I was so disappointed in the ending because I thought it was the final season. "This isn't the closure I needed!" But then it made much more sense when I was made aware of season 5.
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Finished it last night. Enjoyed it a lot, perhaps my favourite since the first season.
All I have to say is that I would slaughter every single one of you for a chance to get my toe bumped on Winona Ryder's coffee table.
All I have to say is that I would slaughter every single one of you for a chance to get my toe bumped on Winona Ryder's coffee table.
I enjoyed the series. Was definitely darker than the others. The last 30 mins of the finale were awfully cringeworthy though...and the Soviet sub plot was pointless. It didn't seem have as much 80s nostalgia, which is something I've liked about the other Stranger Things seasons. But the nod to Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellraiser and other 80s horror(Carpenter) made the series darker and more gripping.
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So your issue is that people like it?
For what it’s worth I can easily see why it’s ranked higher than the two of the shows you listed that I’ve seen, in Twin Peaks (which is very out there and while I am a fan, it’s very easy to see that it won’t be to a lot of peoples taste) and Mindhunter (after the first very good season it was absolute trash).
Surely it's more enjoyable if you actually grew up in the 80s?
Don’t start this again
It’s the most watchable thing I’ve ever seen. Just very enjoyable entertainment, moreso than anything else I’ve watched.
Gomorrah is one of the best things I’ve ever seen too, in a very different way.
I loved it. I liked the score, I liked the homage to Elm Street and other Carpenter films, I like the similarities between Vecna and Pinhead of Hellraiser fame. I recall watching likes of Big Trouble in Little China on VHS back then. This reminded me of all that. Sure there were parts that weren't so great but overall it was a cracking series. I do think I'm biased because it took me back to my childhood, though.
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The first season seemed very original in it's story but since then it's gone down a lot of tropes and also become repetitive (kids about to die then Eleven comes and saves the day by stretching her arm and screaming, every season).
I can understand Stranger Things being 8.7. A lot of people love it though I would give it a 7.5 after the disappointing seasons following season 1. I'm just sad that Dark is also 8.7, should be in the 9's, doesn't the amount of love/hype it should.
I ditched Dark after the second series. Got too ridiculous. Then again, time travel and all that.
Third was relatively underwhelming, but overall it's still miles above anything else on tv in most ways.
It did get convoluted towards the third season, but still much better than Stranger Things. Atleast it wasn't predictable and didn't feel like it had many tropes/repetition.
I watched 2 serie before thinking it was pointless. It's got nowt to with being convoluted. More to do with being ridiculous. Counterpart was far more convoluted and far more interesting.
Dark was terrific and it wasn't convoluted at all imo. The problem was perhaps having a year gap between seasons and then having to remember everything that happened but if you binge watch the show it's fine. It's meant to be confusing at times until you get the piece of the jigsaw that makes it fit together and personally one of the best finales in a long time. Also having to remember which characters were who in different timelines also was an issue if you weren't binge watching it.
It was a terrific show though and will be a cult favourite. Stranger Things is far more generic, with silly stories and characters that don't really evolve at all, but it's harmless fun and as someone said, very watchable. It's probably a 7 for me, whereas Dark is an 8.5 bordering on 9.
It was a terrific show though and will be a cult favourite. Stranger Things is far more generic, with silly stories and characters that don't really evolve at all, but it's harmless fun and as someone said, very watchable. It's probably a 7 for me, whereas Dark is an 8.5 bordering on 9.
Just binge watched this in about two weeks. Literally only because it was Metallica approved.
I thought season 1 was the best season. it was a lot darker and mysterious than the subsequent seasons. Brilliant tv.
Season 2 took a while to get going but ended up really good but by this stage you can see the Duffers are moving towards a more ‘blockbuster’ type of series.
Season 3 I wasn’t a huge fan of, felt it got a little bit scooby doo like. Kids taking down the Soviet Union with ease almost felt a little silly.
Season four was a mix of exceptional and meh. The one villain, his look and his method of kills was brilliant. That’s what you call a terrifying villain. I liked the inclusion of Robert Inglund too along with all the other 80’s culture references. Musical number was brilliant too. Maiden, kiss, Metallica, the clash, can’t complain. These guys know good music.
I do feel the show lost some of its mystique with the more characters added and the multiple storylines.
It got to the point where it felt like they were just giving characters things to do for the sake of it.
For instance, they couldn’t find anything for Will to do other than scratching the back of his neck so decided to make him gay.
Long haired pot head might have been the most pointless character in the history of television.
Overall thoroughly enjoyed it all though, look forward to the finale.
I thought season 1 was the best season. it was a lot darker and mysterious than the subsequent seasons. Brilliant tv.
Season 2 took a while to get going but ended up really good but by this stage you can see the Duffers are moving towards a more ‘blockbuster’ type of series.
Season 3 I wasn’t a huge fan of, felt it got a little bit scooby doo like. Kids taking down the Soviet Union with ease almost felt a little silly.
Season four was a mix of exceptional and meh. The one villain, his look and his method of kills was brilliant. That’s what you call a terrifying villain. I liked the inclusion of Robert Inglund too along with all the other 80’s culture references. Musical number was brilliant too. Maiden, kiss, Metallica, the clash, can’t complain. These guys know good music.
I do feel the show lost some of its mystique with the more characters added and the multiple storylines.
It got to the point where it felt like they were just giving characters things to do for the sake of it.
For instance, they couldn’t find anything for Will to do other than scratching the back of his neck so decided to make him gay.
Long haired pot head might have been the most pointless character in the history of television.
Overall thoroughly enjoyed it all though, look forward to the finale.
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But but but the 80's nostalgia!?!?!
Haha, that’s the 60’s no??
I don't know why anyone takes IMDb ratings seriously as they are just the same people with multiple accounts either down voting a show or uprating it.
Either way the overall ratings are not what they should be
Watched season 4 over this weekend, and I really enjoyed it, easily the best season since the first IMO. The character work drove it more than the story and there was some really strong stuff there, Max from a character who was kind of annoying was the stand out, strong performance from her actress, Eleven had much stronger actors around her which elevated her scenes, liked the stuff with her and Brenner. The Villain was great and how it tied in, music and sound design really strong. A few cop out moments
That Pothead Scooby Doo character didn't really land and the Steve-Nancy stuff felt like they were giving those characters some personal stuff just until they got all the pieces back together.
Killing Eddie was the easy choice as soon as he was the named suspect, not going through with killing Max off
That Pothead Scooby Doo character didn't really land and the Steve-Nancy stuff felt like they were giving those characters some personal stuff just until they got all the pieces back together.
Frank Darabont Un-Retires, Set to Direct ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes
https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/12/19/copjso5qvx8cw6zex6e169g21ryvpf
Love me some Darabont, great choice for the final season.
https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/12/19/copjso5qvx8cw6zex6e169g21ryvpf
Love me some Darabont, great choice for the final season.
They are still seacrhing for directors??
I'm guessing it's been agreed for a while. Filming doesn't start until January, the entire production had a half-year delay due to the recent strikes.
Tell me you haven't seen The Majestic without telling me you haven't seen The Majestic... or The Green Mile, or The Mist... Just kidding, I know you like his material, just giving you a hard time..
You got me
You're not wrong though, I gave that one a miss. Green Mile didn't blow me away either.
Season four was so stupid I almost don't care anymore but I do, can't lie.
This Darabont news is not helping thou.
This Darabont news is not helping thou.
Very 80's
Won't be seeing this on our screens until 2026 at the earliest
As opposed to the gritty realism of the previous seasons?
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Yes please. Loved this series.
Some of these "teens" in this show will be in their 40s when this season comes out.
Halloween 2025 seems a safe bet.
Reminds me of Big Trouble in Little China. It's a cracking show.
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Agreed. Wildly enjoyable nonsense.
First two had quite good coherence, mystery and tension, third season was a bit goofy but at least there was no playing electric guitar on a roof of a camper to attract Crash Bandicoot bats.
I enjoyed it just as much. It is meant to be entertaining but ridiculous nonsense.
Yeah I'm a big fan of scifi/fantasy, always have been. It's just the "tone of voice" in the fourth season that rubs me the wrong way.
Fair enough. Sometimes things just bug us to the point they spoil a show.
Just doing a re-watch, binged 2 seasons in a week. Just so good, it’s one of my top 5 of all time. Can’t wait for the final season, just hope they don’t Game of Thrones it.