene made me feel like I was a little boy scared under the bed!!! AMAZING Scene, Amazing performance

[@Ammasado2]

No matter how many times I watch this scene, it will always move me.

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

I think what makes Vecna scary apart from appearance and how he makes an entrance is the fact thag he targets those who hit the absolute low and barely got the energy to fight back in their own. Max got out because her friends didn't give up on her and did everything they could to get her back and it worked, that gave her the energy to fight Vecna and get out of the darkness.

[@weepingwillows21]

This scene is such an incredible visual for what grief and depression feels like, too.. Definitely one of the most intense scenes of the whole series so far.

[@Snugglebit]

"She's gonna die cause it's a montage" is somehow unbelievably relatable

[@AnnaBananaae]

That cut to black kills me EVERY SINGLE TIME. Chills, and immediate tears. This whole video, every time, every reaction, just incredibile.

[@TheGreekPianist]

Watching this scene was a rush! I wasn’t even alive in the 1980s but still felt an intense burst of nostalgia from this scene. So many emotions releasing in my soul. The music gives me major chills! Go Max! ❤️🥲

[@AK-pn1ge]

Totally agree omg!

[@tree6787]

Sadie sink really did steal the show this season her acting is so phenomenal she had me crying and screaming and laughing what an amazing actress!😍

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

If this season doesn’t get an Emmy or 2 I’m rioting.

[@joaovaranda4759]

it's probably the years of seeing characters die on anime shows but when i see clips of the character's best moments in the show i assume the death is a done deal.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Ditto. I thought for sure when they were showing all those flashbacks that she was a goner. RIP Bob Newby! If they'll kill him off by being eaten by demodogs, no one is safe.

[@SinjunSands]

Every season on this show is worth watching just to get to this scene .. it's incredible.

[@qudsiyashaikh3901]

Ooohhh i still remember the first time I watched this scene in episode i cannot forget this scene ever ❤️

[@benjaminh.morgan3193]

So much of the emotional buildup comes from the unbelievably stellar song choice, but frick man, those few seconds of Max’s sheer desperation while she’s running in slow motion with everything falling around her…. Her performance was simply phenomenal.

[@springirlacc]

The way everyone reacts to this scene is incredible. Max’s triumph was a collective win for everyone. 🥹

[@richardplasencia5532]

I lost my best friend to suicide this year and this scene absolutely destroyed me. To anyone struggling, the world is better with you in it, keep fighting.

[@SamRBWilliams]

I love Addie Counts "are her ankles ok?" had me in fits for 5 mins! lol

[@theredpoweranger]

One of the greatest moments in television history!

[@iNINJAgamer]

If the brothers wanted people to cry on this scene, they succeeded. 🥲

[@amyleigh7624]

Cut to black was the perfect length.

[@juancantin5238]

A freaking master piece on editing. Perfect scene. The more I watch it the more I love it.

[@Hells.Assassin04]

No matter how many times I watch this scene (knowing full well what's going to happen), I feel the same sense of suspense and anticipation and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[@aegontargaryensixthofhisname]

this was a monumental moment in television/streaming history

[@MamaLena123]

"Are her ankles ok?" 🤣 Much needed comic relief after everything Max had just been through.

[@Epik61]

I rode an individual rollercoaster with each and every reaction. This scene was done so well.

[@javiermigoya]

The editing here was the single greatest scene in the entire Stranger Things series, so full of emotional imagery with how the memories of her past flashed before her very eyes much in the same way they say your life as whole flashes before your eyes before you die, perfectly conveys the feeling "Don't give up, there is so much to live for" with the song playing and getting louder with the words "If I Only could, make a deal with God, and get him to swap our places, be running up that road, be running up that hill, no problems..." all while Max is running for her life to get to salvation, this is how real magic happens and the reason Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill hit song from 1985 has made it all the way up to the number 1 spot globally 37 years later and has made Kate Bush almost 2.5 million dollars and counting in just over a month, I've always loved this song, there is also a slower more haunting version of this song by Placebo that came out in 2010 for the movie Daybreakers that is featured in the movie trailer

[@tubebammy]

This scene caused nothing but *throws hat on floor* "EMOTIONAL DAMAGE"!

[@220nowlater]

I have ready watched the season so far and watching this scene and everyone's reactions, I literally cried the entire time. I already knew what was coming but it doesn't matter. The emotion this scene creates is just that powerful and seeing everyone feel what you feel in that moment makes it so much more powerful. I love this show and I'm sad that it's ending but I can't wait to see how it's gonna top this.

[@freebirddee2620]

"I'm so happy" I was just calming down and that made me burst into tears all over again 😂

[@cheynegwenethfernando7093]

Their reactions are so real😍😍😍 Let's be honest Sadie has put a lot in this season than anyone🥰 Really love Sadie Sink and her character

[@sylvancocco-romano5056]

This scene will forever make me cry, even if I watch it a million times!!!

[@theautotunecat6005]

Preview’ds reaction was so wholesome

[@djheijnederland5511]

This is the BEST scene from the series, what a emotional ride, excellent work .

[@Trungvitlon-zm6ko]

in 2022 summer, i cried crazily to the flashbacks that my parents came to check if i'm alright😢

[@AK-pn1ge]

10:54 Aw that was so cute how she wiped the tears away from her hubby's eyes. Such a sweet moment ❤

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

Nancy really is the VIP of this scene. If it wasn't for her Max would have been gone! They all played their parts though! The other girl is awesome too but I can't remember her name rn.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

I thought it was more Robin, as she's the one the figured out about the music.

[@Hex_Glitches]

pReview'd was legit my reaction the first time & I can't grasp how happy I was to see everyone's reaction and just in general that Max made it out because I was going to still be in tears and I wouldn't watch the rest of the season.

[@laurachambers9447]

That scene hit me so hard, I started taking antidepressants about three months ago because I’ve been struggling with mental health for a long time but not long ago I was off work for three weeks because I didn’t get out of bed for days, didn’t eat nothing just laid there crying my eyes out, numb everywhere. The medication is helping so far, this scene in particular is so relatable, depression trying so hard to take you away but if you think about those you love so much you can get past it, I’m running from vecna each day of my life just like max did here, aka running away from mental health each day, hope if anyone else is struggling, remember you’re not alone ❤️❤️

[@ohhSuki]

Jesus will help you to escape your vecna !! I pray for you to be safe in Jesus' name

[@sertaki]

Hang in there! It's a struggle, but it's worth getting out on the other side of this hardship :)

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Laura Jesus will help you defeat your vecna, my dear but you have to learn how to fly , Jesus can help you fly, just ask him and he’ll teach you, that’s the only way your villain cannot set holes and traps for you. Pray and ask, pray for me too, I too struggle, like you wouldn’t believe, but with God you not only run, you can fly.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

"GO MAX GO RUN.... sorry grace.... RUN!" 🤣

[@nikki6756]

And when she cries, "im still here, I'm still here. " Me too, Max, me too.

Oye ver a un señor con su experiencia llorar por esta escena se me parte el alma, grande lo que hicieron he visto todas las temporadas llore un montón con la muerte de Billy pero ninguna escena me había transmitido tales sentimientos como la tristeza, melancolía, la agonía, la emoción alegría. Increíble

[@middleofnowhere6752]

It’s quite nice to know that scene had a lot of people in tears ahaha

[@Spoopball]

I think everyone can empathize with the feeling of "that one song that saves your life"

[@luislopez9942]

He visto esta escena mucha veces y en cada una no he podido dejar de llorar, muy conmovedora, la musica, los efectos , sentimientos a mil...!!

[@CrazeeAdam]

I love that the men here aren't afraid to cry. The scenes, the music, the the build up is A LOT...and I tear up seeing it as well, even seeing all these reactions make me misty :) This was so big for Max as well, not only is she defeated Vecna, in a way she's taking back her life, and not succumbing to her mental illness either. Lots of good meanings.

[@MiikaKontio]

This is like perfect scene. Dark, scary, glimpse of light in the dark, life flashes in your eyes and you remember all the good stuff, you get stronger, you run through tough obstacles while your favorite epic 80's song is playing in the background, your friends are there for you. Then it all goes black. Either she dies or doesn't, anything can happen. Truly best TV I've seen in a long time.

[@YNergy]

Really relieved my husband and I weren't alone in our reaction to this!

[@lessankey5287]

It’s awesome to see the love Max gets, she’s become the best character and did such an amazing job in season 4.

[@abri8525]

Hands down one of absolute best scenes/episodes in the entire show

[@OutlawCecil]

OMG this was THE BEST to watch. So intense for everyone. I loved how every single one got angry at the black screen, then immediately relieved it kept going, just like me.

[@bowi1332]

CONGRATS, Once Upon a Reaction!!!!!! You deserve the mention!

[@samuelrobinson7893]

The way the screen blacks out momentarily...and you just hear MAAAX!!! And she comes back!

[@AP0LL0edc]

This episode needs an Emmy Award.

[@megansimms3758]

The lady right at 15:52 was great lol! Loved how she was like "I swear to you-!" as she's giving 2 middle fingers when the screen goes black! (I was right there with her when I watched it the first time!)

[@WilliamsPinch]

She was about to riot in the streets😂

[@sertaki]

his is one of the best and most powerful moments in tv history. I love that episode so much!

[@megan.mckenna]

this music mashup gives me freaking chills. this scene had me sobbing the first time i watched it. it was so beautifully directed and acted. props to sadie for literally stealing the whole fricking show

[@TomTomson81]

The series has found a pretty good way to describe depression. If you take away the supernatural and see everything purely psychologically.

[@tarbear0073]

Seeing all these reactions is so heartwarming. Such an iconic seen and every fan affected and desperately rooting for Max.

[@diogenesbv]

4:56 -- GO MAX GO ..........RUN , best part .

[@allynsoncita1987]

Miro cada reacción y me emociona ver qué yo sin saber inglés en el año 1985 al escuchar este tema cierro los ojos y me vuelvo a mis 15 en un bus hacia el liceo ...me quedo muy en mi mente y refleja mi vida en ellos años y siento que los jóvenes con las imágenes de Stranger Things y la canción viven lo que viví alguna vez ....gracias

[@mclarenrob2]

they have so much pressure on them to deliver next season

[@timothyrenar5498]

Sometimes seconds can be more important than hours, days, months or even years because it only takes 5 seconds here to make everyone on this planet stop and wonder what just happened until the final outcome and everything was okay. Genius pure genius work done here.

[@MCSupremeMiners]

I'm really happy that Kate Bush has got the credit for a great song used in this amazing scene. But it's important to remember that it's not actually Kate Bush's song. There is also an incredible orchestral backing which makes the whole thing so much more majestic and dramatic. Really well done to those that put that together as well!

[@brauliocruz2884]

Yes! Whoever the composer for this version is, knew exactly what they were doing. It's orchestrated beautifuly.

[@gerardomorales4078]

When it builds up as she kisses Lucas in the flashback, then her tear... Just rip my heart out already! So good.

[@josefinenagy4136]

well, it's her song.

[@Gary4DLC]

I'm just gonna say. I totally understand. This scene was *INTENSE* and I think my favorite out of all the 4 seasons.

[@Bingbangxox]

The duffer bros need to see this. The creative direction they have is insaneeee 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamied.5612]

The way i thought she died when it went dark. I CANNOT.

[@lividea]

I've scene this scene a hundred times now and still cry buckets during the flashback montage

[@leonardomotta1143]

It’s so endearing all these people watching cried. To a “kids show”. It’s so good to see we are not all stunned afterall.

[@sona7982]

Not me crying with single one of them again and again.

[@sashamajors687]

Sameeee 😭

[@toots666]

Episode 4 and 7 are so sick. But the twist with Henry are not a surprise for me.

[@s.m.9065]

As someone that knows how depression feels....this makes me so so so emotional!

[@HungGarEarthBender]

My prediction for the end of the season will be that they realize that it’s not the music that saves you. It’s opening up and connecting with people about your repressed feelings that saves you from Vecna. Vecna is real and he lives in the mental illness inside all of us. If we address that illness then he won’t be able to get to us.

[@larrie9491]

It's the music

[@eugeniekhay8548]

Two types of pips..pips who teared while max was running n pips who teared when she made it!!.none d less all reaction was awesome!!!

[@thegirlnextdoor7220]

An hour before Emmy nominations. Really hope Sadie and others are nominated. Like the directing and writing of E4 is so worthy

[@luisantoniosblog.gonzalez9315]

I think everyone, who is a fan of this amazing and beyond show, felt real sad seeing Max suffering and making us think that she was about to be gone.

[@mjkjelland13]

I am glad to see that I am not the only grown man to cry during that scene.

[@rachb373]

Now THATS how you make incredible, imaginative, amazing and quality art. Give ST all the awards!