Stranger Things
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And its about time, right?
Then again, maybe their parents dont have to beasworried anymore.
Problem solved, right?
Okay, this may shock you, but no.
And it does … briefly.
This isnt an out-of-nowhere development.
Last season, Paul Reisers Dr. Owens made a reference to being in a race with the Russians.
But what seemed like an offhand remark at the time now looks like it will play a major role.
Whats a series set in the 80s without references to the Cold War?
How deeply will this season deal with a supernatural arms race?
Will this turn intoThe Americansbut with Demogorgons?
Not that this makes Sheriff Hopper any more comfortable.
Or he could bluster, threaten, and intimidate Mike away.
Hoppers choice isnt all that surprising.
Its also likely to have unintended consequences down the road.
Then again, its not likeanyones that comfortable with Mike and El.
Not that hes particularly thrilled about it.
For a while there, however, it looks likenobodywill get to seeDay of the Dead.
But that sort of thing is perfectly normal, right?
Its not exactly a progressive work environment.
At least shes keeping busy.
The mall has dragged everyone away from what used to be a bustling town center.
Shes not ready to move on.
But Billy doesnt make it.
And, with a cut to black, another season ofStranger Thingshas kicked into gear.
Most prominently, these kids are getting older.
Dustin gets concerned when it seems like his friends have forgotten him after theyre MIA from their walkie-talkies.
When they do get together, the introduction of romance complicates their friend group.
Malls had a profound effect on small-town America, andStranger Thingsdoesnt leave that unaddressed.
Will that taking cues from another Romero zombie movie end up being the controlling metaphor for season three?
But, boy, do the Duffer brothers know how to make TV for the streaming era.
Will he return again?
And what should we make of the way he spotlights Sam and Dianes will-they-or-wont-they relationship onCheers?
It has an obvious analogue in Hopper and Joyces relationship, but having Bob point this out complicates matters.
As unlikely as she sounds, this doesnt seem like the sort of thing Dustin would lie about.
