Stranger Things: Season 2

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Stranger Things: Season 3

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: October 27, 2017

Starring: Sean Astin, Cara Buono, Paul Reiser

Summary: A year later and the town of Hawkins, Indiana is still shaken from the events of last year, but a larger danger looms.

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E9. Chapter Nine: The Gate
Air Date: October 27, 2017
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S2:E8. Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer
Air Date: October 27, 2017
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S2:E7. Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister
Air Date: October 27, 2017

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David Wiegand

Oct 23, 2017

There really is a kind of sophisticated genius behind Stranger Things, and while others may try to imitate what the Duffers are doing, it’s harder than it may seem. If anything, the pair have moved the game forward in the second season by making the show scarier without losing the wise innocence of ’80s films as embodied by a bunch of kids, riding around Indiana on bikes in the middle of a real adventure. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Oct 23, 2017

Until Stranger Things 2 really gets going--and that takes a while--it trails an air of self-consciousness that veers into strained fan service at times. The good news is, the show’s core cast remains an extremely versatile and effective ensemble, and once the story kicks into a higher gear about halfway through the nine-episode season, a lot of the old magic returns. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Oct 24, 2017

Though it takes two or three episodes for the various story lines to fully kick into gear, Stranger Things 2 is a suspenseful, thoroughly satisfying follow-up that goes to emotionally deeper places than its predecessor did. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Oct 26, 2017

Stranger Things 2 is a blast. [30 Oct 2017 - 12 Nov 2017, p.12]

Lauren Humphries-Brooks

Oct 30, 2017

All in all, Stranger Things season 2 is ultimately more of the same, but still a very worthy sequel, which is good news for those of us (like me) who only hoped for the Duffer Brothers to manage to carry through the success of the original run with an affecting, and believable, continuation of the story. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Oct 23, 2017

And, man does Stranger Things 2 stick the landing. The season finale is just excellent, finding surprising grace notes for some of its most beloved characters. Read full review

Darren Franich

Oct 24, 2017

The cast remains full of delightful performers, but they sprawl in different directions, many of them boring. Read full review

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MaddoxWhite

Apr 25, 2021

Still the greatest TV show of all time. While certain episodes and story elements are SLIGHTLY weaker than in the first season, this is still amazing in nearly all of the ways the first season was. Max is a great addiction to the series, and her dynamic with Billy works well. Overall, thisStill the greatest TV show of all time. While certain episodes and story elements are SLIGHTLY weaker than in the first season, this is still amazing in nearly all of the ways the first season was. Max is a great addiction to the series, and her dynamic with Billy works well. Overall, this could have ended the show, and I would have been happy.… Expand

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Flavatown

Nov 25, 2017

Awesome show. Great characters, although i felt like billy had absolutely no purpose in the show other than to be a jerk to everyone. I had fun with this season and delving deeper into the stories of our beloved characters. Also, somebody needs to get that kid Noah Shnapp (Will Byers) anAwesome show. Great characters, although i felt like billy had absolutely no purpose in the show other than to be a jerk to everyone. I had fun with this season and delving deeper into the stories of our beloved characters. Also, somebody needs to get that kid Noah Shnapp (Will Byers) an Emmy ASAP! His performance this season was spot on! I don't care what anybody else says about the show, just get this boy an emmy! He made this season!… Expand

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mortarion15

Oct 27, 2017

I had been waiting all year for season 2 and it did not disappoint at all. Season 2 might feel different, yet it retains the character-driven spark that gave Stranger Things its pedigree in the first place. Simply put, Stranger Things season 2 lives up to the hype.

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bw14916

Jan 21, 2018

Season 2 is still tremendously enjoyable, but I don't hold it at the same regard as season 1. Things don't come together as nicely as in season 1, and one episode in particular is a waste that is a chore to sit through. There are also some unnecessary new characters. However what worked wellSeason 2 is still tremendously enjoyable, but I don't hold it at the same regard as season 1. Things don't come together as nicely as in season 1, and one episode in particular is a waste that is a chore to sit through. There are also some unnecessary new characters. However what worked well in season 1 still works well for the most part. Most characters are still great, and two new character pairings work perfectly.… Expand

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drlowdon

Aug 24, 2018

A year after the first season finale (which saw Eleven sacrifice herself to save her friends) the consequences of what happened are still being felt by everyone involved, Will in particular seeming to have a hard time coming to terms with what happened to him.

In all honesty this secondA year after the first season finale (which saw Eleven sacrifice herself to save her friends) the consequences of what happened are still being felt by everyone involved, Will in particular seeming to have a hard time coming to terms with what happened to him.

In all honesty this second season doesn’t stray to far from the template laid down by the first in terms of plot. It also takes a few episodes to really get going but, once things kick into gear, it arguably begins to surpass what the first season achieved and ends with the two best episodes the show has ever produced. You’d have to have a heart of stone to not care for this cast of characters by the end!

With a third, and possibly even a fourth, season on the way it remains to be seen if the Duffer brothers can find a way to evolve the show and keep it entertaining but so far so good.… Expand

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100tifiko

Dec 31, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aunque mantiene ciertas caracteristicas de la temporada pasada, esta vez no la disfruté de la misma manera, creo que se sintió mucho la ausencia de Eleven en el grupo de chicos y me parecio forzada la aparición de Max que aun asi me gusto su personaje.
El episodio donde nos centramos en Eleven y su hermana no me gustó para nada, no sentí un progreso real y lo que vimos ya lo sabiamos, creo que se podria haber juntado con otro episodio para hacerlo mas llevadero.
El final de esta temporada tampoco me gustó, parece como si todo estuviera exactamente igual que antes, ningun progreso, casi lo mismo que sentí en el final anterior, que todo seguiría pasando y nada habia terminado.… Expand

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Satanski666

Mar 19, 2020

Really like first two seasons, but this time they change the series into some kid love story BS. Couldn't endure more then three episodes, even fast forwarding a lot.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4.5

74
- Season 4.5 Overview
  Air Date: July 1, 2022
Season 4

69
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 27, 2022
Season 3

72
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 4, 2019
Season 2

78
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 8.2
  S2:E9. Chapter Nine: The Gate
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 7.9
  S2:E8. Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 5.8
  S2:E7. Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 8.0
  S2:E6. Chapter Six: The Spy
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 7.8
  S2:E5. Chapter Five: Dig Dug
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 7.3
  S2:E4. Chapter Four: Will the Wise
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 8.2
  S2:E3. Chapter Three: The Pollywog
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 8.2
  S2:E2. Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
- 7.7
  S2:E1. Chapter One: MADMAX
  Air Date: October 27, 2017
Season 1

76
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2016