Stranger Things Season 4 'Chapter Four: Dear Billy' REACTION!!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

There may be, possibly, a decent chance that a plan of escape can be shared in a pinned comment... give it a look and see if you find anything good 😀 Stranger Things 4x4 full watch-a-long REACTION: bit.ly/3Ohuavf Star Wars fans, Steven is going LIVE to talk about Kenobi Ep5 today on the LIVE channel. join him: kzbin.info If you're into schedules or connecting with the Stikker Fam join the discoed. It's fun and free and schedules get posted every week: discord.gg/stikkerfam Did you read it all? Find a way out? Share by posting a 🌨

[@4maddo]

I'm loving this series! Keep it up!

[@dumpsterdawg]

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[@genghisgalahad8465]

🌨 I feel like this is this season’s chance for Steven to say “Dear Billeee!” I cannot stop 😆 about that! Nikki & Steven and Stranger Things!

[@winterfire89]

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[@shelleywilczewski2932]

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[@crazyhollyful]

The scene of max running and then falling to the ground and repeating “in still here” over and over again gives me full body chills, Sadie sink (max) did a phenomenal job!

[@JBjopa8]

Agreed and then also in background playing piano version of "Running Up That Hill" it is just amazing

[@IceQueenZoey]

That scene made me really emotional, because it kind of shows how it feels to fight mental illness. Her fighting back really reminds me of the feeling of pushing back the urge to sewerslide. I got very emotional

[@cantabrian1009]

@@IceQueenZoey You are strong. You are important. Keep pushing. You've got this 💪💪

[@IceQueenZoey]

@@cantabrian1009 thank you

[@tracyleesmith781]

I cried at that scene! Very intense scene!

[@prophecygirl_]

Nikki, that is Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) as Victor Creel. His appearance plus all the 80s horror references has really made this show even more special to me. Max deserves an award for that performance. It really blew me away. I’ve been listening to Kate Bush on repeat since watching the episode. And yes I did watch all of season 4 volume 1 in the dark 🖤

[@SkeleTonHammer]

Lots of little twisty intertwined nods. Vecna's appearance (the big clawed hand) and modus operandi of killing people in dreams mirroring Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund playing Victor, the jock leader being named Jason and stalking Eddie around a lake, when Jason delivers his speech it's playing a song called Psycho Killer. Now all we need is a Freddy (Vecna) vs. Jason. :P

[@ly.yl16]

Millie/El needs an award too

[@kimford4422]

OMG how did I not notice that was Freddy lol

[@guitarman0551]

@@jaymills5557 Why do you want to drop a spoiler like that here???

[@pb1292]

I think that song went to the top of the charts after this episode. I had to look it up because that wasn't my kind of music back then.

[@nandoman4769]

I wrote this comment in another video: Vecnas power is really a metaphor for suicide. The reason he couldn’t stop Max from escaping is because she had the will to live despite the trauma because of the memories of her friends. Vecna’s victims so far unfortunately didn’t have the positive memories or friend group to pull them out. Although Vecna himself seems like a physical threat I don’t think he really is. The falling rocks and debris could be seen as a representation of the challenges a suicidal person has to go through to choose to live. For many suicidal people choosing to live is an incredibly difficult challenge. That’s why Max’s run for survival is so meaningful. Even though she has so much trauma and pain she still chooses to run to her friends. She runs with all she can back to the people who she loves.

[@pomegranategirl07]

aww

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

That would be cool

[@uravirginwhocantdrive1400]

Maybe if they some how pull him out of the upside down he might turn into his original form (human) and you could kill him. Sort of like How Freddy Kruger is more or less weaker once you pull him out from the dream.

[@Helbore]

Couldn't have said it better. The allegory for depression is incredibly powerful and hits me really hard. I love that sort of psychological horror where the villain is really just a manifestation of our own internal demons. Fantastic and meaningful in equal measures.

[@Lilah1848]

I agree. I saw it more as a metaphor for depression. Having been depressed before, you isolate yourself because you think you're a burden to other people, even though they tell you they are there, you just can't feel it. You feel nothing. You give up mentally until you make little steps to pull yourself out of it, which is what I feel Max did at the end. You have to remember that you and your life are worth fighting for.

[@bcpr9812]

Sadie Sink was outstanding in this episode, and has arguably the best scene of the season... but can we all take a moment to appreciate Maya Hawke's acting? That speech!

[@Francis-Kanja]

She is amazing!!! .. "Other kids, they wanted to be astronauts, basketball players, rockstars BUT I WANTED TO BE YOU"! I have never enjoyed a scene so much!

[@FiinalFlaash]

I think she has always been since day one. But this episode took her to another level she well deserves. She's such an amazing actress. Im looking forward to seeing her in the big screen.

[@lucy-eq3ts]

YEAH

[@rileygoodine199]

The shootout scene that happens with Will, Mike and Jonathan was all sot in one take with the camera men running around with them and it honestly turned out so awesome to watch. Really put you into the scene with the characters!

[@Adino1]

My 2nd favorite scene of the entire series, and yet strangely only my 2nd favorite scene of the episode

[@DarkMatterLuigi]

Loved that shot! Surprised Steven didn't mention it at all.

[@Anu32148]

@@joyytiger8931 what?? No way...

[@WitzyZed]

@@Anu32148 it was a “one shot” but it wasn’t the only take they had done to get there

[@erikperhs_]

If that scene doesn't win any award I will be really surprised

[@SaulOhio]

That cut to black was genius. All the reactors seem to think its going to be a cliffhanger. It drives up the tension just so much more.

[@Margot4454]

Frankly speaking, I was convinced at that blackout Max didn't make it.... cliffhanger would be painful, however, I was binge watching on Netflix and I could promptly go to the next episode... sheeesh... it was a heartache and tears moment to me

[@robnowaczewski5351]

@@Margot4454 Me, too. I was convinced that they were setting us up to see her get so close, and then have him recapture her. When she actually did make it, I cried just a little bit in relief. But my heart was hammering through the whole scene.

[@dumpsterdawg]

Shawn Levy the director said Sadie Sink gave an Emmy winning performance.

[@natalieburnham3300]

She really did! Amazeing episode and acting from Sadi.

[@JadeRunner]

Her performance this whole season was off the charts. Even better than Millie Bobby Brown's, which is saying a lot.

[@annabanana7659]

I know a lot of reactors have been frustrated with how Max didn't want to talk to people but I can relate so much with Max especially when I was in a very dark moment of my life. Sometimes talking can be very exhausting especially when people were pushing me to open up when I even wasn't ready and there are times I didn't want to bother people because it's like giving them problems as well.

[@TheNaughtyFrench]

That's the reason why she wrote letters, actually it's better than talking sometimes, writing helps people to focus on what they have to say, because sometimes it's complicated to find words and also it's frustrating when someone in front of you push you to talk, we don't wanna talk because seeing the reaction in front of us it's more painful and makes the brain difficult to handle.

[@Anu32148]

@@TheNaughtyFrench also for max who IS AWARE of the fact that this may be the last 1 day of her life, I cant imagine the stress she must be feeling, in normal circumstances I find it difficult to talk to others about my problems I can only imagine that with the amt of stress max had, she thought it was best to be in her shell...also she already had those letters, so there's that

[@jimc7445]

As someone who is going through some serious mental issues right now I thought Max acted accordingly. I just told my friends that I need to be alone and please do not try to make me talk about it because talking about it makes me feel worse. I identified with Max so much and I could not stop crying at the end.

[@niahoad]

@@jimc7445 i cried at the end of that scene too. It was years ago i was in that bad situation. But dont forget, your loved ones care for you! Let them in your life again, just talk to them! Get professional help. It will get better and run up that fucking hill

[@ewaambrozewicz4167]

In earlier episodes Lucas tells Max "it's like you're not even here anymore", in regards to how disconnected in all her trauma and grief she's become. This really adds an extra layer to the end of the last scene where Max is repeating "I'm still here", as it seems to illustrate her last minute escape, as not only managing to get away from Vecna, but as the moment she is making the decision she WANTS to stay and reconnect with people she loves. Ironic, that by preying on people's traumas Vecna unintentionally led to Max's breakthrough in dealing with hers.

[@craigchalloner153]

Great to see people give this show the love it deserves. It has everything: horror, sci-fi, action, drama, thriller. Great acting across the board.

[@dcmslife3772]

^romance

[@craigchalloner153]

@@dcmslife3772 How could I have missed Romance. All flavours of it this season, potentially 😘

[@ayaehab]

that's why this season is so good!!

[@TheTexanite]

I almost teared up when Nikki asked "Is that the actor who played Freddy Krueger"? Not a lot of people noticed that unfortunately.

[@heisenberg6142]

Tbf he was in a bunch of crazy makeup

[@LullaBelleCreation]

He has a very recognizable face to me. I noticed right away too.

[@quackbock1018]

@@LullaBelleCreation same as soon as he turned around i was like "omg robert englund"

[@luiscalzoncit2820]

Almost all reactors I've seen recognized him right away tho

[@sableghost]

I haven't seen the Nightmare on Elm Street movies yet, but I did recognize him from Chuck!

[@SkeleTonHammer]

Vecna is practical, it's a whole elaborate bodysuit. It's enhanced with CG here and there, but you can see in behind the scenes the entire suit in its glory. In fact, a lot of the central set of that red mind lair scene is practical with the pillars and the chunks of architecture everywhere, only the deeper backdrop is blue screened.

[@bujin1977]

Yep, and apparently the actor had to spend about 7 hours in makeup. Fair play to him. I couldn't do that! 😁

[@Niclout]

Hopefully they dont look at the behind the scenes before finishing ep 7 tho bc seeing the actor would spoil everything

[@beck99o]

The actor for Vecna is also using his real voice without any modifications.

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

@@beck99o Yep! That's Jaime Campbell Bower, he's a really good actor and musician actually which probably played into his ability to have such control over his voice.

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

@@EyeGlassTrainofMind Hoping they don't see your comment because that's a fat spoiler.

[@kingwacky184]

One of the best episodes of stranger things so far, in all the seasons.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

@Slawsers A lot of that I think is coming from the music. Kates music does often manage to instil scenes with high emotion imo.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

@Slawsers Yes and no. It's all that but can you imagine this scene with another score? Would it have the same impact? I doubt it. But then I admit to being biased as my friend is friends with said Ms Bush. :)

[@ToneLone69]

No, you are 😘🤪

[@Adino1]

The best.

[@mirrrstery]

agreed

[@taratrenise2935]

The legend Robert Englund playing Victor Creel took this episode to a new level. Also, Max's escape was pure perfection ❤️

[@mcm4point2o]

why would he cut his eyes to commit suicide?? like why not the wrists?? kinda seemed like a dumb move

[@brittanygidley1291]

@@mcm4point2o I don’t think he was trying to do that

[@luismedeiros7139]

@@mcm4point2o when people get possessed their eyes turn weird maybe having his eyes disabled make sit hard to bring someone to Vecnas realm and be under his influence.

[@mannylugz5872]

@@mcm4point2o He cut his eyes off because he doesnt want to see weird dreams anymore. Apparently, it worked. Vecna stopped showing but Victor got crazy anyway.

[@ZachIsHungry1]

@@mannylugz5872 he was trying to kill himself that way as well though. because he said hutch stopped him from joining his family.

[@billkarnes948]

I really hope Sadie Sink gets an Emmy nomination for this season, especially this episode.

[@mayalol8213]

she did!

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@mayalol8213 2022 noms are announced on July 12, which is eleven days from now. 🤔

[@FiinalFlaash]

She has been amazing since day one. But this episode took her to another level she well deserves. She's such an amazing actress. I'm looking forward to seeing her in the big screen.

[@captainsplifford]

Unfortunately, the Emmys tend to basically think that horror/fantasy shows don't exist.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@captainsplifford Ummmm, STRANGER THINGS first three seasons have 31 Emmy nominations and 6 wins. 2 of those nominations were for Millie Bobby Brown.

[@thedarkknight2221]

This is honestly one of the most emotionally powerful episodes of tv I have ever seen. As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life I knew exactly what Max was thinking and feeling. Like you’ve fallen into a frozen lake, your strength starts to leave your body and you just want to stop fighting, sink and let the darkness take you. But then like with Max hearing her song and seeing the hole that will lead her back to her loved ones you yourself have to just look for where you fell through the ice, dig deep to find a strength that you never knew was there, swim to the surface, and drag yourself out of that cold dark and lonely place. Obviously I burst into tears of relief when the episode ended. To everyone else out there who feels like they are alone and in pain know this, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.❤️❤️

[@sherrijean03]

Wow! This comment made me tear up! ❤️

[@cheetahkc1775]

I had the exact same reaction. What really got my tears flowing was the vision of Lucas, Dustin and Steve screaming and reaching for her. She had that support all along even though she was in that darkness. I hope your days are brighter and I can't wait for volume 2! 🥂

[@saylosrelyks8645]

As someone who has and still does suffer from depression and anxiety this episode really hits home and really does a good job at portraying what it feels like and i hate when people say "it will get better" and act like it's just gonna magically go away as if they have knowledge of the future, it doesn't and the people who do say that have never suffered from depression and anxiety, Max trying to escape after being trapped by Vecna is exactly what it feels like.

[@shannquinn-marriott1491]

Keep going friend, I am in the same boat and we’ll make sure we sail it

[@IVEGOT_THEBLUES]

"Words are hard." - Nikki. I've never felt the same way more.

[@sylmyl]

Running up that hills by Kate bush is a song about love and trading places with another person to feel what they feel. It’s like made for Max ❤️

[@mannylugz5872]

About survivor's guilt by somebody who failed to save the life of somebody close to him or her.

[@totesmegoatscrystal9688]

The actress who plays Max did phenomenal. Her scenes were powerful and heartbreaking. The art, filming, acting, music..everything in this episode, especially in Max's vision was so well done and drew me in, probably my favorite episode this season thus far.

[@randalthor741]

From the instant he was introduced I expected Yuri to somehow screw them over, but I was stunned at the scope of what he did... I didn't expect him to just get everyone captured immediately!

[@mannylugz5872]

He was too greedy.

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

Sadie really gave 120% for this episode. She'd written letters to everyone and resigned herself to her fate. She was so ready for Vecna to take her. To listen to the dark thoughts in her mind. The lyrics of the song, "I'd make a deal with God, and get him to swap our places" and Max thinking about Billy seems to imply she wishes he could be alive right now. Even if it meant she wouldn't be. But when she thinks about things that make her happy, her friends, all the wonderful memories she has, she decides to run. She decides to live.

[@josephhanratty]

Max has become one of my top favorites in the show. I hope she get an award for this she’s awesome

[@arihohru]

This was 100% my favourite episode of Stranger Things, and that ending scene might be my favourite scene of all time. So phenomenal!!

[@aloudjane137]

The scene with the shooting at Wills is kind of my favorite in a weird way cause it is SO DAMN UNEXPECTED and therefore the reactions of the characters feel so real

[@kevinscottbailey8335]

The way Nikki sort of whimpers out "run!" And then clearly gets to the verge of tears as our little Max runs for her life. Well it got me right in the feels all over again. Thank you guys so much for this wonderful Channel!

[@lunaloutfy]

The reaction I've been waiting for, and you guys did not disappoint! In my opinion, Max is the best written character of the season. I remember my first time watching this scene and I was an emotional wreck. Max is my favorite from the kids, and I was so stressed out while watching that scene. It's the way it could have gone either way because of the way it was done. That scene will forever be my favorite moment in the entire series, and Sadie deserves all the damn awards for her performance. And major kudos to Shawn Levy for directing as well! Wow. Just wow. This show is truly something else, and there's a reason why I consider it my favorite of all time. It only gets better and better with every episode and every season.

[@eltravos99]

Best episode of the season. Action packed with a lot of reveals. Sadie's amazing scene with Kate Bush's music. The shootout in California. The escape with Hopper. The interview with the old Freddy Kreugger actor (also referencing Silence of the Lambs). This episode is packed head to toe with greatness.

[@anatoldenevers237]

Best episode of the whole series I say. Everything was amazing

[@Persephone_Personified]

Vecna is 90% practical. It was created by the workshop that made the Night King. It took 7 1/2 HOURS to put him in costume EVERY DAY The voice of Vecna is 100% the actors voice. AMAZING SPELLBINDING PERFECTION! !!

[@rin68nyr90]

The way he switches from his real voice to Vecna is unbelievable!

[@thefluffyaj4119]

the way jamie can go from his normal voice, to the sweet and polite voice of henry/one, to the demonic voice of vecna is so damn cool

[@Chrissybrit43]

That ending, my favorite scene in the whole show. Everything it stood for, everything it meant, beautiful.

[@dwarfchron801]

Vecna's look is practical with CGI. One of the actors said that if they were gonna start filming at 7am, the actor in the Vecna suit would have to get there at like 1am to start putting everything on. It looks so amazing!

[@rin68nyr90]

In an interview, JCB said it took 7 hours to put that on!

[@shadows6411]

Will deserves so much more after everything he has been through. It kinda makes me mad that Mike totally ditched him for El. But after this episode, I’m glad they rekindled their friendship.

[@paratus04]

How many amazing scenes did we get in this episode? Hoppers escape (and that’s my fourth favorite which says something) The shoot out one shot with Mike and the guys Yuri’s betrayal which just keeps going until you realize he’s got Joyce & Murray Max’s escape from Vecna which is as good as anything Stranger Things has done.

[@xavierf7396]

I just know you guys couldnt even speak while Max was running, its a scene that takes your breath away, absolutely incredible.

[@Moxalotl12]

True

[@JacksWorldYT]

That scene with Mike, Jonathan & Will in the house is one of my favorite shot scenes of the series tbh. It was done BRILLIANTLY! The one shot was PHENOMENAL!!!

[@BrandonBahner]

Fun Fact: That song that was playing while Max was about to die at the hands of Vecna was "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush. After this show, it hit #1 on the iTunes Charts.

[@suz5765]

I’ve been waiting for your reaction to this as I’ve seen it reduce men to tears. It was one of the best episodes and a great metaphor for overcoming mental health issues as Max runs from vecna. Love your reactions!

[@neonoires]

I was sobbing by the end of this episode from Creel's story all the way to the end when Max said "I'm still here." It was soooo good.

[@Denashi]

Friggin’ incredible episode! The sheer amount of things they managed to put into this episode, without making it feel bloated or too long, is… mind-boggling! From Hopper’s escape, the one-shot shootout scene, Victor Creel’s story and Max’s trip to hell and back… wow! And yes, the Vecna suit is practical, albeit with a few digital alterations (removal of the nose, etc.)

[@davidbaker1363]

That voice... "You cannot hide from me"... took me back to Bree, when Frodo falls and the ring slips on his finger... Sauron's voice... "You cannot hide... there is no life in the void... there is only ... death."

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

This was my favorite episode so far; I've been waiting for you guys to get to this episode. I loved seeing Hopper be a badass, Robin putting her talking to use and we got to hear Victor Creels story, the shootout scene at Wills house, Max's scene at the end.

[@rayraygunner]

I’ve been waiting for your reaction to this episode! Easily one of my favourites of the entire series! 🔥

[@victorewah2659]

7:55-7:58 "Oh Billy!' I gotta say I certainly enjoyed that The Cable Guy reference that Nikki snuck in there. lol This was definitely another great reaction video and can't wait until you guys react to episode 5. Also Nikki was correct in identifying the infamous Robert Englund (aka Victor Creel) at the asylum scene which I found to be particularly amusing since it involved Robert once again encountering a character by the name of Nancy.

[@sarahhealy9976]

Just a fyi guys, the gun shootout was all one take, so good. This episode is by far a top tier one, max, the song, the flashback memories, the run to her friends.. insane. Can’t wait for the next one. Love to you both and the girls.💜

[@ArgosySpecOps]

That was an awesome scene. Glad they gave the agent a decent burial after he made the ultimate sacrifice for them.

[@tiredpigeonedits]

This is maybe my favourite episode of all of Stranger Things. Incredible drama, Sadie Sink is pure 🔥, I held my breath for the last 20 minutes.

[@thyop89]

I needed some time to just sit and collect myself after this episode and stop crying. For people who have experienced traumatic events and/or suffer with depression and suicidal thoughts, this all hits very close to home. An exceptional episode of Stranger things and brilliant performance for Sadie Sink. Celeb also need some real credit too. The line "We though we'd lost you" was delivered so perfectly, I think that's the moment I broke down.

[@likilikiki]

19:42 LoL I was exactly the same. This guy was going full John Wick protecting the kids and was sad he got shot.

[@northof6096]

Loving this season so far! The references to 80s horror movies is awesome! Robin reminded me of Carol Burnett/ Jamie Lee Curtis when they were at Pennhurst

[@aether13x69]

Vecna actually is all practical fx makeup. 9 hours to apply it. They said if crew time 7s 9 am, then the actor had to get there at 1 am to start getting it applied.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Now it finally clicked and I recognized who plays Dimitri, and why he has such a curious german sounding accent for a russian guard. Because the actor IS german. It is Tom Wlaschiha also known from GoT where played Jaqen H'ghar.

[@Quixotic1018]

The hand that Victor used to scratch the desk was the same one Freddy Krueger wears his glove on and that is just **chef's kiss**

[@christinawhite5992]

So genius how the director tricked us by turning the screen black so we thought it was over and then back on as she fell to the ground

[@oOcitizenOo]

This season is surely on a new level! Watching each episode, i was on the edge of my seat all the time, but this episode, gosh! Intense, dynamic, absorbing, scary - these are 4 words to describe this episode!

[@leslieturner8276]

Well Nikki that song "Running Up That Hill" is now charging up the singles charts across the world! Perhaps this timeless song with the expert use of it in Stranger Things will finally result in Kate Bush getting the recognition that she deserves in America, elsewise she's considered to be a Musical Icon and pioneer. Thank you for your great reactions to a fantastic episode

[@puppetmaster8551]

Her 1st top 10 hit ever in the US.

[@OmniaExtrema]

I absolutely love this episode. That Max had her friends there to open a way out for her, and that she ultimately found the strength to break free and grab it with both hands… Everyone was phenomenal in this, especially Sadie Sink.

[@Kiraiko44]

This is without a doubt one of the best Stranger Things episodes EVER

[@ethan1969]

Not only the best episode of the show, but one of the best episodes of anything ever made! That final scene is just pure A R T!

[@samuraimaster6584]

I’m so glad running u that hill is actually climbing the charts

[@ctcentralinfo]

It looked like Max was in Vecna's mindscape. I have a feeling that either everyone in El presence has somehow absorbed some of her psychic abilities, like in Stephen King's "dreamcatcher" or the fact that they know about the upside down has changed their perception of reality to the point they can resist and enter Vecna's mind to a degree.

[@MrBreezeLI516]

this is a great catch! as Vecna says to Max " what are you diong HERE??!!" 😱😉

[@mjkjelland13]

Love this episode, even though it was extremely stress inducing. My emotion level turned up to 11, so much so that my roomie started knocking on my door asking if I was "OK". I assured her I was fine and why I was so vocal. She didn't realize that season 4 dropped and said she was going to start watching immediately. Fast Forward several hours later, I hear my roomie yelling from her room. I went out to the hall and waited a couple of minutes. When she came out of her room, she was shaken. All she said to me was, " At least Max is alive" with a half sobbing, half laughing voice.

[@waynen6996]

😀thats a mirror and funny,thank you 💙💎🕊️

[@DIGMyers]

After I watched it a couple weeks ago I declared that not only was this season has been the best so far but Dear Billy is probably the best episode they ever put together...So far....

[@brucecooley70]

I thought the same thing. I was worried about Max, but for the most part, I thought she would get through it and make it out alive. Then that flashback montage started and it scared the hell out of me and made me think Vecna was actually going to kill her. That cut back to her being okay was relief to an insane degree.

[@SamTaco96]

Honestly, this episode is one of the best episodes stranger things has put out. Sadie sink was absolutely amazing not only in this season but this one episode really showed how truly immaculate she is as an actress. This storyline this season is amazing and I can’t wait for y’all to see the rest of volume 1.

[@aswaswasw2323]

I love the Max scene at the end, it's so touching. In my opinion, it's such an incredible visual depiction of trying to come out of depression as well. She had been depressed since Billy's death and literally separated herself from the world and her friends. She was beginning to accept death as an option and then she literally ran and fought for her life and her first words to say ' I'm still here'..... talk about tears 😭

[@BrianR246]

One of the best episodes of the series, hands down. Sadie Sink gave on of the best performances. And having Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, come and guest star added to how epic this episode was.

[@papahamdrew]

What’s soooo awesome is that Vecna is not cgi, all makeup and prosthetics

[@kayxx86xx]

The scene of max running from vecna back to the boys with that song was just everything I have rewatched it so many times x

[@aiden6487]

Nikki is just naturally funny and I live all for it

[@MrKjenningsiii]

All over Steven's face. He tried but that emotion seeped through. Was waiting for that THAT scene and your reaction.

[@cvale116]

One of the most beautiful scenes in all of TV that I have ever watched. Truly incredible. Thank you Max. Thank you Stranger Things.

[@summermetcalfe5236]

this episode is incredible! i’m so excited to see what you guys think of the second half of this season. it’s the best season yet.. love you guys, as always !

[@fonzcorp]

The Harry Potter reference also came to me when i watched that Maxine part in this episode. Remember his quote, "You're the weak one, because you'll never know love or friendship... and i feel sorry for you!"

[@darrenbent7601]

Near the end of this episode, I was screaming at my TV like Dustin "ohmygodohmygodohmygod..." then RUNRUNRUN RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!" When it went to black, my heart sank. Then the relief.

[@Blahwoof85]

This episode is absolutely amazing. No matter how many times I see the end scene I always get emotional. Sadie Sink did such a great job, she's a phenomenal actress & definitely deserves an award for this episode.

[@chrispruett81]

Great job Nikki... I was literally talking to the screen at that moment going... do you two not know who that is.. and as soon as I said that... you mentioned it "Is that the actor who played Freddy Kruger?" I laughed my ass off... perfect timing I guess! lol... But yeah.. now you know.. it was him! Noticed when it first showed him.. he was scratching the desk with his finger nails... Robert said it was a subtle nod to Freddy fans!! It sure made me happy!! :)

[@amyeschert9755]

In the Victor Krell scene I love how he is scratching the table like Freddy Kruger. Amazing. Also, because they were filiming in the height of the pandemic Darce Montgomery (Billy) had to shoot his scene in his native Australia. It looks so good.

[@Southern_Trendkill]

Finally started to watch ST4 yesterday and I just now finished this episode. One of the best episodes of TV I’ve ever seen!

[@thefilmmaker9802]

Definitely the best episode of Stranger Thing’s. Really gave me some Conjuring Vibes with Victor & the ending set piece with Max was cherry on top of it all!

[@damonmilline9227]

Glad they are showing much more of Lucas and Max. Lucus and Max should get their own show!

[@nomadicdrone]

My fav episode of the series handsssss down. I bawled so hard. I felt so many things!!!

[@sherrijean03]

Finally getting to watch a reaction video in current time lol! I’ve wanted to comment on so many previous videos y’all have done , but I was always like 2 years behind 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 Love you guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I feel like the thing that separated Max from the rest of Vecnas victims, is her having the benefit of friends who have already been involved with the supernatural world… the others had no one to talk to about it, bc they knew people would think they were crazy, so they stayed completely isolated and easy targets…. She appeared to be this way, bc she was isolating herself for a while… but once things really got crazy , she had her supernatural fighting buddies to help ❤️

[@prettymuchbangtan]

"go hopper go! im excited for him!" honey, you got a big storm coming

[@laurakali6522]

Shout out to random agent man saving the guys scene. Perfection.

[@bryancarson5908]

Same as most this is my favorite episode of the season and possible one of my favs of any! The Running up that Hill Flashback moment was truly magical

[@Onlyant32]

How have i only just come across you two amazing reactors.. such genuine and nice people.I love how u have the time to watch these movies/series each week…I could honestly watch you both react all day.. I will look forward to your new videos ✌🏻

[@Jesterz01]

In that last scene, we were all running up that hill, all trying to make a deal with god... So emotional and epic!

[@hippiechic6772]

Hey Nikki& Steve , Your reactions and comments for this episode had me so tuned in . I was feeling the tension and my shoulders were up around my ears. Ugh.... this was a tough one and it took me a minute to sigh relief at the end . This is definitely a new one on my favorites list and I am here for the journey . The whole scene with the New "house" for Victor's family added Nancy and Robin getting Victor to tell them what happened... that felt so crazy intense for me... the burning crib and baby screaming was Horrific . I agree with you both.... the Horror level for season 4 has catapulted from previous seasons ; this was already a brilliant series from the beginning but season 4 is Mind Blowing and I appreciate Everything you both bring to your channel and I am looking forward to more here .

[@amandapanda6963]

Everyone who watches this episode says, "I really like Yuri" in the beginning. 😂

[@juliant]

LMAO the irony of Hoppers f'd up feet making him hop.

[@briandunlop9262]

This has got to be my favourite episode of any TV show so many emotions watching it and yes was shouting at the TV when max was running then they cut to black can't say the word I used then cried my eyes out when she was safe

[@mollie_7b977]

I was waiting for your reaction of this episode. This was the best episode ever. This whole season has been amazing. Looking forward to your next review.

[@abdou9888]

I waited so much for this reaction, this episode was a banger, the twist in Russia, Victor Creel's creepy back story told by the one and only Robert Englund, the one shot scene in California, the peak ending with Max, where I genuinely thought she was a goner especially after leaving those letters, and god knows how much I love this character and the actress. This a high level season.

[@JazzyChef]

I thought nikki might be a lot more emotional at the end. What a great episode and I still love you guys

[@leveltwotrading9657]

this episode is one of my top episodes of TV i have ever seen in my life. this is comparable to GOT red wedding and Battle of the Bastards are my top 3. if they stick the landing next year probably will be my #1 series ever beating Braking Bad

[@anatoldenevers237]

Personally I think the best TV show ever is The Wire, and I can’t imagine anything ever topping it. But yeah, Stranger Things is incredible. This episode in particular is one of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@BarrettSendrowski]

One of the best if not the best episode out of this season. The flashbacks with max and the group was absolutely gut wrenching, I teared up a bit. Such a great episode. 10/10

[@katwebbxo]

That scene with Max and Vecna is so beautiful. A band I saw in high school (Wild Nothing) covered another Kate Bush song from the same album and I loved her music since then. So glad they incorporated it the way they did with the cinematography. I can't get over it lol. ❤

[@glenmartin7978]

Vecna is a Freddy Kruger inspired monster and Victor Creel is played by the Actor who plays Freddy Kruger

[@testpattern23]

This season is something else so far. I mean I started watching you guys from your Stranger Things reactions like what 5 or 6 years ago...full circle.

[@kattegat1942]

Episode four is what made season four ST worth the three year wait oh and the song.....fucking marvelous!!