Stranger Things

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Season 3
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 15, 2016
Season #: 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 448 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 62 out of 448
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  1. A-La1
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Loved the soundtrack! The growth and the development of the characters amid three converging storylines was outstanding! Funny, touching, and entertaining all at once!
  2. ROAR11
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    I thought this was better than all the previous seasons. No wasted episodes, great story, great characters. Just a fun summer horror. It's always borderline cheesy, but it's really not at all. Its ridiculous, but don't take it too seriously and you have a fun 10 episodes to watch. Every bit as good as the previous seasons if not better.
  3. Captiosus
    Jul 6, 2019
    6
    I feel like I'm in my own personal Upside Down when I hear family and friends praising season 3. After watching it over the span of two nights, I was left wanting. The show feels like it's staining to remain fresh.

    The Russian plot point (a literal deus ex machina) was poorly set up, only tangentially linked by comments in the prior two seasons. It felt like they were struggling to come    I feel like I'm in my own personal Upside Down when I hear family and friends praising season 3. After watching it over the span of two nights, I was left wanting. The show feels like it's staining to remain fresh.

    The Russian plot point (a literal deus ex machina) was poorly set up, only tangentially linked by comments in the prior two seasons. It felt like they were struggling to come up with an idea to terrorize Hawkins a third time and "What about the Russians!" was the best idea they could come up with. Character progression is decent but predictable and full of typical teen tropes that they don't even attempt to hide. The 80's references have gone from being a background setting to being front-and-center, in-your-face - often feeling more like you're watching a commercial for 80s products than a show themed in the 1980s. And it took maybe 30 minutes to realize this entire season was "inspired by" Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Terminator, as they essentially lift the elements from these movies whole cloth and plug them into their own script like fan fiction.

    It's hard to fully articulate my feelings in words because they're just so "meh", so I can best describe my thoughts this way: Unlike season 1 and most of season 2 (which had a sophomore slump and some low points like Elle's solo adventure), I found the vast majority of season 3 utterly forgettable. Very little of what happened is consequential and literally the only thing that will matter going forward into season 4 will be elements of the epilogue.    … Expand
  4. mjl14
    Jul 6, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS
    Stranger Things 3 had a sick opening scene and post credits scene that can push the narrative in a really cool direction but unfortunately, everything in between was a cheesfest. The first season was so eery and serious, with slight comedic effects.Season two got goofy and now Things 3 is just a straight up teen dramaedy, not a sci-fi horror.I wanted to see a serious, mature show, not this. It's too bad cuz there is so much potential with a cool plot like this but they just focus too much on corny character development.And I feel like the Mind Flayer stuff is just straight up randomness and the Duffer Brothers refuse to hint at what the Upside Down is all about.They should've made this an anthology series, would've been way better.    … Expand
  5. afaman
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing show! The season development is perfect and it's incredible what they have done to the show
  6. aswal321
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing series. Able to watch in one sitting. It bring emotions from every single character. It expresses and shows development between relationships between Hop and Joyce, Mike and Ele, Literally everyone. The plot and how the two group come together and everything is connected shows the how the two paths crossed. Utter perfection.
  7. popperfection1
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    The best season yet. Epic, fun and the VFX are amazing. The characters keeps getting better and more interesting. Loved every minute. Thank you, Duffer Brothers... Everything was perfect.
  8. roarfente
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Breathtaking! It's the best season yet. Everything is perfect and colorful. You must to watch it!
  9. Underseamouse
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    The overall season is great. The season 3 is not better than previous seasons, the story is more primitive and simple. Some heroes are not necessary for the story (Will, Lucas) and overall there is nothing new for the world. But for now it's one of the best shows.Yep, season 3 didn't jump over his head, but overall it's great.
  10. HSM1
    Jul 6, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every single scene is an advertisement for coke. There is even a point where it becomes part of the story.… Expand
  11. Xazoir
    Jul 6, 2019
    3
    Overall very weak season, i was watching it and i didnt give a damn care about what was happening on the screen. The obvious s**t about political correctness and forcing agendas just throw me more distant from the show. Netflix have withstand that kind of s**t in first two season, but in the third they went full Netflix agendas. Whole season felt ultimatly forced. Certintly not waiting forOverall very weak season, i was watching it and i didnt give a damn care about what was happening on the screen. The obvious s**t about political correctness and forcing agendas just throw me more distant from the show. Netflix have withstand that kind of s**t in first two season, but in the third they went full Netflix agendas. Whole season felt ultimatly forced. Certintly not waiting for another season and not recommend to anybody to watch it. Waste of time.… Expand
  12. leopoldfrank
    Jul 6, 2019
    5
    If season 1 was the E.T. of TV series then this season was the Adventures in Babysitting of TV series.
  13. ArturReview
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    The best season of the show, with outstanding effects, acting and emotional and powerful moments. The new characters are fun and a good addition to the show, the ones I loved the most were Alexei and Robin.
  14. Jdank
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    The Duffer Brothers hit another one out of the park and kept the Stranger Things train moving full steam ahead. The kids are older and the stakes are greater and we get some new great cast additions
  15. 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
  16. srtafozex
    Jul 5, 2019
    8
    Thank you, Duffer brothers, for this science fiction masterpiece. This season, the screenplay comes more mature, with smart strategies and breathtaking moments. One of the best new seasons of american television, alongside Big Little Lies
  17. darkside2922
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. spoiler: Aunque la temporada empieza como si fuese un drama adolescente pues no es así ya que al avanzar con los episodios nos damos cuenta que la historia no fresca pero da algo porque continuar episodio a episodio la historia es interesante ya que te da algo (no nuevo) pero interesante como que los villanos ahora son rusos y la nueva bestia (billy)apenas voy dos días y ya acabe la serie en fin yo le doy diez de diez ya que me apasiona la serie.… Expand
  18. SolidSovereign
    Jul 5, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first few episodes start out very slow, after episode 4 the action picks up to a relative speed. The whole season is very predictable though allowing no room for surprises. The overall story of this season is the weakest out of all of the seasons. Far to much time was spent on characters that weren't established very well. Characters were forcibly separated to cause suspense and set up story dynamics that didn't make much sense in the first place. The forced separation caused a lack of interaction between fan-favorite characters. The antagonist of this season is the weakest and most uninteresting yet (even though technically its the same thing). The ending is weak and very cliche. Overall the season is very disappointing 1/10… Expand
  19. pablo_delRey
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooved it it was super good thanks netflix
  20. maxleresistant
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    Best season yet.
    Epic, fun and the VFX are amazing. The characters keeps getting better and more interesting. Loved every minute.
    This could be an amazing finale, but thank god it's not over yet. A big thank you to the amazing cast, crew and Netflix for this show.
  21. Spidersam
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect Best season Best acting Best goosebumps Best vfx best TV series But usual story… Expand
  22. Kannibal
    Jul 5, 2019
    8
    Not the strongest season but still better than most things on TV. Overly heavy-handed with its message and the story is bloated but thoroughly enjoyable and Millie Bobby Brown's performance is commendable.
  23. juniorcc27
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    the best season of the show. Great performances, incredible production, great quality photography. deserves several indications to emmys
  24. asgard24
    Jul 5, 2019
    8
    This season starts very low on its first two episodes. The characters feel disassociated, and very disconnected, and there’s really no mystery or nothing interesting to see than the gang being jerks with each other. But after episodes 3 and 4 the season starts building that so called tension we all expected. There were still many plot fails and the season overall wasn’t good enough to beatThis season starts very low on its first two episodes. The characters feel disassociated, and very disconnected, and there’s really no mystery or nothing interesting to see than the gang being jerks with each other. But after episodes 3 and 4 the season starts building that so called tension we all expected. There were still many plot fails and the season overall wasn’t good enough to beat the first one, but overall, despite its awful start and its multiple errors, this season holds up to the hype it built, and for a good part, it was a step into the right direction after season 2, which could not give the series the sequel it deserved. Not saying this season is what season 2 should have been, but I can say it’s not as overwhelming as it’ predecessor.… Expand
  25. RustyRhino
    Jul 4, 2019
    3
    If I was asked to sum up this series in one word it would be "Upsetting". The overtly political jabs they throw at capitalism and the current era we are in is so blatantly obvious it's ridiculous. I understand Netflix is getting "Woke" but come on entertainment is there to enjoy keep that **** out of it I don't give a damn about what side of the aisle you are on. The characters seem boringIf I was asked to sum up this series in one word it would be "Upsetting". The overtly political jabs they throw at capitalism and the current era we are in is so blatantly obvious it's ridiculous. I understand Netflix is getting "Woke" but come on entertainment is there to enjoy keep that **** out of it I don't give a damn about what side of the aisle you are on. The characters seem boring and kinda just dull now no growth what so ever. I was bored halfway through each episode and it started to drag on and on and on and on. I am also a little disturbed that they had KIDS make out that much on set could have done those scenes a little more tactfully.… Expand
  26. mrmonster
    Jul 4, 2019
    9
    Stranger Things season 3 is the best of them all. The Duffer Brothers have pretty much mastered everything that makes this show great. It works on every level, as a sci-fi horror story and a drama at the same time. In short, everything about this works.
  27. strangel0ve
    Jul 4, 2019
    4
    Further, if not at all necessary proof, that season one was a fortuitous event, its heavy reliance on themes and techniques of certain kind of movie masterpieces of certain era is what gave it its charm and emotional depth. It also mitigated all the inherent sillines. Now I don't even know whats going on in this show, nor do I care.
  28. Littlegizmo
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Its epic good scary fun crazy strange weird... wow .. i want more ... thank you
  29. kirkender
    Jul 4, 2019
    3
    "Regressive, Boring Things" is a more apt title. Its filled with rehashed tropes with zero commentary or evolution. Its nostalgia without applying a modern perspective to remove the problematic elements. 100% of the women characters have zero depth and Eleven is basically a mentally disabled "make-out" doll who speaks broken sentences but otherwise retains nothing from her previous lifes"Regressive, Boring Things" is a more apt title. Its filled with rehashed tropes with zero commentary or evolution. Its nostalgia without applying a modern perspective to remove the problematic elements. 100% of the women characters have zero depth and Eleven is basically a mentally disabled "make-out" doll who speaks broken sentences but otherwise retains nothing from her previous lifes trauma. The editing is choppy, derivative and frenetic. Scenes jump constantly with no tact or intent. Mild commentary on issues (small town business killed by big mall) is uninformed, and inaccurate. The worst offender - the "strange" - is such a hodgepodge of other better sci-fi / horror that all the tension and surprise is known at the beginning of scenes. Is this one based on Alien? Yes. Is this one Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Yes? Close Encounters? You betcha - without any building or even competent replication. Its soooo boring.… Expand
  30. jneeley
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    What.A.Season.

    The writing is fantastic as are the characters we know and love. As of right now, this is the best Stranger Things season to date.
  31. weverson
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Stranger Things new season is brilliant and AMAZING. The best season yet .
  32. Theghostgamebr
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Netflix now scoped for the fun, I wont say anything more. You just Must Watch it, it's whorth it believe me.
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Al Horner
    Jan 3, 2020
    80
    Stranger Things 3 practices what it preaches: instead of the pure nostalgia of previous seasons, the Duffer brothers break brilliant, terrifying new ground here.
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  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    60
    Over-familiarity is the biggest issue in an eight-part series that refuses to stray from the Goonies-meets-Stephen King formula. ... Stranger Things is on more solid territory addressing the growing pains its teenage protagonists.
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  3. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Dec 4, 2019
    80
    It’s a real and joyful return to form for the show that has been taken fiercely to the hearts of people who weren’t there the first time round and, perhaps even more fiercely, by those who were. The brothers continue to play with, reference and occasionally lift all the things that made the Johns, Carpenter and Hughes, and the Steph(/v)ens, King and Spielberg, enduringly great and mash them into something equally fun, racy and frightening as hell for us all on the small screen. It’s almost like being young again.
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