Stranger Things | S2 E7 'The Lost Sister' | Reaction | Review

[@satomafuyu1946]

most people dislike this episode but i really think it helped eleven more with her powers. it’s one of my favorite episodes.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

I also love the punk rock aspect. Had a Lost Boys or Suburbia type feel. Given that these can be binged, I don't get why people have an issue with it being a stand-alone. I feel like people these days are too impatient. Plus, this story sowed some seeds for what could come later.

[@IvanLozanovideos]

I think it’s an okay episode tbh

[@Ti-BEN]

It's the worst

[@CoolEnginesChristytrekkie]

I absolutely love this episode for the simple fact that it delves into the lives of another numbered one. and its and el centric episode.

[@NotMickiMouse]

“If you want to show mercy that's your choice, but don't you ever take away mine. Ever.” One of my favorite lines.

[@davidd7686]

This episode is underrated it’s one of the best of the season for me.

[@fabianobermeier2838]

I agree.

[@gfoyle69]

Totally, I loved this episode and felt it’s placement really helped the show.

[@gmailnumbertwo6134]

People fake hate it because it "distributed" the storyline, but honestly, it opened up the question, who else has a 000 number and what can they do, how can they help in the future seasons and what's the origin of Hawkins lab, so many things can come from this one episode. I loved it.

[@billigmad3720]

"Goooood - Use your anger El" *Palpatine voice*

[@Kyla-8472]

Thank you so much for not instantly shooting this episode down like so many others. For me, this is a vital part of El's development and one of my absolute favourites. We got to see El go through her teen rebel phase (I actually adore 'punk El'), and learn to use her powers more effectively which will be important later. Also, El got to explore all of her options and figure out where she truly belongs - by her own choices - up until now others have been making those choices for her. I feel she needed to completely get away from everyone else in order to do this - one of the many complaints made is that she's separated from the main group for too long this season. There's so much to unpack with Kali's character too; she emulates Brenner a lot with her mannerisms and manipulations. She uses El and her gang as tools just as Brenner would alongside her own abilities because this is all she knows. Despite her bitter need for revenge, you can see the little girl from the lab is still in there, trying to heal. In her own twisted way, Kali tried to help El to heal via the same methods and she was clearly heartbroken when El left. This is a character study in how El could have turned out differently had she not ran into the right people outside the lab. I think El's mom wanted her to guide Kali away from this self destructive path. I fear we may never see her again because of the backlash from the fandom. It's a shame, we're going to lose an interesting story thread purely because people ignored the nuances here and were too impatient to see the next episode. I don't see how this story could have been placed differently. It fits in perfectly alongside other events before it all comes together, giving us a breather before the epic finale.

[@MatteoTN]

I really don't understand why this episode is so poorly rated and/or disliked by many. Sure, it's quite "strange" and separate from the main story, but it "serves" to understand better some backgrounds of 11. And it shows another '80s "clichè", the movies about urban gangs etc

[@shannyd1]

I love this episode and Kali..most people hate her and assume shes using El but she honestly cared for her and wanted to help her heal in the way she did but I do believe they need each other and maybe Kali was meant to go with El instead and stop the revenge path that did actually keep her alive. They need to steal to survive but only kill those involved in the lab. This is how Eleven would.of turned out if she didnt find Hopper and had to keep.fending for herself. Kali was heartbroken losing El it's so.clear on her face. Hope they reunite, El also learnt alot from her trip and sister too, including how to use her powers better.

[@seanred7681]

A most controversial episode here in that it was not well received. One of the main criticisms was the members of Kali's gang were very one dimensional characters, but I don't know what else they could have done given the focus needed to be on El and Kali and you also need to get back to the main storyline. I personally like that it shows how El could have turned out without the love and guidance of Mike, Hopper and all of her friends. Great reaction as always.

[@rozyy15]

I think the people who tend to dislike this episode are the people who binged the season in one or two sittings. The people who watch the episodes over time don’t seem to mind it as much. As someone who binged the whole season in one sitting, it was definitely a bit jarring but mainly because they left us with the cliffhanger with the demidogs last episode. BUT I TOTALLY think it was necessary for El’s character and development. And made more sense for her character. I just think it threw off the flow when binging the season.

[@totesmegoatscrystal9688]

I kinda wish Lacey said, "hey all you cool cats and kittens."

[@zoe12153]

This one got a lot of criticism but I really love this episode. I think this episode was important for Eleven as a character. She really needed this in order to kind of move on. Yes, episode 6 leaves you on a crazy cliff hanger so I think that's kind of the reason a lot of people were annoyed and I understand that. But honestly, it was a nice switch up before heading into the crazy final episodes! Great reaction guys :)

[@louieaston8373]

This episode is just to build character and a better backstory of Eleven and her sister. Many people don't like this one but I enjoyed the details to the story.

[@garyblackburn849]

This isn't my favorite episode, but I understand the importance of it. For that reason, it was a necessary episode. El needed to learn that anger isn't the way, that forgiveness needed to be learned. El grew up in this episode.

[@CaptainRAMZ]

Did you notice that was Otis from Season 2 of the Walking Dead.

[@Dularr]

He is a fantastic character actor. So many disturbed roles.

[@leaflenster7340]

One of the guys from the Claimers group in season four was in this episode too, actually (the guy at the shop).

[@Dularr]

They both are filmed in Atlanta. So no surprise.

[@garyblackburn849]

My favorite role of his is in "Identity". Such an underrated movie.

[@sagespath6112]

Loved the reaction Steve and Lacey. Hope y’all have a good one!

[@DuoReacts]

Christian Vidaurri Thank you so much Christian! Steve

[@jimharrington7381]

the blue butterfly scene high above Chicago is beautiful with the Big Giant Circles music like the crazy together scene after trick-or-treating. two achievements of ST.

[@dansreviews5574]

My least favourite episode of the entire series but still a 6/10 for me

[@fester2306]

A lot of people didn't like the episode. I thought it was good, and the back story was interesting, but the episode was just awkwardly placed in the season. That said, I don't know where else they could have put it.

[@nathanlawson313]

Favorite theory: patient 001 IS the mind flayer.

[@palomaroggeri8680]

I dont know why people dislike this episode so much and why they hate so much 8, what she did was from a place of good, she was taken by anger and thats something that Jane also went through, I mean in my opinion what 8 was doing was right (not the stealing part), I mean killing people who tortured and killed innocent people and took advantage from children stealing there entire lifes? Sounds fair to me

[@leaflenster7340]

See, it's not Steve /being/ confused that I enjoy. It's Steve's confused /face/ I enjoy. :P

[@DuoReacts]

Leaf Lenster Really confuses face right now lol. Steve

[@gccurry1]

In an interview Millie (eleven) said she was so horrified by Papa reappearing to her in the scene with Eight that she cried in a bathroom for 45 minutes

[@Dularr]

Generally considered the worst episode of ST. The show runners said they would never do this again.

[@gfoyle69]

Where did they say that? I’ve seen several interviews where the show runners defended this episode, I’ve never heard them say otherwise. Can you provide a link?

[@Dularr]

@@gfoyle69 No problem them defending the episode. But here's the quote, "Our test of the episode was we tried to pull it out of the show just to make sure that we needed it because I didn’t want it in there as filler - even though some critics are accusing us of doing that. But Eleven’s journey kind of fell apart, like the ending didn’t work, without it. So I was like, whether this works or not, we need this building block in here or the whole show is going to collapse. [removed spoiler here] .”

[@denisbriggs2992]

Where in that did they say they would never do it again? It was necessary for the season finale. (again I wont say why to avoid spoiler)

[@Dularr]

@@denisbriggs2992 Not going into spoilers. But, notice how defensive they were about this being called a filler episode. To quote the critic review, a filler episode that could be skipped. I'll post about this episode again during the final.

[@beyonderbill3409]

Everyone complained about this episode. I didn't mind it at all.

[@CheddahSlammer]

People complained because It moves away from all the action that was about to start.

[@eadred9164]

I think the concept of this episode was actually excellent, but the main problem with it is that they rush in a whole season's worth of stuff into a episode. It's pretty much impossible to be invested into characters just from a single ep. Eleven's story Kali should've lasted the whole season in bits & pieces instead of packing it all in here. Then we would've felt a genuine connection with these characters and the payoff of her rejecting them to come back to Mike and Hopper would've meant a lot more than it did here.

[@johnnymac2895]

I didn't think this episode was bad at all. It was just alot different

[@weekazaa3376]

I really don’t know why this ep gets so much dislike? Must be the timing. I really liked this ep but I did next one straight away 😂😂😂

[@tierneybeckett]

Steve always rocks out to the music in this show and it makes my heart happy. It's okay, Steve. I was leery of the old lady, too. The shows I watch have made me very suspicious, apparently.

[@sunnytuazon8979]

Been watchin your reaction vid for awhile now and have been loving it since.... More power to your channel and God Bless. Also wondering where to do you get you t-shirts Steve? love them and wish to order online. i heard previously from your other reaction that you buy them from a certain online shop althought i didn't get the name of the online shop. Please send me details of the shop so i could buy mine also. Thanks in Advance. Keep the channel flowing Steve and Lacy... Let'ssss DUUOOO ITTTTT!!!!

[@DuoReacts]

sunny tuazon Hey Sunny I order the Tshirts from Gruntstyle.com I absolutely love them and they are guaranteed. Love em. Steve

[@lucianmykel781]

I treasure this episode for blastin' Bon Jovi

[@nanatno4193]

This my favorite episode and Steve and Lacey if ya didn’t know it that was Otis the one who shoot Carl by accident

[@emilyd8884]

I don't think anyone liked eles makeover- mostly cause it didn't math her but I 'm pretty sure that's what the directors wanted

[@Izzy_Wild]

13:24 13:24

[@tracy.k4315]

please react to more stranger thins....what is the days you react to it? sorry for asking i just love our reactions ! and lacey is soooo funnny..!!

[@Ricardo-kk5cx]

when you will react to the 8x9 of twd

[@dustinmalie5347]

tell me that isn't pittsburghhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Shoofyou10]

This episodes and elle’s storyline this season and keeping her away from the main action is the main reason that season 2 is my least favorite of the 3 so far. I never cared about the other numbered people and didn’t need to see them. I’m sure some people do care but this is probably my least favorite episode of the show full stop.

[@DarkFaeCosplay]

It’s actually important though, if we didn’t get this episode then Jane wouldn’t grow as a person and move on

[@lucaslukealves]

i hate this episode

[@emilioramirez3405]

React to the paper house pliiiis

[@jimimorijixopegujiuvoqi3479]

worst episode ever created

[@Ann_2077]

It wasn’t that bad tbh

[@DarkFaeCosplay]

It wasn’t bad though