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Science - fiction / repugnance mashupStranger Thingsis nothing short of a papa culture phenomenon . But it is n’t all psychic powers and extradimensional monster : this show ’s got a lot of heart . Stranger Thingsmanages to weave poignant come - of - geezerhood narratives and tender moments around its essence horror dramatics and then sprinkle a little neon - tinge 1980s nostalgia over the top for good measuring .
Uncannily strike all the right notes at the right meter , Stranger Thingshas audiences running the full spectrum of human emotions , from rowdy laughter to heartfelt tears , and every check in between . To demonstrate , here are five of the greatest moments in the serial publication , alongside five that had us blubbering through an entire box of tissues . Watch out for spoiler if you ’re not up to date with the serial publication !
THE BEST: The Triple-Decker Eggo Extravaganza
Because carbohydrates and coma - inducing level of saccharide are a dependable way into anyone ’s heart , correct ? After a particularly tense argument with Eleven concerning how authoritative it is that she remains hidden , the grizzled old constabulary head need a moderately strong apology to make redress . And he screw exactly what to do .
Taking advantage of Eleven ’s weakness for Eggo waffles , he train this grotesque big bucks of sugar . Layering whipped cream , Hershey ’s Kisses , and waffles three time over before top with Reese ’s Pieces and jelly bean , it seems to be a winner in her book . But the best thing about it ? As Hopper say , " It ’s only eight thousand calories . "
WE CRIED: Justice For Barb
The character of Barbara was a runaway fan favorite that not even the show ’s creators expect , but hearing nonetheless powerfully identify with her nerdy and tolerant - hearted demeanor . Having been blown off by Nancy , audiences were horrified when the Demogorgon kills her in short afterward , and the truth is covered up by Hawkins Lab .
" Justice for Barb " became a campaign unto itself within the fandom , and sports fan arrive the catharsis they necessitate when John and Nancy force Hawkins into a compromise , allow Barbara to have a right funeral . The passel of her parent finally being able to openly mourn her red might be tragical , but at least they get to actually do so , at long last .
THE BEST: Mike’s Leap of Faith
Mike and Dustin find themselves cornered by their less - than - friendly neighborhood bullies , and the situation beat a piffling bit too real when one of them actually pull a tongue on Dustin . Knife male child then instruct Mike to jump off the nearby cliff , or else he ’ll start carve Dustin up .
Seeing no choice , Mike takes the dip , with Dustin and the pair of bullies shinny over to the ledge to see that he ’s in reality float in mid - gentle wind . Eleven has happened upon the fit in the nick of time , utilizing her telekinetic great power to both save Mike and subdue the two tormenter .
WE CRIED: Bob’s Heroic Sacrifice
Alas , poor Bob deserved better . The almost annoyingly affable Bob was Joyce ’s love involvement for Season Two , and though he ’s a rather bare sort of bozo , he ’s stable , tolerant , and shows literal interest in the well - being of Joyce and her son , Will .
After the Hawkins lab is invaded by a server of vicious Demodogs , Bob , Joyce , Will , and Mike are trapped inside . The complex has gone into lockdown due to a magnate outage , and Bob volunteers to endure the Demodog infest hallways to restore it . He deliver the goods , but just when it appears he ’ll bunk with the rest period of the group , he ’s tackled and killed by the savage creature .
THE BEST: Steve Shares His Secrets With Dustin
The Brobdingnagian amount of personal magnetism and alchemy between the seemingly improbable couple of Steve and Dustin endanger to slip the entirety of the show at some points , but none more so than when Dustin startle plying Steve for advice on wooing the ladies .
As the two are setting bait along a stretch of train tracks to cover down Dart the contrary Demodog , Steve originate to give Dustin the low down , boss among which is his mystery to maintain such a gorgeous head of hair : exactly four comforter of Farrah Fawcett hairspray , while his hair ’s still damp . Not squiffy nor dry , but dampish . That part is of the essence .
WE CRIED: “Goodbye, Mike”
For want of better nomenclature , everything has totally exit to heck at the end of Season One . Hawkins Lab agents have storm the school day to regain Eleven , and attracted by Eleven ’s defensive slaughter of several agents , the Demogorgon is running rampant inside . Amid chaotic spirt of gunfire and shout out , Mike , Dustin , and Eleven take shelter in an empty classroom .
However , the lusus naturae manages to chase after down and corner them . Left with no option , Eleven focuses her psychical gifts , immobilise the wight against the wall . She utters her humble goodbye to a tearful and distraught Mike , before manifestly sacrificing herself to demolish the Demogorgon .
THE BEST: Nancy Dances with Dustin
Season Two comes to an remainder at the school dance , jazz as the Snowball , and it ’s absolutely full of great present moment for nearly every case . But one of its master highlights occurs between the two unlikeliest characters : Mike ’s beautiful sr. babe , Nancy , and repeated goofball Dustin .
Despite all of Steve ’s superlative advice , Dustin still gets bollocks up off by the noblewoman in attending and ends up sitting alone to shed a few tears . Nancy notices this , and to Dustin ’s utter jounce , she come near him for a dance . It ’s an incredibly sweet scene , with Nancy reassuring him that in a few years ' fourth dimension he ’ll be a regular ladykiller .
WE CRIED: Hopper Officially Adopts Eleven
Hopper ’s fatherly role in Eleven ’s lifespan is one of the serial ' sweetest ( and at time funniest ) theme over the course of instruction of its 2nd season . With Hopper having endure the tragic going of his girl , and Eleven lacking in any concrete , healthy parental influence , they seem like two teaser pieces destined to fit together .
As thanks for their feat in close down the gateway to the Upside Down , Dr. Sam Owens pulls a few strings and presents Hopper with official documentation to legitimize their situation , allowing him to look after her without being stifled by secrecy . If this scene did n’t tug on someone ’s heartstrings , chance are that they but do n’t have any .
THE BEST: Eleven Closes the Portal to the Upside Down
Season Two ’s climactic final installment reach a crescendo with this succession , which see Hopper and Eleven infiltrate the Hawkins Lab in a final , last - ditch effort to shut the gateway to the Upside Down for good .
It ’s gripping , visually impressive , and heavy with excited tension as Hopper urgently fights off the multitude of demon entrench on the yoke , valorously protecting Eleven while she brings the entirety of her psychic might to bear against the gateway .
WE CRIED: Mike & Eleven Reunited
Fans may have had to wait for an agonizing eight episode into Season Two before seeing the moment they ’d all been waiting for , but it was well deserving the patience . After Demodogs surround the bunch at Hopper ’s remote cabin and they prepare to fend them off , one of the monsters suddenly comes crashing through the window , already dead .
An unseen violence unlatches and unlocks the door , and in whole tone Eleven , having dealt with the monsters already . Every fan watching partake in in Mike ’s heartfelt grin as he and Eleven met regard for the first time over the course of the whole time of year .
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