Stranger Things - 3x3 The Case of the Missing Lifeguard - Group Reaction

It's the invasion of the Body Snatchers, Hawkins style!!
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[@petrgalko4152]

Tbf Will wasnt acting out because his friends were growing up, he was lashing out because he pretty much lost his childhood thx to the upside down. He lives in a constant fear of being mind controled, tortured or killed. Not to mention that after he puked out that slime from the upside down, who could blame him for wanting to stay inside his safe space for a bit longer. Also while every1 else was growing up during those battles with the upside down, Will was pretty much in a coma as he barelly had any control over his body. He is mentally the same kid from season 1 while the rest is in a completly different place.

[@petrgalko4152]

@ja bo I havent think of that. It makes absolute sense.

[@Venom_1462]

totally true

[@amossantiago1981]

instablaster...

[@lavastone9434]

I just watch stranger things, and honestly i can relate to will. idk if it's normal or not. I mean i'm not losing my childhood or anything. But, in my second year of college, i was crying and upset because my friends didn't want to play werewolf with me. And i even mad at my self, realizing that i'am too childish....

[@dittoluv]

@@lavastone9434 maybe you have the Peter Pan syndrome?

[@Mrryn]

I felt so bad for Will in this episode. Poor guy was snatched to another dimension by a monster, believed to have been killed, implanted with slugs and nearly actually dying, brought back only to have flashes where he's stuck in the other world, and possessed by an evil extradimensional elder brain monstrosity and forced to sabotage and nearly kill his friends and family (and actually being partially responsible for the death of Bon Newby: Superhero, who was actually really good to him). Not even counting the bullying he's had to endure at school both before and after his disappearance. And now that the gang is finally back together and there is some normalcy in their lives, two of his friends are more concerned with two girls he's not even remotely as close to or familiar with as the rest of the group and just generally feeling like the group is drifting apart. He's missed missed about 2 years of any semblance of normal childhood with all the shit that happened to him and, as soon as it calms down, it's like all of his friends have already moved on. Poor Will, man.

[@mogugu.]

How is this comment one week ago 😨

[@Issa_rat]

WHAT TIME TRAVELER

[@infinite-sadness]

@@mogugu. patreon

[@Mrryn]

@@mogugu. Early access on Patreon 😉

[@TeddymanYT]

Add to that, maybe he has found out about him moving out. Thinking its probably his last summer break in Hawkings.

[@macuna1995]

It's always heartbreaking when Will is hurting.

[@Jeremiah8rown]

The cinematography this season is amazing. And the ending of this episode is freaking chilling. I love it. Can't wait for the next one. Such a great season.

[@joevictor53]

Definitely. I love the ending of this episode so much. Last season was a bit of a dud but it's good to know Stranger Things wasn't just a one season hit

[@Jeremiah8rown]

Joe Victor I enjoyed Season Two and it was obviously very well received with critics and fans regardless, but I think after a while that one episode left a sour taste in some people’s mouths. The Duffers talked about Netflix giving them way less time for writing back then (they wanted to rewrite a good portion of the half-end of the season but literally didn’t have the time).

[@joevictor53]

Jeremiah Brown I mean I did enjoy it cause of the actors and their performances. But yeah it was loved by most critics and fans and I can see why. I'm rewatching the show with my mum and I enjoyed season 1 and I'm looking forward to season 3 again but I don't feel the same way about 2. I didn't actually know that about Netflix not giving them enough time. Hopefully that won't be a problem in the future but I do see Netflix's point cause these are kids. They grow up fast

[@Jeremiah8rown]

Joe Victor Yeah exactly. They were trying to push through seasons to account for the kid’s growth. They gave them more writing time for S3.

[@dlwlrma_77]

How is this 1 week ago ??wtffff my youtube is drunk

[@robsreactions5396]

This episode perfectly showed why they should have used Noah Schnapp more this season

[@moonlightkayla4903]

ROB’s REACTIONS I agree :(

[@adrmax3292]

People literally asked if he was gonma get a break and the duffer brothers said yes. This is will taking a break

[@yzmleex5506]

ROB’s REACTIONS Yeah the episode used will but the season in general not necessarily. I think it’s safe to say that Will did have a break for this season.

[@kc4417]

Don’t worry Noah is a huge part of season 4!!!

[@gammarade2562]

@@adrmax3292 having a break from suffering so much, they didn't have to abandon his growing up plotline after episode 3.

[@Mrryn]

As a D&D nerd, this season actually portrays the Mind Flayer much more like a mind flayer from D&D, right down to working through thralls and using them to bring more unsuspecting victims to the flayer's lair. Obviously no straight up devouring brains or outer space origins, but basic M.O. and characterization as much more insidious and cunning is pretty on point.

[@ciarantc7881]

Even the MF's origin is kinda similar to his D&D one, he may not be from space but it is from outside of Earth as we know it and *SPOILERS* He does sort of do the brain eating thing when he consumes the residents of Hawkins to build his anti-Eleven monster

[@evertime123]

Don't forget the cranium rats

[@Mrryn]

@@evertime123 Or the Flesh Golem

[@iceman10129]

When the song says "the sweet perfume", Billy is dousing the rag in chloroform.

[@WiqidBritt]

Why are these people so reluctant to believe something weird is going on? It's literally happened twice before. Dude's kid can literally make people explode with her mind. When magnets stop working for no apparent reason it's probably safe to make the assumption that weird shit is happening again.

[@adrmax3292]

Its magnets.

[@BradleyDS90]

The sound design when El sees Heather in the tub was insane.

[@neonoires]

I know compared to what else happens this season, this episode might not seem like much but this is one of my favorite in the series for some reason. It was a huge "WTF?" in the best way. I loved the horror and mystery elements in this one between Nancy trying to figure out what's going on and El and Max trying to find out what's up with Billy. That scene between Will and Mike was so tense, I really felt for Will here. I was also pretty annoyed with how Hopper was treating Joyce. I know she was too distracted with the magnet situation but her boyfriend died not even a year ago and her son barely survived two major incidents. I think he should give her a break.

[@Crick1952]

2:00 the guys all laughing and the girls in shocked disgust

[@Cbricklyne]

@1:50 Mike : "Because women act on emotion and not logic." Cut and zoom in to a Close-up of all the women in the group reacting EMOTIONALLY to that scene. Great work, Mr. Editor. Nicely played.

[@katwebbxo]

Laughing/smiling (referring to the guys) indicates emotion too, silly. 😋 That's funny though lol.

[@moonlightkayla4903]

I’m SOOOO excited for the next episode. It’s tied for my favorite with the last one of the season.

[@alilikeshearts]

S.A.M.E.

[@hassansafsouf7991]

moonlight kayla You can watch all the episodes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@katwebbxo]

@@hassansafsouf7991 I think she's talking about their reaction to the next episode.

[@hoopz66]

The 6th one is good too

[@Lauren-zx3gx]

So Billy is the only one with the Mjnd Flayer in him, the same one that had possessed Will. That’s why he’s the only one completely sentient.

[@FiggityJones]

I also didn't want it to show us Bob's death in its entirety, but after further thought I really appreciate that they did, because Joyce was having a flashback, and flashbacks aren't nice to you and they don't care if you'd rather not relive that moment again.

[@KainErrow]

Another interesting thing is that Eleven kinda got scaled back on her powers, both in how powerful she is (freaking Dark Phoenix last season) and how much focus was given to her vs. the full cast. I still wish Mr. Clark had an even bigger part just from his season 1 setup, but whatever.

[@katwebbxo]

Same about Mr. Clarke. Maybe El got scaled back because of how much power it took to close the gate in S2. Could be because she still needs time to recover or she doesn't want to use so much at one time.

[@maggiekent261]

You guys should react to The Haunting of Hill House. It’s only one season and it’s extremely underrated. :)

[@neonoires]

YES! I COMPLETELY AGREE.

[@cm31572]

Definitely isn't underrated

[@alycewellin]

YEEEEES

[@KainErrow]

Offering support

[@karolinavasili]

there is going to be season 2, though it will follow other family

[@pvilches06]

Such a killer episode! The writing this season has been amazing and like you all mentioned, each of our groups are uncover in things/being aware of their surroundings all concurrently. Also the danger is very real for each of our characters which makes this season even more thrilling. Love our Mallrats and really am liking Billy's character as the villain. Awesome reaction you awesome people.

[@vidiotsavant6561]

Kiss?! Clearly he didn't read the names on their bottle-spinning board.

[@obsidian4005]

They way the writers used spin the bottle as a way to have EL clue into what's happening with the mind flyer was so clever.

[@joemags6098]

I do like how well the show filters in pop culture influences throughout. Even with the Russian super soldier that beat up Hopper, I had Dolph Lundgren vibes from Rocky 4 - which was also a product of 1985, matching the year they're in.

[@Chemeleon15]

Joe Mags Several scenes make him out to be a terminator/T1000 reference.

[@joemags6098]

@@Chemeleon15 it was merely an example, based on what they had seen / their released reaction

[@Shad0wmoses]

considering everything that's happened its completely ridiculous why hopper isn't on instant red alert when joyce comes over freaking out about the magnets. they had 2 seasons worth of really weird fucked up shit happen and they decide to be skeptics. its not just hopper though, they write these into several characters reactions such as Max or Jonathan. but i understand they do this intentionally for some reason or another. it kind of just takes away from the immersion when really, every one of these people should be super paranoid like joyce is, given the knowledge and experience they have within the past 2 seasons.

[@svgftw351]

the dinner scene was so damn creepy and good

[@SiriuslyPotty]

19:00 literal gasping and pointing, I'm so dead.

[@nEthing4Her]

LMAO when the jazzercise dude turns around, Steve acts like he's taking a casual piss into the plant, hahahahahaha 🤣

[@c4chu]

waiting for these reactions is so frustrating because i just want to see you guys watch the entire season arghhhhh

[@lucan_nn]

11:03 that line literally made my body go numb….especially now knowing will is gay

[@untitleddivaproject]

it’s funny that ur calling the Russian Boris and finn wolfhard plays a russian kid named boris in the goldfinch

[@captainwesley532]

S1: WHERE IS MY BOY S2: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY BOY S3: WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY MAGNETS S4? WHERE ARE MY MAGNETS

[@nickmartinez7067]

episode 4 til the end all goes crazy

[@Marcelmoore01]

18:58 THE IN SYNC SITUATION!!!!

[@SmallFryAmI92]

Watching the discussion afterwards a couple years later is fun but so painful lmaoo 😂

[@fojemo1661]

This has some Jordan Peele feels to it. When El was looking for Heather, she sunk in the sunken place like in Get Out. Then when Billy and Heather attacked Heather’s parents, it was like the scene in US where Elizabeth Moss’ family was attacked.

[@erickmejia4602]

"The case of the missing lifeguard" "The case of the missing fertilizer" His daughter was the missing lifeguard 🤔

[@rastallano]

"Have you ever seen invasion of the booty snatchers" 💀💀 LMFAO done.

[@marcelogostozo]

I'm in love with this "Katy Perry" 19:37

[@mykeyacosta8434]

It's funny how y'all girls sat together for this one lmao poor nahid XD

[@dtmt502]

he's got the hair

[@charliejeal7199]

Poor Nahid? Would you rather be sitting next to guys?

[@mykeyacosta8434]

@@charliejeal7199 lmao they're friends bro. Is your masculinity so delicate you can't sit next to a guy?

[@charliejeal7199]

I never said there was anything wrong with sitting next to a guy. Just pointing out that I along with most guys would prefer to sit next to the girls

[@whywelovefilm7079]

Hey, I might be in the minority here but Hopper knows what's up. When he wakes up from that hangover, there's nothing better then ice cold Milk straight from the fridge. It has to be out of the carton too. You have to rush before anyone sees you not using a glass. It's great, trust me.

[@Cassxowary]

Why We Love Film yes, if non-dairy (:

[@kathybiggs2258]

Will never had a normal childhood so he’s trying to live it out now while he’s kind of ok

[@BxJAE]

I would LOVE if you guys watch DARK on Netflix! I'm sure you guys would love it.

[@anishpatel3118]

Dark is so underrated. Debatably the best Netflix Original

[@yikesyikespr.9055]

Intellectual I don’t know dude, it seem a bit too similar to the first season of Stranger Things.

[@BxJAE]

@@yikesyikespr.9055 aside from some of it taking place in the year 1984 , there is absolutely nothing similar. IT IS NOT TRYING TO BE StRaNgEr ThInGs . They are both great series in their own way.

[@yikesyikespr.9055]

Juan H Brito I never said it was trying to BE stranger things, I just said that there were some moments that were a bit too similar.

[@AttackOfTheBees]

@@yikesyikespr.9055 As striking as some of those similarities can be at first, they're still superficial and limited to the set up.

[@Danielplays993]

I love how the stranger things reactions get about triple the amount of views of there other reaction

[@Roan.bot.]

Line of the century. This is how you know you’re a legend 😂 “But what about the screams?” “👉👈 well when Billy is alone with a girl . . .” Don’t care what anybody says. Best character 😂 King Bill

[@JuanSolo9]

The russian hitman's name is Grigori.

[@TheBiz]

Chris on point with the “Under The Skin” reference, exactly what I thought when I saw that sinking scene.

[@Selixinho]

Guys, all these great episodes...but the best ending is yet to come. Episode SIX

[@blackzephyre]

My favorite part of this season is when they ask El questions and they cut off before she answers

[@Schmidteren]

Final Space and The Last Kingdom. Two great shows.

[@kaitospin3944]

Who remembers that guy from the Frighteners? God I loved that movie back in the day.

[@no.810]

Two words: STRANGER BEANS!

[@pretendtheresaname9213]

You should react to Over the Garden Wall, Halloween is coming and it's the perfect time to watch it.

[@michaelhenry3234]

I wonder how they'd handle it, though. It's only 10 minutes per episode, so their normal 10 minute rule would be the entire episode lol.

[@julieb.5860]

as much as i love hopper, he was displaying really toxic behavior regarding joyce and other men. it actually made me so stressed from remembering dealing with that kind of behavior i got sick to my stomach, and i found out that i wasn't the only one. thank goodness he recognized it and changed it because if he'd kept after joyce in that angry hurt jealous crap that he actually had no right to put on her i would have stopped liking him completely. joyce had valid reasons to stand him up. my god, the creature that attacked her son twice was returning and she recognized it. hop started thie whole gaslighting thing with her (you are behaving this way because you can't move on. there's nothing going on. your imagination) and quite a few fans of the show did some very interesting pieces regarding how prevalent that was in the 80's. jonathan was also doing something very close to the same thing. but the women were right, and the duffer brothers did an excellent job of showcasing this behavior and validating the women while redeeming the perpetrators. it's funny, because it seems the only people really being hinest (besides our sweet dustin) were the ones on truth serum. irony much? except for murray, who is always directly, brutally, and hilariously honest.

[@britneyharvey2000]

Good reaction! Can’t wait to see your reaction to the next episode

[@cissyiniguez]

People keep saying they are annoyed with the stereotypical Russian bad guys, yet at the time that's how it was. Having grown up in the 80’s, I can say that's how it was, but the way they are portraying them is more like a caricature. In 1985, when this is taking place, there was a leak in the CIA that the Soviets used to ‘arrest’ dozens of agents throughout the world that ended with the execution of at least 10 of them. While having the Russians be the bad guy, seems like a trope to you, the truth is the Soviets were doing some shady shit.

[@charmedoriginal5923]

Awesome reaction as usual guys

[@PaperDragons]

20:50 ..."for research purposes"

[@moody_reckless6077]

1:51 Hilarious 😂

[@Razzlewolfflight]

The way Hop acts in this season is really toxic. I’m glad he gets over it by S4.

[@EternalDensity]

3 minutes ago? Last time I was this early, Back to the Future was newly available on VHS.

[@EternalDensity]

Loving watching yall be so hype! And I'm still noticing new details.

[@ansonrobijohnyisaac9462]

You must react to La Casa De Papel..... really an awesome .... the third season is just out.... it would be great....

[@elmorphine479]

Yeeees

[@dferrise1666]

I KNEW SURAJ WOULD LOVE THE INDIANA JONES STYLE SHADOW SHOTS! I JUST KNEW IT :)

[@gloriabaquera5434]

Pause at 19:01 for the invasion of the body snatchers pose #couplegoals

[@FilmFanatic1980]

Just wait until the end of the season .

[@nevermindkey]

What I like is that as much as of asshole Billy is, he truly didn’t want to hurt anybody. When he got the urge to bash Mrs. Wheeler’s head into the shelf at the pool, he fought it and told her to stay away. When Heather was asking him if he was okay in the shower, he was trying to fight the urge to choke her. Idk, I think it’s a nice touch to have him try and stop himself from attacking people since he was such a violent asshole last season...

[@lacemilks]

I love you guys so much and I just found you channel today 💜

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

I literally just started watching ST a couple days ago for the FIRST TIME EVER. Naturally, I'm recording my reactions and uploading them, so far it's living up to the hype 🔥🔥🚒

[@mykeyacosta8434]

They love where this is going already yay.

[@user-ti8xl9ho2j]

this is coming a bit late but i think the theory or whatever that will is the center of all of it.. cause what’s happening is almost exactly identical to d&d.. and it’s reflecting off of wills own thoughts.. so i think it definitely might be plausible next season that they’ll look into it that he could possibly have powers or whatever LMAO the duffer brothers had said something next season coming up is something that’s been buried and will connect everything so..

[@Maraa_aa1283]

You should totally react to Orphan black ! It really is one of the best shows ever

[@12chapin]

Hopper, or as he'll soon be known as, Alexi

[@dungeonmaster16]

20:56 amazon. No I’m not kidding they legit got listings of it for prime.

[@LiaStoney]

I love you guys 🥺😭❤️❤️❤️

[@Viruz32]

6:45 voting for that guy to be the new joker with that laugh

[@ajshannon259]

Artem oh gosh I can’t believe that’s what I sound like. LOL Haley won’t stop playing my laugh!!!

[@Viruz32]

@@ajshannon259 Wait that's you? Haha. She won't stop playing for good reason, it's sounds maniacal lol

[@ajshannon259]

Yea that’s me lol, and it does! Someone else said it sounds like a Kookaburro. Which is also hilarious

[@2012banksnb]

The man with the blonde hair in Nancy office look like UK prev prime minister. 😂

[@ashketchup7354]

6:46 kookaburra

[@Sassynbluntaf]

When they played "Miss American Pie" I was 😱

[@cinemasantha2019]

I really Can't wait you guys see Alexei...................

[@AlasdairGR]

You guys need to stops putting Rana and Marketa right next to each other. 😂 They always scare the living shit out of each other.

[@madebytalya]

i’m soo excited for the next episode. it’s my 2nd favorite episode

[@yasmeennatalia]

next episode is my second favorite this season!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@marciasousa8289]

Same gurl

[@damonclark218]

my favorite episode is Chapter 7 the Bite

[@hoopz66]

Episode 6 was great too

[@lAmCanad1an]

15:05 the Matrix broke near Rana!

[@marissamacpherson5563]

Is it just me or I feel like they all kind of don’t care when the guy with the Christmas shirt starts talking when they are discussing about the episode at end:/

[@Dell-ol6hb]

Marissa McPherson pretty much lol

[@ryanw5425]

This is rlly off topic but i went to watch ur reactions to 1x1 of stranger things but it wasnt there so just wondering was it deleted? And im not just asking them if anyone in the comments knows thx.

[@johnnyblue07]

I just checked their channel and it was blocked by Netflix for copyright reasons. Other Season 1 episodes are not blocked.

[@ryanw5425]

@@johnnyblue07 Oh ok thank you

[@IsmaelSilva7]

lol so funny to see straights not react at all about will being gay 11:11

[@Cassxowary]

Ismael Silva no one said he is... Noah Schnapp said to leave it to the viewer to draw their own conclusions... Joyce in the first episode said Lonnie thought he’s gay because he is a child in touch with his feelings, but on the other hand it was implied to be about wanting to play d&d with them...

[@haleyemerson8808]

Lol so funny that you assume all of us are “straights” 😂

[@MomoKanjaki]

@@Cassxowary Will is gay. lol

[@MomoKanjaki]

Ismael Silva I wanted to see the others reaction to it, but only the girl with the blonde hair reacted and seemed to catch on. xD

[@wandanemer2630]

In Soviet Russia, ve protect YOU! ...from yourselves. :) That is really SUCH a good twist!

[@moviegirlaka]

At least none of them are acting weird this time

[@wynaraxisto]

The next episode it's my favorite! I'm soo excited!

[@ACook94]

I love the ending of this episode

[@danteferrise6742]

+The Normies THAT T-SHIRT IS THE DOPEST DOPE I’VE EVER SMOKED...Suraj is Will right?

[@hamadalkaabi2160]

Girls:don’t show us bob die Boys:oh it’s dodo ass bob 😂😂

[@SnippetPlug_]

Episode 3 and it’s July 22 omg 😩 I’ll be back when y’all are done

[@davidaparicio3867]

Watch dark on netflix too

[@Sassynbluntaf]

Episode 4 is gonna go hard af

[@danteferrise6742]

+The Normies Wait wait wait Suraj is easy? Well I guess I can’t give up hope lol

[@austinlove8821]

12:11 12:57 16/19:29 3-20:11,cool 20:40-21:11

[@kazelai8507]

you guy should watch Mob Psycho 100 It's a really good anime

[@moomoopuppy508]

Chloroform doesn't work like in the movies. I like the "all black" scenes. They remind me of the ScarJo movie, "Under the Skin"

[@charmedoriginal5923]

Is anyone else's YT notifications not working properly today or is it just mine ?

[@ronburrelljr7077]

Hey normies have y'all seen that hopper, pi vid would love to see y'all reaction to that

[@Exquisite_Cadaver]

Watch “Dark”.

[@Ryuksgelus]

None of the Normies parents(or had to take care of much younger siblings) I take it since none got mad when Max was rude to Hopper like I've seen in other reactions channels.

[@katwebbxo]

But someone still said "rude little kids" after that part? I get what you're saying though.