Stranger Things Season 3 SPOILER Review

Stranger Things Season 3 Review today! Beyond The Trailer's reaction & breakdown with SPOILERS! Ending! Hopper! Billy! Mind Flayer!
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Stranger Things Season 3 REVIEW today with SPOILERS! Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph's reaction and review of the full season of Stranger Things Season 3 with spoilers! Ending explained! Share your own reaction now that you've seen each full episode of Stranger Things Season 3 in 2019! And be sure to make Beyond The Trailer your first stop for movie and entertainment news here on KZbin today!
CHAPTER TIMES
Intro - 00:00
8 Hour Movie - 00:25
4th of July - 1:52
More Action, Less Character - 2:53
Everybody's in a Bad Mood - 3:26
Toxic Masculinity?! - 4:06
Great Female Characters - 5:48
Script - 6:39
80s Movies - 7:27
Favorite Supporting - 8:59
Eleven & Max - 11:26
Hopper - 13:20
Joyce - 15:40
Lucas - 17:26
Dustin - 18:07
Mind Flayer - 19:26
Billy - 20:20
Steve & Robin - 21:03
Erica - 23:15
Nancy & Jonathan - 24:13
Didn't Like - 25:20
Conclusion - 27:35
Interact with host & creator Grace Randolph!
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[@soufian2733]

Will was robbed of his childhood by being captured and trapped in the Upside Down. The other boys have moved on and are ready to become teenagers but he doesn't feel that way. It's actually very relatable for a lot of people.

[@sugibrar6886]

It's something you can learn from, being a "teenager" or "adult" doesn't mean you don't hang out with friends and play games

[@adrianvillegas9198]

I really related to his Season 3 storyline. I remember my friends outgrowing certain games before I did, and it made me very sad.

[@marianap.h3961]

I had such a hard time accepting i wasn't a kid anymore. I related to Will so much!

[@sugibrar6886]

@@marianap.h3961 You are always a kid

[@lnfernalGamingYT]

@@marianap.h3961 I found it really awkward and cringe when they started to act too adult like which really ruined this season for me as they weren't acting like kids anymore of course they are growing but it was a bit too much and a lot of unnecessary romance

[@doumako]

I really don't think it was a big ask on Will's behalf to play D&D with his friends. He lost so much of his childhood when he was either possessed or in the upside down, it's pretty reasonable he wants to catch up on what he missed out on.

[@tatum635]

morganfreud why are people acting like will was in the upside down for years ? It was only a few days at most he didn’t lose a childhood.

[@MiddletonPlays]

@@tatum635 But its definitely mentally impacted him!

[@TwilightSunXXIV]

@@tatum635 you're kidding right? Will will have to deal with his trauma for the rest of his days. Yeah, his childhood is screwed big time.

[@sarcasmxkate]

@@tatum635 A few days trapped in the upside down is more than enough to cause trauma, then you add on top his possession by the mind flayer and yeah, this kid should be given a break. Doesn't matter how long he was there. HE WAS TRAPPED IN THE UPSIDE WITH A SLUG THINGY IN HIS MOUTH! That's traumatic and not something you just move on from.

[@jimduggan8962]

@@tatum635 Dumbest comment of all-time.

[@josecadena8577]

Hoppers wife left him and his daughter died, of course he’s going to have issues of rejection and over protection

[@SeekingMediaProductions]

Will sure didn’t have a lot to do this season, but I can’t blame a kid who is trying to reclaim his childhood after being abused for a good chunk of his adolescent years.

[@unknownninja1]

I can relate strongly to this statement 😢😢.

[@aishaarshadalam3412]

Tbh I think he just wanted a break, he didn't want anymore mind flayer crap he just wanted a chilling summer with his friends and poor guy didn't get it. Felt bad for will.

[@freshnoodlegaming]

Steve and Robin in this season , were amazing and were so funny together and apart

[@Michael-ur5qb]

BAN_ The_ Fox yes but I think it’s lazy to think that Hopper was representing toxic masculinity. Yes, he wanted to date Joyce but he was also her friend and even as friends it’s not cool to stand someone up. Grace is right that there should have been consequences for that. Also, I totally get his relationship with el. He has already lost one daughter. I’m sure it’s killing him to feel like he’s losing another. No one likes to see their kids grow up.

[@Mad_Beefs]

BAN_ The_ Fox I like that they’re not a couple they make better friends who laugh a lot

[@ranhill62]

Dusty, Steve, and Robin co

[@nickford3328]

BAN_ The_ Fox Robin was breakout role for me and didn't even know her parents were Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke insane!

[@mars_ffs]

@Pathfinder Xander The best? Eh... for me definitely not. Why do you feel it's the best?

[@Jaywheathin]

Joyce S1: “Where is my son ??” Joyce S2: “ I need to save my son !! “ Joyce S3: “ Why are my magnets falling off my damn fridge ?!! “ ( found this in a other video and thought it was funny )

[@tedlogan5628]

The Magnet Mystery must be solved 😄. At least she’s proactive in saving lives...Nancy & Mike’s parents are oblivious to it all.

[@damien1781]

Lmaooooo

[@BalorFigsUK]

Joyce S4: I need to get back to my house!

[@laflame3292]

Ted Logan lmao so are Dustin’s and Lucas’s

[@MysticLounge]

Jack Wheatley 🤣🤣

[@kida1403]

Will has had a shitty childhood. He was in the upside down & was possessed & his crappy dad left. I don’t blame him for wanting to escape into fantasy. He’s been through a lot. I can relate.

[@valerie8679]

Robin came and became one of the best characters in the show!! I just LOVE her friendship with Steve and the whole Scoops Troop dynamic!!! Can't wait to see more shenanigans from them

[@maa3941]

i think the fact that robin really was misconducting steve ( and audience ) about her feelings about him and letting steve exposing his feelings before knowing about her sexual status was not cool and totally let me down.

[@crossedroses]

v I found her character to be very relatable and like able

[@davidcremin3837]

@@maa3941 I'm sure it was harder for her to open up about how she felt then Steve

[@khaleds1792]

@@maa3941it's the 80's she was so scared to tell him thinking he will reject her put yourself in her place

[@yabbadabbindude]

She was fun until the bathroom scene.

[@scalpingsnake]

It really surprised me how they got me liking Alexi. I think it was when he won the stuffed animal that was when I really appreciated the character..... Yeah so it didn't last too long :(

[@tedlogan5628]

He was a great short term character. Really felt bad for his outcome, even though it was inevitable. At least he got a taste of freedom...

[@tinyhowie]

For me it's the time when he stopped his car in front of Murray's house. That turning point was so good for me.

[@elfsong713]

I loved him. But I felt even worse for Billy. He barely got a chance to be redeemed.

[@scalpingsnake]

@@elfsong713 yeah I think it would have been interesting if they kept Billy (by making him survive the flaying and what not) I think his arc could have gone further but I also fear he would have ended up too much like Steve if that happened. I really like his redemption at the end because not only does he save the kids, his sister etc but he overcomes what is quite obviously a powerfull mind control effect.

[@drewchase6577]

scalpingsnake just watched... still processing his lost.😢😢😭😭😭

[@yasmingarcez3668]

I think Robin is a needed addition because the other teens on the show had a pair, and Steve was alone, now he has a bestie who DOES in fact have his back, the way she got him the job shows that she cares. I think they will be stuck like glue next season, and I love to see men and women being in a non-romantic friendship! It's so cute

[@Paulwithagun]

I think they made her gay as a writing fix. So they wouldn't be inclined to write them into a romantic relationship.

[@yabbadabbindude]

@@Paulwithagun yeah it felt tacked on

[@SuperAnalaloca]

MrSirPaul I actually believe they left an open door as for her to be bisexual.

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

I think they will have them get together next season

[@adrianvillegas9198]

I agree! I hope they continue focusing on their friendship in season 4. I’ve never seen a straight guy/gay girl friendship on tv or movies.

[@ashyou2207]

The way Mike spoke to Hopper smh lucky he didn't get shot Lol

[@ilovechips1327]

Ash You I would have slap that kid in the face!!

[@thegirllikesmovies7389]

Ash You Mike is an asshole

[@ashyou2207]

Simone Pringle Lol 🤣

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

My dad would have dragged him back to the house to have him break up with me right there!

[@kethcup]

Yeah I was really surprised that he was acting that way toward Hopper.

[@iitxchizx._]

It was sad when Alexei died, Hopper died, and Billy died. They all played an important part in Season 3 And what makes me even more sad is... *ALEXEI SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN ALL THE CHERRY SLUSHIES BEFORE HE DIED 😭😭😭😭😭😭*

[@SuperRayChannel]

I don’t think Will wanted to play D&D forever. That was just a facade to hide a deeper feeling of being scared of growing up and facing -perhaps- his sexuality (and loosing his friends as a result).

[@GerardoTonella]

Rocco Anelli completely agree! And the fact that he throws the whole tantrum after Mike says “it’s not my fault you don’t like girls”.

[@yrgfuego7279]

Rocco Anelli I think Will is not as mature as the rest of the group so that’s why he wants to play D&D not because he is GAY

[@damien1781]

I thought maybe he may be gay but then I remembered he's traumatized so he wants to be normal again

[@ikexbankai]

I think he’s just a late bloomer. Also the other kids have been through some shit in the first 2 seasons that would make someone grow up a little faster and unfortunately Will couldn’t participate because be he didn’t go through it.

[@rickalvarado3543]

I completely agree. He destroyed his castle not because he was mad at his friends, but because he felt scared that his life is a mistery to him and doesn't know how to handle what he has coming. Growing up is just scarier for him, and he's alone.

[@1robert333]

On will, I felt symphony for him. He missed out on being child in season 1+2. His desire to play a board game with his friends is understandable

[@witeshade]

Not to mention the fact that by being the Dungeon Master he has the ability to have some control over his life and surroundings, and also to face his trauma in an empowering way by projecting it as the enemies in the campaign. A summers worth of DND might actually be an incredibly effective therapy for him, but no one is giving him the chance.

[@sophiag612]

Yeah his friends treated him awfully in that scene, I felt so bad

[@sk70091]

Yes, I felt SO bad for him. Poor kid. I hope S4 treats him better.

[@kevineusebio]

Stranger Things is a phenomenon. 40mil households started streaming it during the 4-day weekend and over 18 million have finished it. Incredible numbers.

[@KaiInMotion]

Kevin Eusebio Next week I'm gonna rewatch the show from the start. This season was amazing.

[@thoso1973]

and that's just in the United States, I figure. You can probably triple that number if you include the worldwide audience.

[@arnettrabaker4872]

Kai Bishop I’m doing the same thing! Season three was so good, I fell in love all over again and am on episode eight of season one.

[@akshatjajoo]

"It was disgusting, and i Loved it" - Grace Randolph (2019)

[@sandalthong4010]

Great quote! That should be on ads.

[@nveletkoslin33771]

i near had to tap out when jonathan wiggled his fucking hand into el's calf..... the shudder ugh gasp from the cast was too relatable🐷🐷🐷🔫

[@aspenbradford4301]

Will crying and destroying castle Byers in episode 3 was the only time I cried during this season. I could totally relate to being left behind by your friends and having to cope with the fact that they aren't interested in the same things anymore. That was so me growing up. I loved him this season. He has missed out on so much of his childhood, he doesn't want to grow up just yet.

[@LucasRibeiro-mj9uh]

"She jinxed him by asking him out on a date" TOTALLY!! that's so classic! As soon as she did, I was like: OMG one of them is going to die!!

[@sandalthong4010]

If there had been a Ghostbusters 3, I think it should have been revealed that Dana was a total jinx and that's why bad stuff happened around her.

[@leonielovemusic]

I wanted Will to get more like El. That the connection between him and the Mind Flayer had done someting to give him powers as well. Or someting like that. But instead I felt he was just used all the time. Noah Schnapp did an amazing job with the Material given to him, but it felt a little lost

[@DLxxx]

Honestly, nothing but wasted potential for that character this season. And it doesn't help that 95% of what he was given was touching his neck and alerting people about obvious danger. Not much Noah could do with that to make it interesting (not to mention the one good moment he had didn't get any resolution).

[@KaiInMotion]

I think it was a great season for Will, but don't worry, you'll probably get this in season 4. He and Eleven will be living together in a new environment and will probably become close friends and genuinely see each other as siblings. He could also easily develop more powers or abilities over time. Maybe he'll help her do something or hatch a scheme to spike or wake up hers and it will infuse him with power as well. They actually gave him a great starting point this season to develop Will and who he is. If anything the first season was worse for his character and he was more of a symbol or object for other characters to work off as motivation than a person in his own right. Now we get to see his actual emotions and how his relationships with his friend have been frayed because of his trauma. I thought I was pretty cool. I'm hoping season four really focuses on powers and Eleven's other siblings start coming around looking for her.

[@speechy_keen4878]

💯 agree! Missed opportunity because this kid can really act!

[@bannyn]

@@DLxxx THIS!!!!

[@dakotamike]

Yeah, I don't know why the writers only let him use his 6th sense like 1 second before everyone else would have known anyway. Why not actually make it useful for like tracking, or for an actual early warning instead of a yeah-we-would-have-known-anyway warning.

[@blueboynv]

i like how max and eleven’s friendship/team up didn’t seem forced at all

[@spikelovecraft8812]

Have a theory that Hopper jumped into the upside down and the American at the end was Dr. Brenner

[@calebramat5517]

yeah same, hopper is still stuck in upside down hey? coz it just doesnt make sense that he would go through the portal and then somehow end up in russia, its gotta be brenner, he must have helped the russians with the first portal opener in the begining

[@spikelovecraft8812]

Caleb Ramat exactly what went through my head.

[@Mimzy_Rose]

would hopper really be able to make that jump though? the distance between hopper and the portal was pretty far.

[@spikelovecraft8812]

Mimzy_Rose I don’t believe a jump needed to be made. Hear me out, we thought they were all disintegrated by the machine but what if they were transported into the upside down just like EL was at the end of the 1st season?

[@JoseLopez-vp8vu]

theone Andonly so fuck off then

[@shukry533]

I disagree on your comments on Will, of course he still wants to play DnD, he's been suffering for 2 seasons from the mind flayer, a huge part of his childhood was taken from him. i think his reaction was justified, but i dont blame the other kids for not understanding him. sometimes u have to be in their situation to really understand whats going on. Also please acknowledge his acting capability as well, i think with what he's given, he gave a spectacular performance. Eleven was great as well but sometime she's like out of character. example : she knows how to posing infront of camera when shes hang out with max, it just seems off to me. other than that she was great.

[@evonysalmeron7958]

Aidan Slasher well i would think when she’s posing in front of the camera that she was just imitating the stuff she saw on tv or magazines or even max. idk just a thought

[@shukry533]

evony salmeron i get that. but this is just one of the scenes i can recall. there are some other scenes that i think her performance were inconsistent. doesnt feel like eleven, not that im not aware shes learning how to live normally, but more to i see more millie than eleven if that make sense

[@evonysalmeron7958]

Aidan Slasher i see, i just took it as her developing a personality. so much of seasons 1 & 2 were eleven trying to survive and hide. i think maybe because we don’t see the transition (because of the time jump) that it might seem out of character but that just might be who eleven really is when u forget about the trauma she’s been through

[@khaleds1792]

@@evonysalmeron7958 she was basically copying the others and especially max so with the posing she probably did like max or what max told her its been like a year since last season a lot can change in a year

[@lisettes.9598]

I can't stand El's slow talking like she still doesn't know English. It's not cute at all.

[@joshbygosh]

Honestly, Billy was my favorite character this season due to his redemption arc. And Dacre acting-wise was the MVP this season alongside of Millie.

[@mo6live]

JPHBK he was my favorite last season too

[@jameshutton1094]

I find him a bit one noted.

[@aemondslefteye]

100% agree! He was sooooo insanely talented in this season especially! I think last season he wasn’t given much to work with.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

"why couldn't Steve know Russian?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajogg]

How lost can you be. Steve is a dope. A lovable dope, but he's a dope.

[@aishaarshadalam3412]

Steve didn't pass high school with high grades so obviously he wouldn't know Russian. I like Grace's summaries but come on, thinking Steve would know Russian is just a bit too far fetches especially when last season he obviously didn't know much about world war 2 when they were discussing demogorgons and the mind flayer lol. I hope Steve has a better time next season poor guy is always getting beaten up and deserves a huge success.

[@PAULtheEWOK]

Aisha Arshad Alam He won a fight this season 😂

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

Right! 😂😂 like Grace BYE

[@nveletkoslin33771]

PAULtheEWOK he slapped a tech down from a desk chair..... we gotta raise the bar on "winning a fight" 🐷🐷🐷

[@Poopybutt4444]

Mike: it’s not my fault you don’t like girls!!! Will: *gay panic*

[@will7693]

The reason that Dustin had to sing was because Susie was literally about to hang up on him. And singing was the only way to get Planks Constant

[@ramonfernandez396]

Yes!! I do not know why that went over everyone's head! Pissed me off cause that was one of the best things in the season! It showed Dustin wasn't gonna let embarrassment keep him from doing his duty!

[@nathanprestwich6386]

I do wish Nancy and Jonathan got more time this season. But the part when Nancy is pointing the gun towards Billy’s car was AWESOME.

[@wyllyamjohnson3561]

To be fair, they had a lot of screen time in the last season.

[@ard1805]

Nancy is a bad mf.

[@AmiAki]

also Mike and Will had ALOT of screen times last season. I think that's why all these characters took a backseat a little.

[@haroldtommy2191]

Honestly towards the second half Nancy and Johnathan really came into their own this season. They lead the group!!

[@christianpatterson7389]

Honestly Millie Bobby Brown has changed a lot in recent years, she is quite likeable in recent interviews and respectful

[@christianpatterson7389]

T.O T.O I know I just remember a few years back everyone was attacking her

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

I think she noticed what people were saying and has actually purposefully turnt her personality down a bit which I actually think is kind of sad.

[@AmiAki]

well grace was referring to before

[@supahsamurai1]

Just finished Season 3 last night! Loved it A little off topic but, after this this though, I totally think Dacre Montgomery (Billy) would be *PERFECT* casting for the MCU Wolverine!! He's got the "wild" acting chops, physicality, and is young but still mature enough to carry on this role for years to come! And hey, he's 5'10', closer to comic's height than Hugh Jackman is. lol

[@sophiag612]

I think he’d be a good Human Torch too!

[@joshuachristopher5181]

Not bad I can see it

[@MisterPrince01]

Didn't think about him! You're right, he'd be great

[@Ameersuhail]

I think a lot of people are misinterpreting that scene with Will, especially with the subtext of him possibly being gay; it wasn't actually about D&D at all, he was watching Lucas and especially Finn get farther and farther away from him all Summer because they started dating girls. On top of it, not being able to date a boy in that era himself or even being able to mention it, on top of the status of the "abducted kid" and the "Mind Flayer's puppet" thing (I think he's had a crush on Finn for a while now, which is why it was Finn in particular that sent him over the edge) he was basically using D&D as a metaphor for what he really wanted to say. Him subsequently destroying his fort, and tearing up the pictures in particular, is, I feel, to demonstrate how lonely and disconnected he feels from the other three, which were for the most part together in the previous seasons while he was off the scene or on the antagonist's side. It was very nuanced writing, perhaps too nuanced.

[@ToCoolForGmod]

damn dude this is really well put together!

[@youngmillz5274]

I just don't think Will is gay

[@aidanmcnally8663]

JaColby Miller agree he might not have reached that stage of life yet

[@josabby474]

I don’t think it was just that they were dating girls that was bothering Will, it was that they were acting like early season one Steve level d-bags. Their behavior also pissed off their girlfriends and Dustin. Will just happened to be around them the most. He was also still going through PTSD after the first two seasons and him wanting to play D&D was his way of coping. His friends didn’t notice that he needed help like they would have in past seasons.

[@Char-kd6bl]

I really don't think Will is gay. Because I've been in this same situation as a young teen, not really interested in relationships and would rather hang out with my friends, who were all going into relationships and slowly parting ways. Will is just not ready to grow up. And him going through so much trauma and ptsd, it made him lose about 2 years of his childhood, so it makes sense that he would be behind mentally.

[@noellen8302]

Totally agree with your opinion on Murray, Mrs. Wheeler, and Alexei! I loved them so much (especially Alexei) and they totally deserved posters.

[@sandalthong4010]

Sometimes I think they should have a character that when faced with a dangerous situation like this, they get in the car and drive to the mountains or take the next flight to the Bahamas or somewhere, which Murray or Alexei could have done.

[@noellen8302]

Sandal Thong I loved Murray and Alexei’s friendship they deserved better.

[@zarnistastudios]

As a child of the 80s, Robin is VERY important. Back then you needed a safe underground network of friends in the "community" to be around when you come out. IF Will is gay, Robin will be part of his extended network and can guide him. The 1980s was VERY different. Coming out to a friend was a very big deal. Also, Will... He was traumatized and like him, I was a little slower developing my dating skills. I very much identified with him not being ready to grow up. Just my 2 cents.

[@sekhar4shashank]

I don't know what grace was seeing here coz Steve, Robin and Dustin were the best part of this season 🤔🙄😒

[@arnettrabaker4872]

Don’t forget Erica!

[@everburn]

@@arnettrabaker4872 absolutely

[@jameslund93]

Thank you for standing up for Hopper! I relate to him the most and also see all the good in him.

[@dirgramsey6132]

People don’t understand characters have to be flawed. If they were perfect and had no problems there would be nothing for them to do. There would be no differences between them. Some people need to get out more.

[@sandalthong4010]

I think El got Mike to be disrespectful to Hopper, making secret jokes about him as a way of dealing with him.

[@MysticLounge]

Red Lundr Toxic Agreed. Toxic masculinity is a real thing. But the problem with throwing that term around every time a man acts gruff or has an ego (which is to say he has character flaws) takes away from us cheering for someone to grow. Characters have faults. But when a protagonist (or someone in real life) is evolving we should be supporting them not trashing them. It’s an oversimplified reaction instead of appreciating the complexity of the character. Otherwise, if we can’t write characters like this, then what is the idea? To write cardboard cutouts of what an ideal man is supposed to be for every role? A lot of men are abused and and have trauma and struggle to deal with it. But it’s the ones that are trying to deal with it that we should help - not shut down. If we do not want toxic masculinity, then shouldn’t we also try to help men that we recognize who actually have a good heart? If we want any kind of change change, we also have to enlighten people. Or at least those we think can be reached.

[@DarkMaster706]

Dirg Ramsey people can be flawed, but that has to be acknowledged Hopper acted like a piece of shit all season and only got what he wanted out of it

[@FKA91]

People are fine with flaws but it seemed like a regression for Hopper. He started the series as an entitled and arrogant cop with a drinking and pills problem. He showed amazing character development during the first two seasons. But he went back to square one in season 3 and this time, without any accountability.

[@rage455]

The ice cream team was just the best. Hopper and Joyce/ Eleven and Max interactions also. Loved that they didn't make Eleven look like a fragile Jean Grey. She was fearless when using her powers and also showed great strength.

[@arc4859]

It’s called the scoops troop thank you very much.

[@elfsong713]

But they had to totally nerf her in the end, so in that way, i guess she is Jean Grey.

[@tunderdiamant8651]

Finally !!! Also totally agree with you on Will ... They literally wasted his character and they're really disrespectdul to the actor ... Noah had amazing acting and was basically the main character of season 2 and now they reduced him as a "mind flayer radar" ... Like 90% of what Will did this season was touching his neck and saying "he's here" or "he's coming" ... really a waste of the character and honnestly a shame ... Season was still amazing tho

[@groovypullet2337]

It's true that the season was Byers brothers light, neither of them did much. But I guess that's the trouble with an expanding cast, giving one actor time to shine sacrifices another. And you could argue that because will was so central last season it's now someone else's turn?

[@jaketrump72]

They sort of did the same to mike who seemed like the main character of season 1. Now he’s just elevens boyfriend

[@rodrigoa.z.462]

Up

[@KaiInMotion]

Hard disagree. Will had an amazing emotional arc this season and I really enjoyed it. A lot of people can relate to the feeling that your friends are leaving you behind, and seeing him deal with his trauma and come into a stronger version of himself was great. He was willing to help fight the mind flayer and put himself in the line of danger again after everything he's already been through. It was a great season for Will and sets him up for a better one next year, now that Eleven is his foster sister. I honestly hope we have a time jump before season 4.

[@tunderdiamant8651]

@@KaiInMotion his arc was good ... to bad his whole arc lasted like ... 20 min if you add all his scenes together

[@theshape7214]

Regarding Steve - the people who go above and beyond for the people around them often get walked all over. Just the way it is. 😭

[@jessica8313]

Steve - while amazing - could barely put together a decent English essay in high school, needing Nancy to patch it up. It's not believable to have him know any Russian, to be honest. I quite liked that he picked up on the waltz music from the horse at the mall. He ultimately figured out first that the message was about the mall.

[@DVDExchange-Online]

SPOILERS: Hopper jumped in the Upside Down! Eleven's Papa is in the Russian Cell! There's no America without Erica! Suzie is real! "Neverending Storyyyyyyyyyy..."!

[@asuka_the_void_witch]

crammed a lot in there eh

[@joel_1533]

I feel like Millie Bobby Brown and Billy both deserve a golden globe nomination ...

[@aemondslefteye]

Yaaaaassss!

[@andrewready5224]

I don’t think Hopper is dead but J don’t think he’s in Russia, I think he’s stuck in the upside down and the person in the cell is actually 11s Papa and he’s the one who is helping the Russians find the location of Hawkins and also how they got the tech for the portal

[@D__03]

Ooh interesting. I actually hope that's the case, I would like to see Eleven have some proper closure with 'Papa' and it would be great if Hopper became this die-hard Upside Down survivor. And maybe they could have this big voyage into the Upside Down to save Hopper.

[@jiji-ht3gc]

the guy in the cell is totally brenner. i think they’re pulling a huge misdirect

[@hannahkaylene7617]

Billy Cain there were no remains, the exact same thing happened in the first scene and all of them had remains that looked like goo. Hopper did not end up that way, they didnt show the death at all, and there was an open gate and a ladder on his side of the machine. There are many ways that he could still be alive, he doesnt have to be the russian to be alive

[@srldwg]

Brenner

[@12inchlando83]

I think Hopper jumped through the gate and was either found by the Russians in the upside down or made his way to and out of their gate to the upside down. Keeping in mind that we really don’t completely understand time and space in the upside down. My theory anyway.

[@cookiemustard8753]

It's probably Hopper but deep down I wish it was Jack Bauer.

[@hannahkaylene7617]

Billy Cain oh my bad but i think he’s alive too because Shawn Levy confirmed it himself

[@stillsearching1284]

I think Robin is a genuine friend to Steve. They will be a good duo in the future seasons.

[@summonerfraco3603]

I love that the introduction if Robin as an LGBT character didn't throw her into any cliches

[@jbnc6200]

Thank you Grace for your comments on Toxic Masculinity! I really appreciate your points! Not once did I think that while watching this season and can't believe others did.

[@damaskito]

Because of internalized misogyny. Hopper didn't respected Joyce mourning period. And he set up a date she never explicitly and enthusiastically agreed on.

[@jbnc6200]

@@damaskito hahaha can't tell if you're being serious or not but if you are you make me weep for our future.

[@damaskito]

@@jbnc6200 yes, the future is female. 🥰 weep on.

[@HinesEdventures]

the guys at the newspaper represented toxic masculinity. its ironic they all became mind flayer zombies in the end.

[@jbnc6200]

@@damaskito HAHAHAHA

[@ranhill62]

Dusty, Steve, and Robin could have their own spin-off adventure. Their chemistry was amazing.

[@thegirllikesmovies7389]

Randall Hill the reaction of Steve and Dusty seeing each other for the first time when Dustin gets back from camp was too too precious.

[@DirtMaguirk]

and Erica?

[@ranhill62]

@@DirtMaguirk I enjoyed her character and the way she was used on the show. But she's a lil young to be hang'n with the other 3.

[@AndresYepez]

Steve has the best character arc all three seasons... I actually didn’t care about Eleven, her acting has gotten worse every season... I cared much more about Will and his struggle to become a part of the group again

[@cowabungabro2377]

Agh I’ve been waiting on your review since Thursday!!!

[@ankleshnapper6720]

suzie killed hopper with that three minute song crap 😭😭

[@ratatataraxia]

I’m a grown man, and I busted out crying like a BABYYY when Hopper nodded his head.

[@cnote8546]

Netflix: how much do you need for stranger things 3? The Duffer brothers: Yes.

[@justphil84]

I’m tired of cries of “toxic masculinity” in stories which are mid-point in completion. What kind of stories are we supposed to have involving boys and men if they come out as perfect people in episode 1? It makes no sense. Hopper’s storyline is his growth. We’re not going to appreciate a happier more gentle guy unless we see some not so pleasant things. Evan Rachel Wood has no room to talk as her character in Westworld often drifts into stereotypical tropes too!

[@jimadebo8888]

I find it amazing that people are even questioning that Hopper might be dead. If there's no sign of conclusive proof, he aint dead. Full stop. End of story.

[@nveletkoslin33771]

i'm voting when they went to "dust" it was really just them being sent to to upside down

[@Rize_Inn]

Some kids do grow up a little slower than their peers. So Will still wanting to play D&D when no one else did isn't that far fetched imo. And eventually he did decide to do more grown up stuff, it was just a more difficult transition for him.

[@mcc6904]

The scene where they were singing the song from Never Ending Story cracked me up.

[@tonys.2216]

Yeah, Grace, I agree with you about Erica. Erica seemed to be dialed up to 11 while everyone else was at like a 5. It was cool for a little while, but then her character just over did a bit.

[@fazerboy25]

Erica was a very realistic bratty little kid...they exist. Was she supposed to be a cookie cutter sugar filled goody two shoes to make super sensitive people more comfortable? I think the character was truly one of the highlights of the season, and she blended surprisingly well with Steve and the gang.

[@mattkrause1573]

Best part was Hopper throwing keys to Joyce when running from the Russian Terminator. "C'MON Smirnoff!" "Drive!"

[@MrBuc128]

Matt Krause yes I forgot about it was great

[@stephenh.8336]

How dare someone be upset when they've been stood up. 🙄 Jeez people!

[@austin3789]

I love how Grace defends the masculinity of Hopper.

[@Carson_The_Director]

You thought that The never ending story moment was lame?? How?!? It’s probably my favorite moment of the whole series🤣

[@HinesEdventures]

mine too! i sang along with them as the car was being chased.

[@khaleds1792]

for me it was lame when I watched it the first time or if you just binged the show its 6AM I have been sitting watching the show for 8 hours the tension peaked the music is horrifying you wonder who is going to die this season and out of nowhere they start singing it felt cartoonish and out of place couldn't listen to it so I just skipped it But then the next day I watched the scene again on youtube and I laughed so hard especially at Steve and murry's reactions so is the scene funny? Yes but it was so out of place it killed the tension that was building up since the beginning of the episode

[@Char-kd6bl]

Wish it happened at a better time that had less suspense, it literally happened at the climax of the show and it honestly partially ruined the rest of the final episode for me because that toned down the seriousness of the situation by so much

[@cailancook9720]

Surprised you didn't mention the music, once again a real highlight for me. That scene at the end of Ep 6 where Billy confronts El worked so well with the trailer music, immediate chills.

[@seanian8986]

The Mind Flayer's transition from smoke to quivering viscera is the glo up of summer 2019

[@seyidana7209]

Just about to eat breakfast and watch Grace give a 30 minute review, could this day get any better?

[@soupcastle8210]

Im eating lunch

[@ZeinaIan]

If you told me Steve was going to be my favourite character when I started this show I wouldn't have believed you. But now at the end of season 3 I love him the most, and I just want him to get a girl that actually wants him.

[@JediNiyte]

Great review, Grace! About folks being in a bad mood, I immediately thought it was the writers deliberately portraying teenage angst, and it didn't feel out of place to me. Does that make sense?

[@Raphael-oi5uk]

I kinda loved Billy this season I was so sad when he sacrificed him self

[@Its_Enri]

Well you also gotta consider that Will lost a good portion of his childhood to being in the Upside Down and also being flayed. He wasn’t ready to let go of his childhood because he missed out on part of it.

[@jennifer_mertens]

I was in jr high and high school in the 80's. I can confirm that in the early 80's A LOT of kids had crazy "dutch boy"/Dorothy Hammil haircuts and no one ever gave it a second thought. I shudder everytime I look at school photos circa 1980-1984. It was a very "unique" time for hair...

[@samgreenbergart]

I thought Nancy was developed amazingly this season, especially compared to last season. I thought she really became her own person this season, and was a total badass. Also, Mille is very likable in my opinion, and she has matured greatly over the past couple of years. I wish you had talked more about the cinematography this season. It is stunning.

[@qdominika7253]

What happened to her story? We dont know

[@noahprawdzik1909]

I didn't think I would but I teared up when Billy sacrificed himself for the group

[@CaioGPL]

how is millie bobby brown unlikeable? her and finn have the biggest fanbase out of all the cast members. im confused edit: i think will was trying to hold onto his childhood since his life has been literally a nightmare for the past three years

[@AmiAki]

clearly you missed all the Millie drama in the last two years. If you didnt you would have understood what Grace meant.

[@CaioGPL]

@@AmiAki the drama with gays making homophobic memes with her face? i'm well aware of that since most of my friends found that hilarious. Other than that i'm not aware of any other drama

[@lonniegabbie]

Amina A she’s barely 15 I think it’s fine that she isn’t perfect.

[@laflame3292]

Why did u say that Milly Bobby Brown wasn’t that likable in real life?

[@AmiAki]

so you missed all the millie booby brown drama in the last two years? lol she was getting a lot of hate some too much, some i could somewhat understand..but end of the day she was just a child.

[@ompatel8988]

La Flame She was so mean too Noah Schnapp.

[@Arander92]

How? What did she do that was mean? Explain please. Not everyone is well-versed in little actor kid drama.

[@ashyou2207]

Another thing I really liked was that they showed Joyce mourning Bob- she also had the superhero Bob drawing on the fridge- I thought that was great

[@fvalles]

I was SO upset cause I’m in LaGuardia and my flight got delayed - AGAIN- then *DING! Grace notification* Here we go :))))

[@dusterrant9332]

If Steve doesn't get SOMETHING next season...I do like what they did with him and Robin, but poor Steve always getting the short end of the stick.

[@lizziebooth5397]

I'd be happy if he didn't start in sailor shorts and end wasted with a black eye on the toilet floor

[@charlietoloza3233]

MVP: Hopper, Billy, Steve, Dustin, Suzie, Robin, Alexei, Erica At least did something: Joyce, Will, Eleven, Nancy, Jonathan Useless: Mike, Lucas, Max

[@aemondslefteye]

100% agree!

[@johnfredrik5345]

Actually just mike and max. Lucus saved them twice.

[@Bestialce2007]

The only 3 things I thoroughly liked about this season: 1. Steve 2. Robin 3. The final monologue/content of the letter. That f*****n letter, man...

[@tochiiii]

Bestialce2007 I bawled my eyes out during that letter

[@BartAllen]

*Erica: "I'm 10, you bald bastard." 😂😂*

[@swordsmithing]

Why doesn't Grace like Millie Bobby Brown in real life? She seems like a normal, likeable kid.

[@shadowseer07]

Omg they can stfu about Hopper! Hr was acting exactly like he should, an 80s Dad. He was fantastic, and no he's not dead.

[@damaskito]

What are you saying that all 80's dad where shitty?

[@qdominika7253]

He was angry all the time

[@reneelasswell3734]

I liked Hopper in previous seasons but this one he was just in a constant rage. That and the bickering with Joyce got on my nerves.

[@edluv100]

Your review was spot on.... “operation child endangerment “ was one of my favorite lines in the show

[@RustyRagesRegularly]

I didn't think everyone was in a bad mood throughout. Guess I gotta watch the season again.

[@0912sooli]

Yeah you shoul cause it was so obvious

[@qdominika7253]

Hooper was awful

[@tatum635]

I definitely noticed mikes bad attitude straight away

[@Joi2049]

Re watch. Most of the dialogue is arguments.

[@thegirllikesmovies7389]

RustyRages, Talkin Rangers Podcast I didn’t feel that way either. I don’t think Grace has ever been around a bunch of teens and preteens. That’s just how they are....Moody. And when you are very comfortable with your friends you get to a point where you don’t have to be nice and you treat each other like shit sometimes.

[@adamfreddy1711]

I felt like Will missed out a lot on his childhood due to being in the upside down and being taken over by the mind flayer. So it made sense to me that he was still not trying to grow up. He was making up for lost time. Also, what if, Hopper was transported to the upside down, and the Russians (3 months later) had gotten him and the demodogs out of the Upside Down?

[@KnownbyKnowOne]

i think it’s very okay for characters to be mean, because human beings are mean at times and i want things to be depicted as real as they can. erica is a mean little girl because some little girls are mean.. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

She wasn’t even that mean, Grace is overreacting like always because she only likes when female characters are nice for some reason. I didn’t even think Robin was that mean to Steve, more so giving him shit like Dustin did last season yet once again Grace focuses on how a female character should’ve been more nice. 🙄 it’s a tiring perspective but one she always has

[@asuka_the_void_witch]

@@UrbanDecayLova247 lol i love these insights into Grace's behavior

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

Phobe Laxu lol I mean I’ve been watchin Grace since she was interviewing people coming out of the movies, at this point I can usually tell how she’s gonna feel about certain things.

[@itssoph99]

I agree with everything except with Will asking too much by wanting to play D&D with his friends, he went through so much, being stuck in an alternative dimension, being haunted by a monster and almost dying and then being possessed and almost completely losing himself, all of this causing such a deep trauma. I don’t blame him for wanting to play and get back the part of his childhood he lost, I think he deserves so much better, they definitely didn’t give him much to do this season but he is still one of my favorite characters and Noah one of the best actors on this show.

[@bydesign3169]

*Some crimes committed by Hopper this season* - Abuse of police authority - Vandalism - Assault - Kidnapping - Unlawful seizure - Unlawful entry - Mass Murder - Threatening and lying to Mike to get him away from eleven

[@StephenAnderson98403]

Don't forget drunk driving

[@lesliebailey1]

I thought Dustin sing was sooo funny and made better showing everyone reactions.

[@mirunaelenabarti]

I loved loved LOVED Steve's and Robin's story arc here and the fact that it didnt go all cheesy at the end. I like how all the teens are getting great storylines showing life has bumps in the road and it is not all smooth in the teen romance department. In a show with Demogorgons and Mind Flayers no less! I think Mike was ok, he is a teenager and he is SUPPOSED not to know how to approach the situation with Hopper, just like Hopper even if he knows what he gotta do, he doesn't necessarily get it right. It's quite realistic. And I think Will was supposed to portray the kind of guy who didn't actually picture the future and is kinda taken aback by not being able to keep up with his friends. I love the characters, I actually thought the last episode was kinda slow and was getting a bit cheesy, but I think S3>S2. It's more memorable. But I do think they could have done a little better with Billy and the Mind Flayer, it was like a bit whatever, let's move back to the good characters now. And it was a bit unrealistic in the action scenes, took me out a few times (Nancy, Steve and Jonathan couldn't have survived for sure...)

[@fruitsalad076]

I honestly don’t have a problem with characters being mean In this show. I think that some characters need to be a little mean, and I also think that showing Steve and Robin busting on each other shows that they are close friends. Idk maybe it’s just me but I don’t have a problem with it.

[@asiasberry]

This season was critical about toxic masculinity with Billy's father and men in Hawkins Post.

[@amsd1231]

I think Hopper's character in S3 was a great contrast to "toxic masculinity". He was caring, protective, decisive, etc, all the good aspects of masculinity. But people are labeling as the poster boy of toxic masculinity. I couldn't disagree more. I wonder if these people actually think that all of masculinity is toxic.

[@Horrorlover1978]

@@amsd1231 Nope. It's not all toxic. I just found Hopper insufferable and whiny the whole season.

[@sandalthong4010]

I thought the men at the Hawkins Post was over the top, but hey it was 30 years ago. Maybe they were celebrating ERA being defeated?

[@honestlykyle]

I don’t think Billy is dead. There was two of him in The Upside Down and I think the real one is still trapped in there. At least that’s my theory haha.

[@Formallyknownashandle]

HonestlyKyle good catch. That would be great! If that happens I’m so giving you creds for it!

[@shukry533]

HonestlyKyle if they pull this one off, they cant revive Hopper at the same time bcs that wouldnt be too impactful

[@jimduggan8962]

Interesting thought but I don't think so.

[@aemondslefteye]

Billy Cain I agree with you but I just get to damn attached to characters and want them back!🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m up for any resurrecting of Billy even though I know it would kind of ruin the whole sacrifice.

[@valerie8679]

I completely disagree with your argument that Robin takes away from Steve- if anything, I think she challenged him and gave him a lot of development.

[@valerie8679]

@Jughem Hemjug I disagree, if anything I think her character got better as the season progressed and as she interacted with the other characters. But it's all a matter of opinion I suppose..

[@xanderdrax1051]

The character building really stagnated this season. The core group, Will, Lucas, Dustin, Will, Nancy, Jonathan and Steve, really didn't see any noticeable growth from beginning to end. This is what I missed and it felt like they sacrificed substance for spectacle.

[@emilymorano2923]

"If you have not yet burned through all 8 episodes..." Oh Grace, I watched them all, non-stop as soon as it came out🤣🤣

[@kenantaylor100]

Binged it in a day, been waiting for this review ever since 😍

[@bennettdoe6662]

I did not like that Eleven still cannot speak proper English. It's still super choppy and not fluid, but then randomly it seems some lines were perfect English.

[@ashleyj2765]

Yes, I notice that too! That was werid.

[@leonielovemusic]

The fact she can't speak proper English without it being sloppy isn't weird in itself if you think about the fact she literally grew up in a stone box until 3years ago. But yeah, there sometimes was a sentence she could speak English. I did notice it was that it was with things she hadn't heard before, she had trouble with. Like with the boyfriend conversation with Max and them listening on the boys.

[@bennettdoe6662]

@@leonielovemusic I agree, time wise it would make sense that she was not able to speak clearly all the time, but it didn't feel that different from where she was in season 2. I still love the character and Season 3.

[@Formallyknownashandle]

I thought I was the only one that bothered. I was like, “you’ve been around people for three seasons now Eleven, learn how to communicate!” Lol

[@welshinc5782]

BennettDOE isn't season 3, the summer after season 2. Which ended Christmas time, so really it been a few months

[@khazyk]

Couldn't the American in the Russian prison be Brenner?

[@mrpink627]

I agree with ALMOST everything, but I don’t think Will being unreasonable was detracting from his character. I think it’s kind of cool that they represented the one late bloomer friend that every group has. He just wasn’t growing up quite as fast and wasn’t ready to let go of childhood things yet. Throw in the potential complexity of sexual identity on top of being a late bloomer, I think it sets up quite an arc for him going forward!

[@YanaPetruk]

Totally agree with your thoughts about Steve. I was so worried about him. He is my favorite. Wanted him to have a great arc, but was a little bit disappointed in the end.