*STRANGER THINGS* S2 pt.3/3 | First Time Watching | reaction/review

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I was not ready for the highs and lows of this finale. Getting to see the whole gang finally reunite again was such a joy but I am still devastated after a certain somebody won't be with us anymore :( Enjoy!
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STRANGER THINGS S2 pt.3/3 | First Time Watching | reaction/review
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[@Riya.c69]

Bob's death is one of the most heartbreaking moments in the show. Across the 4 seasons he was hands down the most cheerful yet uplifting character

[@Tea22112]

𝚁𝙸𝙿 𝙱𝚘𝚋

[@erikperon]

I would say every death in this show is incredibly impactful, Especially S4.... OOOfffff

[@ShiningStar2010]

I agree. I thought his character addition was weird at first but he was the best supporting character. He didn’t deserve to go like that.

[@Khiara]

realll 😭

[@fancyclan5679]

Sean Austin got the hero death for Bob that he asked for ❤

[@harriwithani9203]

“This is a long episode” Oh my sweet sweet boy

[@BlueCherryNice]

Hahha omg yes, I thought the same 😂 Season 4 says hi

[@bidishah]

😂😂😂

[@BiaMaSo]

The scene with Mike, Joyce and Jonathan talking to Will is still so beautiful to watch, the core of what that represents is very touching

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

I love how Steve is fr the mom of the group 😂

[@serenitytoepper]

He is like an older brother to Dustin, and I like this season, but it gets better as it goes. But also gets sadder and A lot of tears.

[@RummerChan]

The amount of closure we got at the end of this season is really nice, I know when I first saw I was just so happy that Barb's family got closure. They may never know the truth, but at least they aren't still looking for her... the whole idea of them not knowing was so sad to me.

[@Water3Monkey]

Nancy dancing with Dustin is one of my favourite scenes. She's just the best.

[@barrymoreblue]

Steve just keeps getting better with each season. Season 3 gives us even more Steve time, lol. 😍💖

[@touchstoneaf]

People hate on the episode with 8 so much, but I think it's very important for building El's character development; and also I think it might become important later. Yes, the pacing is different because we're only with one side of the story for a short time after a huge cliffhanger, but I think people are way too harsh on this first episode of this week.

[@simplyepic3258]

Totally agree. And I hope they bring back Kali. She's a part of El's backstory and it feels natural that she would have more significance in the overall plot than just this one episode.

[@touchstoneaf]

@@simplyepic3258 I'm kind of worried that they won't because their episode got such a bad reputation among the fans and people didn't react well to it overall. Which now leaves it to be kind of a loose thread if they don't pick any of that up again. I guess we'll see.

[@thetigerspot6863]

Bingo. This is literally the first positive comment I've seen for that episode and I totally agree.

[@VincentSimone-rp1pi]

This show is so good. That’s really all I can say, and Steve’s development is insane- they did a great job turning his character around. Also! You should definitely watch Schitts Creek - it’s a sitcom and it is so hilarious and good - I think you would love it!!

[@Meenage99]

Your videos always have such a comfy and safe feeling aura to them! Love from Finland

[@Dublin.655]

The most gut wrenching death. Rest in Peace Bob. The true Legend. He didn't deserve to die.

[@erika5763]

El may have turned out like Kali if she was never found by Mike, Lucas, and Dustin.

[@nth_to_see_here]

Out of all reactors I have seen, for Stranger Things, I feel you "get" the show the most, and although you don't know it now, you ask very relevant questions ;))

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Oscar! 👾 I hope you'll love Season 3, as well. It's my favorite.

[@DaisyAzuras]

The great thing about this series is that it matches my experience of the 80s. It’s like they really did a lot of homework to bring back that look and feel I can’t wait for the next season. It’s one of my favorites.

[@KeinName-xq7zo]

First important thing: I LOVE your reactions, I always get so chill when I watch your videos. Thank you for your awesome work! And one little recommendation if you don’t mind: I would love to see your reaction to Heartstopper! It is such a great show and I think it would perfectly fit to your kind and wholesome way of reacting. :)

[@amandaalbero5867]

Up!!

[@annabelledrake2027]

yes omgg he would love it!

[@JulieConkle]

If you've never watched The Goonies, you need to check it out. Sean Astin was like 11 or 12 in it. Awesome movie.

[@MrTeenwolfisthebest]

There are soOoOoo many things he says that I want SO BADLY to put a pin in timestamp-wise for when he makes it to season 4 💀☠️😂 ......I don't - cause I aint wanna be the one to spoil nuthin! 🙌👀😅🥴😂........But lowkey some of the things he says age so hilariously! Someone ought to make a jumpcut compilation when he's all said n done 🤣😂😂

[@egraham3000]

😂😂 I second that!

[@gabriellesierra9075]

I was thinking the same thing! He has incredible intuition and doesn't even know it lol 😂🤫

[@cewelina2384]

I laughed for the whole 2 minutes after the 'It's PA-PA'🤣

[@litakerwin1674]

A lot of people didn't like the 8 episode but i thought that experience played such a huge part in El's character.

[@michaelklaus]

The main issue is that people can not comprehend that El's assumption is wrong. There has been so much bad writing in US TV shows over the years that the audience fails to understand that dialog can be misleading. El assumes Terry wants her to seek Kali's help. And people simply conclude that this episode was pointless when that does not happen... instead of asking what actually happens. The titular lost sister has more than one meaning. It does not only mean El or Kali being separated and needing to meet up again and stay together. It is about losing oneself to a path of vengeance. Kali is the lost sister because she lives a half-life consumed by her anger and sadness. El is on the verge of following her down that path, but she decides against it. That is a follow-up to El calling herself the monster in ST for opening the gate and unleashing a deadly creature into the world of Mike and her friends. The following contains spoilers so for ST3 and ST4. In ST3, the theme plays a much smaller role and is only represented in her using her powers more carelessly... which leads to her figuring out there is a problem, but it also leads to her powers getting stolen. In ST4, we get back to the same theme when the show implies El would go full on Carrie on Angela and her posse if she had her powers. It also questions whether El might have already done so as a child.

[@litakerwin1674]

@@michaelklaus agree 💯

[@TaunTaunTundra4477]

You mean episode 7? Not episode 8, episode 7 was the one with Kali and that lot in Chicago

[@litakerwin1674]

@TaunTaunTundra4477 I said The 8 episode, as in Kali is 8, not episode 8

[@TaunTaunTundra4477]

@litakerwin1674 Well you could have said the Kali episode

[@emjai2122]

Kids knowing Morse code in the 80s isn’t outlandish btw…. Many devices had Morse code charts attached to them in the 80s

[@mermaidariel1316]

I have a newfound respect for Bob (already had tons) ever since watching Stranger Things The First Shadow. The play gives SO much background info, and Bob is a main character there. It totally scared the frick out of me, but it was worth every damn jump scare.

[@TheRepublican777]

The fire the kids started also helped it leave Will because it was that extra heat they needed

[@jeremymlad]

Steve becoming a mother was the best thing for his character growth..

[@bittybaff3541]

Nancy catapults herself to my eternal favorite because of the Snow Ball

[@juliant]

You have become one of the reactors whose videos I love to watch.

[@bonesnapper93]

Dustin and Steve brother like relationship is one of my favorite things

[@magicbrownie1357]

Hawkins is fictional, but it's generally set in the central western or southwestern part of Indiana. The city Eleven went to was Chicago. About a 4 hour drive by car, which means 8 hours by bus.

[@billysharke]

At the very end when it flips to the upside down I like how the creature is standing over the school as the song's lyrics "Oh can't you see, you belong to me." play out. Very subtle but such a strong point.

[@fightingfaerie]

I was gonna point that out. At first you just think classic 80s love song. Then you realize the lyrics, “I’ll be watching you…” as the Mind Flayer looms over in the Upside Down.

[@Emilie_wallin]

Considering it’s a stalker song to begin with, it was a good song choice

[@bodemackie4237]

It’s not that 2x7 is bad. It’s that every episode is great, so even a *just okay* episode could be considered one of the worst I had to change the comment because 2 people replied saying it’s bad within 3 hours. If you want to reply just to say the episode is bad, just *shut up.*

[@germin9784]

It also halts the tension train that episodes 5 and 6 were riding high on.

[@bodemackie4237]

@@germin9784 that’s besides the point

[@Neogeddon]

No, it's pretty bad.

[@bodemackie4237]

@@Neogeddon it’s okay. I changed the comment for all you haters

[@Neogeddon]

@@bodemackie4237 I ain't trying to be a hater. It's just my opinion, not a fact If you want a compliment for the episode, I think the scene where Eleven is pulling the train car towards her and reliving past trauma is pretty great

[@PrimRooks]

It's been so fun reliving this series through your reactions! I'm definitely looking forward to watching Season 3 through this as well, there's some standout additions to the show coming your way!

[@mrpink627]

The man “taking care” of Billy IS his dad (Max’s stepdad), that’s why Billy resents Max so much, his dad shows him no love but he accepts his new family

[@itisfuntolearn3012]

i am so excited for season3 reactions it will be so awesome to see your reaction on that

[@taissa_hooked]

Lately, nothing can make me as happy as your Stranger Things's reactions 😍 Literally jumped on yours videos (Friends's ones too) when you post. Can't wait for next week 🥰

[@lydia437]

“It’s done for good now this time” he says

[@CJ-ru7uf]

I am at work right now so I can’t watch this 🥺 but you can bet your last dollar I’m going to watch this as I eat my dinner, snuggled up, and comfy as heck this evening

[@MaelstromTranquil]

Oscar: I have a lot of compassion for Billy. Everyone else: Oh honey..

[@BlueCherryNice]

Knowing all the story, I still really do! He is a perfect example of someone who grew up with an abusive parent and developed anger issues due to this. His father showed him that being a bully is the only way to get people to respect you, so no wonder he is who he is. But yea, still a bully soooo not cool

[@razdewitt4786]

no clue who this "everyone" is... not I.

[@GoldenWreck]

Nope, still do, like BlueCherry explained.

[@tjnguyen8546]

​@@razdewitt4786 Facts, lol. I hate his dad for making him into what he is, but Billy deserves what came to him, in all senses.

[@Booeyy]

you can have compassion and understanding for someone and still not agree with them or their choices, btw :)

[@DemonicYami7449]

For Billy, yes it's his father, but not his mother (it's Max mother)

[@annmariemills1554]

The dance is how we did it, plus having the song Twist of Fate by Olivia Newton John was perfect❤❤

[@ReileenGI]

I'm loving these reactions so much, season 3 is my fav so far. Can't wait to see what you think. Oh and btw, Max's mom married Billy's dad, that's how they ended up being step siblings.

[@juliant]

I mean considering what that guy did to the kids... is it such a good thing that he is left alive to raise his own? What's stopping him from treating his children badly?

[@thecocoacouch]

But that’s the point, we’re just as ignorant to the whole story as they are. If he’s truly a danger, then he should be taken to court over it. The whole point of Elevens arc is that she has a healthy sense of morality, she has an incredible power but doesn’t believe that gives her the right to take lives unless it’s in self defence or to save others. Eight lost her way because she claimed she was killing them “before” they did any more harm. Which is actually a huge topic of morality today; do you have the right to punish someone because you believe they “could” do something. Elevens answer was no.

[@Safiyahalishah]

@@thecocoacouch Totally agree. There's no justice in punishing a hypothetical crime.

[@juliant]

@thecocoacouch but the question is not of what he "could" do. We have to consider what he has already done... shocking kids, brain damaging Electroconvulsive therapy, and God knows what else. It is fair to say he should be taken to court, but in this world, the legal system is not how issues are resolved. Justice appears to be in one's own hands. So, in that context, who will deliver justice to this man if not 11?

[@bable6314]

@@juliant But that's not your argument. Your original argument is that he MIGHT do terrible things to his own kids. That's not a good enough argument for Eleven.

[@juliant]

@@bable6314 I didn't change arguments only expounded upon them. In the real world, if a man has been found to abuse children, he is not afforded the opportunity to abuse his own children regardless of whether he may or may not. In that context he would be arrested, charged, imprisoned and put on a register. In the stranger things world, we don't have that, the bad people seem to just get a beating, but no further consequence. So, if court is not really an option, justice has to be obtained in other ways.

[@Travel__Spin]

As much as I love seasons 1 & 2. 3 & 4 are my favorites because the plot gets even more crazy and darker as they grow up.

[@Scapemaster00]

Season 3 really ramps up the intensity. It's my favorite of the four right now. Season 4 is great, but i think it starts to jump the shark a bit and goes a bit too far.

[@amberukiseve]

Yeah Bob is one of, if not the biggest loss in the entire series. Out of everyone that didn't deserve their deaths, he's the biggest

[@bessonovafan6454]

I recommend the Madagascar trilogy, if you want another dreamworks series!

[@samjohnson7869]

He thinks 1 hr is a long episode. Wait til later buddy lol

[@laurakhancreations3845]

I love Billy! His character is so interesting and it was his father not his stepfather- which makes it worse. The characters work so well together and I’m enjoying your reactions to this show so much 😁

[@Twilyhtmist]

Oh, man... the character depth and usage of Billy in next season is... unexpectedly next level, as far as playing a "villian role" goes; but also as an underdog good guy as well, surprisingly enough. Can't wait for that wild ride... see ya there!

[@joshschwarzbauer8155]

It really is wild how every season of this show manages to get better while upping the stakes to such a degree.

[@ShiningStar2010]

Yeah I was pissed they did that to him too. Like NO reason he couldn’t make it.

[@chrispruett81]

"Why is everything in American tv and film so extravagant??" . lol... well.. it's not just tv and film.... that's just how we do things in America! :) lol

[@RaWasabi]

I can’t wait to see your reaction to seasons 3 and 4

[@floor_meesschaert]

I really REALLY want your reaction to teenwolf. It's one of my favorite shows. It's so good🫶

[@rickc6028]

Can't wait for season 3 reaction! Is one of my favorite

[@miahei452]

I think there is just so much pain and hurt in Elevens past that she had to work through that first.

[@MorganAllison-bt9rn]

The “you’re you’re mom” is so funny now because of all the memes 😭

[@markcall1982]

I love that in the episode where Will is acting out that the American Flag is flying. I may look odd but It's as If Americana is in charge of the Situation.

[@shannonslutzky4754]

Initially I didn’t love the Kali episode but on rewatch I think it helped el get stronger, as well as showing what she could’ve become if she hadn’t found the Hawkins crew (mike, Dustin etc)

[@justinevanronsele2332]

I love your video's!!! Greetings from Belgium

[@ibts6519]

the dopamine hit I get from El’s returning scene is off the charts 😮‍💨

[@Flirtz420]

Billy gets beat y his dad who probably beats his ass way harder than poor Steve was. N I’m also pretty sure Billy picks fights a lot so he would have to have built a tolerance to getting punched/etc

[@laurakali6522]

Watch the movie Pretty in Pink. The Duffer Brothers loosely based the school dance on the prom scene at the end of that movie. They have a great video where they explain all the movies they play homage to.

[@DarkDreams948]

Cant wait for next week when you start s3. Youre gonna love Robin lol

[@ItApproaches]

I feel like there is a big flaw in the other girls power...If you KNOW about her and her powers and suddenly your seeing something random and absurd, it wouldn't work on you, you'd be like I know this is you using your powers!!!

[@fightingfaerie]

But if you have a fear of spiders, it’d be pretty hard to think logically when you think they’re crawling all over you.

[@ItApproaches]

@@fightingfaerie Irrelevant, I'd be like where did these all come from and without me noticing them? Like if I was scared of the ocean and suddenly I was "drowning" in the ocean, sinking down into the black abyss, I'd be like hold up! I was standing in a room now I'm teleported to the bottom of the ocean????

[@dumodshorts9766]

I just had a thought… you should watch the glass series. It includes Unbreakable, Split, and Glass. They are a very underrated superhero series.

[@girlsalways9131]

You keep knowing what will happen next! Good job!

[@TheRepublican777]

The doctor must jave survived because the one that was attacking him got called away to the cabin cuz i don't see how else he survived an attack but poor Bob got eaten.

[@bable6314]

I never thought about that, but you're totally right.

[@jessiewebb754]

I NEED MORE NOWWWW my fav tv show EVERRRRRRR plsssss watch more soonnnnn it’s so nice to see others love for this show lol

[@brttbrntt]

As fun as three episodes at once is, I suspect the strategy might need some reworking once you see the runtimes of season 4 😂

[@NevadaTrail]

Hey, Aussie. I just watched the other on petreon. It was cool. I really like how they used heat. 😊

[@Agressive_Herbivore]

For a season that is considered weaker than the rest, it's still absolutely crazy how immersive it is.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Agreed. I'm one of the who have considered it weaker. I still do, to some degree. I feel like the first ⅓ or slightly > ⅓ or so is what makes it feel weak, even though there are a few a great moments in it. Then the rest is actually pretty great with only a few weak moments. Then there's episode 8 - which does eventually payoff - and it's just boring. I always skip it.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

The premiere episode was called MadMax, but it was in THIS episode that we really saw a truly Mad Max. So maybe this episode should have been called MadMax.

[@littlemoonsfaces]

Great reaction, I love so much this season's ending 🥹😍. Now ready for season 3🎉🎉🎉. This show becomes scarier and better with every season ❤️

[@thedanielklintworth]

"It's done for good now this time." ....who's gonna tell him? 😅

[@yurisnark2894]

Oh man, next seasons will be more powerful! We're waiting for your reactions! And big thanks for your content!

[@ItApproaches]

Rebel Eleven was such a good look.

[@haytamlebbali]

DUDE I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN I GOT THE NOTIFICATION THAT YOU POSTED I LOVE YOUR VIDS SO MUCH DUDE

[@KinsenkaAki]

Justice for Bob. Justice for Barbara.

[@edithobdrup9785]

season three is definitely my fave. can't wait to follow you on that journey

[@akanthonykingsley]

I think the spin-off episode is done well. It’s a character arc. I would say it’s a genre change from sci-fi to crime drama, but that’s interesting to me. Idk why people don’t like it

[@TheHarmpo]

Poor Bobbert 😢💚

[@Khiara]

oh i just noticed they made will’s eye like change colour when he is possessed its like dark

[@kalanihenderson9868]

Just an fyi it is Billy’s dad and it’s Max’s mum, so they’re step siblings ❤

[@DavidSmith-mt7tb]

I think that episode isn't bad. It's good for the character development of Elle and exploring those themes, but it takes her away from the group and delays the story they've built up in Hawkins, in a show that the rest of the time is generally focused around that and developing the relationships between the main group of characters, which Eight is outside of. This whole season kind of sidelines Elle as well, which I think is where a lot of the gripes come from. I can totally understand this, but I think you make good points about the episode as well.

[@tiggytiggsboo]

It's a shame about the Kali (eight) storyline. It could've been excellent, but it felt like a pointless exercise. I feel like El could've learned strength and gotten to know her sister any other way without having to resort to breaking the law, but that's just my opinion, others may disagree and that's okay! ❤

[@bable6314]

That wasn't the point of the episode, though.

[@tiggytiggsboo]

​@@bable6314Yeah, I'm aware of that. I'm just saying it's a shame they went that way with it.

[@marsstars171]

the amount of times i said aloud "you would think that..."

[@Luzarioth]

I had no problem with the story of that episode, my problem was that is was AN Episode... I don't think anyone would have cried about it, if this would have been the c plot of other episodes.

[@bable6314]

It's less that it was an episode and more that it's a huge tone shift from the previous episode, which left on a killer cliffhanger

[@BestFriendSimon_5232]

Love your reactions!

[@jessicabirnie6617]

Excited for your season 3 reactions, It has some amazing scenes

[@isabellec4911]

Yay!!! My favorite reunion and finale

[@Tea22112]

𝙰𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚍

[@Khiara]

Thank u for not hating on ep. 7

[@xDarkTrinityx]

Cant wait for the next seasons, season 4 is probably my favorite

[@CharlieEmmersonVlogz]

These are my highlight of the week

[@TypoPrincessAbby]

Just wait till season 3 we get a little bit more of Billys backstory I felt horrible for him in that season

[@LyonHart8]

I think people tend to over criticize episode 7. Yeah in the whole of Stranger Things it is one of the weaker episodes but it’s not worthy of the bandwagon hate it receives. Its main issue is its almost complete detachment from the rest of the season. Had the story played out over a couple episodes intercutting with the other storylines I think people would have enjoyed it more.

[@juicy3971]

Wait for season 3! One of the best if not the best

[@TheRepublican777]

I would be scared to over dose my kid with that stuff lol

[@JourneyToSimplicity]

Since we're on the subject of zombies, I recommend the show Izombie if you haven't seen it.

[@xxxxRouvenxxxx]

Hi Oscar :) I love your ST reacts! I wanted to ask you if you can turn off the lights/dim the lights (or red lights) when you record the next season. I think this would make it more spooky :o

[@JonasRoxoxox]

S3 is my favorite can’t wait for you to see it