Theda Baratheon Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I thought he was originally from the town then moved away to the city and then moved back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 12 hours ago, karaddin said: I don't think its "before", I think its between his daughter dying and the events of the show. His marriage flamed out, he became an alcoholic and moved to the country town, and my read was that he and Joyce had had a (probaly brief) relationship. He semed familiar with her relationship issues with the boys father beyond what the town cop would know, but in line with an ex-boyfriend, not to mention the right attitude for that to be why he knew as well. I thought him knowing her relationship issues was to play into the small town where everyone knows everything vibe. Other than that though I agree with your version of the timeline for their relationship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlady B Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I wasn't sure if I was missing some dialogue or scene where it was explained (I tend to miss some dialogues, so good that this was not the case apparently), or it was only my first impression of the characters. The police station scene in the pilot gave me the impression that he was acquainted with Joyce/Lonnie, but not in any particular way (no relationship or anything too important). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Did anyone see the Stranger Things kids perform at the Emmys? The world has gone crazy for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, HelenaExMachina said: Did anyone see the Stranger Things kids perform at the Emmys? The world has gone crazy for them Yes, hence my hope it will get some Emmy love next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Corvinus said: Yes, hence my hope it will get some Emmy love next year. It would really surprise me if it didn't. The only difficulty it will face is bein aired very early in the year, so it's at the start of the eligible period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I just saw that its been announced that Sean Astin and Paul Riser have been cast for Season 2, and they play exactly the characters you'd think they'd play. Quote Sean Astin (The Goonies, Lord of the Rings trilogy) will play Bob Newby, “a kindhearted former nerd who went to high school with Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour) and now manages the local Hawkins RadioShack.” Paul Reiser (Aliens, Whiplash) has been cast as Dr. Owens, “a high-ranking member within the Department of Energy on a ‘clean-up’ assignment, tasked with containing the events of last year.” Also, apparently season 2 is going to show up in Netflix listed as 'Stranger Things 2' rather than as Season 2 of Stranger Things; implying that its less a second season and more of a sequel. And one of the Duffers made the comparison that season 2 would be to season 1 as Aliens was to Alien or Terminator 2 was to Terminator. Which sounds like there's going to be more action in it; and maybe a hint that they have more of a budget this time. I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 It's a bit late, but I am jumping the bandwagon... It is amazing. It is currently my n.1 2016 TV show. I adore my Jennings, but those kids were amazing. The story had its questionable moments but hey, don't let it ruin for you Otherwise, we would watch nothing and have nothing to complain on internet... Great first season, we'll see how it'll work in its sophomore season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Just finished the show and also enjoyed it. One thing I thought was interesting was the child actors were, IMO much better acted and often better written than the teenage characters. I never liked Nancy or Steve or Steve's horrible friends (Jonathan was ok). That is pretty unusual, since I don't know how old the teenagers actually were, but one would think they'd be better actors than the kids. I also thought that Nancy's writing/dialogue was the weakest of any of the characters, so that didn't help. Count me as among those that was REALLY surprised when Steve survived. When the three of them were in Jonathan's room trying to trap the monster and Steve is standing by the window next to the Jaws poster, I thought it was all over for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Maithanet said: Just finished the show and also enjoyed it. One thing I thought was interesting was the child actors were, IMO much better acted and often better written than the teenage characters. I never liked Nancy or Steve or Steve's horrible friends (Jonathan was ok). That is pretty unusual, since I don't know how old the teenagers actually were, but one would think they'd be better actors than the kids. I also thought that Nancy's writing/dialogue was the weakest of any of the characters, so that didn't help. Count me as among those that was REALLY surprised when Steve survived. When the three of them were in Jonathan's room trying to trap the monster and Steve is standing by the window next to the Jaws poster, I thought it was all over for him. Now you mention it I see your point. I guess there could be a few/combination of reasons. a) the script is more focused on the kids so is maybe stronger b ) because the kids are the focus they took more time ensuring they got the best actors or c) the teenage actors (who are probably early 20s) maybe studied some of the 80s films the show was imitating and were too influenced by the era, while the young actors just had fun with the role. That said the actress who played Ellie threw down a gauntlet with her performance. The kind of showing that has you thinking she has a great career ahead of her. I'm also curious to see how the kid who played Finn does in the "It" movie - arguably similar material but the book covers some dark topics for the actor to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 35 minutes ago, red snow said: That said the actress who played Ellie threw down a gauntlet with her performance. The kind of showing that has you thinking she has a great career ahead of her. I'm also curious to see how the kid who played Finn does in the "It" movie - arguably similar material but the book covers some dark topics for the actor to handle. I agree, I'll be interested to see what she does in her future roles. Who is Finn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Team Steve Finn Wolfhard plays Mike, and has been cast in the film adaptation of SK's "It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, HelenaExMachina said: Team Steve Finn Wolfhard plays Mike, and has been cast in the film adaptation of SK's "It" you can always rely on me to get names mixed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 12 hours ago, red snow said: you can always rely on me to get names mixed up! Same here! Even though Helena typed Mike, I was still thinking who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 16 hours ago, Maithanet said: Just finished the show and also enjoyed it. One thing I thought was interesting was the child actors were, IMO much better acted and often better written than the teenage characters. I never liked Nancy or Steve or Steve's horrible friends (Jonathan was ok). That is pretty unusual, since I don't know how old the teenagers actually were, but one would think they'd be better actors than the kids. I also thought that Nancy's writing/dialogue was the weakest of any of the characters, so that didn't help. Count me as among those that was REALLY surprised when Steve survived. When the three of them were in Jonathan's room trying to trap the monster and Steve is standing by the window next to the Jaws poster, I thought it was all over for him. Yeah, to me the show would have been just as good without the teens even in it. And yeah, Steve surviving and being with the sister at the end was really nice way to do it, normally that would never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 9/21/2016 at 9:23 PM, HelenaExMachina said: Did anyone see the Stranger Things kids perform at the Emmys? The world has gone crazy for them Just saw this comment... You know what, one has to feel sorry for the kid who played Will. The lack of prominence in first season affected his popularity... Also, this show is wonderful thing to remind us how amazing Winona Ryder can be. I hope this will be her comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, Risto said: Just saw this comment... You know what, one has to feel sorry for the kid who played Will. The lack of prominence in first season affected his popularity... He still has to be more popular than Lucas. Lucas sucked. At least until the very end anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Nictarion said: He still has to be more popular than Lucas. Lucas sucked. At least until the very end anyway. I liked Lucas. His initial "we should tell our parents about Eleven" plan was totally correct in virtually all situations (except this one, because this is a tv show). And then she basically threatened/forced him not to do so by slamming the door, which I would be pissed about too. Then later he gets in a fistfight with one of his friends (which happens) and Elle almost kills him! He is right to take that really seriously. Calling Elle a freak all the time was pretty terrible though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I found him annoying af. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 5 hours ago, Risto said: Just saw this comment... You know what, one has to feel sorry for the kid who played Will. The lack of prominence in first season affected his popularity... He is basically "Doug" from The Hangover. The whole show revolves around his character but he is on screen very little. The other actors from that had their popularity sky rocket and he is, well, Doug. 4 hours ago, Maithanet said: I liked Lucas. His initial "we should tell our parents about Eleven" plan was totally correct in virtually all situations (except this one, because this is a tv show). And then she basically threatened/forced him not to do so by slamming the door, which I would be pissed about too. Then later he gets in a fistfight with one of his friends (which happens) and Elle almost kills him! He is right to take that really seriously. Calling Elle a freak all the time was pretty terrible though. Agree with you, I like Lucas. Hell I liked all of the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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