Will's connection to a shadowy evil grows stronger but no one's quite sure how to stop it. Elsewhere, Dustin and Steve forge an unlikely bond.Will's connection to a shadowy evil grows stronger but no one's quite sure how to stop it. Elsewhere, Dustin and Steve forge an unlikely bond.Will's connection to a shadowy evil grows stronger but no one's quite sure how to stop it. Elsewhere, Dustin and Steve forge an unlikely bond.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe motion detector beeping sound is the same as that in Aliens (1986).
- GoofsThe doctor says "A virus is alive, it has an intelligence," neither of which is true, and he would know that. A virus is one of the simplest biological constructs we know of. It consists of the DNA for a few simple genes, all wrapped up in a protein sheath. It has no metabolism, no organs, no cell plasma or nucleus, it cannot move by itself and it has no brain or central nervous system of even the most primitive kind. It doesn't eat or drink. It can't reproduce by itself. All it can do is infect a host cell and add its DNA to the cell's existing DNA, which then produces duplicates of the virus when the cell divides. The sickness it causes it merely the side effect of the hijacking of the cell's internal duplication system, which can be severe if it attacks critical cells.
A better real-life parallel to the life form in the show is a fungus.
- Quotes
Murray Bauman: So Jonathan, how was the pull-out?
- ConnectionsFeatures Ratt: Round and Round (1984)
Featured review
See no evil
Netflix has really varied with its shows, but 'Stranger Things' to me is one of its hits. In their prime, it, 'The Crown' and 'House of Cards' (despite its terrible final season) were absolutely brilliant. Season 1 is excellent and Season 2, while a slow starter (unlike its first season) and with one of the show's worst episodes in it, was very nearly as great on the whole and did quickly build momentum. Season 3 on the whole felt like a different show.
"Chapter Six: The Spy" is one of the best episodes of Season 2, very like its previous episode and on the same level in brilliance. It is also one of the best, most exciting and most intense 'Stranger Things' episodes, that builds upon what the previous episodes showed, progressed both the mystery and the characters and also leaves one pondering with questions waiting to be answered later on. Nothing filler-like here at all and leaves one excited for what's to come.
Everything is superb in "Chapter Six: The Spy". The production values are superb. Very stylish and atmospheric, with some truly beautiful images that one can't believe such high quality comes from a Netflix show. Not to mention the highly impressive special effects that put a good deal of big budget films in recent years to shame. The music has a wonderful 80s nostalgic vibe while also being quite haunting, enhancing the atmosphere beautifully.
Also incredibly impressive is the beautifully balanced writing. That has a lot of thought and intrigue, with the usual brains and heart. The storytelling is tremendously engaging, atmospheric and never simplistic or convoluted. Loved the intimate and un-noisy relationship writing (had no problem with Nancy and Jonathan's story here) and the episode also shines in the suspenseful and intense action. Especially the showdown and the ending, which is one of the most intense of the whole show. It is rich in affectionate nostalgia (reminiscent of Stephen King's depiction of childhood), poignant emotional impact and suspenseful turns in the more mysterious elements.
Furthermore, the character writing is spot on. Dustin and Steve have really progressed as characters and very quickly. As is the acting, particularly from the younger cast.
Overall, outstanding. 10/10.
"Chapter Six: The Spy" is one of the best episodes of Season 2, very like its previous episode and on the same level in brilliance. It is also one of the best, most exciting and most intense 'Stranger Things' episodes, that builds upon what the previous episodes showed, progressed both the mystery and the characters and also leaves one pondering with questions waiting to be answered later on. Nothing filler-like here at all and leaves one excited for what's to come.
Everything is superb in "Chapter Six: The Spy". The production values are superb. Very stylish and atmospheric, with some truly beautiful images that one can't believe such high quality comes from a Netflix show. Not to mention the highly impressive special effects that put a good deal of big budget films in recent years to shame. The music has a wonderful 80s nostalgic vibe while also being quite haunting, enhancing the atmosphere beautifully.
Also incredibly impressive is the beautifully balanced writing. That has a lot of thought and intrigue, with the usual brains and heart. The storytelling is tremendously engaging, atmospheric and never simplistic or convoluted. Loved the intimate and un-noisy relationship writing (had no problem with Nancy and Jonathan's story here) and the episode also shines in the suspenseful and intense action. Especially the showdown and the ending, which is one of the most intense of the whole show. It is rich in affectionate nostalgia (reminiscent of Stephen King's depiction of childhood), poignant emotional impact and suspenseful turns in the more mysterious elements.
Furthermore, the character writing is spot on. Dustin and Steve have really progressed as characters and very quickly. As is the acting, particularly from the younger cast.
Overall, outstanding. 10/10.
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- Nov 9, 2021
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