The 1st season of Stranger Things was great. It established the whole idea of the whole Upside Down concept in the 1980's while providing some good drama, good suspense, and very relatable characters. Upon learning that the show got renewed for a 2nd season, I got very excited and watched the entirety with anticipation. From what I've got, it was very good. Sure, it wasn't as strong as the 1st season, but it does it's job in continuing the story line that was established.
The first episode is a great start and sets up a character that could play a vital part in the story (in this case, Max). It also expands more on the events that happened in the first season where Will now has PTSD due to his disappearance in Hawkins at the Upside Down world while providing some good suspense and drama.
The visual effects are great especially the scene where Will sees the Upside Down world version of Hawkins outside the arcade, the pacing is very brisk where it doesn't have a dull moment, the directing is great, and the music score continues to compliment the 1980's setting very well.
The acting is still good with everyone bringing some pathos to their respective characters. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp continue to shine in their chemistry as Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will, Winona Ryder is still good as Joyce Byers and David Harbour is still great as Jim Hopper while Sean Astin (known as Mikey from The Goonies and Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is a surprise as Bob Newby. Millie Bobby Brown also surprise as Eleven near the end of the episode.
Overall, a great start to a pretty good 2nd season.
The first episode is a great start and sets up a character that could play a vital part in the story (in this case, Max). It also expands more on the events that happened in the first season where Will now has PTSD due to his disappearance in Hawkins at the Upside Down world while providing some good suspense and drama.
The visual effects are great especially the scene where Will sees the Upside Down world version of Hawkins outside the arcade, the pacing is very brisk where it doesn't have a dull moment, the directing is great, and the music score continues to compliment the 1980's setting very well.
The acting is still good with everyone bringing some pathos to their respective characters. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp continue to shine in their chemistry as Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will, Winona Ryder is still good as Joyce Byers and David Harbour is still great as Jim Hopper while Sean Astin (known as Mikey from The Goonies and Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is a surprise as Bob Newby. Millie Bobby Brown also surprise as Eleven near the end of the episode.
Overall, a great start to a pretty good 2nd season.