Netflix: Stranger Things

[TJCams]

Anybody check this out on the weekend? It was released on Friday (at least for Canadian Netflix).

I thought this was an absolutely well done series! Kind of horror, kind of sci-fi - a well blended mix of both actually!

Certainly makes you wonder if there is a season 2 in store.

[Brian861]

Anybody check this out on the weekend? It was released on Friday (at least for Canadian Netflix).

I thought this was an absolutely well done series! Kind of horror, kind of sci-fi - a well blended mix of both actually!

Certainly makes you wonder if there is a season 2 in store.

My kid said he really liked it. He's more on the sci-fi/fantasy side. I haven't checked it out yet.

[TacomaDiver]

We watched the first episode last night. I wasn't sure the GF was going to enjoy it - I read a little bit about the show (nothing spoilery) and she didn't understand what I meant by Spielberg-ian . . .

We enjoyed the first episode quite a bit. Visually it was a lot of fun - I LOVED the flashing lights in the hallway.

Spoiler!

Was sad when the cook died - NO!!!

[bugen]

I dig it so far. The synth soundtrack's cool, too. They're doing a good job of capturing the period, even getting the 80's fonts right.

[Sock Monkey]

I watched the first episode last night and thought it was pretty good. I have no real love or nostalgia for the 80s, so that didn't do much for me, but I am looking forward to watching the rest of the first season. I read somewhere that Matthew Modine has confirmed that there will be a second season--which is supposed to be more of sequel than a continuation--so that's good news to all the fans.

[bugen]

The show is excellent, bordering on something more. By the end it is something more. Netflix, great job. Stranger Things beats most everything on television.

5- stars

[Sock Monkey]

I have two more episodes to go--which I'm going to watch tonight-- and I have to say that I'm really enjoying the show. I had initially thought that it was just going to be from the POV of the kids, but the show has really spread its wings and developed a well-rounded cast of characters (with Hopper being by far my favorite). It's also great to Winona Ryder again.

[bugen]

I got chills twice watching the show, both in episode 3 and both during Winona scenes. And you're right, Hopper was great. It's so cool to see a deeply flawed character like him, the opposite of the 80's male hero, as a great 80's male hero. He brought nice contrast to everything.

I might watch it again.

[Theli]

I too really enjoyed the series. Great 80's nostalgia with more than a bit of Stephen King influence (Carpenter and Spielberg too). I thought Ryder was a bit over the top, not terrible but a bit of over acting. The rest of the cast, the kids especially, were tops.

Did anyone else get the impression that the series kind of had allegorical undertones regarding cancer?

[TJCams]

I too really enjoyed the series. Great 80's nostalgia with more than a bit of Stephen King influence (Carpenter and Spielberg too). I thought Ryder was a bit over the top, not terrible but a bit of over acting. The rest of the cast, the kids especially, were tops.

Did anyone else get the impression that the series kind of had allegorical undertones regarding cancer?

I never noticed that, and I survived cancer as a kid, and sometimes notice stuff like that.

I am happy to find out that they are making season 2!!!!!
http://www.slashfilm.com/stranger-things-season-two/

[subie09lega]

I just finished watching and thoroughly enjoyed it. Two episodes yesterday and the remaining six today, I guess I've binge-watched something now.

[Sock Monkey]

Yep, I really liked this series. I am definitely looking forward to the second season!