We finally get back to Eleven, and find that things are not entirely as they appear to be. Strange to find a doorway out in the middle of nowhere instead of embedded in a hillside or someplace a bit more discreet. The trouble is that with a 78-minute episode, we didn't get nearly enough of Eleven, especially considering that she wasn't even in the last episode.
We see the return of Matthew Modine as Dr. Brenner. I'm still waiting to hear how he survived from Season 1. Of course, we find ourselves questioning Brenner's true motives as he pushes Eleven with the hopes of helping her regain her abilities.
Meanwhile, we've got Nancy, Robin, and the gang finding Victor Creel's mansion. I still find myself laughing at the play on names here with Victor Creel--Victor Creed. Any comic book person will know who that is. Pretty convenient that nobody even thinks to check up on Eddie.
Still, the weakest storyline is Hopper, Joyce, and Murray. Who knew you can fly a plane into Soviet airspace without it coming up on radar or being asked by any flight tower--who has all air traffic on the radar --why a plane is flying there. The dialogue and subsequent "fight" was so badly choreographed, that it was as if a couple of 4th graders came up with the idea. About as badly contrived and executed as anything I've seen.
And by the way, the absolute worst addition to the show is easily Eduardo Franco as Argyle. He's not remotely funny in the least, and this actor is absolutely horrific. And as someone who went to high school in the 80s, I never saw a single person with that ridiculous hairstyle. And I'm not liking the fact that they made Jonathan a bumbling idiot either.
For those audience members who simply want great special effects with little story, I can see why this season will still delight those kids. But as someone who rewatched Seasons 1-3 right before watching this season, you can easily see that story, character, and plot have all taken a massive swan-dive.
Also, phone booths aren't conveniently found on the side of the road in the desert in the middle of nowhere either. Any more silly gimmicks to make up for a lack of creativity and imagination?
This season has been a huge disappointment compared to the past seasons. The Duffers should have quit while they were ahead.
We see the return of Matthew Modine as Dr. Brenner. I'm still waiting to hear how he survived from Season 1. Of course, we find ourselves questioning Brenner's true motives as he pushes Eleven with the hopes of helping her regain her abilities.
Meanwhile, we've got Nancy, Robin, and the gang finding Victor Creel's mansion. I still find myself laughing at the play on names here with Victor Creel--Victor Creed. Any comic book person will know who that is. Pretty convenient that nobody even thinks to check up on Eddie.
Still, the weakest storyline is Hopper, Joyce, and Murray. Who knew you can fly a plane into Soviet airspace without it coming up on radar or being asked by any flight tower--who has all air traffic on the radar --why a plane is flying there. The dialogue and subsequent "fight" was so badly choreographed, that it was as if a couple of 4th graders came up with the idea. About as badly contrived and executed as anything I've seen.
And by the way, the absolute worst addition to the show is easily Eduardo Franco as Argyle. He's not remotely funny in the least, and this actor is absolutely horrific. And as someone who went to high school in the 80s, I never saw a single person with that ridiculous hairstyle. And I'm not liking the fact that they made Jonathan a bumbling idiot either.
For those audience members who simply want great special effects with little story, I can see why this season will still delight those kids. But as someone who rewatched Seasons 1-3 right before watching this season, you can easily see that story, character, and plot have all taken a massive swan-dive.
Also, phone booths aren't conveniently found on the side of the road in the desert in the middle of nowhere either. Any more silly gimmicks to make up for a lack of creativity and imagination?
This season has been a huge disappointment compared to the past seasons. The Duffers should have quit while they were ahead.