The first half of the episode is largely more "catch-up" storytelling which, while good, isn't quite as engaging as much of the first season as it just leaves me wanting to see the story progress into new areas. However, the humour is fun, the childhood/teenage/Halloween spirit is perfectly captured and relatable (particularly how juvenile teenage parties seem once you've outgrown them), Bob continues to be a likeable addition to the cast, Max slowly grew on me by the end, and the final act of the episode is incredibly impactful in its execution (the score, the heart-to-heart scene between Will and Mike, Nancy's incredibly realistic drunk breakdown, and Eleven trying to contact Mike are all emotionally powerful scenes, solidifying these characters and their traumatic drama for this season). Also, shame on Jonathan for not knowing Siouxsie Sue!
