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Dec 12, 2023josephguy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I finally watched this. It's mostly good. As a kid, I liked Spielberg but eventually could see through all his tricks and emotional manipulation so ended up being sort of insulted and repulsed by him. 'Stranger Things' is able to rise…
Nov 09, 2021IndyPL_MontoyaB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
November 6, 1983: Welcome to Hawkins, Indiana and the day that changed everything for the fictional residents of Hawkins, Indiana. There's an overwhelming feeling of hidden darkness surrounding this picturesque and seemingly safe small…
Jul 20, 2021ausnos rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I don't get the hype; I was mainly bored and irritated, especially when the first few episodes consisted on looking for a stupid missing kid. Whoopie doo. The solid star that I'm throwing in here is just for the 80s nostalgia, and nothing…
Feb 25, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My memories of watching the first season of this show just bring me so much happiness. This is my favourite show (tied with True Detective but in terms of this review it’s my favourite) about friendship. I always enjoy stories that are…
Jan 01, 2021
Good series for older kids. Fast moving and entertaining if you can ignore the inconsistencies in the writing and characters. The characters are literally downright noisy in the fact they cannot be quiet and think for any given moment.…
Mar 08, 2020
I guess I'm ten years old! :-) It doesn't live up to the hype, but then, how many things truly do? I doubt I'd watch it if Hubby wasn't interested in it, but since he is, and since it can be very difficult to find shows we can enjoy…
Dec 18, 2019strider643 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Had high hopes for this Netflix feature. It's really quite bad. Boring, cliché, juvenile and amateurish production values and acting. Maybe it you're 10 years old.
Dec 01, 2019amanoletters99 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Having come into this series starting with season 2, after watching this first season, everything made sense. Even if you're not a fan of the genre, this show is worth watching because it is so well done. From the sets, to the camera work,…
Nov 10, 2019pdxreader1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Best TV series I've seen since I finished "House of Cards". Dramatic, suspenseful, and horrorifying by turns, it even has a bit of romance thrown in. Great acting, episodes written by various authors, good FX. I didn't want it to end. I…
Aug 31, 2019WardenScythe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Show was confusing at times (even though it’s obviously called Stranger Things), but it was a creepy, suspenseful great show! Super interesting and I like how the show is split into separate parts so you don’t have to watch it as a full…
Aug 27, 2019avocadotree rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it. Had to know how it ends and what happens next. Winona Ryder is a bit crazy in the first three episodes(blame it on direction) but calms down and takes control after that. Worthy of the hype. If I could go back in time and be a…
Mar 12, 2019duane767 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The charm of this series are the kids obviously. But the adults involved are no slouches either. I look forward to the second season but I heard it's more gory which isn't really my cup of tea...
Mar 04, 2019slaroche rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This type of Series is not usually my cup of tea!! However, I found myself enjoying this horror series. I loved that it took place in the 1980's and seemed real! Looking forward to Series 2!
Jan 17, 2019TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Stranger Things is one of the most memorable series I’ve viewed because of its amazing cast! After being recommended the series by my friends, I decided to watch the first episode and I wasn’t disappointed! I was thirteen at the time, and…
Oct 04, 2018Vilka rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
After all the hype, I was not as blown away as I expected to be, but I did enjoy the nostalgia of the early-80s setting. Very reminiscent of 80s horror films, so if you have a special place in your heart for those you will probably like…
May 25, 2018tuan_canada rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stranger Things is awesome. Season one is captivating. Season two is pretty good. There is a German Sci-fi series "Dark" that is also similar to Stranger Things and it's pretty good too. Season three is coming out and I am curious how…
May 13, 2018
Completely worthy of all the hype.
Apr 29, 2018humbleworm rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I binge-watched this and later the 2nd season on Netflix. You may recognize aspects of E.T. and The Goonies, as well as the recent film It. The horror parts in the first season are truly creepy and I think the 2nd season has a hard time…
Apr 29, 2018Parentfx rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This series was extremely intense. I was eager to watch this series, and it has shown an outstanding performance from the actors and the production crew. I can't wait to see season 2.
Mar 13, 2018
Not worthy of all the hype.