Stranger Things

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 15, 2016
Season #: 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Universal acclaim- based on 892 Ratings

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  1. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    This is a good continuation of the first season of Stranger Things. I love the way the authors tell this story.
  2. Fixer84
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    Perhaps the best of the seasons produced so far. The second season of Stranger Things is an even better season than the original, and if there's one thing that's harder than reconfirming, it's improving. In this he succeeds very well and several characters, who previously could have been unpleasant, such as Steve Harrington, enter the collective image of the public as among the absolutePerhaps the best of the seasons produced so far. The second season of Stranger Things is an even better season than the original, and if there's one thing that's harder than reconfirming, it's improving. In this he succeeds very well and several characters, who previously could have been unpleasant, such as Steve Harrington, enter the collective image of the public as among the absolute favorites, going to deconstruct his apparent bully image to evolve into something different, better .… Expand
  3. phoenix_prjct
    Jan 14, 2023
    9
    Final Thoughts:

    After the near perfection of season one, season two of Stranger Things had the difficult task of capturing lightning twice and, while not as tight as its origins, season two is nine episodes of tantalising thrills. Overall, it honours its legacy with a justified and heartfelt story, a cast of fantastic performances, and a world with a myriad of potential plots I can’t    Final Thoughts:

    After the near perfection of season one, season two of Stranger Things had the difficult task of capturing lightning twice and, while not as tight as its origins, season two is nine episodes of tantalising thrills. Overall, it honours its legacy with a justified and heartfelt story, a cast of fantastic performances, and a world with a myriad of potential plots I can’t wait to dive into.

    For an in-depth look and more posts like this, please visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/stranger-things-season-2-in-depth-review/    … Expand
  4. Fatbob15
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    A surprising backslide from season 1, but it is still entertaining enough to satisfy it's fans, and it's still solid enough even for casual watchers
  5. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 17, 2022
    7
    This film noir portrait of corruption and morally-compromised obsessions stars Welles as Hank Quinlan, a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Charlton Heston plays an honorable Mexican narcotics investigator who clashes with the bigoted Quinlan after probing into his dark past. A memorable
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    7
    "Stranger Things 2” delivers the winning combination of darkness, horror, humour, strong acting, and nostalgia expected from the series, although the plot occasionally meanders to familiar places
  7. Nishant288
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This is the best series i ever ever seen stranger things1 stranger things2 stranger things3 all season pretty cool romance scary and funny all one of the best series in the world
  8. SabharishG
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Stranger things Season 2 review U/A
    Starring Millie bobby brown,Finn wolfhard,Noah schlapp,Gaten mattarazzo,Sadie Sank.
    Rating=4/5.
  9. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Still the greatest TV show of all time. While certain episodes and story elements are SLIGHTLY weaker than in the first season, this is still amazing in nearly all of the ways the first season was. Max is a great addiction to the series, and her dynamic with Billy works well. Overall, this could have ended the show, and I would have been happy.
  10. TudorPopescu
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    I personally enjoyed the second season as much as I enjoyed the first one. It's more of the same, so it's very good. Excellent writing, solid performance from the actors, interesting cinematography, nostalgia, and another mystery to unravel. If you liked the first season, you'll like this one, too.
  11. AdrianOst07
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    It just got better, season 2 was a great season just as much as the first one and even better I would say. The only criticism I would give is that, it followed a similar pattern to the first season: Will is in trouble, El saves the day, one month later we have a happy ending, only this time we get a hint of a season 3 happening. From the start, the second season blows your mind when we'reIt just got better, season 2 was a great season just as much as the first one and even better I would say. The only criticism I would give is that, it followed a similar pattern to the first season: Will is in trouble, El saves the day, one month later we have a happy ending, only this time we get a hint of a season 3 happening. From the start, the second season blows your mind when we're introduced to Kali aka "Eight", We get introduced into new characters, see more of the characters and develop the characters more of the ones we got introduced to in the first season which was nice to see, especially with Eleven, Hopper and Steve.

    Stranger Things had a slight problem when it comes to flow such as the Kali episode, the series shouldn't of felt forced of having a season of 9 episodes and could of extended the character relationship between Kali and Eleven by an episode or two. Nonetheless, it's an entertaining show that I highly recommend watching, like right now. Stop reading this and go watch the second season or the first season if you haven't watched the first one yet.    … Expand
  12. manningn15
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stranger Things is my 2nd favorite Netflix original show of all time, my favorite Sci-Fi show, one of my top 5 favorite drama shows, and one of my favorite tv shows of all time. The acting was phenomenal especially from Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Winona Ryder, Dacre Montgomery, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Sean Astin, Finn Wolfhard, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer, Cara Buono, Catherine Curtin, Brett Gelman, Priah Ferguson, Paul Reiser, Joe Chrest, Aimee Mullins, Caleb McLaughlin, and Linnea Berthelsen. The visual effects were exceptional this season and extremely creepy, cool, and awesome. The writing and story was outstanding, I loved all of the twists and turns and never knowing what was going to happen next and it was even more emotional impactful this season. The humor this season was really funny. The characterization was stupendous this season especially with Eleven/Jane, Billy Hargrove, Jim Hopper, Joyce Byers, Mike Wheeler, Will Byers, Steve Harrington, Dustin Henderson, Nancy Wheeler, Jonathan Byers, and Max Mayfield. I am still loving the 80's theme and the homage to the music, movies, and pop culture of the 80's. The costumes that Millie Bobby Brown, Dacre Montgomery, Linnea Berthelsen, Sadie Sink, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Brett Gelman, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, and Joe Keery. The makeup and hairstyling was excellent especially on Millie Bobby Brown, Cara Buono, Gaten Matarazzo, Dacre Montgomery, James Landry Hébert, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Winona Ryder, Linnea Berthelsen, Natalia Dyer, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, and David Harbour. Also the soundtrack was superb especially the songs played at the Snow Ball. This season was even better than the first season and was another A+ season.… Expand
  13. Amir_poper
    May 4, 2020
    9
    The story of Season 2 of stranger things is not as well as first season , but it is still great . Lot's of funny parts fill in the first episodes , and a bit later , it gets more serious . Untill from episode 5_9 (except7) every episode is an exciting masterpiece . I'm still saying , it is not as good as the first season , but it is scary , exciting , shocking , sad , happy ,etc.
    Thanks    The story of Season 2 of stranger things is not as well as first season , but it is still great . Lot's of funny parts fill in the first episodes , and a bit later , it gets more serious . Untill from episode 5_9 (except7) every episode is an exciting masterpiece . I'm still saying , it is not as good as the first season , but it is scary , exciting , shocking , sad , happy ,etc.
    Thanks for the writer and directors.    … Expand
  14. Diptanshu
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Great season!Amazing music specially the Intro great acting nice addition to characters they blend in perfectly amazing story although same pattern but the zig-zag ride of all members and the upside-down thing again was engaging to watch.the doesn't care guy cared was good transformation for steve and the whole love triangle was amazing so does the lucas,dustin and max's.the elevenGreat season!Amazing music specially the Intro great acting nice addition to characters they blend in perfectly amazing story although same pattern but the zig-zag ride of all members and the upside-down thing again was engaging to watch.the doesn't care guy cared was good transformation for steve and the whole love triangle was amazing so does the lucas,dustin and max's.the eleven showing up at 8 episode was phenomenal and the hide-up and father-daughter relationship was nice great connection at bill's story-line and upside-down and the climax was satisfaction the dance and tied up all events and hint towards whats to come it was awesome!overall entertaining and masterpiece season 2!… Expand
  15. glomman
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    This Season is probably Stranger Things at its best. It almost perfectly builds from the basis that has been built by the first season and introduces new and interesting characters aswell as concepts, like the Mind-Flayer, that enrich the already existing story and characters. It has a few pacing issues here and there and the ending could've been a little more cathartic, but here's oneThis Season is probably Stranger Things at its best. It almost perfectly builds from the basis that has been built by the first season and introduces new and interesting characters aswell as concepts, like the Mind-Flayer, that enrich the already existing story and characters. It has a few pacing issues here and there and the ending could've been a little more cathartic, but here's one thing: I rarely watch more than one episode of a show a day, well this time, I almost watched half the season in one sitting. If that doesn't tell you something, I don't know what else does.… Expand
  16. Lucas_t
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    In my opinion it was the best season ever, with flawless performances.
    This season is riskier and bolder, putting the protagonists in really real danger.
  17. Borgoros
    Sep 30, 2019
    8
    A couple of really dull episodes ruins some of the solid momentum from the first season. But still good enough to rewatch.
  18. GrantD243
    Jul 27, 2019
    7
    Season two is an odd duck. In many ways, it's more polished and well done than season one. But, there are a few episodes that really miss the mark and in many ways it feels like a re-hash of season one.
  19. brockcheese
    Jul 18, 2019
    8
    This season finds very inventive ways to keep the plot moving forward while retaining what made the first season so good.
  20. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    Don't get me wrong, season two is good, but not as catchy as the first season.
  21. ArturReview
    May 11, 2019
    9
    I won't give this season a 10 because we know a lot of things from the first season, making this season less Mysterious and with that, less scarier.
    This season expands in a beautiful way the universe of the show, with nee characters and and great storylines with Will, Hopper, Eleven and the others.
  22. rodrigodsf
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    Breathtaking!
    This may just be the best show on Netflix. Everything is fantastic. The show is set in the 1980's, and that works well with the plot devices and really makes the show possible. The characters on this show are very well fleshed out, and they all feel like real people, even minor characters that are only present in 1 or 2 scenes. The pacing on the show is also fantastic. The    Breathtaking!
    This may just be the best show on Netflix. Everything is fantastic. The show is set in the 1980's, and that works well with the plot devices and really makes the show possible. The characters on this show are very well fleshed out, and they all feel like real people, even minor characters that are only present in 1 or 2 scenes. The pacing on the show is also fantastic. The show only tells the viewer little bits of information, enough that they know what is going on, but not too much that it just gives away the answers. This keeps the show interesting. The acting is great too... You have to watch it!    … Expand
  23. Ruzaky
    Jan 22, 2019
    7
    More stranger things. This kinds will have some stories to tell when they will be old.
  24. cvatyuk2005
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    A atmosfer in this serial a very special and good.
    Wiew now!
    the best serial all the time!
  25. Justinavery7074
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    Though not as strong as the first season it still is pretty freaking good. It takes a little time for this one to get started but it is good.
  26. hornysoul
    Sep 22, 2018
    8
    A segunda temporada de "Stranger Things", de certa forma, consegue criar a mesma atmosfera e o mesmo amor que eu tive pela série na sua primeira temporada. Adorei a atuação de Millie Bobby Brown e de David Harbour, que tiveram bons arcos de história e química no ecrã. Os únicos pontos negativos, para mim, foram o ritmo lento da história no início da temporada e a personagem de Max que seA segunda temporada de "Stranger Things", de certa forma, consegue criar a mesma atmosfera e o mesmo amor que eu tive pela série na sua primeira temporada. Adorei a atuação de Millie Bobby Brown e de David Harbour, que tiveram bons arcos de história e química no ecrã. Os únicos pontos negativos, para mim, foram o ritmo lento da história no início da temporada e a personagem de Max que se esforçou demasiado para se misturar com as outras crianças.… Expand
  27. drlowdon
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    A year after the first season finale (which saw Eleven sacrifice herself to save her friends) the consequences of what happened are still being felt by everyone involved, Will in particular seeming to have a hard time coming to terms with what happened to him.

    In all honesty this second season doesn’t stray to far from the template laid down by the first in terms of plot. It also takes    A year after the first season finale (which saw Eleven sacrifice herself to save her friends) the consequences of what happened are still being felt by everyone involved, Will in particular seeming to have a hard time coming to terms with what happened to him.

    In all honesty this second season doesn’t stray to far from the template laid down by the first in terms of plot. It also takes a few episodes to really get going but, once things kick into gear, it arguably begins to surpass what the first season achieved and ends with the two best episodes the show has ever produced. You’d have to have a heart of stone to not care for this cast of characters by the end!

    With a third, and possibly even a fourth, season on the way it remains to be seen if the Duffer brothers can find a way to evolve the show and keep it entertaining but so far so good.    … Expand
  28. Andremax
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Series keeps great. Following where 1st season has been stopped and unrolling from first resolved conflict which based previous season. Some plot twist are founded here, as some character's personality changing. Humor, nostalgia and thriller still remains in a good form.
  29. TheFilmFanatic
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    This season of Stranger Things is a fun, engaging sci-fi thriller that plays less on the sci-fi gimmicks of last season and focuses more on the interpersonal relationships and growth of its characters. While some more sci-fi heavy characters lose screen time, the overall tone, atmosphere and themes help in propelling this season forward.
  30. Ascospore
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    Let's be honest, Season 2 was a step down from the first in quality of story, but it's still essential viewing. At least it hasn't fully shat the bed like Jessica Jones Season 2.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
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  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Dec 15, 2017
    80
    As with last year’s introductory season, a Spielbergian sense of wonder and a John Hughes-like knack for underage anthropology invigorate the show’s approach to scary science-fiction.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Nathan Frontiero
    Nov 6, 2017
    75
    Stranger Things 2 ultimately feels less like a cash in on the success of the first season and more like its narrative complement, allowing the creators to fully explore the ramifications of the world they created.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Lauren Humphries-Brooks
    Oct 30, 2017
    80
    All in all, Stranger Things season 2 is ultimately more of the same, but still a very worthy sequel, which is good news for those of us (like me) who only hoped for the Duffer Brothers to manage to carry through the success of the original run with an affecting, and believable, continuation of the story.
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