STRANGER THINGS Season 4, Episode 1 REACTION!! Netflix | Millie Bobby Brown | Sadie Sink
Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 1 Viewers' Reaction and Analysis
Dive into the intense, horror-influenced premiere episode of Stranger Things 4 and discover why fans believe this season might be the best one yet, focusing heavily on psychological horror and character separation.
Short Summary
- The episode dramatically shifts tone toward explicit horror, heavily borrowing stylistic elements from A Nightmare on Elm Street during the introduction of the villain, Vecna.
- The main cast is geographically separated across California, Nevada, and Hawkins, leading to immediate relationship strain and feelings of isolation, especially for Max and Eleven.
- The narrative introduces the indispensable Hellfire Club, centered around Eddie Munson, which provides a vital social anchor for Dustin and Mike.
- Reviewers highly praised the mature handling of complex themes like teenage grief, the pressure to conform, and the necessity of finding community.
- The premiere successfully raises the stakes by hinting at Hopper's survival while throwing the main characters directly into a terrifying, high-stakes conflict without Eleven's powers.
This episode marks the return to Hawkins High School dynamics while dealing with the lingering trauma from Season 3. Readers gain insight into the critical character developments, the show’s new stylistic direction, and the immediate conflicts facing the core group as they navigate grief, high school politics, and supernatural terror simultaneously.
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Top Comments (10)
I am SOOOOO excited you’re finally to season four. Yall are NOT ready.
I think it's nuts that Sadie didn't get any nod for an Emmy. The timing of the series and the awards sucks, but she crushed it this season.
I love how Joseph Quinn became a huge star after his supporting role in this show. Starring in films like Gladiator 2, Fantastic Four/Avengers, Beatles biopic
Not me singing Chrissy wake up 😂
A lot of people ignore or don't consider the fact that Lucas isn't just a nerd like his friends, but he's also Black, in a small town in the 80s. His situation will always be different to Mike and Dustin's. We saw that with Billy's violent racism. There's nothing wrong with him wanting to do something that he enjoys as a way to make his life at school easier.
I don’t think I cried more on any other season than I did this one . Yall buckle up for this one
Andrew a diehard Nightmare on Elm Street fan?? Oh this is gonna be his favorite season
Young Eleven was a CGI face swap on a younger actress with a de-aged Millie Bobby Brown.
I’m so freaking excited I’ve been waiting for this season forever YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY it’s INSANE like seriously the best season yet and the plot twists are SHOCKING they did not hesitate or hold back for this season AT ALL also episode four might be one of the best show scenes like ever in my opinion it’s honestly insane
Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/koj50XorO68 - Hitting that *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button Is How It's Done! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *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/
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Top Comments (10)
I am SOOOOO excited you’re finally to season four. Yall are NOT ready.
I think it's nuts that Sadie didn't get any nod for an Emmy. The timing of the series and the awards sucks, but she crushed it this season.
I love how Joseph Quinn became a huge star after his supporting role in this show. Starring in films like Gladiator 2, Fantastic Four/Avengers, Beatles biopic
Not me singing Chrissy wake up 😂
A lot of people ignore or don't consider the fact that Lucas isn't just a nerd like his friends, but he's also Black, in a small town in the 80s. His situation will always be different to Mike and Dustin's. We saw that with Billy's violent racism. There's nothing wrong with him wanting to do something that he enjoys as a way to make his life at school easier.
I don’t think I cried more on any other season than I did this one . Yall buckle up for this one
Andrew a diehard Nightmare on Elm Street fan?? Oh this is gonna be his favorite season
Young Eleven was a CGI face swap on a younger actress with a de-aged Millie Bobby Brown.
I’m so freaking excited I’ve been waiting for this season forever YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY it’s INSANE like seriously the best season yet and the plot twists are SHOCKING they did not hesitate or hold back for this season AT ALL also episode four might be one of the best show scenes like ever in my opinion it’s honestly insane
Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/koj50XorO68 - Hitting that *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button Is How It's Done! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *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/