hopper and eleven reunite | stranger things s4 e9 VOL 2

heartwarming

[@MsMojo221]

El found Will for Joyce, now Joyce found Hopper for El. And they all found each other. What an amazing family.

[@TeeAreEff82]

You’re absolutely right! What a beautiful sentiment 🥹

[@fantasyredfield4727]

@picklekid and hope max is a wake

[@lorivera94]

Ironic, and yet... beautiful 😊

[@lorivera94]

@@fantasyredfield4727 I hope so too. At least after Vecna is finally erased.

[@fantasyredfield4727]

@@lorivera94 yup she alive for a reason so el didn't do nothing she save max

[@CantStayAway]

"I kept it open!...I kept the door open three inches!" AND WE ALL CRY

[@boodahthebote]

It’s almost as if she knew there was a possibility he would return

[@spring.nicht13]

I DIDNY JUST CRY I SOBBRD AND SCREAMRD AND I'M STILL NOT OVRR IT.!!!!! GGJCUJ

[@cob3974]

wiped the computer table with my own tears

[@Dext3r0us]

She never stopped believing

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@skippythealien9627]

i always forget Mike and Nancy are brother and sister lmfao

[@jennidoesherbest]

It’s because I think they have literally only ever had one scene together in season 1 😂

[@whosaprettykitty5076]

Right? Like after everything they go through, they barely speak lmao. Even when they’re about to die, Mike is more worried about Eleven and Nancy is more worried about Johnathan . Eleven and Will have a better sibling relationship and they aren’t even biological siblings

[@andym9423]

Thought it was just me 🤣🤣 I literally said "oh yea" when everybody reunited lol

[@rhas20]

I hope they get more scenes together in the next season

[@blackdogbrown]

@@whosaprettykitty5076 You don't have to be "biologically related" to have a strong relationship with someone. Look at Lucas and Erica. This season was the *only season* Erica ever said anything nice to Lucas since we met her. They've had many scenes together, but they do *not* get along at all.

[@hayleeturnage1175]

The fact they played the same music they played when we all thought he was dead 😭 breaks my heart everytime

[@j4ward95]

Any idea what the name of that song is?

[@hayleeturnage1175]

@@j4ward95 it's the song Heroes by Peter Gabriel

[@Emily2664]

@@j4ward95 this song is called deep by Peter sandberg :)

[@Silverback0__0]

@@hayleeturnage1175 your thinking of the wrong song, this one is deep by peter Sandburg

[@hayleeturnage1175]

@@Silverback0__0 ohhh okay, thank you!😁

[@gear5soul]

“I kept the door open 3 inches” Crazy how such a corny line can become such a heart clincher

[@michaelsimpson7381]

She ment two doors man.

[@bloodgamerz1000]

no fr its so corny... I love this scene but fuck that was better not to be said

[@Heynowbye]

You guys are so negative 😂

[@MiraculousLadybob]

0:05

[@sevyntee1024]

@@bloodgamerz1000no lol it was needed cause that’s a sentimental thing for them

[@Grateful____08]

My dad used to wear this exact same type of clothes and caps, it was like seeing him again. He passed away almost 5 years ago and I just can’t wait to be reunited with him again. This scene had me sobbing so much.

[@kanewill]

🤲🏾🖤

[@evthymia]

i’m so sorry for ur loss:( i’m sure y’all will meet again someday in heaven 🙏❤️

[@katesmakes4002]

My dad was killed two years ago, and him and hopper act so similar. Watching him and eleven together in season two and three was like being able to watch memories of my dad and I. Watching these two reunite, it’s like dreaming, it’s like I’m seeing him again. I feel you

[@duckcluck123]

My condolences. It had me sobbing too

[@hritiksha_deb]

God bless his soul, and give you strength. 💜

[@scrambledeggswithwaffles2579]

“Your hair, I kinda stole your look, kid.” “I kept the door open three inches.” Bro those lines just made me sob harder, and when he gave her a kiss on the head I just had to take a minute to breath oh my gosh😭🤚

[@brianfuchsen9734]

I can't believe this show is almost over

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@allen-castle]

@@staysolidshades254 dawg what

[@Takaichi666-]

This scene is a tear jerker

[@Jane_Eleven16]

@@brianfuchsen9734 Same but we have to wait two long years for season 5

[@sarahmarie6489]

The way he kisses the top of her head when they're embracing... She is fully his child in that moment.

[@chasekrall6556]

She always has been

[@queenbonita8929]

@@chasekrall6556 technically no, she wasn’t w him til she was a 8 so basically a grown kid, and it took a long time for her to trust him at first.

[@chasekrall5753]

​@@queenbonita8929I meant since they met

[@3dmodeling4205]

don't think we will ever get a great show like this again.

[@fatassfiretruck5268]

Better Call Saul solos

[@brianfuchsen9734]

Yeah only 1 more season to go then the show will be complete no more seasons After season 5

[@alexismaname971]

@@fatassfiretruck5268 they’re both great shows for very different reasons.

[@rompeligas3051]

Eh ehmmmm Better Call Saul.

[@betterfuelhuell1992]

Ehrm BREAKING bad

[@Nerdnotwashere]

You know if Eleven still had her powers at the end of last season she probably could have realized Hopper was still alive and brought him back him home in two months.

[@artfan8311]

Fr

[@rinnittt]

thats probably one of the reasons she felt so useless without them

[@InfiniteRealitys]

I have a feeling that she will get her powers back in season 5 but it would be ok if she doesn’t, just dont you DARE kill eleven

[@starboyinterlude]

@@InfiniteRealitys she still has them

[@antoneydon6322]

@@InfiniteRealitys she has her powers now it's just vecna successfully open the gate and it's about time something comes out of it or specifically vecna

[@andrewkruger7519]

Honestly El hugging Hopper and Joyce was everything! El truly found her true parents!

[@jeffbrehove2614]

What about her birth family? Terry and Becky?

[@SARAVANDEGIRL]

@@jeffbrehove2614 I wonder about the same thing (if they are still in touch I mean), regardless if they are or not, I still think el loves her birth mom like from the scenes in s2, she seem to love her (despite barely knowing her). I think she loves her birth mom, and that she also loves Joyce as her mom (they always liked each other and they seemed to have deepened bond after what happened to Hopper at least from what’ve seen/gather in s4). It’s kinda like in real life some adoptive children who have love for both parents (like the birth parents and the adoptive ones… you can love more than 1 person). But I truly wonder if she loves the aunt as well? Like I wanna assume she does but from s2 I see a stronger bond with the birth mom, plus with this shows there is no time to more interactions…

[@jeffbrehove2614]

@@SARAVANDEGIRLThere was a scrapped idea in Season 2 where Eleven mercy kills her mother. I'm sure they had reasons for scrapping it, but I'm not against the idea. I'm contemplating a fan fiction of how they do it tastefully, and results in Becky still being in El's life.

[@purplefidelity5162]

I like how neither really question why their heads are shaved. It’s like “Went through some shit?” “Yeah.” “Got through it though?” “Yeah.”

[@cranyan]

-this comment

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

Underrated comment thoo

[@jadabryant3304]

W comment

[@DVAcme]

I love how Hopper says "I'm HERE" with that emphasis the second time to make it sink in for El that he really is back.

[@ye6973]

Underrated part is Hopper’s face after they hug at 1:40, David does such a great job showing just how much this moment means to Hopper

[@geographylover6028]

It kinda also shows how he thought that this was something that was never gonna happen again. He was locked in a Soviet prison destined to die and he was never supposed to be happy again. He had the same expression when he hugged Joyce as well.

[@autumnmcwilliams2207]

yes!! he truly didn’t believe he was going to make it out alive. now he is reunited with his daughter. he didn’t think this would happen…

[@clairegrim4369]

“I got my girl back”

[@cmonmanyouknowthething8200]

Harbour’s acting at 0:40 is phenomenal. He was laughing but he was trying really Hard to hold back the tears and at the same time being sooo happy he’s seeing eleven.

[@zekeedwards9708]

Harbour was great all through the season my favourite moment is when couldn't light the spear that desperate shout of " CMON" was palpable and i was totally immersed and invested in the character,

[@duckerbunny]

0:10 phenomenal job done by Millie. She puts SO much into Eleven, I can’t even “see” the actress. In those moments, Eleven completely took over her.

[@jackthesmoltangerine]

Well, most of us knew El before Millie, so that helps

[@blazgus2449]

1:41 that look on hopper’s face, oh my god, he’s keeping his cool on the outside but he is crying huge tears of joy on the inside.

[@davisphillips993]

This was a perfect time for this much-anticipated reunion. Max is lying comatose in the hospital, her mind seemingly gone, and El is afraid she has failed her friend. Then in comes Hopper, and she is able to feel joy for the first time in days. That’s awesome writing right there

[@joec7217]

I'm pretty sure Max will be ok in the end too

[@davisphillips993]

Hope so

[@joec7217]

@@davisphillips993 Why would they keep her alive at the end of 4? She's definitely waking up in the end. Just hoping her and Lucas have that movie date

[@jimbotron4749]

@@joec7217 According to the Duffers, Max's coma will be a vital plot point in S5 so she's definitely going to wake up. It's all matter of when and how. I have a feeling Max is going to be vital in defeating Vecna.

[@joec7217]

@@jimbotron4749 Definitely. And it's pretty obvious even if they didn't say it

[@zackfisher6893]

Season 3: They won against the upside down, but the group broke down. Season 4: They lost against the upside down, but the group is united again and stronger.

[@4n0nym0usm4r3y]

I love how both hopper and eleven have shaved heads, now they get to grow their hair out together like father like daughter 😻

[@jimmysullivan6054]

The best part about their relationship is, Hopper gets a second chance at fatherhood, and El gets another parent that cares about her. I honestly cried so hard when he came in the door and she saw him

[@jhedatitan4228]

It’s been an emotional roller coaster for El this season. She needed her dad very badly for those long months of being bullied and not being able to fit in. She was also struggling with the fact that she believed she was the monster the whole time when it wasn’t even her fault. I’m glad Mike finally confessed his love for her because she needed him so much. Hopper coming back was just the icing on the cake as well ❤️.

[@ladyfire44]

Especially after the hell Brenner put Eleven through all those years. She told him off that he had every chance to get rid of Henry because of the danger he posed to the others, but he did nothing. Eleven realized she wasn't the monster, but rather Brenner because he caused all this with his obsession for power. It was his fault that those children died because he didn't step up and stop Henry when he had the chance. The lengths he went to keep her powers at the cost of letting the residents of Hawkins die, showed how little he cared about others. Hopper was the closest she had to having a real father in her life. He provided Eleven the stability she needed in her life. She gave Hopper another chance to experience having a daughter again.

[@MK-ke9hk]

I love that moment of silence at 1:22 when they just rest their heads together. It's like they both know they've been through hell and back and are so relieved to be with each other again.

[@chelsaecastanos8444]

It was hoppers face going from elated happiness to complete father who kissed his daughter and never thought he’d see her again, that got me

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

Joyce and El's relationship is so underrated.

[@cranyan]

Nah I don’t rly think they have chemistry we never see them together

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

@@cranyan The writers should give them move screentime together, let that chemistry develop.

[@cranyan]

@@MsClaudiaDuran Essentially some relationships are good and them some the writers do nothing with like mike and Nancy and Jonathan and will only really feel like brothers in season 1 and then after two seasons they have a moment in season 4 idk man they just don’t care abt sibilings

[@liceous]

This is my favorite scene because El really needed someone to comfort her about Max, a teen girl being sad about her friend. Even though the whole season was building up to Hopper returning, I love how THIS is how they did it - seemingly so normal for this newly solidified father-daughter pair. The two bald heads. That literally summarized what both of them had been through, no need for explanation.

[@jimmyoneill605]

And probably it’s gonna be like that if mike dies in the final season and hopper would be there help her go through losing mike and comfort her and he is such a great dad

[@what.whatisthatyousay2929]

I love how el and hopper are leaning into and hugging from the moment see each other. Like they both can’t believe the other is real and need that physical touch to be reminded that they’re really there

[@DocDarkness]

They grew such a strong bond in such a short time that it's easy to forget that Hop was only taking care of El for about 2 years. And only 1 of those was she legally his daughter. I guess for both of them it was such a strong instant attachment that their relationship felt like they'd been together forever. Hop longed for the daughter he lost and El brought him joy and a reason to live again. For El she never had a real father who cared about or loved her and she imprinted on Hop almost instantly. The two make a great pair. I do wish we'd had another season of them just being dad and daughter. I'd have loved to see more of the awkward learning curve and interactions they both went through before all the big bad stuff went down. That said what we did get was sweet and I loved it.

[@claytonbaker49]

The second ,”I’m here” melted my heart. Sometimes we all need a figure in our lives to let us know in their own way that things are going to be okay.

[@Idiot_TaylorsVersion]

I LOVE that big scary buildup in the beginning and then the immediate relief when she saw his face. Poor girl has been through so much and seeing him was what she needed most in her life.

[@masch8127]

The El/Hopper relationship definitely is the highlight chemistry of this show. The great thing about it is often times movies or shows will try to develop chemistry in a romantic type of way between actors. But this chemistry is between a father and daughter which the actors pull off greatly. No other chemistry in this show is even close to these two. Their traumatic pasts with Hopper losing his daughter to cancer and his wife soon afterwards causing him to lose everything, and El's past of being raised in a lab and having no parents to care for her created two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. Hopper so needed El and she so needed him. Their history and these actors abilities nailed this!!! This scene definitely pulled on the heart strings for sure.

[@BenBanjo87]

*Eleven later on:* And now, there's this girl called Angela I'd like you to meet... 😁

[@watergirl929]

I would love to see Hopper put Angela in her place! Hopper: So you’re the girl that’s been bullying my daughter huh? Angela: *Shaking*

[@TheVideoEditorGuy6579]

@@watergirl929 It would've been cool if Hopper and Enzo were there when Angela and her friends were bullying El in Rink-O-Mania. If Hopper was there, he would definitely defend El and also he would call Enzo to arrest Angela. Although Enzo is a Russian guard, it would be cool if he was a guard who moved from Russia to Lenora.

[@MCBYTE886]

@@watergirl929 or be like “Am I a dead father to you?”

[@katherinemichael9137]

Hopper looks so happy like he’s finally found his home.

[@bearsumo2374]

Nothing wrong with grown men crying 😭😭

[@KNOTTYBUDS]

Honestly a really great show. One of the best. It still hasn't gotten to that point where nothing makes sense and it's just there to make money. It actually has heart put into it.

[@joec7217]

Easily one of the best shows ever

[@northproductions6104]

And despite what the majority of people say, Season 3 was awesome

[@JessLovesMovies]

Millie and David acted the HELL out of this scene! 🥺No matter how many times I watch it, I turn into a bawling baby. Makes me miss my dad so much 💔💔

[@june549]

I love how she said "Im glad that you went to your 'confrence'"

[@Idiot_TaylorsVersion]

I love the way he says “I’m here” almost more to himself than her, like he still can’t believe he’s finally home and reunited with his baby girl. He’s just praying it’s not all a dream.

[@radiumforthesoul8290]

Hey, ik this scene is emotional and all, but I love how everyone is so chill about everything that just happened the night before.

[@radiumforthesoul8290]

Pin @Kane Will

[@hairylegs5022]

Man they really sold the hell out of this scene. Perfectly understated. Not overacted at all. This is the definition of less is more. Masterful

[@saintjohnalabama]

*i kept the door 3 inches, i never stopped believing* A sentence small enough to make me cry..

[@spring.nicht13]

PEEING AND SCREAMING AND SOBBING DGHFFG

[@danad.6327]

1:28 “Yeah, I kinda stole your look, kid.” He sounds like Harrison Ford right there. :)

[@jackthesmoltangerine]

Yeah 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@zekeedwards9708]

MBB is crazy good, she can portray immense emotion without hardly any dialogue very talented young lady

[@DoodleCNoodle]

Say what you want about the show but this scene is POWERFUL.

[@bignick2k215]

I waited so damn long for this reunion. I cried like a baby last finale, and I cried again this finale. Hopper is easily my favorite character in the series. Such a badass.

[@stfjesusfreak]

The love they have for each other is powerful, no words are needed; just raw emotions are enough.

[@leahcole3208]

The fact they played the same music they played when we all thought he was dead breaks my heart everytime

[@notruetwo]

Still, and will always, see the symbolism of Eleven’s short hair as a reference to Hopper’s daughter and her cancer. This scene is what was 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 to happen for Hopper and Sara. Sara was supposed to be safe and sound and lose nothing but her hair, which would grow back after the battles were over.

[@jameskingston4009]

Such incredible acting in this whole "god damned" series. Goosebumps and literal chills.

[@Alex-pq2gf]

Hopper is her one true father and no one will ever convince me otherwise.

[@fantasyredfield4727]

The real father

[@alien3k740]

I sobbed during this scene

[@shawnlaib8511]

Harbour and MBB are so special in this scene. What an incredible reunion

[@mollycarleton6360]

This scene in stranger things made me cry so hard because it is really relatable for me. My dad left me and my mom for 3 years and we didn’t know where he was or if he was alive. When he came home we just hugged for the rest of day.

[@romeoswanson4204]

Awww nostalgia 😢

[@hopelesslyaverage9300]

Now hopper needs to meet Angela.

[@kanewill]

😂😂

[@skysglcw]

Nah the skate got her 😏😏😏

[@vecnahenrycreel1300]

@@skysglcw I think Angela's bully-like parents will come to school to threaten El, but Hopper will come, kick their asses and threaten her with arrest or whole USA government.

[@jackthesmoltangerine]

@@vecnahenrycreel1300 Angela’s in Lenora Hills, and El is back in Hawkins

[@jennaanson7936]

I will never stop crying over this scene like ever

[@hyrumstanger9724]

The most wholesome moment in season 4

[@wirryloberts8460]

The music in some of these scenes are incredible. The production for this show is unmatched.

[@alvaroquintanilla7406]

Do you know the soundtrack played in this scene ??

[@wirryloberts8460]

@@alvaroquintanilla7406 I do not but someone In the comments does

[@juliaxer9765]

@@alvaroquintanilla7406 peter sandberg - deep, it was also played when eleven red jim hopper's letter

[@alvaroquintanilla7406]

@@juliaxer9765 you’re the best thank you

[@dbrand1]

milly is incredible. but david is so good too. love these guys

[@haydensilas65]

Literally cried like a baby

[@hana5145]

The way these two characters saved each other will never leave me. They're so special. DH and MBB play them so beautifully. This is my favourite scene of season 4.

[@dayspring117]

I love how Eleven was the bad ass who lead her team to victory. But at the site of her adoptive Dad she breaks down like a little girl. She really loves him.

[@calbassas87]

El had a tough go of it in S4. From struggling to fit in California, to going through all of the trauma with Brenner again, to battling 1, and then failing to save Max. It was basically one gut punch after another for her. Then Hopper walks through the door and she’s able to forget all about that for a minute and feel pure happiness. It kind of mirrors the audiences S4 journey as well.

[@ChrisManley1994]

“It’s okay, I’m here. I’M HERE.” ❤️

[@fantasyredfield4727]

Sonic frontiers

[@cheetopro9273]

1:12 eleven sounds so cute ngl

[@romarudge4958]

The way El says hi 😭😭😭 omg I cried

[@Issacandjacob]

Pure dad material right there.

[@MusicOTNight2096]

Joyce: *after last hug* Now...what is this I'm hearing about a classmate and roller skate?

[@Heyyydbksjhd]

I was so, so, SO happy when they reunited. Also, I love Joyce+El scenes, its like Eleven is finally getting the mother figure that she deserves.

[@todderickson2435]

This is the best relationship on TV. So genuine, so touching.

[@orsenjoshlazarus6404]

Despite of how this season ended of badly on a cliffhanger, I find this scene touching. Eleven may be unable to reunite with her closest female best friend because of Henry's/One's actions but at least she's finally reunited with her adoptive father. Her true adoptive father.

[@doddypemberley8701]

This scene is everything. So much love and tenderness. The dialogue, the acting, the music. Pure perfection. ❤

[@michaelpawelski8361]

El and hopper got the one thing they was missing in eachothers life and you can tell since he basically adopted el that he is whole and is alot happier now 💯

[@ssteinerjr]

This is where I was bawling my eyes out.

[@chrisvalenzuela7911]

Bro, the way Hopper starts to tear up when he says "my hair?" Damn...

[@joshthomas_1696]

This was by far one of my favorite scenes in season 4 🥹

[@jamiekay133]

This actually made me cry. And I’m a grown ass man and I have never cried at a TV Show before. But this was a beautiful scene. It was So well done.

[@vasilispanaretos2183]

When she said him "dad" I felt that

[@DrewHen]

Wait what?

[@maddiiemadness9772]

At 0:25 it sounds like she says 'dad' 🥰 Listen closely 🥹🥹

[@ellieinmusic8804]

Bro Millie is SUCH a good actor. It’s actually stunning. The way she cries and smiles and says “hi” so sweetly, it’s just crazy. It’s amazing. I love her so much bro.

[@CT9904-CT]

This scene was literally everything man, one of my favourites from the whole show. Hopper one of the best characters if not the best

[@alexmccarter142]

I’ve watched this so much and I still cry.

[@rooseph7152]

This fucking season was impeccable.

[@zekeedwards7904]

It was amazing right? Probably in my 47 years on this earth my favourite piece of TV totally engrossing from start to finish imo

[@AlexCervantes-ww6cw]

I like how they played the same song when eleven is reading hoppers note at the end of s3. Best thing they could’ve done

[@ryanstauffer119]

There's a theory going around saying that Vecna is really El's biological father and not Andrew Rich like in that comic. People are saying this because the Duffer Brothers might have it be a Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker moment in honor of the 80s theme. Anyway, if Vecna is indeed El's father, I would love to see Hopper come face to face with him and say "Get the hell away from my daughter."

[@DrewHen]

This is literally as good as cinematography gets. Bravo to all involved.....wow....just....wow.

[@xxAliceNightxx]

I love, love, LOVE that she still wears the blue hair tie. It is just a beautiful little detail I'm glad they haven't forgotten

[@joec7217]

This finale really got me crying 6 damn times. Amazing season finale in an amazing season!

[@aniaacw4497]

Who else went: “ well hopper is el’s adopted father, and Joyce is her adopted mother- *DOnT THAT MAKe THem A COUPLE-“* Ik Murray agrees with the fandom on that.

[@jackthesmoltangerine]

Yes

[@willbass82]

When Hop walks in...we cry....at 1:41 when Hop cries, we cry hysterically😭😭

[@jayy24195]

Truly a beautiful moment. Crazy this never ending story is ending😭

[@itsthea_hyunjin8840]

He really shaved his hair for his kid. What a great father♥️❤️

[@Yasqween962]

He didn’t the Russians did it when he was captured but still

[@polojones9820]

You didn't watch stranger things did u lol

[@travtravis2917]

She acted it brilliantly

[@kxy.mxrieee8461]

this scene still makes me violently sob. i'd been waiting for this moment all season.

[@markomicevic958]

Hopper loves El so much..and she does too..😭😭😭

[@Hazardlv]

These both got some phenomenal acting skills

[@arianapuzzo7827]

I'll never not lose it at "Hey, kid" 😭

[@graceyboi69]

sobbing. we’ve been waiting for this for like three years🥺

[@papillonblanc0159]

After everything he has been through, Hooper's smile is the prettiest thing of the show for me 😭🥺🥰

[@Nunny78]

STOP WITH THE 😭🥺🥰

[@gedogdarker7211]

Now that's Els real father right there

[@erikagrace9278]

This scene makes me sob the hardest because eleven’s grief for hopper, it’s my reality. My best friend, basically my sister, passed in March 2021 and I wish every day she would come walking through my bedroom door. So this scene just breaks me.

[@caryn3688]

Omgosh - tears instantly flow during that scene!!!