My wife watches Stranger Things for the FIRST time || Season 2 Episodes 1-3

[@da_superpossum]

The best quote I think I’ve heard from Holden is now, “you know who else was a zombie boy Will? Jesus. And He’s pretty cool”

[@Kjf365]

That totally would have worked in the show too lol

[@matildagreene]

the most youth pastor shit I've ever heard lmao, love it

[@shadowstorm9363]

that was a pretty witty remark hehehe

[@inventsable]

Reminded me of Cap being all "The only way to really be cool is to follow the rules"

[@waaitwhaat]

I was about to say this exact thing! 😂👍👍👍

[@Keanine]

I definitely think putting the episodes together like this is a good idea, especially when it's a show that a lot of people have already seen like this EDIT: To be clear, I meant when it's a show that people have rewatched as often as they have. Most people I know have seen the first couple seasons at least twice. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a considerable number of people that watch reactions despite not having seen the original content.

[@accidentalgenius8252]

I hope people have all seen the movies they watch on these reactions… such a waste otherwise

[@2IdiotPlay]

100% good idea

[@Keanine]

@@accidentalgenius8252 Yeah I agree, I usually skip reactions for films and shows I've not seen and come back to them when I've seen them, but I'm sure there's plenty of people who just watch it regardless

[@Don10-21]

@@Keanine agreed, I just like to wait for a movie or episode reaction of a series I really liked

[@ry.the.stunner]

100% agreed, especially since I want them to get to Season 4 sooner rather than later. I feel like Jen would like this season a lot more.

[@mahtab319]

That's a great decision you have made Holden with more than one episodes. Because we really want you guys go to S4 ASAP, it's so good.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Best & my Fav Season!! No disrespect to the Original S1

[@thorodinson7343]

S3 is underrated af

[@2KILLAVILLE]

@@thorodinson7343 S3 had the least horror feel imo..All seasons dope tho

[@alarrim29574]

@@2KILLAVILLE personally the only reason I really like season 3 as much as I do is because of robin dustin and Steve. They carry hard

[@2KILLAVILLE]

@@alarrim29574 S3 my least fav & I still give it A-

[@zacheryleblanc9676]

i love all the “this is us” comments about joyce and bob. they’re such an underrated stranger things couple imo

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

26:05 - When Bob says "I was a lot like Will when I was a kid," I'm about 90% sure this is a reference to Sean Astin's lead role in The Goonies when he was about the same age as these kids. It's a nice nod to one of the films that inspired the Duffers to make this show.

[@Gxbbzee]

Loving the 3 episode format. I was afraid having 3 eps in one video would cause you to need to shorten each reaction for copyright reasons or whatever, but if that isn't the case then I'm all for it! Fingers crossed you'll be able to catch up in time to watch the last two episodes of s4 live!

[@RetroFrito]

5:29 The show was filmed largely (maybe entirely) around Atlanta. They turned Hopper's cabin into an escape room and it's pretty fun.

[@rc3357]

beat me to it lol. I know in S3 the mall was an old abandoned 80s mall they recreated, and for S4 *(minor spoilers i guess?)* they shot in Lithuania and New Mexico

[@paulockenden4278]

The best description ive ever heard about Stranger Things is the Adults are in a Stephen King novel , the teenagers are in a John Carpenter film and the kids are in a Steven Spielberg movie. Season 1 was great but season 2 enhances everything good about it and takes it to another level . Personally season is my favourite.

[@MaximusX67]

The "personally season" is your favorite? Awesome .... when does it air?!! lol That's a great way to describe the mix of genre's the show borrows from and is influenced by! It's this amazing mash-up of Stephen King, John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, X-Files and Wes Craven blended together and sprinkled with a variety of 80's nostalgia and other 80's media. Has that IT/Shining analog with the semblance of ET meets X-Files ... and S4 leans heavy on the Nightmare on Elm Street vibe! Season 4 is definitely my favorite at this point. While I liked each season as they progressed, I felt S2 and S3 weren't as good as the 1st season. Now I'd have to say S4 tops them all!

[@paulockenden4278]

@@MaximusX67 season 2 best season for me, season 4 pushes it close but obviously season 1 is special and has a certain innocence about it. Season 3 is the weakest of all four but is miles better than every other series Netflix has to offer.

[@fabianortiz5164]

Best thing about this video was their slow realization that they are Joyce and Bob

[@huhhhh-0_0]

Jen's face when she saw El was priceless!!!

[@ThatNordicGuy]

The Jesus / Zombie Boy joke made me laugh way harder than it should have!

[@MaximusX67]

And he was pretty cool!

[@wb3159]

Who would have guessed in season one that Steve would go on to carry the entire show on his back.

[@Adeseo]

Apparently Steve was supposed to die in season 1, and Jonathan’s dad was originally the one with the redemption moment, coming back with the bat and saving Nancy and Jonathan

[@Etticos.]

I love how they flipped the “80’s popular jerk guy” trope on it’s head and made him a real character with substance. In fact that is one of Stranger Things biggest strengths, the ability to take common 80’s tropes and do them in a fresh way with tremendous substance and purpose.

[@notquiteliketasean]

@Hesh Hesherson please shut up💀 eddie is my 2nd favorite but he’s definitely not near steve. Steve carried S2 & 3 on his back with the vibes and funny moments. Eddie is great but steve is still the best

[@arwenlostlorn6569]

@Hesh Hesherson oh shut up lol.

[@TheReelReesePod]

@Hesh Hesherson Minority opinion alert.

[@gameanator4508]

Idk why but Boston's eyes always kills me 😂

[@MaximusX67]

Holden voicing Boston and Falcon always kill me! Him voicing over what they are "thinking" entertains me every time!

[@pthespidey5057]

Actually that hunter complained to the police about a bald girl in pink dress in the woods who attacked him with a squirrel. Hopper followed up on that report that it was el and left el waffles so that she wouldn't starve. In one ot such days he found her when el thought he was trustful

[@Shawn-ex6kp]

no clue why but i was DECEASED when Jen said "oh God, its you" after bob said this is the future LOL

[@JonPaulMaki]

At the Halloween party, Steve and Nancy were dressed as Tom Cruise's and Rebecca De Mornay's characters in the movie Risky Business.

[@bolt4685]

Just checked the channel and BAM new video... perfect timing holden!

[@hadmadp1]

Jen: I love Bob. Me: *Nervous chuckles*

[@08191906]

Nancy's costume was Rebecca DeMorney's character from Risky Business. Steve was Tom Cruise's character....Tom Cruise with great hair.

[@nickbaker9346]

Multiple episodes in one is amazing. Lots of content in the show, its like xmas waiting for this series.

[@lakotagrywlf]

Seasons 2 and 4 are hands down my favorites.

[@leveltwotrading9657]

the conversation between Max and Mike in the gym has some ramifications for season 4 which i only picked up on by watching this. the creators of this show has so much attention to detail plz dont reply with specific spoilers

[@declanArdmore]

There is a theory based on his background , age , and other factors that Bob was actually talking about Pennywise the clown from "IT" as his childhood nightmare

[@huhhhh-0_0]

It's finally here!!! I also just binge-watched the Stranger Things and I'm so glad I caught up before it's finale. I started to watched Stranger Things when I heard that there'll be S4, I finished the first season like 8 months before the S4 but then I didn't watch the rest of it. And then a week before the S4 I binge-watch S2-S3, I season per day. Lol.

[@jasonlucejr6997]

"You know who else was a zombie boy? Jesus" that's so funny I've never even thought of it like that 😂

[@KruzeTV]

Season 2 is so good. Can’t wait for the rest of these reactions!

[@Rushking20]

That one episode with Els sister kinda brings it down though

[@infamous_richard8732]

@@Rushking20 that ONE episode is the only reason why season 2 is last place in the season ranks. It’s still VERY good but it’s no where close as 1,3, and 4

[@MarcusFrederiksen]

@@infamous_richard8732 Even as a standalone episode it's not bad imo. It's just placed very randomly in the season

[@infamous_richard8732]

@@MarcusFrederiksen agreed, it was not necessary. But I get what they meant to do.

[@r3fIect]

Episode 7 was the worst out of the whole series

[@danielmj7284]

My stranger things seasons tier list: 1. Season 4 ( my favourite ) 2. Season 3 3. Season 1 4. Season 2 ( this season is okay, but the others are better )

[@MaximusX67]

I agree with you #1 for sure ... season 4 was amazing. I wasn't expecting it to be that awesome! As for the other seasons though, my rankings are a lot different. Prior to S4, Season 1 was always my favorite. Even though I liked each new season as they came out, and the 80's nostalgia got better and better for me as each one released, I thought each subsequent season was a little less than the previous ones. So I'd rank them: 1. Season 4 2. Season 1 3. Season 2 4. Season 3

[@KilllaTofu]

Love how the sunlight seems to change shine rays when it zooms in on holden saying jesus haha

[@MaximusX67]

I noticed that too! Wasn't sure if he enhanced it in editing or if it just sort of happened .... either way it was perfect! "And he's pretty cool."

[@chasedunlap7645]

13:41 when Holden mentions Sara. Boston looks up to the sky and says "RIP Sara". Had me dying.

[@Oloviye]

Can't wait for you to watch Season 4 , it's perfection 👌

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Season 4 Fucking🥇🥇🥇No disrespect to the Original S1

[@chefskiss6179]

"Just slide right on in there." JEN HOLDEN HARDMAN!!

[@shep4life]

Will really gets to shine in this season

[@tomluby2505]

You can already tell from these first three episodes just how much bigger the budget was, especially with the cgi for the upside down and dart

[@izaaclowery9316]

The whole interaction around dancing together shows that they truly do love each other

[@testpattern23]

Murry is easily one of my fav characters...he kills it in season 4

[@MaximusX67]

My hands are like arrows ... my arms like iron! My feet - like spears ....

[@jonathanpowell7256]

El talked to Will a little bit in the void when they connected psychically.

[@GreatGarloo]

This a great format. The episodes don't feel shortened at all. In fact we get all the information we need. The surprising thing: Jen HAS NOT seen Frankenstein! That means she hasn't seen any of the Universal monsters too? Do I sense a new series: My wife watches Classic Horror/Sci-Fi? She needs to watch the original King Kong too.

[@robertshaffer3808]

Paul Reiser who plays Dr. Owens was in "Aliens" and "Mad About You".

[@highanxiety243]

Boston’s face always makes me laugh 😂

[@mhnsisters4018]

OML I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED WATCHING YOUR PREVIOUS REACTION 😭 THIS IS SUCH GOOD TIMINGGGG

[@lancedement40]

I come to this channel frequently for both of your opinions, and this humble community of fans you've built. Personally, you can do separate or combined videos for certain shows, mix and match, or keep it all the same style, and it doesn't bother me AT ALL. Whatever is easiest for you guys to handle, because we know you'll provide the great commentary you always have regardless. If the episodes are on the shorter side (25-45 minutes), I'd say group them to condense the content into 1 vs 3 videos. However, if its S4 length (over an hour), you might wanna separate them to fully ingest and give feedback on. Either way, you'll have a view from me! I'm also glad Jen is enjoying the series so far.

[@jeffroides7240]

LETS GOOO they’re continuing the show😭

[@925lexi]

Stranger things is filmed in and around Atlanta Georgia.

[@groothewanderer3710]

Stranger Things is like reliving my childhood,..80's music, Epic movies(Terminator, Wargames, ST Wrath of Kahn, etc.), VHS tape rentals, Atari games, and Arcades, to name a few, ..it was so much fun! Holden, you def would have enjoyed the 80's.

[@maxxandubar503]

I’m glad you had fun in school Jen. A lot of people weren’t as lucky in that department. Enjoy the reactions!

[@evanmagura2296]

The San Diego Comic Con trailer for the second season that used “Thriller” as the music is still one of the best uses of music for a trailer ever.

[@cxshlou6787]

23:45 was a reference to IT and Bob is also from Maine and Pennywise is from Dairy which is in Maine and Bob was talking about a clown came up to him wearing a white glove and holding a ballon

[@RaistliniltsiaR]

Yes Jen, Paul Reiser was in Mad About You, and you're awesome for knowing that.

[@mohammadsohail5222]

Jen I love that Dexter shirt!

[@ChristopherJ0884]

Paul Reiser, the guy that plays Dr. Owens was on Mad About You with Helen Hunt

[@TheJonando]

Jenn is right about Paul Reiser! He had a sitcom with Helen Hunt. I think it was called Mad About You. He was also in Aliens.

[@darksheep]

Pretty sure the show is filmmed in Atlanta. There's a lot of VFX studios in Montreal so that might be why the Quebec logo in the end.

[@aarongonzales66]

"You know who else is a zombie boy? Jesus." I died laughing when you said that.

[@jeffrconner]

15:09 Mad About You. Also Beverly Hills Cop (I-III), Aliens, touring stand-up comedian, and about 100 other things. ;-) Paul Reiser.

[@lordmortarius538]

Jen, Paul Reiser (Dr. Sam Owens) was famously in the NBC series Mad About You with Helen Hunt about 30 years ago :P Great actor, love him in everything he's in.

[@SeenGod]

Carter Burke from the movie Aliens 👍

[@loganwilder3857]

Listen, how much do I have to pay to get you guys to BINGE this show before S4 Vol. 2 comes out?? I can’t wait to see the reactions!

[@Valheru4]

I think the reason Hopper knew about Eleven being out in the woods is because she knocked out and stole that hunter's jacket. When he woke up no doubt he reported it to the police and Hopper squished the report and left food out in the woods hoping it really was her and hopefully showing up.

[@ch44227]

Despite taking place in Indiana, the show is mostly shot in Atlanta. Atlanta has become a big hotspot for TV and movies the last decade or so.

[@cdlord80]

The dad tax on halloween candy is definitely a thing!

[@Jigsaw0g]

Enjoy the combination of 3 episodes! I think with stranger things this works well since its just a continuous flow in terms of the storyline. Glad to see you guys hit season 2!

[@lifeisabeautifulrisk]

I’m so excited for Jen to watch the new season! I think she would LOVE IT

[@TheLinc78]

I’ve finally come to the conclusion that BOSTON, of my favorite cast member of this channel. 🥰

[@Jexorz86]

The best line of this entire episode is when the doorbell rings, and Bob is just like Ah....Victems

[@TheHeroClass]

the arcade scene in ep 1, I literally yelled "THAT'S CHANNING TATUM FROM FREE GUY!"

[@Momo_1412]

For Jen, the Doctor checking Will is paul reiser he was in Mad about you with Helen Hunt. He’s also in Aliens but you asked about a show 😊

[@zakfrisch2997]

They're mostly shot in Atlanta Georgia, though I think the newest season has some California scenes

[@Cassioqeia]

I think someone told Hopper that a strange girl randomly attacks people with burning squirrels. Thats why he set out egg-o's traps.

[@noahgould610]

It’s always cool seeing the arcade in the show because i actually live 20 minutes away from the real life location of the arcade. The diner that 11 walks into in the first season is also 20 minutes from me but in the other direction.

[@XandeRToXic]

Hooray! Thank you for doing this! Much more satisfying to watch you both react to multiple episodes!

[@davidd.3555]

Paul Reiser was on “Mad about you” with Helen Hunt, it was NBC 90s “smart” sitcom

[@SiFTWofficial]

So excited to see you guys react to the rest of this, the next season, and Season 4! So hype!

[@C4ptainAwes0me]

Holden yes! You two have to do Mad Max. Love to see her reactions of... well all of it. Such a crazy and fun watch

[@becksvlogs9057]

Oh yes! I love the music at the beginning of the video! 80's synth rocks!

[@fakecubed]

The music in this show has always been top notch.

[@AngadSharma]

Respected Holden Thomas Hardman, DAREDEVIL SEASON 3 REGARDS

[@UCFJayBird]

"he was in The Strain." SAMWISE GAMGEE did not help Frodo take the ring all the way to Mordor to destroy Sauron and save Middle Earth just to be recognized as that guy from the Strain. edit: acceptable references for Sean Astin: Samwise Rudy, Mikey.

[@carllarsonjr6959]

Goonies never say die!

[@TomVCunningham]

Samwise yes, but also MIKEY from the GOONIES c'mon.

[@UCFJayBird]

​@@TomVCunningham I will also accept Mikey or Rudy. But NEVER that guy from the Strain or Doug from 50 First Dates.

[@TomVCunningham]

@@UCFJayBird or... *shudders* "CLICK"

[@UCFJayBird]

@@TomVCunningham I will burn this place to the ground if someone does that.

[@cobrian45]

Filming locations foe first two seasons are predominantly around Atlanta, Georgia. They still film a lot of the Hawkins stuff there for seasons 3 and 4, but have branched out to other locations now that they have grown in scale.

[@nathantoy9232]

Lol we had a “mom tax” because my dad wasn’t a sweets person. I woke up one night and walked into the living room when I was like 6 and saw my mom and aunt eating some of my chocolate. My ability to trust was destroyed that day.

[@YourRyeBread]

Cuz of people like you guys I can watch these shows. Thank you

[@jcolin16]

13:03 “she’s in some sort of trance” 😂

[@18conor]

Was filmed in Atlanta GA, the school and all exterior shots were done there. All the interior shots were done in Atlanta on a sound stage. You should visit the locations, I have done it, it's fun lol

[@claycrews516]

I don’t know if some parts of the show were filmed in Canada, but a lot of the locations can actually be found in Atlanta. You can go and see most of the sets like the school, the houses, the lab, the mall, and Hopper’s cabin.

[@charlottemartin4715]

“It’s alright, let him go” Her; 👁👄👁 Idk why that made me chuckle

[@Slicedude2004]

Nice a batch release, I'm in for a nice long Holden and Jen video! Also, the show was shot in Georgia!

[@multi_fandom24]

I'm new to the channel I started watching because of your reactions to stranger things and I'm really enjoying it. I just wanted to recommend The Fear Street Trilogy if you haven't already watched it.

[@jeffroides7240]

IM SO HAPPY they’re doing more then one episode per video🔥

[@braddivens5179]

Gotta love the LOTR innuendo that made 0 sense, but Jen reacted to your tone and delivery nonetheless. 🤣🤣🤣

[@badreprint]

4:26 has such insane meme potential it's unprecedented

[@timber007]

4:15 - "Here we go" - "Here I aaam" lmaoo

[@Rattled76]

She is also In Enola Holmes on Netflix.

[@rromano158]

Sean Astin was also in The Goonies, which has some references in the episodes with "Bob".

[@JeffKelly03]

I can't wait for Jen to get to THE best pairing on the show.

[@MaximusX67]

I know - - - Murray and Karate are absolutely THE BEST PAIRING on the show ever ... I agree!! lol

[@RJP2094]

Always a great laugh with the camera some ins on if people are still “alive” parts lol

[@Ghost8386]

Paul Reiser starred in My Two Dads sitcom (1987-1990). He also starred in the Mad About You sitcom (1992-1999-2019) and the 2019 revival of the Mad About You.

[@babs3241]

I'm pretty sure that Hop figured out where El was because that guy whose coat she stole reported the little girl with the flying log to the police just before the Christmas party where Hop took the food for her.

[@SuperTyrannical1]

The look on Wills face was the look when he realises he might have to pay child support for Dartanian. :)

[@guycarvalho5415]

It would be great to see Jen trying to figure out what's going to happen after each episode. A minute or two of of Jen's theories.

[@ctcentralinfo]

Mr. Baldo is a reference to Pennywise. Bob lived in Maine as a kid, and the writers director reference Stephen King's work throughout the series.

[@iswiftyfox8997]

honestly 3 episode format is better, however personally I would recommend doing finales of seasons 1 at a time or just having a really super long video because theres so much to talk about in finales. However theres a lot of non finales that would have a lot to talk about. (Or maybe a better way to do it is to equate video length with episode length that should somewhat tell you which episodes are deserving of standalone vids and which arent)

[@gaming-with-Landen-99]

A gift from the heavens yesssss!!! 3 episodes 1 video!!

[@quimeymalen]

26:22 "mad about you" YES