Stranger Things

In the first four episodes, total engrossment and enthusiasm. In the second half, (only) satisfaction with the gradual revelation of what’s going on, but the initial fascination waned. All those comparisons to the 1980s, Spielberg, Carpenter, King and others are totally fitting. The characters and the casting are great, and I’m looking forward to going back to that world in the second season. 2nd season: In terms of plot, more of the same. But the charm of a small town in the 1980s, the cute interactions among likeable characters and the fear of the unknown are gone and replaced by fooling around with a herd of digital monsters. At times I had the impression I was watching some fucking animation instead of a horror series. (24/07/2016)

The Marvelisation of Stranger Things, thank you very much. I remember the times when it was horror. The first couple of episodes were almost unwatchable, though the second half the series does have its moments. But I will probably give the fourth season a pass. (10/07/2019)