Stranger Things!

TXSTYLE · 07-25-2016, 12:16 AM

OK guys... Listen up. I just finished binge watching this original Netflix series (8 episodes) and trust me when I say this... You WANT to watch this now! OMG!!!

Where do I begin... Well first of all, it is superbly entertaining! It is in the vein of Stephen King and the X Files. It is set entirely in the 80's (which was my decade LOL!) And the acting, story line, music, action, just everything is excellent. Watch the trailers below and thank me later.

TXSTYLE · 07-25-2016, 12:43 AM

Oh and a added bonus... Your girl/wife will like this show too. My wife is NOT a fan of SciFi at all but she watched all episodes and really enjoyed it.

Benedict1957 · 07-25-2016, 01:13 AM

Interesting! I'm on board. I need something new to watch anyways.

I recently watched Making a Murderer with my wife and found that series to be incredibly boring in spite of it receiving critical acclaim.

BMW F22 · 07-25-2016, 01:33 AM

Saw this but been watching The Night Of on HBO. Will have to check it out on Netflix.

The night of reminds me of Serial podcast. Pretty interesting perspective on all aspects (lawyers, justice system, prison, etc.).

MKSixer · 07-25-2016, 08:38 AM

Will do!
Thanks!

Beartato · 07-25-2016, 03:42 PM

I've been watching this with my girlfriend, it's amazing. I like sci-fi and she likes horror and it's a great mix. The show lives up to the hype so far, we're only on episode, er chapter, 5.

GabeS · 07-25-2016, 04:37 PM

I agree! I watched the whole thing in one day!
Very very good show!

The Chaddening · 07-26-2016, 12:28 PM

Stranger things is great! The night of keeps getting better! I am wondering if for Stranger Things they are going to go the route of using the same actors/actresses and a different story for the second season. Recently watched Rebirth(netflix original), still can't decide if I liked that one. Just kind of leaves you with a....annoyed feeling.

The Chaddening · 07-26-2016, 12:31 PM

Also, watching stranger things reminded me how insane MK Ultra was.

lesnica · 07-26-2016, 12:47 PM

Saw the pilot yesterday, it did have an x files feeling to it.

TXSTYLE · 07-26-2016, 12:56 PM

How about that unmistakable "80s heavy synthesized beat" in the intro.

Even the font and lettering are very 80s. Props to the directors and producers for attention to detail.

ASBSECU E93 · 07-26-2016, 12:56 PM

@TXSTYLE - question for you or others....

What are your thought on the Netflix version of the Marvel based shows?

jtodd_fl · 07-26-2016, 12:58 PM

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@TXSTYLE - question for you or others....

What are your thought on the Netflix version of the Marvel based shows?

Bruh... on season two of Agents of SHIELD. Not an old school comics guy, but the writing is great and the acting is very good too. Irreverent and funny. Jessica Jones is good in another whole way - dark and gritty, but funny. Daredevil... eh... not so much. Haven't started the others yet.

TXSTYLE · 07-26-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

@TXSTYLE - question for you or others....

What are your thought on the Netflix version of the Marvel based shows?

Daredevil is superb! Season 2 especially so with the addition of Punisher and Electra.
I have heard Jessica Jones is outstanding but haven't watched yet.

ASBSECU E93 · 07-26-2016, 01:25 PM

I've watched DD (Both seasons) and Jessica Jones.

DD was a bit predictable in season 2.

Jessica Jones is my new obsession however!

Overall - I think Netflix can take some liberties with their characters that ABC and even some of the movies can't.

Looking forward to Iron Fist and Luke Cage too.

Next season for Agents of Shield - Ghost Rider!!

BMW F22 · 07-26-2016, 01:26 PM

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Daredevil is superb! Season 2 especially so with the addition of Punisher and Electra.
I have heard Jessica Jones is outstanding but haven't watched yet.

Watched 4 episodes of Stranger Things last night. I liked it.

Jessica Jones got annoying/boring after the 5th episode. The same story over and over. It had potential but it declined after a few episodes.

imserious · 08-07-2016, 12:46 PM

Just found this thread. Huge fan of this show. It draws from so many 80s classics and just works. It really captures the feel of the time.

Besides Spielberg and King, I saw a lot of influence from Akira and another more recent show that I won't name, kind of spoils the plot.

hoyasaxa · 08-07-2016, 02:03 PM

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Stranger things is great! The night of keeps getting better! I am wondering if for Stranger Things they are going to go the route of using the same actors/actresses and a different story for the second season. Recently watched Rebirth(netflix original), still can't decide if I liked that one. Just kind of leaves you with a....annoyed feeling.

The Night Of is great, but this kid is a moron. I spend half of each episode shouting at the TV.

bosstones · 08-07-2016, 06:37 PM

Binge watched Season 1 and it was okay. I grew impatient at times and the tubby kid is annoying. Will watch Season 2, though.

Made it through 2 episodes of Daredevil. It was highly recommended by some folks at work who know of my martial arts background and love of martial arts and action shows/movies. I usually try to give shows 2-3 episodes since something are slow to start or get into (GoT was that way) but....wasn't feeling it. Jessica Jones wasn't something I was able to get into either...despite being several episodes deep. Might give both another try, but still undecided.

EL Jeffe 5 · 08-07-2016, 07:45 PM

Sound like good show I will be checking into it
I wish they would make new Better Call Saul

Doc Oc · 08-07-2016, 08:10 PM

Loved Stranger Things. Anyone hear anything about a 2nd season? Agree with whoever said The Night Of was great. Excellent show. Got sick of JJ after 5-6 episodes. Never went anywhere and each episode seemed just like the one before it. I hear they are working on a 2nd season of making a murderer too. That should be good.

BMW F22 · 08-07-2016, 08:16 PM

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Loved Stranger Things. Anyone hear anything about a 2nd season? Agree with whoever said The Night Of was great. Excellent show. Got sick of JJ after 5-6 episodes. Never went anywhere and each episode seemed just like the one before it. I hear they are working on a 2nd season of making a murderer too. That should be good.

I wonder about Stranger Things season 2 as well. The kid (Will) seems to have lasting effects from his time in the other world.

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TXSTYLE "Salud" 15252 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: M8 Gran Coupe Comp & X5M Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Oh and a added bonus... Your girl/wife will like this show too. My wife is NOT a fan of SciFi at all but she watched all episodes and really enjoyed it.
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Benedict1957 Enlisted Member 47 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Interesting! I'm on board. I need something new to watch anyways. I recently watched Making a Murderer with my wife and found that series to be incredibly boring in spite of it receiving critical acclaim.
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BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Saw this but been watching The Night Of on HBO. Will have to check it out on Netflix. The night of reminds me of Serial podcast. Pretty interesting perspective on all aspects (lawyers, justice system, prison, etc.).
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Beartato Major 888 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I've been watching this with my girlfriend, it's amazing. I like sci-fi and she likes horror and it's a great mix. The show lives up to the hype so far, we're only on episode, er chapter, 5.
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The Chaddening Major General 11584 Rep 5,510 Posts Drives: Bicycle - reducing carbon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Kekistan iTrader: (0)	Stranger things is great! The night of keeps getting better! I am wondering if for Stranger Things they are going to go the route of using the same actors/actresses and a different story for the second season. Recently watched Rebirth(netflix original), still can't decide if I liked that one. Just kind of leaves you with a....annoyed feeling.
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lesnica Second Lieutenant 75 Rep 254 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Saw the pilot yesterday, it did have an x files feeling to it.
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 15252 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: M8 Gran Coupe Comp & X5M Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	How about that unmistakable "80s heavy synthesized beat" in the intro. Even the font and lettering are very 80s. Props to the directors and producers for attention to detail. __________________
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imserious Major 430 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Just found this thread. Huge fan of this show. It draws from so many 80s classics and just works. It really captures the feel of the time. Besides Spielberg and King, I saw a lot of influence from Akira and another more recent show that I won't name, kind of spoils the plot.
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bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1251 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	Binge watched Season 1 and it was okay. I grew impatient at times and the tubby kid is annoying. Will watch Season 2, though. Made it through 2 episodes of Daredevil. It was highly recommended by some folks at work who know of my martial arts background and love of martial arts and action shows/movies. I usually try to give shows 2-3 episodes since something are slow to start or get into (GoT was that way) but....wasn't feeling it. Jessica Jones wasn't something I was able to get into either...despite being several episodes deep. Might give both another try, but still undecided. __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
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EL Jeffe 5 Major 633 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Sound like good show I will be checking into it I wish they would make new Better Call Saul
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Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	Loved Stranger Things. Anyone hear anything about a 2nd season? Agree with whoever said The Night Of was great. Excellent show. Got sick of JJ after 5-6 episodes. Never went anywhere and each episode seemed just like the one before it. I hear they are working on a 2nd season of making a murderer too. That should be good.
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