STRANGER THINGS Season 4 Episode 4 REACTION!! Netflix | Running Up That Hill | Sadie Sink | Vecna
Stranger Things S4E4 Reaction: Max’s Life-or-Death Battle with Vecna and High-Stakes Plot Convergence
Experience a deep dive into Stranger Things 4x4, "Dear Billy," where Max Mayfield faces Vecna's ultimate psychological assault, saved only by the power of music. Readers gain insight into the episode's critical plot movements, acting masterclasses, and the successful blending of four distinct, high-tension storylines.
Short Summary
- Max Mayfield successfully fights off Vecna’s curse using Kate Bush’s "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)."
- Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley secure a valuable meeting with Victor Creel, revealing Vecna’s human origin.
- Hopper executes a daring, sound-free prison escape in Russia, regaining his mobility.
- The hosts declare the episode a phenomenal balancing act of suspense, emotion, and cinematic scope, despite missing key leads Eleven and Eddie.
This breakdown covers the emotional peak of Season 4 so far. Host Andrew Gordon and Tara Erickson dissect every major confrontation: Max’s confrontation with her guilt regarding Billy, the investigation into Vecna at Penhurst, and the Russian breakout. This episode successfully elevates the stakes across the board, making it one of the series' best entries.
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Top Comments (10)
One of the best cinematic episodes in TV!!! So excited to see yall's reaction!
YES!! Every time Andrew mentioned Nightmare on Elm Street over the past few episodes I got more and more excited for him to meet Victor Creel! 🤭❤
Sadie Sink not getting an Emmy nomination was a crime
Nancy talking with the og Freddy Krueguer in The Silence of Lambs style is AMAZING
1:03:23 I’m not so sure about that. Given Max’s mental state, it’s likely she would have pushed El away too. The Running Up The Hill scene was not only an incredible scene to watch, but also a great metaphor for what it’s like to struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts. Sadie Sink was robbed of an Emmy nomination for this episode. But she was nominated for a Tony this year, so good for her lol. I knew somebody was going to ask what song would save you lol. That was a really popular topic when season 4 released.
the beautiful metaphor that music can help you overcome depression or grief or any type of mental health problem... BEAUTIFUL
Oh, Andrew! If only you would've experienced this episode in 2022. The cultural impact it had. 💯👐
I love that they used Vecnas character as a metaphor of depression and other mental health issues and Max choose the life and the light instead of the darkness and death. Beautiful episode.
This is EASILY one of my fav Stranger Things episodes. That entire kate bush sequence was amazing, and Max shot up to one of my favorite characters.
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Top Comments (10)
One of the best cinematic episodes in TV!!! So excited to see yall's reaction!
YES!! Every time Andrew mentioned Nightmare on Elm Street over the past few episodes I got more and more excited for him to meet Victor Creel! 🤭❤
Sadie Sink not getting an Emmy nomination was a crime
Nancy talking with the og Freddy Krueguer in The Silence of Lambs style is AMAZING
1:03:23 I’m not so sure about that. Given Max’s mental state, it’s likely she would have pushed El away too. The Running Up The Hill scene was not only an incredible scene to watch, but also a great metaphor for what it’s like to struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts. Sadie Sink was robbed of an Emmy nomination for this episode. But she was nominated for a Tony this year, so good for her lol. I knew somebody was going to ask what song would save you lol. That was a really popular topic when season 4 released.
the beautiful metaphor that music can help you overcome depression or grief or any type of mental health problem... BEAUTIFUL
Oh, Andrew! If only you would've experienced this episode in 2022. The cultural impact it had. 💯👐
I love that they used Vecnas character as a metaphor of depression and other mental health issues and Max choose the life and the light instead of the darkness and death. Beautiful episode.
This is EASILY one of my fav Stranger Things episodes. That entire kate bush sequence was amazing, and Max shot up to one of my favorite characters.
Stranger Things 4, Episode 5 Reaction: https://youtu.be/1_yDaAZJ5so Run up that Hill to Squelch That LIKE & SUBSCRIBE Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Full Reaction Watch Along & MORE For Royal Rejects : https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Become A Righteous Reject By Grabbing One Of Our RR Tees! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/