Stranger Things
Gaaaaahhhh! I kept hearing good things about this show but had such an insane backlog of shows I was watching that I put it off. “Oh, I’ll get around to it. I’ll watch it soon,” I’d say to myself and my friends online.
Why did I wait? If I ever do that again, just say, “Alesha, be quiet, and watch the first episode. Then you’ll see.”
And boy, did I SEE.
I think Stranger Things is absolutely phenomenal! It provokes so many raw emotions, and the characters are compelling, each in their own way. Where do I start?
My favorite character right now is Eleven. She has this insane past, mysterious powers, all the while manages to have an air of innocence about her. And, it helps that the girl knows how to act! Wow, what a talented young lady. I’m looking forward to seeing more of Eleven. I think the group of boys (Mike, Lucas, etc.) are a really cute bunch and I love their geekiness.
I really liked Joyce (Winona Ryder), Will’s mom. I suppose being a mother myself, it really hurt my heart watching Joyce desperately attempt to find her son, communicate with him, and run the risk of being treated like the town crazy for her antics. But if one of my children were lost, I think I’d go crazy as well. The only thing I wouldn’t do is stick around for that thing to climb out of the wall. Screw that, baby, Mom’s going to have to catch up with you at a hotel.
I’m a few episodes in, and I know it’s supposed to be sci-fi, but it also seems a bit “faerie-ish” in the sense that the monster/being can pull people into another parallel world or dimension. Is there or will there be any mix of strange science and “magic” involved? I’m also curious as to certain events that happened (such as *the* body that was found, you know the one), and, I think the monster is spot-on freaky. I gripped the hubby’s arm each time I heard that low growl.
I’m planning on watching more tonight, I can only binge in increments, but I’m so happy to finally watch the show because now I know what all the fuss is about.
Have you been watching the show? Do you enjoy it?