My wife watches Stranger Things for the FIRST time || S01E01

[@HoldenHardman]

Thanks for watching everyone! We'll be getting through the first season of Stranger Things very quickly, and I'll make sure to have the episodes up early on Patreon. www.patreon.com/hthardman

[@MightyTANK1]

Would you guys be interested in the boys season 3 trailer reaction? Looks soo good

[@Chuck_EL]

For all kids born in the 2000s and 2010s D&D was in terms of popularity, like Fortnite or any popular RPG MMORPG game today

[@reheatedpizza7292]

were you guys not born in the 80s!? i’m curious how jen could not be a fan of 80s media

[@ArtemisTGM]

You chose this instead of Invincible season 1!? Shame on both of you 😅💯lol

[@fsociety7494]

Need The Defenders (Elektra), just so we get Daredevil season 3!

[@DMFX1]

Hope you guys enjoyed my VFX intro! I went a little nuts on it and spent way too long fiddling with synthesizers but hey... worth it, right?

[@kiki7401]

Hell ya man, it was awesome! 🔥🔥

[@DMFX1]

@@kiki7401 Thank you friend!

[@JamesWiseMagic]

It's awesome!!!

[@DMFX1]

@@JamesWiseMagic Thanks James!

[@Buster-cv4zk]

I really liked it, it matched really Well, and Well done, dont have editing skills🤣👍

[@bkdmode]

I am endlessly amused by Jen's "pearl-clutching" reactions to her husband's jokes.

[@EternalDensity]

two more for the next compilation!

[@Oh_Gee]

i kept thinking the same, its so funny how quick she responds, with holdens little wink at the camera after

[@fanofbioshock2nolastname861]

she needs to stop being so uptight

[@adamlewis5700]

They're the best reactions. His jokes are hilarious.

[@JohnnyGingy]

@@fanofbioshock2nolastname861 she’s not actually upset 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@sirtravisdraco13]

The moment Jen loved Holden that much more after his childhood D&D story absolutely precious. The love was beyond real there. So cute

[@oduinn7948]

That pat was straight up a "oh you sweet summer child" pat, what'chu mean? xD

[@RaistliniltsiaR]

And the whole time, Holden is thinking "That's sweet, but this is a great part, look at the TV...!"

[@jed1mstr]

Jen loves X-Files, so she's gotta end up liking Stranger Things.

[@SCUMMY4205]

There's a lot of similarities between the two. I think she'll quickly fall in love with the series and the characters.

[@Jexorz86]

@@SCUMMY4205 Also supernatural.

[@kennycooper294]

was a episode of xfiles filmed there some of the road looked familiar?

[@Jexorz86]

@@kennycooper294 couldn't tell you, would have been like 25 years later so not at all familiar

[@nbucwa6621]

I loved X-files and was a fan of supernatural but stranger things never quite grabbed me so there's no guarantee. The first an second eps ithink were actually the ones that drew me in the most but I got bored the more teenage/kid drama started to happen.

[@lancedement40]

I love how I get little snippets of Jen's love for prank shows, such as with her Impractical Jokers shirt and remembering Gaten Matarazzo from prank encounters. She too is a fan of a refined culture I must say

[@patryksakowicz5285]

This is absolutely hilarious when you throw some “sausage” joke and Jenn is like “Holden Thomas Hardman”. It’s killing me when we all laugh and she is disturbed, Holden is just very VERY young at heart ma’am hahaha

[@r3fIect]

"Hardman" 💀

[@ImThe5thKing]

I was like Jen before watching Stranger Things. Didn't really think it was something I would like personally, and then I facetimed my parents and my dad was watching it and said "I started yesterday and I'm in the middle of season 2! It's really good!" lmfao so then I decided to watch it

[@staticfries]

Yeah the first episode I was a bit intrigued if even that, then the second episode came and I was immediately hooked

[@austinstephens2470]

Make “My wife and friends play D&D” happen! You be DM, 1 campaign is like 20 episodes worth of content. 1 day of “work” for everyone. CMONNNN

[@OhThatRobin]

It would be so fun!

[@dodofren]

I second that notion

[@mrwicked7281]

I have a feeling Jen will love this series

[@caseyh8386]

Omg the group of kids on an adventure is what hooked me in like a sucker. Goonies, ET, you name it I love it. It's so interesting that that's one of the aspects that puts Jen off. I always find it fascinating to see how we experience media in different ways. I wonder if Joyce's story will appeal more to Jen than the actual main characters as we go forward

[@jerlstrom]

jen is gonna love eleven just give it a few episodes but we all know what häpens with jens favourites

[@CrazeeAdam]

They um, live happily ever after? I mean Loki ;)

[@drbannter]

How is the comment from 15 hours ago?

[@stuartmiller8868]

@@drbannter patreon

[@drbannter]

@@stuartmiller8868 oh ok didn’t know the comments transfer.

[@mattland3924]

@@drbannter It's not transferring from patreon they just get access to the video early from a link while it's unlisted for the public.

[@georgefilmanimation]

I will never understand how she went so long without seeing these types of shows and movies! Hope you love this Jen!

[@corporealghoul]

I ask the same thing when they upload a new show and it's still not Arcane or Squid Games.

[@lanakat]

@@corporealghoullol I get you those are both amazing shows especially arcane

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Jen: "I don't really like 80's themed movies" Holden starts questioning life choices jk/lol you guys are fun.

[@Bananahammock681]

It did look like he questioned marrying her for the first time since they met. I giggled.

[@KabukiKid]

Part of me wonders... in retrospect, was the 1980s the best decade in history? Maybe in my history. ;-)

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

80s vibes are so chill and lovely idk she’s tweakin

[@vladicgrabot6019]

i really wish i was alive during the 80s! seemed like such a great time

[@Bananahammock681]

@@vladicgrabot6019 It was just as terrible as any other decade, people just get blinded by nostalgia.

[@nathanlawson313]

Episode 1 and 2, I was confused. After episode 3? I was hooked. My wife and I called in sick and we binged the rest all day. So good

[@jonathangill6584]

Half the reason I watch your reactions is to see stuff like Jen’s reaction to Holden talking about his D&D past. 😂 It’s almost like you can literally hear her say “Damn I love you, you UNbelieavble nerd.” Lol 😂😂😂

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Every time he makes a euphemism... that look she gives him 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Slicedude2004]

This is going to be a fun journey, this is one of my favorite shows of all time and I have a feeling that Jen will love it more and more as it goes on!

[@lilbubblegumleaks8104]

Have u watched dark? Defs one of the greatest tv shows

[@Slicedude2004]

@@lilbubblegumleaks8104 I haven't! I've been meaning to.

[@lilbubblegumleaks8104]

@@Slicedude2004 would recommend! It’s my favourite piece of time travel media, the twists are insane

[@Slicedude2004]

@@lilbubblegumleaks8104 I'll check it out soon!

[@nerevarchthn6860]

@@lilbubblegumleaks8104 ive seen it but im pretty disappointed the more time passes its just so repetitive and streched out that i cant „feel“ all the nice twists especially season 2 as a whole is pretty much filler

[@Imagination_Station2224]

I'm so excited that you guys are starting to watch Stranger Things! In my humble opinion it's one of the best sci-fi/horror shows that has ever been created. Lots of nostalgia, gorgeous cinematography, a very haunting score, an amazing story line and expertly fleshed out characters makes this one of my all time favorite shows. You guys are in for one wild ride! I rank the first three seasons as: Season 1, Season 3, and then season 2 but they are all phenomenal!

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

I am living my best life vicariously through watching you two having fun and enjoying life TOGETHER rather than separately. I am so glad you two found each other. Who knew your burgeoning love was going to bring joy to literally thousands of people!

[@reheatedpizza7292]

sometimes i forget that stranger things is actually made by netflix, it’s actually a really good show and i hope that season 4 is good too

[@nerevarchthn6860]

And then lets hope the final season will be good as well at least the premiere critics say the first couple episodes are great

[@dillonoickle5841]

well netflix has alot of dog shit shows as they have a shotgun approach with making stuff but the few shows ive seen that are on netflix that are good have stayed decent at least during their run as they seem to let the creators just do their thing. so fingies crossed.

[@reheatedpizza7292]

@@dillonoickle5841 american vandal was funny af too

[@goodtimesgivecancer1]

Because sewage like riverdale exists

[@idaf3028]

oh IT IS

[@taraeasley1447]

YAY!! You guys are watching this? I was gonna do a full re-watch this weekend, but now I can just watch along with Jen. 😂🤣😊

[@s.a.c.productions9595]

FACTS

[@zacmendes359]

Everyone needs a wife like Jen to look at us the way she looks at Holden when he nerds out about something. :)

[@recklesslyrandom3055]

Every time Jen yawns at something, I take a drink. For that and other reasons, I find this channel intoxicating. I have a sister who's the same way. Regardless of whether she does or doesn't like the movie. Excited to see what she thinks of this season as a whole.

[@jenniferhardman]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shelbi4961]

yawning doesn’t mean that she’s bored. she could literally just be tired.

[@Momo_1412]

I really appreciate how open minded Jen is ☺️ she’s always open to watching new things that she’s not sure she’s gonna like and gives them a proper chance 😊

[@detectivebong5206]

I love this show sooo much. I just binged all 3 seasons in two days. So glad you guys started watching it.

[@MerfPlays]

I do hope Jen eventually gets to watch “The Punisher”. One of my fav Marvel shows which were originally on Netflix (now on Disney+)

[@wxdanwx]

OK, I need Holden to DM a campaign with his whole group now for youtube. Imagining Matt especially rolling his eyes at everything at the start then massively getting into it once he gets a few wins.

[@DP-um1ck]

I love how holding was subtlely plugging DnD while Jen still had to recover from the words: "8 hours." And then later on at 12:51 Holden decides to just go in and put all cards on in the table. Bravery points +10 (also: Holden's innuendo game is next level in this episode)

[@neospock5034]

Jen's face when Holden was talking about 8 hour D&D sessions back in the day.... :)

[@maximodrift5377]

Holden is like the cool-supergenius-nerd and Jen is like the hot-popular girl who fell in love with the nerd and is super interested on what he's been up to. I'm loving this sooooo much!

[@madisonwhovian943]

Yay, what a nice surprise!! I can't believe Kenobi and Stranger Things season 4 are both coming out on May 27th. It's gonna be a crazy day

[@Diadin22]

😂 Holden face when she says she doesn't like 80s stuff. I felt that in my soul too lol. You guys are awesome! Keep up the great content! 😁

[@imsup6969]

eyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy finally you guys reacting to stuff i have watched cant wait to binge your reactionsssssss lets goo

[@denvergray8943]

1:50 the fact that this response to a declaration of ambivalence about 80's nostalgia was interrupted by a trailer for the new Top Gun movie in the ad slot...chef's kiss.

[@kennethyoung4768]

I felt the same as Jen at first. Hell it took my 3 time to get through the first episode. Glad that I eventually did cause I love this show. Hopefully she'll end up enjoying it also.

[@songwright]

Watching Jen's loving reaction to Holden's D&D confession makes me think he would enjoy watching The Legend of Vox Machina.

[@Mike_Wazowski_z]

The whole DnD part of the video had me dying with Jen eying you LOL

[@lahiruweliwitiya1]

I'm so glad you guys started on this series!! Hopefully you can keep up with more ST reactions, instead of having weekly ones. Coz you have to admit, Season 1 is meant to be binged (I've got a feeling Jen will start to like this more once S1 is over)

[@milzz8844]

I'm so glad you guys are watching this, it's my favorite show

[@jonfremont3041]

Holden, as a current DM of a 5E campaign that my wife plays in, you should definitely get back into it! I know y’all have a ton to watch but “The Legend of Vox Machina” on Prime video is definitely worth a watch! It’s based on a D&D campaign from Critical Role (a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors who sit around and play D&D). All that to say, super excited y’all are watching Stranger Things!

[@robforrest2069]

When Holden was talking about Dungeons & Dragons & saying he DMed a game or two in his time. Jen's look at him, and then to the camera was classic! I died laughing!! Great stuff! LOL!!!

[@archiepearson7992]

YESSSSSSSSS!! I’ve been dying to watch you guys see all of Stranger Things!

[@natalyestrada4000]

Jen, i can 100% guarantee that it gets better and better, just bare with season 1, they're building up the foundation for HUGE plot twists down the road

[@darrenl3289]

The expression on her face as Holden talks about his D&D past... lol you can hear her thinking "omg i love you with all my heart but you are such a NEEEERRRRRRRRRD" She just doesn't get how awesome D&D was in the 80s for us kids lol

[@jonathanbridger5847]

So excited for y’all to watch but man we gonna have to wait one episode at a time

[@s.storumus8620]

Hearing Holdman say this is “a fully original series” made me chuckle 😂

[@chauser400]

Especially because of that lawsuit.

[@jeffroides7240]

Oh my GOODNESS YESSSS…..Im so happy shes reacting to this, especially since the new season almost arrives lol! shell LOVE IT. P.S. She should get prepared for a bunch heartbreak, happiness, and terror👀

[@Jclarkis]

Omg yessss stranger things I’m so happy y’all are watching this

[@nicknangle2161]

Oh bet, didn’t expect this! This shows crazy good

[@wtimmins]

One of the really fun things about this show is that some of the actors were big in the 80s. Winona Ryder, obviously, but also Matthew Modine (the director of Hawkins lab).

[@wafflebrothel7712]

The goonies is one of my favorite films. I can’t really describe what it is. But there’s something about the Netflix show Outer Banks that really reminds me of it. A great show.

[@DugTheDog]

Does it have an actual ending or was it cancelled after a couple seasons like every other Netflix series? Sounds interesting but I’m not investing time in any other Netflix show until I know it’s finished AND finished properly. Rip Santa Clarita Diet!

[@wafflebrothel7712]

@@DugTheDog From what I understand. A third season is being made! The second season, it’s ending. It’s a good one 👍

[@LtGhost-tb3kq]

As an Aussie, I’d like to say that Australian accent was so bloody accurate.

[@AChildishGenius]

Stranger Things? This is where the fun begins!

[@ComeChillWithCody]

This is going to be a fun series!

[@pulpted9937]

5:05 Jen with that terminator head turn. I was scared for Holden for a second lol

[@NOWABO]

Yeeeees, I am ALL OVER THIS!

[@Do0msday]

I clicked on this so damn fast. I feel like if you like stuff like the Goonies meets X-Files. I remember being so skeptical when it first came out because everyone was raving about it. I was instantly hooked and binged the entire season. It's just one of those shows that feels special. And I think this video may hold the record for the most "Holden Thomas Hardman" mentions that we've ever heard in a single video.

[@MrThierryFournier]

I'm certain Jen would be unsure at first playing D&D, but once she did, would get around and love it... I bet she would be a dice goblin too.

[@OhThatRobin]

Aw and they’d be a couple of dice goblins together!

[@iitsLuminous]

Ive waited patiently for this series. Glad to see you starting it.

[@gadiac89]

I noticed Jen was holding Holden's hand when Will went missing. Then I went back and saw that you were holding hands for a while. Then I saw that you were holding hands for the entire episode. Quit rubbing your perfect relationship in all our single faces! j/k

[@johnnyblaze1098]

BEST show on TV right now IMO. Waiting for part 2 of season 4 to release so I can binge the whole thing.

[@katwebbxo]

Just starting your reactions to Stranger Things now. So excited to watch these. The current season is amazing. ❤ Btw the show may take place in Indiana but the writers are from the same place I was born and grew up in (Durham, NC) so there's many references to here throughout every season.

[@ChrisPaganOfficial]

I feel like when watching a series you need to watch the first 3 episodes in a row to get hooked. Can’t wait to get to the season 3 finale, tears were flowing lol

[@mrbennpulse3620]

haha holden talking DnD to Jen and her looking at him like "Aww honey i love you but thats too much nerdiness for me"

[@benhuffman31]

Honestly, the first episode didn’t hook me when I first watched it. It took me a year before I revisited it again and I loved it upon a second viewing. It’s a show that gets better each season and Season 3 was my favorite. I really hope Jen likes it. Would also strongly recommend Peacemaker in the near future.

[@ReicherSchweizer]

5:25 just wait for S4

[@wakebacon8301]

COOOOOOOOOOL, Im kinda jazzed you guys are doing this series. I love the nostalgia of the time period and is something I believe so many people love.

[@cajoh2626]

I was just rewatching stranger things in preparation for the new season and wanted to watch it along with someone! I’m so happy that it’s now with you two!

[@BeldansFire]

4:52 She has such a "My husband is the biggest nerd" look I have ever seen. I love it.

[@Ashkashisbae2]

Thankyou Holden so much for having Jen react to Stranger Things

[@StayFractalesque]

oh man, during the Intro, Holden & I sharing the same smug look on our face as Jenn just digs deeper and deeper... but you know what, I can't lie, Jenn and I share that same counter culture spirit of, "Pbbt. How good can it be.. It's MaInStReAm.." lol.. that being said, Stranger Things is one of the best shows of the decade..

[@QuanTumm1357]

I’m so glad that you’re reacting to this!

[@mikeshack3163]

Fun fact! The actor who plays the chef (Benny) is the same actor who plays Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Love you guys!

[@madeforemma4914]

Holly shhhh.... Never thought I would see Stranger things in Holden's channel.

[@Cat-vr5ss]

Omg! I'm so happy you guys are doing Stranger Things. I love this series so much.

[@AtharvaSathaye]

Him- m sure he's having an organic reaction right now.🤣🤣🤣 Her- Holden Thomas Hardman!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@ethanslay2300]

I’m so here for this! Please keep them coming!

[@evanhart3508]

I honestly could not be more excited for this next journey!!

[@benmerritt4179]

so glad you guys are starting stranger things finally! easily one of my favorite shows in a long time. enjoy!

[@sanchman6243]

YES THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AHHHHH...W HOLDEN

[@dungeonmaster16]

13:00 even though I’m 50/50 with dnd 5e (been playing long time on it, I like it but dislike it same time mainly on official rules and settings so I prefer homebrew rules) if want to get into it then the Starter set is ideal. Commonly $20 but amazon you can get for about $10-$15 bucks. Starter set comes with adventure, dice, basic rules and I remember right pregen characters. If want to go for something newer/updated then Pathfinder 2nd edition is ideal especially thanks to beginner box set. Avg $40 but you can get it for $25-30 be amazon or elsewhere. Comes with dice, pregen characters, gm and player rule books, reference cards, player/creature pawns and dry erase dungeon map. PLUS if want to further it the company does have a free pdf (physical version exist but that costs about $15 bucks) called Troubles in Otari that is assorted adventures with different lvls you can try. If want something old school dnd but in modern form and improved rules then look into Dungeon Crawl Classics or Old School Essentials. Rules are easy to follow, make character in about 10-15 mins and your way to go and play. If want specific theme trpgs there are many. For a roguish/intrigue focus there’s Blades in the Dark, a social/farming style trpg look into Ryuutama (or in English it means Dragon Egg), or something action/mech focus then Lancer exists. There are many with each different themes and rules depending on the players. The market isn’t exclusively dungeons and dragons or other big fantasy companies like warhammer rpg anymore.

[@jso0192]

finally you show my favourite show to your wife, I hope she likes it

[@無-v7p]

AIIIIIIIIIIII i had no idea you were gonna watch this, im so happy 🥺

[@Laveluvcrew]

You should not feel bad! I too just found out about the Stranger Things craze! I thought it was just a Goosebumps type thing... Boy was I wrong! I went binge crazy on S1-3 and feel in love!!! And Vol 1 of S4... Chefs kiss!

[@NeutralTea]

10:16 australian mixed with, irish accents? lmfao love it Jen!

[@KURSEDSOULS666]

A love letter to the 80’s it’s so good glad you guys are watching it 🙂

[@mbrady67]

😂 might have missed a few things while y’all were chatting it up. Man, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m glad I don’t first watch things with y’all cause holden just loves to have full conversations during dialogue moments. I’d end up throwing something at him during one of his middle schooler innuendos. 😝

[@DugTheDog]

Yeah, it’s fun for us watching them but I would NEVER watch something for the first time with Holden if he’s already seen it.

[@mbrady67]

@@DugTheDog exactly, and I get it, if they just sat there for a 20 min video and didn’t say anything it would be boring af, but I think it just goes beyond reaction and becomes conversation instead at times. Like you said though, for the most part it makes for good entertainment, and as long as Jen doesn’t mind it’s cool, since it’s her experience that we’re really here for.

[@spaceballcity]

Mike's father in Stranger Things I find to be one of the funniest as he is the most, clueless, ineffectual person I've seen on television.

[@FenixNade]

very excited for you 2 to be tackling this series!

[@Gxbbzee]

No way! I love Stranger Things so much, and had no idea you guys would be watching it. Haven;t been this excited for reactions since the Raimi Spider-Man movies, lol.

[@josephamoraz7990]

This show is great and it being based in the 80s is dope as hell. Everything from the intro and the music to how it feels like a steven Spielberg/ J.J Abrams film

[@lucacupido5342]

7:57 personally my favourite “Holden Thomas Hardman”

[@cobalt_knight]

I've been waiting to see your reaction to this show! One of my all-time favorite channels watches one of my all-time favorite pieces of entertainment!

[@domingorubies656]

Nice! This show is so cool with that Stephen King 80s vibe. Hope she enjoys it!

[@Ethius76]

the funniest thing about being a DnD player is how shocked people are when they found out how long games can go for when those same people probably watch hours of mind-numbing news and advertising

[@rmcphail2007]

It’s so easy to get sucked in and lose track of time. I have a bi-weekly 4 hour game that actually feels really short most of the time.

[@bsm1923]

Glad you are delving into Stranger Things. The creepy building that is used as the laboratory is part of Emory University and I had an office in that building years ago. It also was a mental institution at some point and there were tales of creepy isolation cells in the basement with chains on the walls...we were banned from going down there. :)

[@alexkramerblogs]

Yoooooo! Did not know this was coming and it is a fantastic surprise!

[@jacksonconley5117]

Only nine days away from season 4.

[@patrickcromwell7554]

Yes, Jen. D&D players can go for a LONG TIME playing. Back in my day - mostly on weekends I'd go to my buddy's place after school, get settled in and start playing by about 4:30 PM and we would go until like 10 - 11 PM. We would have some breaks in between if our game seemed to lag or wasn't THAT compelling, but then get to bed late, like 12 or 1 AM Then start again at like 8 AM and go all Saturday until 1 or 2am Sunday; then at about 6PM I'd go home to get ready from school on Monday. Roleplaying that long will seem like it to an outsider, but to people actually involved and playing, there is NEVER enough time. You can go for days. Only hunger and bathroom breaks let you know time has passed.