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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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 892 Ratings

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  1. eagleeyeviking
    Nov 28, 2017
    8
    "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.
  2. 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.
  3. Goosejuice33
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    I really wanted to like this as much as the original but it didn't quite do it for me. The story seemed to lack the same sense of mystery and urgency. Maybe it's partly just due to the fact that we already know the backstory, the government lab, the upside down, the freaky experiments, demogorgon etc. so there's less of a sense of wonder, I'm not really sure. Watching the first season itI really wanted to like this as much as the original but it didn't quite do it for me. The story seemed to lack the same sense of mystery and urgency. Maybe it's partly just due to the fact that we already know the backstory, the government lab, the upside down, the freaky experiments, demogorgon etc. so there's less of a sense of wonder, I'm not really sure. Watching the first season it felt there was a really sense of mystery and horror about the creature with no face lurking around Hawkins. Not so this season.

    The story seemed to meander a lot. The whole Eleven side plot thing just felt unnecessary. A bunch of cliche punk rebels living in a warehouse fighting baddies? Felt kinda B grade with the way it was executed. They didn't really seem to sell the idea that Hawkins/the world was in danger from this shadow monster thing either. The first season had the life and death of Will and Barb at stake, but this season they were like "Oh the world is going to end btw look here's some dead trees." Didn't really feel like much was at stake even though they wanted me to feel as though there was.

    Also the character of Max's brother felt pretty one-dimensional considering how much screen time he got. The only real semblance of depth he was given was in a brief scene with his dad intimidating him. I felt like they should have devoted more time to Max and her brother's home life and backstory rather than some of Eleven's stuff.

    I'm only being this critical because I loved the first season.    … Expand
  4. PrettyGood
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    A recycled version of the first season, but still very enjoyable. Entertaining plot, though it feels like something is missing. Improved character development on certain characters. Decent new additions, but they feel unnecessary. The standout of the second season is Noah Schnapp, joined by a group of actors who work well together.
  5. Kamarr
    Oct 30, 2017
    7
    I loved everything about this but they should have had better character development for the new member and her douche brother. Like they could have so easily done that but had to make the whole season 9eps like come on. Let me guess season 3 will be 6eps? I understand Netflix is in a huge DEBT atm but you'd think they would have at least did some stronger character development for her..
  6. avr50
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Even that season two is more satisfactory, I think season one is better. This doesn´t mean that this season is bad, because it is good. The performances are really good, the special effects are amazing, and the soundtrack is perfect. The addition of new characters is not unnecessary, it is appropriate to the story. There are moments of tension that really leave you cold when they´re over.Even that season two is more satisfactory, I think season one is better. This doesn´t mean that this season is bad, because it is good. The performances are really good, the special effects are amazing, and the soundtrack is perfect. The addition of new characters is not unnecessary, it is appropriate to the story. There are moments of tension that really leave you cold when they´re over. But, one of the issues of this season, is the bad use of “eleven” in the almost all of the episodes (mostly, episode 7) in the end, Stranger Things season two, is entertaining, funny, charming and addictive.… Expand
  7. daniprick
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    best show ive ever watched! never been so hyped and thrilled for a tv show (exept for spongebob when i was 5 XD) please see this show for your selves...
  8. Quinby_Satchel
    Nov 8, 2017
    9
    This was overall way better then the first season. Delivers on giving favorite characters more depth and more to do. I also thought the finale felt like more a finale then season 1. It was much grander and more epic. I finished Season 1 liking this show. I finished Season 2 loving it.
  9. mohitmacho15
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    better than season 1 in some areas but lacking in others, overall pros are far outweighs the cons. Nice character development with expansion of the story. Next season will decide that whether this show will remain in category of good shows or make a leap towards legendary territory.
  10. Sojum
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Popcorn TV at its finest. Season 2 manages to build a plot not unlike the sprawling nebulous monster behind everything in the upside-down. Never mind critical reviews comparing this to 80’s movies (I’m looking at you, EW). It’s NOT a movie, it’s a television show and setting the expectation that it will have as tight a story as a 90-120 minute big screen flick is setting a ridiculousPopcorn TV at its finest. Season 2 manages to build a plot not unlike the sprawling nebulous monster behind everything in the upside-down. Never mind critical reviews comparing this to 80’s movies (I’m looking at you, EW). It’s NOT a movie, it’s a television show and setting the expectation that it will have as tight a story as a 90-120 minute big screen flick is setting a ridiculous benchmark. Everyone gets a turn at bat this time, Steve and Max literally. And the story is satisfying on so many levels the competition pales in comparison. I wish I could say more, but the secret police would surely make me disappear if I dropped any spoilers. Just go watch and brace for your entire day to disappear like Mews.… Expand
  11. rodericrinehart
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This is what amazing TV looks like. Enthralled from beginning to end. They really expanded on the universe of Stranger Things and the new characters were great. Cannot wait for seasons 3 and 4!
  12. panslabyrinth
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    I was not fond of the first couple of episodes into this season. However, it paid off strong, with exciting additions to the mythology it has so successfully drawn to our attention. I will say this: Stranger Things might be one of the greatest, most enjoyable shows ever aired, and to say that I simply cannot wait for the next chapter is an understatement of sorts.
  13. meenmeow
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Stranger Things is a blessing and such masterpiece. I pretty much love all the characters because they're different in their own ways and its absolutely awesome. Its finger lickin' good! So excited for season 3 and season 4. Pronto.
  14. ajgseries
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Generally, a tv series loses its essence with a second season, just like The Walking Dead or Heroes, but Stranger Things 2 is still terrifying, mind-blowing and intriguing. I'm speechless. This season conveys that nostalgia that we loved so much of the first season. The beginning of season two was quite curious and interesting. The visual effects are insane, very characteristic of StrangerGenerally, a tv series loses its essence with a second season, just like The Walking Dead or Heroes, but Stranger Things 2 is still terrifying, mind-blowing and intriguing. I'm speechless. This season conveys that nostalgia that we loved so much of the first season. The beginning of season two was quite curious and interesting. The visual effects are insane, very characteristic of Stranger Things. The series has an impeccable and splendid production. Thanks Duffer Brothers! 11 out of 10.… Expand
  15. hels228
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    For Russian community
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    Смотреть сериал - одно удовольствие!
  16. mortarion15
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I had been waiting all year for season 2 and it did not disappoint at all. Season 2 might feel different, yet it retains the character-driven spark that gave Stranger Things its pedigree in the first place. Simply put, Stranger Things season 2 lives up to the hype.
  17. Andy92
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    I've waited a year for this and it didn't disappoint. While some story lines were predictable that didn't make them any less thrilling and exciting the show definitely carries the same spark that made season 1 so amazing and i have no doubt that spark will carry on in later seasons
  18. scepticpurple
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Enjoyable as ever, but perhaps a little too hectic for it's own good - ST2 maintains the iron chemistry, wit and charm of the first season, but feels frantically overstuffed with new ideas and directions that, though well executed, compete disorderly for space. The result remains compelling and the conclusion feels genuine, but the journey to get there is often messy, and lacks theEnjoyable as ever, but perhaps a little too hectic for it's own good - ST2 maintains the iron chemistry, wit and charm of the first season, but feels frantically overstuffed with new ideas and directions that, though well executed, compete disorderly for space. The result remains compelling and the conclusion feels genuine, but the journey to get there is often messy, and lacks the enduring intrigue that the first season thrived off of.… Expand
  19. Kirkland
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Good..................................................................................................................................................
  20. Weeeeee711
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad stuff first:

    That 7th episode I read was polarizing..it wasn't that..it just wasn't required. You don't need a whole episode that tells you very little when there's only nine episodes to begin with. Jane ended up doing the right thing...which she would have done, anyways that was the main take-away. Great.

    Unless Kali is brought back in season 3 (which I hope she isn't) I didn't see the point of this episode or the beginning of the season when she mind tricks the cop (but just one of them, somehow).

    and if anyone ended up killing those kids..this review would have got a ZERO, btw.

    -the finale was a little too safe and the only major character I thought might die was Will.

    -I wasn't the biggest fan of Max. Seen her character about 20 times before.

    -Not enough of Mr. Clarke.

    That's about it as far as bad stuff!

    -I don't know about everyone else but Mike is kind of a son of a **** He just gets angry/defensive for no reason! Calm down, damn it.

    -Steve was more likable..was glad to see that!

    -Glad Nancy/Johnathan 'ended up together'. Hopefully it stays like that but I doubt it.

    -Hopper/Eleven did great, once again.

    -How does the smart one (Dustin) not know what presumptuous means?

    -Steve sure got over being hit in the head with a plate and 15 times in the face awful quick

    -Was anyone else waiting for the LOST sound effects of this versions smoke monster?!

    I thought it was good...but a little worse than last season.

    In the end....the whole season is about saving Will....kind of like the first season.

    I'll definitely watch it again, though!

    8/10    … Expand
  21. JLuis_001
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    The hype was bigger than the quality delivered, certainly the expectations were huge and the truth is that being strict Stranger Things 2 was failure. Not a failure of being bad but a failure of proportions. This had to be huge and they settled with scratching the surface.

    Yes the new season is entertaining, although the first 3 episodes are just procedural, it gains traction later but    The hype was bigger than the quality delivered, certainly the expectations were huge and the truth is that being strict Stranger Things 2 was failure. Not a failure of being bad but a failure of proportions. This had to be huge and they settled with scratching the surface.

    Yes the new season is entertaining, although the first 3 episodes are just procedural, it gains traction later but although the threat is significant, the creators make a very serious mistake by separating all the people involved giving them different things to do when what it worked so well in the first season was the characters unity.

    The two new characters add nothing, seriously, a big misfire on that one.

    Even Eleven who was the most relevant character becomes secondary in this second part, it's true that they try to give her weight in argument towards the end but it does not work smoothly.

    I mean, it was good, it was entertaining, although it has very slow stretches in the first part, however it keeps you interested and the season finale is solid.

    ****I also had to mention, episode 7 was a huge filler.    … Expand
  22. WillByers
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Love this show!!!
    Season 2 was great, the new characters were interesting, the new monster was cool and the kids were amazing. Only thing I didn't like was episode 7, it just didn't work for me at all, it was terrible. But besides that the new season was fantastic. 11/10
  23. TimW001
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    Season two was amazing. Watch it. The characters, the story, the ending. All of it worth the investment of time. Definitely watch Season one first. But season two is great.
  24. lager96
    Nov 21, 2017
    9
    From the beginning, Stranger Things season 2 bring back everything I loved about season 1...and then builds upon it from there. The performances from the entire cast is stellar and even better than season one. While the show has always been about the characters, I feel that season 2 spends more time on the characters that we love and develops them even more. Milly Bobby Brown is stillFrom the beginning, Stranger Things season 2 bring back everything I loved about season 1...and then builds upon it from there. The performances from the entire cast is stellar and even better than season one. While the show has always been about the characters, I feel that season 2 spends more time on the characters that we love and develops them even more. Milly Bobby Brown is still fantastic as Eleven and gives the character even more depth this time around. David Harbour as Hopper is given more screen time in season 2 and I grew to love his character even more this season. I love how the Duffer Brothers take their time to build the characters. This work because of the masterful writing and the talented actors they have the pull it off. This season is just a great, if not better than the first, which is a great sign. Season three cannot come soon enough!… Expand
  25. alejandro970
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    Preserves the force of previous season, with the same touch of nostalgia for the 80s, new character and an upcoming, wicked menace. The final chapters are heart-ponding with the accurate dose of suspense. Just wait of third season.
  26. thedaywalker
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    I have to say, after the almost perfection of season 1, i didn't expect season 2 to be either better or even just as good.
    But i think they stepped up their game, giving characters more to do and the children remain as naive as before. The story is better told and the acting is a step up as well.
    I don't understand the Dacre Montgomery character's inclusion, because right now he was    I have to say, after the almost perfection of season 1, i didn't expect season 2 to be either better or even just as good.
    But i think they stepped up their game, giving characters more to do and the children remain as naive as before. The story is better told and the acting is a step up as well.
    I don't understand the Dacre Montgomery character's inclusion, because right now he was there to make Steve look like a good guy and to be a douche to MadMax.    … Expand
  27. dr0nzer
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    didn't really where they'd take the story, the first season set a high standard in execution and this carries forward into this season, everything you expect from the first is in this second with the dial turned up, with the characters developed from the first season this season just allows the writers to build up on that, the story is well crafted, less of Rinoa Rhyer's over the topdidn't really where they'd take the story, the first season set a high standard in execution and this carries forward into this season, everything you expect from the first is in this second with the dial turned up, with the characters developed from the first season this season just allows the writers to build up on that, the story is well crafted, less of Rinoa Rhyer's over the top screaming which did amazing things for my ears and sanity, great story progression, although slow at the start it ended with a bang.… Expand
  28. MrNikitaTV
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Очень странные дела 2-пример отличного сиквела. В сериале осталось вся крутость первого сезона, которая была умножена в два раза. В этом сезоне понравилось более живые диалоги и взаимодействие персонажей. Но в этом сезоне есть маленькие косячки, но они не портят сериал целиком, поэтому снижать не буду. Это все те же Очень странные дела!Очень странные дела 2-пример отличного сиквела. В сериале осталось вся крутость первого сезона, которая была умножена в два раза. В этом сезоне понравилось более живые диалоги и взаимодействие персонажей. Но в этом сезоне есть маленькие косячки, но они не портят сериал целиком, поэтому снижать не буду. Это все те же Очень странные дела!
  29. KeenWatcher
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    Stays true to the roots of the original season but goes that step further and gives you insight into the link with the upside down, showing there is much more to it...
  30. mzumerle
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    What a good show! It's big and better, I think there's some little problems, but doesn't interfere on the final results! Can't wait to see Season 3! Unfortunately only in 2019.....
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  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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