Wow, Stranger Things Got Good

Somehow, Stranger Things managed to recover from the decline its been in for the past couple of seasons, and actually became really good again. Join me as I investigate why.
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[@TheCriticalDrinker]

KZbin disabled comments on this video. No idea why, but they should be back now.

[@Ivotas]

Wow, imagine showrunners actually fixing something that didn't work instead of blaming toxic fandoms. Huge props for that.

[@konradkrogull5890]

I think the scene with the fighting "FBI Agent" doesn´t nearly get enough credit.

[@yoavjacoby8246]

What I also love about this season is that they respect their monsters. When hopper and the russian guy were talking about how they were gonna kill the Demogorgon, I was kinda disappointed. In season 1 he was a menace, mowing down armed men like they were slugs with no shells, but now two men with a lighter are gonna kill it?

[@shibalegend3982]

I honestly love how jason ended up becoming what he blamed eddie for being.

[@masterkriebel]

Just binged the series over the weekend. The last episode where Dustin was talking to Eddie's uncle had me tearing up. That's how well Eddie was handled.

[@BasedEntmt]

The way Nancy’s character went from helpless school girl to investigative journalist to bad ass monster slayer is really a masterclass in a slowbuild character development done right. Also Steve’s character arc going from highschool jock to young man with an identity crisis to selfproclaimed protector of the younger kids feels really satisfying in a redeeming way for his character

[@soloalien5]

Eddie is the best character they have ever brought in for the show. Loved him so much. Not to mention there is now an actual good representation of a metalhead in media.

[@vecnagreyhawk78]

Eddie was like a mini-Robert Downey JR. Coolest ending with Master of Puppets solo🤘

[@d-will3815]

Eddie shredding guitar in the upside-down is one of the most LEGENDARY moments ever.

[@DoingFavors]

Eddie Munson is one of the BEST written and acted characters I have ever seen and he actually has a beginning and end. 10/10 writing this season.

[@robertbuchanan7609]

Let's give a little credit to Steve The Hair Harrington. He has gone from bully to true hero. The conversations between Steve and Dustin in every season are always some the best moments of the show. RIP Eddie.

[@Alexexe_]

Something that helps the show a lot is that the actors were really delivering hard, the final episode was made so much better because of the emotions of everyone great season

[@StriderDSC]

It might actually be one of those rare instances where the pandemic HELPED the writers in letting them take time off from constant production to perfect their formula. They had clearer ideas for everything and it showed. I also thought the addition of Eddie was gonna be a problem at the start, but he ended up being my favorite character of the season! Kudos to the writers for Murray as well, using his paranoia and sarcasm at exactly the right moments in every scene he was in provided a nice balance that didn't distract from anything. Brilliantly done by them.

[@JonahsWail]

80s metalhead stereotype could’ve easily been cheesed, but Eddie, his personality and look, absolutely nailed it. He felt completely authentic. I’m pretty pissed they killed him but they knew his death would hit us in our cold black hearts.

[@aenocyondirus7375]

I think the reason why maxine became a much better character in se4 is because she actually shows a vulnerable side: In the past 2 seasons she was stoick, sassy, and tough all the time, as if her abusive brother did not affect her at all (we gotta see the result of a toxic relationship on a person for us to care about them), but in se4, max is depressed, traumatized, and guilt-ridden, her previous tough and sassy persona vanished, and we get to see her vulnerable side; allowing us audience to relate to her in a way we never got to before.

[@VincentStevenStudio]

I think what also helped is now that the actors and the characters are older, it allowed the writers to tell a more mature story.

[@willemkilian9563]

I completely agree. I'm a big fan of the show again after watching season 4. Those who are in charge of other franchises which have fallen from grace, take note. It's possible to pull fans back, even stronger than before, with good writing, storytelling, and interesting characters.

[@spencerbacon]

Eddie was a great addition, I wished they’d kept him around for season 5. His Metallica scene is going to be iconic

[@ernievzla]

Max was the stand out for me this season... completely redeemed that character and now feels like a legit part of the OG group.