Stranger Things 4 | Stranger Things Cast Reacts to Mind Lair Scene | Netflix Geeked Week

Watching the cast of Stranger Things watch that scene in Episode 4 is almost as good as the scene itself. Sit down with the cast as they react to Max’s iconic scene from Dear Billy. #GeekedWeek
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[@kayziofficial]

Sadie has no idea how much that scene has touched everyone

[@tunderdiamant8651]

i mean ... if she spent like 1 second on the internet since the release i'm pretty sure she does lmao that's literally the part of the season you see everywhere and that everyone talks about

[@englishatheart]

@@tunderdiamant8651 I'm not talking about it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's like the Bent Neck Lady from Hill House. It was a fine scene but I definitely don't think it's as groundbreaking as so many make it out to be. 😛 I have nothing against it, I'm just rather indifferent to most things these days. Life has done that.

[@FMFvideos]

it's mostly the song

[@ifeelsane2898]

@@FMFvideos but flashbacks are the running too It all combined together in an amazing scene

[@chanyfanny]

touched everyone 😭😭😭😭😭 it’s a show chill😂😂

[@fatimaezzharadamouri3678]

This scene is by far one of the bests scenes ever i mean the song, the memories, lumax, max running to the gate, the acting, everything is perfect

[@Mjj5557]

It was good, might just be me but I felt it was a bit cheesy with the flashbacks tho. It’s the old “all u need is friendship” theme

[@fatimaezzharadamouri3678]

@@Mjj5557 i mean yeaaah but with the acting and everything it’s not like all the cheesy scenes with that theme u get it… the acting and the song and everything made it super beautiful

[@BigHeisenberg]

@@Mjj5557 well I mean for a lot of people friendship is what motivates them to keep wanting to live

[@RyanCalebSmith]

@@Mjj5557 Screw you as you are a cold heartless person as this is most Freaking beautiful things. So, SHUT UP and get out!!!

[@letsgodraco]

@@Mjj5557 I see it more of her life flashing before her eyes

[@joelmanser9218]

I love how Gaten is just fully focused on the scene and I am pretty sure we all looked like him

[@wendy-ge5du]

my jaw was on the floor

[@scatterbunny35]

I was sobbing like a baby, so no, not like him 😂

[@voyaperez]

@@scatterbunny35 yah same

[@Manar38656]

@@scatterbunny35 same 😭🤣

[@Kuulieboy]

@@scatterbunny35 yeah me too

[@BoostedEcho]

The pure panic on her face as she runs. Incredible acting.

[@LittleHobbit13]

I don't know if I'd call it panic, I think it's more desperation. She's desperate to get back out to her friends and not lose the chance to reconnect with people that care about her and who she cares about in return. If she doesn't make it, there are no second chances. She _has_ to escape.

[@BoostedEcho]

@@LittleHobbit13 You're right.

[@freebirddee2620]

I couldn't even explain this scene without tearing up, she's a truly amazing actress x

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[@jenjones90]

Not really

[@theriddler2556]

The scene is about a depressed person on the verge of suicide. Max wanted to switch places with Billy. Hence, the song choice. What Max realized though was she had so many values in her life to live for so she choose to live rather than let the darkness consume her. I also thought the white light metaphor which is a symbol for someone dying being reversed here was very clever. Instead going to the white light toward death the white light here leads to life. What a beautiful and powerful scene.

[@billie8036]

Wow

[@sasookay514]

This is exactly what i figured this whole scene was too. It was talking to people who were complimenting suicide. People who are depressed are tormented all the time too. So many similarities.

[@bricktopian]

Same thoughts here. The white light part stood out to me the most

[@EdHed_]

That’s very true- and on top of the relation to swapping places with billy out of depression, the song also has a very literal connection to what’s happening physically in the scene. Max is in a deadly situation and wants to swap with her real body which she sees floating in the real world, but she’s also having to “run up that hill” and find her reasons to live, as well as attempt a difficult escape from the dark thoughts which vecna taunts and threatens her with. in my opinion, the scene is very well crafted in such a way that it hits hard for everyone on multiple levels due to all of the symbolism and relation to several themes. And most of those themes are ones that many people can relate to as well- theres a theme of the power of music and how it has the ability to reach people in very deep ways (max’s escape is through music, as shown in s4e1. plus, the whole mental asylum part of the show establishes a very real point that music can help to calm the brain), there’s also a theme of perseverance through depression and darkness (her escape from vecna), there’s a theme of confronting your fears and deepest concerns (max’s letter to billy), and there’s a theme of remorse (max feeling sorry and guilty that her brother died and she couldn’t have saved him or been friends with him like she imagined). All of those themes are beautifully wrapped together in the buildup, song selection, visual effects, amazing acting, and high stakes that the duffers established. I’m honestly so impressed by how far they’ve taken this series- they’re certainly allowing the show to live up to its initial potential.

[@EdHed_]

(P.S. sorry about the super long message lol, get a little carried away.. also yes I totally agree that the white light metaphor is very clever- I hadn’t noticed that until you pointed it out)

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

Me first watching the scene: She's got a point. She's an icon. She's a legend. And she is the moment.

[@Fumi007]

I love you. lol

[@mentallyill7868]

This got it LMFAOOOOOOOO

[@srd1997]

Now, come on now!

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[@lainey2007]

Sadie is so modest about her acting skills! She's incredible in that scene, but only talks about how it was to film.

[@originalgangstercinderella9992]

Cuz the anchor asked about the filming

[@forgetXyesterday]

Shes sooooo humble

[@dudestravel8934]

Sadie growing into a fine actress, she’s a future Jean Grey of X men.

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[@tankgirl9324]

@@originalgangstercinderella9992 Gotta answer the anger.

[@net_apart7987]

"running up that hill" by kate bush has a lot of meaning in this scene, wanted to swap places with a dead relative that you loved and would no mater what swap places with them (billy). and life constantly is you having to run a long upwards hill, dreading every second off it but then eventually reaching the top.

[@EdHed_]

true- but I also think there’s more resemblance to swapping places with her body in the real world which she can see rising to its near death, so the fact that her fav song is playing and she’s actually trying to swap places with her actual body which is about to be twisted like a pretzel and killed, it makes it all the more intense for her and such a symbolic moment. but yeah I also think there’s a message of her wanting to swap places for billy because she feels guilty for his death. It’s really a perfect mix of song choice, buildup, effects, and editing. the flashbacks add even higher stakes to what was already a perfect moment. the duffers and their whole team are truly geniuses in crafting excellent cinema lol

[@mando0_76o.02]

And lots of the people think that the flashbacks only mean the power of friendship when in reality it shows how much max has to appreciate and think about the positive in what she has rather than the negative and the guilt which would be vecna. And throughout the series we see her closed off and the struggles she experiences esp in episode 4 so it’s inspirational to see her over come that

[@timmesaric4487]

was obvious bruh

[@net_apart7987]

@@timmesaric4487 Mesaric bulzeric fullzecretrilaction look ass 💀 your name is a whole ass transformer 💀💀

[@lightsong3125]

I don't believe the song means she wanted to swap places with Billy. She felt guilty that she couldn't save him and grief that they weren't ever friends but it was never implied that she wanted to swap places with him

[@toxicwasteman1819]

6 hours to put on a vecna suit and it's fully practical? Big props to the entire team of stranger things the season was incredible

[@haronixmatatix]

"practical effects" is the term used for effects made physically without cgi.

[@ryleey.5237]

jamie said it was actually more of a 7-7 1/2 application time. he is a saint for putting up with that

[@justahumanwithamask4089]

@@ryleey.5237 I cannot sit that long. My legs would die

[@aeonflux-mu9mt]

@@justahumanwithamask4089 he would stand up and take small breaks tho ofc lmao

[@wintersummer1633]

what does it mean by practical?

[@isimpforfaithordway4618]

She was the perfect character to confront vecna since she interacted With every main character differently. It wasn’t the typical “I’m new in this town let’s be best friend forever now”.

[@justahumanwithamask4089]

Fr tho. Mike was a straight up asshole towards her.

[@LunarWind99]

Yes ! It was a nice change

[@sarahgomes5180]

Not with Will, there are no scenes of them in the memories and in the series the interaction is minimal, but it makes sense, when he finally returns to the gang she is dating, so her time is between Lucas and the new friendship with Eleven and the whole situation with Billy, but I miss the interaction between these two characters. I think the moment he's going through now, she would be an excellent friend, a good listener and sensitive without being condescending.

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[@naveenmagapu4670]

The analogy for depression, trauma, and suicide is what i love the most here. Max was literally fighting her demons and escaping the darkness to come back to life. And she had to find those happy memories herself and put in the effort to run away/escape. Also ridiculous that Vecna's makeup and costume took 6 hours.

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[@showtimexshiloh887]

just to get her soul ripped away in the end

[@user-mj3fs8oc1o]

I am absolutely shocked that Jamie is actually in the Vecna suit, I was convinced it was a different person all together under all that. Amazing.

[@Lukefiore]

That plot twist was one of the coolest I’ve seen but at first when vecna was introduced I was confused on how he spoke English if he’s from upside down but being former human makes sense now

[@juliejules7780]

I thought it was CGI lol

[@Slingblade87]

During the big reveal scene in episode 7 I was like "Hold on... his (One's) eyes are actually VECNA'S EYES! That's him! Holy shit!". Good move on their part to use the actual actor who plays One, rather than put a stuntman/whoever under the Vecna prosthetics, or make Vecna CGI. It was almost definitely more complicated in terms of logistics, but it paid off.

[@kellis6645]

Being totally honest I had the exact opposite problem, I found Vecna and One to be so similar that it made the twist predictable from the moment i saw One. That being said, still an incredible moment, where it all came together so well

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[@MeredithHagan]

The acting this season was out of this world, god damn. The whole cast is amazing. And Priah looks so grown up! It kind of breaks my heart to see them all not really be kids anymore, but in a happy way? I can’t explain it.

[@Vasilievaaa]

Exactly my words

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[@avalam111]

Best scene of max yet. We get see alot more about her character in this season. This scene was just 🤌 I loved it. Scariest season so far with lots of plot twists thanks for the likes lol

[@yousefkingdom5735]

do you know the date of the new episode ?

[@lilunit_]

@@yousefkingdom5735 July 1st

[@humanfox819]

100%

[@ashtonturner2862]

Best scene from Stranger Things…period

[@user-of3sp3yy1f]

Best scene of all four seasons

[@palma2179]

Jamie Campbell Bower’s performance as Vecna/Henry/001 was absolutely phenomenal. I have to acknowledge that if it wasn’t for the way he portrayed Vecna, the feeling of dread would have been dampened. He did such an incredible job and I hope that once Vol. 2 airs, we can see him sit down with the cast and talk about it more. JCB and Sadie carried this season for me. They deserve all of the awards. Absolutely amazing!

[@joaqie6319]

argyle hard carried and you can’t tell me otherwise

[@grayden4138]

Eddie is lowkey the best new character. The witch hunt for him, "Satanic panic", is all very reminiscent of the West Memphis Three. Damien specifically.

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[@13Xerro]

His performance really was fantastic. At first when we see him as Henry I thought he came across a little bit creepy, but then he was ‘helping’ Jane and so I started thinking okay he seems decent. Then of course it’s revealed he is both 001 and Vecna and that shocked me. He sold this dramatic change in demeanour so well (and with some excellent scriptwriting.) It was a fantastically well realised reveal.

[@laxus9451]

and the asshole from emmys snubbed them

[@MicukoFelton]

That scene was a masterpiece. Both Sadie and Jamie blew me away.

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[@RypticVODS]

Jamie Campbell is the crew's star this season part for me. Dude is on another level and that twist got me so good

[@palma2179]

10000% agreed. He rocked every element of his characterization of the roles he had to play.

[@xArt_16]

@@palma2179 for real, his monologue about life had me thinkin not gonna lie

[@Slingblade87]

To pull off that very long villain reveal monologue in episode 7 without being cringey as hell was a Herculean task, but he was up to it. Kudos.

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[@Ken93Cy]

Truly the best scene in the entire 4 season run of the series in my opinion. Watched it yesterday and cried my eyes out. The song, the tension, the hidden message about fighting depression it was all beautiful. 👏👏

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[@anniebaker6763]

Just a note on the filming: Very glad they did it the same way Lord of the Rings was filmed. Relying on practical effects and only using CGI when absolutely necessary, it provides a much more immersive and realistic experience. Many productions rely too heavily upon CGI and it really weakens the whole picture which makes the audience feel further removed from the scene rather than making them feel a part of it. Much more physical work, but incredibly worth it

[@yayazow]

I agree her step when she run on blood make the scene more intense ! Imagine running out of "hell" with a "devil" chasing you through dead body and blood everywhere, it's so scary and poetic at the same time. What a scene !

[@ryze.-333]

The scene's show the true power of stranger thing's it explain's stuff in detail with the music and other makes it awesome and (etc.) keep up the good work stranger things.

[@englishatheart]

Such unnecessary use of apostrophes. 😛

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[@demimoore2345]

Just inspirational that scene was. I cried lol. It was just so emotional and relatable. Just the utter desperation on her face to escape and get back to the ones she loved. I think it showed her that she does need them and that they need her too. Sadie deserves an emmy and the absolute world they all do :)

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[@OriAlfassi]

This scene is A WORK OF ART!! If I could wipe my memory to watch it again for the first time I would! Also I CANT WAIT FOR VOL2!!

[@kingmanic]

The next best is to watch other people watch it for the first time.

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[@bassmasterflex77]

Agreed

[@dub2459]

Probably one of the best scenes in television history, whoever directed that episode has a bright future.

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[@joshmciver3319]

This scene has literally changed my life, it's so weird to say bit it genuinely has. The whole situation resonates with me so much since I lost my brother 18 months ago and seriously suffered with grief, anxiety and depression. This scene felt like captured the pain of that experience so well while also showing how hard it is to overcome, since watching this I've felt better than I have in a long time and the song can now almost instantly fix my bad moods. Seriously to every actor, writer, effects artist, director, producer and anyone else involved in making this scene, thank you so much.

[@MinecraftIsLoveMinecraftIsLife]

never doubt how great practical effects are. this just proves it.

[@haronixmatatix]

Jurassic park and Titanic were testaments to that.

[@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3]

I think it really matters what's happening CGI is becoming more relevant especially for stuff impossible or really difficult (having to use camera trickery) CGI is useful. Both have their place

[@MinecraftIsLoveMinecraftIsLife]

@@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3 yeah. cgi done properly is stunning. but it's when cgi is just used as a cheap alternative that it brings down the show/movie. imo cgi should be used to compliment practical effects.

[@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3]

@@MinecraftIsLoveMinecraftIsLife true! Eventually it will advance enough that it won't cost much or take much time to look completely realistic nearly to the pixel

[@DoctorSess]

@@MinecraftIsLoveMinecraftIsLife I think CGI works best right now when it’s only used for the background, for scenery, for touching things up and adding flare… CGI people, animals, monsters, etc. are still obviously CGI which undermines the immersion for me personally. It’s getting there but it’s not quite there yet where you can’t tell the difference.

[@daydreams590]

This scene is a masterpiece of acting, story climax, sound design, and cinematography. The actors, especially Sadie Sink, show such a range of emotions (fear, panic, despair, hope and will to survive) that make the audience feel the same desperation for Max to survive. The story of Max coming to terms with her survivor's guilt/depression and choosing life and her friends over death is so heart wrenching while also such a great climax to her emotional journey. The sound design in this scene is amazing. It sets the stage of using deep/dark toned music and harmonizing when Max is captured. It ramps up the suspense with the ticking of the clock as her friends rush to find the music to save her. The song Running Up That Hill with the additions of the string instrumentals beginning to swell encourages hope in the audience and Max before the sharp cut to black with no music adds a level of catharsis for the audience. The call for Max from her friends, the deep tone that signifies her return to her body, and then a soft piano reprise of running up that hill signifying she made it fills us (the audience) with relief and happiness. The use of Running Up That Hill was also such a fantastic song choice as well since in the context of the scene it encourages Max to literally run towards her friends who care about her while also making an emotional parallel to the pain she has been experiencing due to her survivor's guilt over Billy's death (her desire to trade places with him in death), her inability to communicate that pain with her loved ones, and lastly, her will to live and begin to heal. The cinematography is so powerful by starting the scene with Max isolated away from the people who care about her, the eerie dark red background with lightning, the destroyed home (similar to how her home/family has been forever altered), and Vecna (the personification of her inner demons) physically trapping her in her own mind like many people suffering with depression/mental illness. The ray of hope (or light at the end of the tunnel) illuminated by the music and vision of her friends calling for her. Her being lifted into the air out of reach from her friends emphasizing that what happens to her next will be Max's decision. She is the only one who can save herself. The montage of all of the times she was truly happy and of all the people who don't want to lose her giving her the strength to fight for her survival. The darkness in mind crashing down on her as she runs against all odds towards the light (while the song begins to swell and tells her to keep running) before cutting to black and allowing the audience a moment of catharsis before she opens her eyes and then says "I'm still here" while being held by Lucas. The final imagery of soft twilight closing the scene on their silhouettes is just beautiful. This scene is simply a masterpiece of filmmaking.

[@ankurthakur5634]

"I don't wanna die. I'm not ready" My god, Max has been through so much this season, that scene in episode 9 was heartbreaking. I wish you wake up smiling in season 5 Red.

[@planetruths1373]

Not to take it away but it's the exact same line from HIMYM but it was about his dad's death instead.

[@kristinlowther6260]

I was literally tearing up and praying Max would make it out of there when she was running. In my mind I knew it wasn’t real and I was still praying! No joke! That scene was extremely intense and Sadie gave an excellent performance.

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[@BELIEVER78989]

Yeah I was screaming RUN Max RUNNNN!! the whole time🤣🤣

[@ssotkow]

In the IGN audio interview, Jamie Campbell Bower, the British actor who played Vecna, said he started prosthetic makeup at 4am in the morning. Shooting at 10am. It takes 7.5 hours each day to put on and take off that heavy prosthetics.

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[@ravenmjt]

0:40 Sadie looks so proud of herself. They all worked so hard and we are all so proud of them!!!

[@TomVCunningham]

Season 1 acting MVP = Millie Bobby Brown Season 2 acting MVP = Noah Schnapp Season 3 acting MVP = Dacre Montgomery Season 4 acting MVP = Sadie Sink

[@fallendevonish1869]

Down vote on Darcre

[@Bholmes17]

Season 4 has to be jamie

[@brucebanner645]

S1 MVP : King Steve S2 MVP : Harrington S3 MVP : Steve S4 MVP : Sadi… STEVE HARRINGTON

[@TomVCunningham]

@@brucebanner645 lol

[@cxoreql1407]

@@brucebanner645 no ..💀😭

[@weepingwillows21]

I've been where Max is right there. I felt her emotions this entire season. My grief never made me want to unalive myself, but I didn't care whether I lived or I didn't. Depression was so well represented visually there, and Sadie NAILED that scene.

[@xxxxxxx17xd]

i was literally crying watching this scene. especially because of this cutting of shots from previous seasons. they’ve changed so much i don’t care about vecna and about other creators, just get their friendship back.

[@thesilentknight4554]

When we first watched that tense escape scene, me & my girlfriend swore it was it for Max. She cried alot and shouted, run...dear God run! Cheers to speedy Max🤗🥺

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

its funny because so frequently in scenes similar to this throughout movies and TV, we pretty much know our hero will survive. But they really did something magical in a horrible way, where I really really wasn't sure she was going to live.

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[@stcrgaziing4638]

this scene was actually so powerful

[@extrzq]

this scene makes me tear up everytime. the whole thing at the cemetery in general makes me cry. it’s just so emotional and well done

[@vxXn1ly]

sadie has no idea on how much her acting as impacted everyone this season

[@Alyssa_ts13]

Sadie looks so pretty in the interview

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[@keianasmith5649]

Gaten has to be the biggest stranger things fan. He's watching it so intensely

[@nexus2042]

The mind lair scene is one of if not the best scenes in stranger things history

[@piplup10203854]

This is seriously one of the best scenes I’ve seen in tv history, it’s shot really well and Sadie does a great job at selling the emotion during that moment. It was really powerful to see. It was great!

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[@KasumiRieko]

This scene had me tearing up. The look on Sadie's face as she ran had so much emotion on it.

[@alanriches1343]

Bloody Duffer Brothers, how dare you put us through that final scene with max in Vecna's death grip, not only have you created probably the best tv series in very long time but that final 5 to 10 mins with Max & Kate bush's running up that hill was just fantastic it exposed every emotion you could think of, i think i was in a worst state than max when she finaly snapped out of vecna's grip. Roll on july 1st.

[@pegeta]

I wish they would make 3 Star Wars movies and save the franchise

[@kristinr4928]

If past Alan is angry about that, wait til he sees episode 9...oop

[@alanriches1343]

@@kristinr4928 LOL, I watched both episodes last night, & i thought i held it together quite well lol, she's tough is Max, twice in Vecna's lair, twice in his Death grip & still he can't quite deal with her, she's down but not out just yet, i have a feeling Max will play an important role in season 5, i reckon 3rd time unlucky for the demon Vecna but we'll see, in a years time. take care Kristin.

[@el676]

Sadie impressed me this season. She’s been the most improved actress.

[@Casuallyartisticaviator]

Jamie C. Bower and Sadie Sink absolutely deserve awards for their performances this season! They were mind blowing!!!

[@shivampandey2334]

All the actors of this series are so freakin good at their work..... The casting director did a fab job

[@lilly1574]

The cast is amazing!!! They put so much work into their roles. And the outcome is unbelievably amazing!!

[@eleutheromania6191]

I don’t think I’ve ever been as scared as I was watching this scene, I get goosebumps and tears in my eyes every time I watch it. Sadie is phenomenal.

[@Cleopatra7Philopator]

This was one of the Best of the Series! Glad to see Max as a Main, rather than a Side character. My heart was Pounding hoping she Escapes! That "landscape was So much Scarier than the usual Upside-down! Can't wait for the Finales! Hugs!

[@anasshahid224]

The scene was so powerful, the music, Max’s struggle and the moment she remembered her good memories with her friends and managed to find the will to live, absolutely phenomenal 👏👏👏

[@briterry4961]

The song choice really set this scene off for me.. so emotional I was like girl you better run! 😂

[@emilykpp9184]

can’t believe they haven’t seen the full episodes yet…if I were them I would like to see the full product immediatly. Why don’t they watch the episodes befor they do press and stuff? also…how adorable is Gaten’s little noise at 00:06

[@mimimimi-zg2yn]

They probably didn't watch it (or at least some of them didn't, or they didn't watch all the eps) because they read the script, they acted the scenes out, and thus, they know all the basics and stuff so there's no need for them to do so. Besides, I heard that some actors don't like watching themselves. Overall, I was also kinda shocked when I heard that they didn't watch the eps because this season was really epic!

[@mateuszwojtyna2183]

I have a feeling they filmed this interview a long time before the season actually came out. The sound effects in the scene shown here are different and feel like a placeholder compared to the final version. Also the music is a bit different and sometimes not timed with the flashbacks

[@JakubLSPDFR]

@@mateuszwojtyna2183 Yes this is much before the season even came out. Caleb still has dreads but he cut his hair months ago. They definitely watched the season at home or somewhere but this is the first time they have seen the clips maybe like march or april.

[@realJosshhh]

@@mateuszwojtyna2183 yeah the scene was different in the final show

[@BlackRose-rp7kv]

It’s specifically for the reactions like this And also because lord of actors hate seeing their work. It’s fun to act for them obviously but to actually watch the show is cringy. This isn’t something some or a partial amount of actors do. It’s MOST. Like more than half of actors do not watch the final product

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

This scene actually had me doing that soft hysteric laugh crying. I was so so SO taken with that scene. So much care went into this scene it was insane.

[@DAM7203]

One of the best scenes in general not only in stranger things It was so well done .

[@mariuxxxx1]

Define general on Netflix? in history of series? No it's not but it was cool

[@SSS20025]

@@mariuxxxx1 you do realise that everyone can have different opinions than yours right??

[@ivvister2303]

@@SSS20025 He can't grasp that concept

[@zSion]

@@SSS20025 It's objectively wrong though

[@YTuser854]

I loved the scene, it honestly gave me chills.

[@cathcollins3405]

That scene gives me chills everytime I watch it!! It has everything.... the music,the memories flashing up,friendship,love and strength. Best scene 👌

[@hf9]

A very legendary scene, sadistic acting and the panic on her face. She is really a very excellent actress. The choice of music was very beautiful and successful. This scene is the best among all the scenes. It really deserves an award.💥💥💥

[@imafknloser4268]

This is the best scene in the whole show imo, the way the camera focuses on max and Max's emotion is priceless, will definitely be coming back to this scene every now and again:)

[@irishpieceoftrash]

I've never cried, cheered and screamed simultaneously at a scene from a show as much as I did with this one. Every actor in this show has been brilliant (as always) in season 4, but Sadie absolutely killed it with this episode. Everything about it was perfect and the underlying message of battling your demons in the form of depression was beautiful and really resonated deeply with so many people, myself included. One of the best scenes in any show ever.

[@lobbyhoe173]

This scene was so overwhelming, she's one of the best actresses to me

[@bluebelly]

I think I figured it out. Remember how #1 was spinning the clock as a kid? I think that he made a portal to the upside down through the clock and that is his connection to the real world which allows him to target these kids through the key that the counselor is using to let him in. He is making more portals by killing these kids so that he has a stronger connection to the real world with the help of the counselor.

[@BlackRose-rp7kv]

Oh shit you right Idk how that completely went through everybody’s heads I just remember thinking why is max emphasizing the clock so much it’s just a random object. Oh it’s actually the clock from vecnas house okay so that means go to vecnas house. I never thought it would mean something about time itself

[@bluebelly]

@@BlackRose-rp7kv exactly!

[@KarishmaBaghel]

Sadie is the sweetest and most humble among the entire cast. Absolutely adorable in real life!

[@MrDdenner2009]

This is hands down one of the greatest scenes ever filmed! So many people can identify with the allegory of depression taking you over until you are reminded of those you love and who love u. Such a perfect moment on so many levels!!!!! Thank u Duffer brothers!!!!

[@wescollins8721]

Ima 30 year old man and i cried my eyes on that scene. It was something else. I was absolutetly scared that she wont make it and the relief after seing her out was... This season can only be described in one word and its Spectacular. Props to everyone who made it posssible.

[@hongseok257]

DAMNNN IDK WHY BUT EVERYTIME IM WATCHING THIS SCENE I JUST CANT STOP CRYING 😭😭😭😭

[@kimwilliams7051]

Sadie should definitely get slot of awards for her performance in that part of stranger things

[@emmahasastrangename8084]

When Sadie watched this clip she just thought “oh, I mean I did ok in it.” But when everyone else watched this clip they felt so many emotions. Sadie really had no idea how much her acting impacted this scene! I just can’t believe Sadie can look and watch this seen and be like “eh, I was ok”

[@main1146]

One of the greatest, if not the greatest scenes I've seen on TV in my history. Nothing even comes close to how emotionally attached I am to this scene. How beautiful it was. How mesmerizing it's effects were. Thank you Sadie Sink. Thank you Max Mad. Thank you Stranger Things. Season 5, 2024. We'll all be there.

[@Jboy19881]

Okay so I’ve never watched stranger things. This scene obviously went viral so it popped up in my feed. I have been battling anxiety and depression for the last few years and had just gone through a particularly bad depressive/panic episode, I watched this scene and it stirred up so much emotion that I buried my face in my pillow and wailed for about 20 minutes to the point I was pouring sweat and exhausted. Since then I have felt amazing. I had daily negative thoughts and low mood for 3 years prior and I haven’t since watching this. It’s like it exorcised it in a weird way. Anyway that’s my story whatever.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I think you said something that resonates with lots of people. Yes she's the metaphor for battle suicidal depression. And it REALLY felt like she might not make it, but she does. And we can too.

[@Selkie7]

💗

[@thechloewilliams]

I have never had such a visceral reaction to a tv scene. We were all on the literal edge of the couch, literally biting our nails. so well done, everyone I've talked to was so touched and could relate it to an experience from their own life, including me. Wowowow.

[@grantsawyer9779]

This scene alone was worth waiting for 3 years in my opinion

[@frogned]

I just love this scene so much, my absolute favourite. I wish i could watch it for the first time again.

[@fairyofdaisies]

god. i cried like a BABY when i watched that scene. the flashbacks especially got me good 😭

[@ampinghard111]

An absolute masterpiece of a scene… after seeing it for the first time, you know you’ve experienced something spectacular…

[@vilagonemahanousith5935]

The last scene when I see max blind that's so heartbreaking 😭😭

[@yvonne6629]

For anybody who've been trough big struggle in life that riped their souls and overcame theses struggles, that scene means the world to us, beautifuly made and acted

[@daritossssss]

Best scene yet, Sadie did an amazing job😭

[@zarahs8240]

I absolutely love everything about Stranger Things.. this scene tho.. this scene got me teared up. Never have I ever been so consumed by a scene, a character and a song.. as if I could feel Max's pain.. Max (Sadie Elizabeth), take a bow, you Queen!!

[@zaikonz9030]

i wish i can watch this the first time over everytime, The experience of the chills, build-up, suspense, it was amazing to experience and live in the moment of a character that accepted her fate. To know that when her back was pressed to the wall she fought , fought for her life , absolutely amazing. Reminds us all and Max THAT WE ARE FIGHTERS FOR WHAT WE LOVE

[@issysomething1077]

Chills every time...such a well thought out scene that has had such an impact on everyone. Couldn’t have chosen a better song for it, one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@frz3rbRnotaku1]

The song, and the scene, and everything just makes it so much more epic.

[@sierraraii24]

This scene will stick with me forever. Makes mee sob every time , Sadie you are amazing and gorgeous!🥰

[@timstephens5893]

This scene has made me cry a lot. I've had moments recently where I wanted to take my own life. This scene resonates with me on a deep, spiritual level. This scene may have played a part in saving my life. I love Stranger Things!

[@juanbcolombo8239]

Her performance is simply impressive. She needs more praise for what she did.

[@vaughnroman6407]

The best scene in the series. I was fully invested hoping that Max would make it

[@lawrencesmith7969]

i was off my seat when this song kicked up and i was getting goosebumps everywhere feeling electrifying. this scene is my all time favorite. please do more like this in your show and i promise people will watch way a ton more. as well eddie's guitar scene was breathtaking as well.

[@erwingerlachduque]

Best climax scene, perfect use of narrative, timing, acting and music. BRAVO

[@qbihx_]

Sadie, You did a great job. This was truly the best scene in Stranger Things. Love the acting.♥️

[@andreaperrone7797]

Absolute chills. Amazing. Crying.

[@lilo2876]

Sadie. Wow...goosebumps watching this scene again. The song choice, "Running up that hill" is so perfect to let us see into Max's darkness, yet she is also strong enough to allow her memories of happy times with her friends to let her see the light, and break free from Vecna.

[@tokyox9973]

This scene was easily the best in season 4 so far. The emotion, the music, the power, the ambiance, the feeling, everything was perfect

[@veggieenthusiast796]

Anyone who has been touched by depression knows how impactful that scene was.

[@1Dreamking]

One of the best scenes in the last decade. I got tears just watching it again here. Great job all!

[@axngey]

The BEST scene ever for ME. No one can change my mind. I watch this scene like everyday and i love it then more and more. Sadie‘s acting was incredible. Everything was incredible.

[@KCanbutwont]

Honestly bawled watching; only you can truly save yourself from your hurt, pain or trauma- everyones right there hoping ❤

[@jungkooksexposedtiddieinon1.28]

Ok but like Jamie n Sadie carried this season just wow

[@Stephanese]

I'm obsessed. One of the best seasons of any show that I have ever seen!! AND it's not even over yet!! 🖤

[@Ilove2teach52]

They didn’t show it, but when she makes it and says I’m still here as her friends are comforting her hits me deep in my heart every time. And Kate Bush Running Up That Hill was absolutely the perfect song for that scene. Max you did that💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mollycarleton6360]

This probably made some of the actors tear up a little bit remembering all the fun things they have don’t together. I know for me I cried during the throw back scenes.

[@Grace-dn5ue]

I am so excited to see max grow ! She is so talented and I am so glad she’s getting more of a story to her.