Stranger Things Season 3 Review

Stranger Things Season 3 Review

It's been almost exactly a year since the second season of Stranger Things, the award-winning Netflix series, was released. As one of the most popular TV shows of 2016, it's no surprise that fans of the series have been eagerly awaiting news on the release date of season 3 ever since it was announced. With Season 2 serving as an emotionally satisfying conclusion to the show's overarching plot, many fans were hoping that the third season would be focusing more on character development and spend less time introducing new plotlines. So, how does Stranger Things Season 3 live up to these expectations? Read our review here.

The Story

What can be said about Stranger Things that hasn’t already been said? The Duffer Brothers are visionary storytellers and have created a world to be treasured. This third season picks up immediately where things left off with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) reunited with her friends at Hawkins Middle School, albeit now as a student there. As soon as you return to Hawkins, Indiana you are taken on an epic journey full of heartbreak, comedy, and twists in every corner.

Sci-Fi Context

Stranger Things has always been at its best when tackling serious issues with a hint of sci-fi, and season three is no different. The biggest plot-line involves an attempt to defeat The Shadow Monster once and for all. This monstrosity was introduced in season two as part of Eleven’s backstory, and it’s revealed that it was also responsible for causing her to lose her powers. This time around, however, she’s able to use her abilities again by teaming up with Hopper (David Harbour) and Joyce (Winona Ryder). This leads them on a journey into another dimension where they must find their friends before they are lost forever.

Recommendations/Final Rating

Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most successful original series, and for good reason. The show is full of amazing acting, fantastic special effects, and some incredible plot twists. While season 1 struggled to tell an incredibly compelling story about a missing child in just 8 episodes, Stranger Things found its footing in season 2 to deliver an emotional experience focused on Will Byers’ disappearance.

7 Reasons You Should Be Watching Stranger Things

The 80s were filled with iconic movies, music, and television shows, but nothing has quite matched the nostalgic magic of Stranger Things. If you haven’t watched this show yet, I can’t stress enough how much you should drop what you’re doing right now and start watching it. It’s that good. In fact, here are seven reasons why you should be watching Stranger Things right now!

It's genuinely frightening

If you're looking for a bit of evening entertainment that isn't cheesy or corny, look no further. Beyond being genuinely scary at times, Stranger Things will keep you on your toes as well as test your theories about just what's going on with those kids and their small Indiana town. If nothing else, watching it will make you feel like a kid again—at least for a little while.

The 1980s nostalgia is done right

For many, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in 80s nostalgia than Netflix’s hit series, Stranger Things. This series has all of it—the throwback clothes, hairstyles and attitudes that defined a generation. The Duffers have crafted a show that is both hilarious and heartwarming while making audiences feel like they’re truly part of their small-town community.

It holds up a funhouse mirror to pop culture

From E.T. to A Nightmare on Elm Street, Stranger Things pays homage to classic science fiction and horror films of years past. At first glance, these references are a tad obvious, but look deeper and you’ll see how they subvert archetypes and twist old tropes. The Upside Down is not just some freaky alternate dimension; it’s a commentary on suburbia itself.

Winona Ryder's performance is mesmerizing

Winona Ryder absolutely commands every scene she’s in. She has such wonderful presence that it’s sometimes easy to forget just how iconic her acting career is, with an Oscar nomination for her breakout role in 1987’s Heathers and a Golden Globe for Little Women in 1994.

David Harbour gives us one of the most likable heroes in TV history

Sheriff Jim Hopper, a broken man with a checkered past and haunted by pain, who is beginning to find his way back toward goodness. We love him. And we love his rapport with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), an outsider who has found a home with him. They form an unlikely father-daughter duo that reminds us of another great TV series, Friday Night Lights.

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