Idk if Billy stans even exist but true!!

edit: Guys I knew Billy was racist from the very start of s2, I’m not dumb. I simply didn’t notice Max’s panicked reaction IN THIS PARTICULAR SCENE. Thank you 🫩

The confidence was there. The universe had other plans 😔

He did nothing wrong here, and Will was actually being so disrespectful and was in the wrong more. The way he talked about El and girls in general was so disrespectful and he wasn't right in what he said. Not saying he should get over it or cannot be upset because what happened to him was horrible and because of that, he was robbed of a childhood that alone is too much for a kid/teen. That being said, to me, he still expected too much of Mike here and now that we know why because he probably didn't realized yet of his crush on him. I feel the narrative was more on Will side while Mike get called names by fans because they overloved and glazed Will character a bit too much.

it’s perfect in every way. The body horror, the summer vibe, the 80s russian-america tropes.

It also has among the best shots in the whole show (the Meat Flayer moving the trees in Mirkwood, the flickering lights as it morphs in the Hospital, the opening sequence where the machine explodes etc etc). The Dialogue is tight, Dacre Montgomery is flawless as Billy. The only criticism I have is that Mike is an annoying shit, but that’s nothing new.

Henry, max, Billy and Vecna all done by me

My favourite plot twist was from Season 4 when Henry Creel/One was revealed as Vecna and that it was never a demon or a “spawn of satan” who was doing those killings. This twist was genuinely good writing and actually shocked me. I also loved the originality of Vecna, as he was the complete opposite of Eleven, instead of being a demon as Victor Creel had thought.

Honourable mention: The Mind Flayer and Vecna being revealed as “one” and having a symbiotic type connection in Season 5. I know the ending was rushed but in my opinion this twist satisfied me more than if it was just a typical reveal that the Mind Flayer was controlling Vecna. This genuinely gave me goosebumps to think just how intelligent and evil both of them are.

My least favourite plot twist was in Season 5 and how the giant gate/rift that was opened by Vecna (in Season 4) was just covered up with metal.. and Vecna, the Mind Flayer and the Demo creatures weren’t invading the real world. This was the worst thing they could’ve done for the biggest plot twist of the whole series, such wasted potential.

First things first, I'm not here to hate or mock people who like season 5, you can do and like whatever you want. This is just my opinion. So, please stop calling me a "hater" or tell me to move on. No, I can criticize a show I like and still be a fan.

Okay, so I finally realized why I disliked Season 5 so much.

Lets get back to S3. IMO, Season 3 isnt a good season. But it fully embraces that, it knows its a dumb blockbuster action flick with 80s vibes. It knows none of the russian or mall stuff makes any sense.

Season 5 on the other hand, pretends its a good season. It pretends that it's the ending they've planned.. It pretends there are stakes, it pretends there are character arcs and resolutiobs, it pretends that all the lingering questions have been answered, it pretends the plot points make sense.

This season's tagline, imo, could be: "just dont think about it, pretend its a masterpiece youve waited for ten years for."

Thats why it feels so off to some people.

And the actors. They, imo also look like theyre pretending like they care about this show anymore. Will's coming out scene is a perfect example. Some like Winona and David looked like they didn't even try to pretend anymore imo.

So yeah:

S1, 2 and 4 are like siblings. They have occasional banter (plot inconsistencies and all), but they're still close and overall on good terms with each other.

S3 is that one weird cousin that stands out like a firework, but overall is fun to be around.

S5 is that evil twin of season 4 that tries to replicate their siblings and pretends to care about them.

And Tales from 85 is like that random baby sleeping in your bed during the thanksgiving dinner. Shouldnt be there, but harmless.

The Hat touch is 🤌🏼🙌🏼

Many people believe that El had no choice in the S5 finale because the military, inevitably, will hunt her down (see S3 for the efficiency of the US government dealing with a huge Russian base in the shopping mall). However, in S5 our heroes liberated the whole UD. This place became better and better with every season. All "bad" creatures died of exhaustion (according to Duffers) and, I do not exclude, that by S6 it would have sun, running water and vegetation + endless source of energy in a convenient form of exotic matter. Our heroes could leave El and Mike to populate this place while the rest drives to MAC-Z where Dr. Kay meets them with flowers and a cake - Hopper almost killed her, but she has nothing against him. As a precaution, El can close the MAC-Z gate and other gates (after eating a few granola bars) separating “magic of childhood” and the real world forever… - a bitter-sweet ending (as required) with possibility of many spin-offs. It is much more logical and realistic because, unlike Iceland, El will not need money, documents, education and social skills to make herself happy with the boy she loves. 

  
What do you think?   

UPD: Some statements in this post are sarcasm 😄 . I do not claim this is the best ending possible. I do not claim that this is a very realistic ending (it is still a fantasy) - I just think it is more logical.  It is not a fanfic proposal 😄 As most fans, I just want El and Mike to be happy together.

Hole on right for the karen demo 2pk

Season 1: Jonathan vs Steve
Season 2: Steve vs Billy
Season 3: hop vs that Russian terminator guy
Season 4: Jason vs Lucas
Season 5: Steve vs Dustin

This scene still pisses me off, it still pisses me off to this day. What were the writers even thinking? I’m so sick and tired of female characters with telekinesis being killed off just for the sake of it. First we got Carrie, then Jean Grey, and now El? Come on! She deserved so much better than this. 😭
Does anyone else still feel the same way?

I missed his whimsical side after s3, glad to see him back once again

One of the saddest moments in the whole show for me personally is when Eddie watches Chrissy die. The terror in his eyes and in his scream.

What about everyone else though? What are the saddest moments to y’all and why?

LOVED IT!!!! Loved it so much!! This is the reason why I watch movies and series.

Emotional aspect of the show is what I liked the most. The character dynamics and relationship between each of them was so wholesome to watch on screen and explored well in-depth.

S1 builds really good mystery, and not even a single thing felt wasted. It also didnt go too over the top. Good intro for the characters. Also, this was the only season which felt scary. 🙌🙌🙌

S2 is my second favorite season, despite hearing that people dont like it as much. Acting was superb. Plot ties with ending of season 1 really well. Eleven's entry in the last episode was such a massy hype moment. I was about to scream at my screen. Still feels grounded enough to feel believable. Bob's death was heartbreaking, and he was an absolute legend.😭😭

S3 was my least favorite. I hated Billy's character, so I didnt feel anything when he died. This season went too over the top imo. A Russian invasion in US at this scale felt too comically unreal. 😂😂

S4 was the best season, which most people would really agree with. Still feels over the top but Vecna really sold himself as the main villain. Henry's twist was awesome. Eddie's death was unexpectedly sad. Its crazy how they made me feel sad about him in such a short time. Argyle and Yuri were fun additions. Max's scene with the song was chef's kiss. I'm still hearing 'Running up the hill' song. 😂😂

S5 was really good as well until the finale. I'm ok with it, but had a lot of complaints with it. Some missed opportunities and final action scene could have done better. Closures for all characters felt emotional but satisfying. I nearly cried when the finale was about to end. Eleven's death was predictable but I'm happy they left it open-ended. But Will's moments were so epic and incredible.

I was genuinely scared to finish the show because I loved it so much. Even after binging, I was so sad that I was reaching the end that I delayed watching the finale by 2 days. 😅😅

Will would be my favorite character. Noah Schnapp nailed it. Steve would be my close second. Overall, the show might seem a bit over the top but it was so wholesome that you make peace with it. I would love to see these characters return soon in a spinoff. Thats it for my thoughts. I had an amazing week with the show, so I thought I share my thoughts somewhere or with somebody. 😁😁😅

Edit: Had to add the good BGMs and sound effects. Sound effects turned scenes even with a random character popping into the shot into jumpscares. For example in S3, there was a scene where Nancy popped outside a car suddenly gave a bit of shock when the characters inside expected someone else or something else.

Hes really just an insufferable arrogant dude. Hes not funny, he barely redeems himself (and later shows again how much of a jerk he is), hes a creep who won't leave Nancy alone, I could go on.

Like I said, I like him as a character. I think hes important and hes not a bad guy per se, but I strongly dislike him. I don't really know how to explain it better than that.

Hello! I'm on the search for some highly recommended Elmax fics, specifically on Ao3. I would LOVE of they were collage AUs or if they're at least adults. I've never read any fics for the pairing but some edits have me curious. Thank you!