If you’re feeling your heart beating faster, and you’re compelled to take deep breaths, you’ve just escaped from Stranger Things 4 final. The final two episodes were that lasted for 4 hours of time, it’s not difficult for plots to unravel but the show’s creators Duffer Brothers took the challenge and created the best of both worlds literally!
We were told that the last two episodes of the fourth season would be film-like. It was true. did seem as if this was the way they intended it to go.
Stars Maya Hawke, Joe Keery and Natalia Dyer as Robin, Steve and Nancy in a scene taken from Stranger Things 4. (Photo: Screengrab/Netflix)
Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 begins following the conclusion of the cliffhanger of the first installment. The identity of Vecna has been discovered, and it’s Henry Creel aka One. and Nancy is under his supervision. Hopper and Joyce are reunited in the Soviet prison. One would expect the program to get more intense as it progresses, but, here, it’s on the fifth gear right from the start.
Three groups of people are scattered over different places, each trying to take their own version of the Upside Down. They are all connected by the same heart that beats for Hawkins which is enough to motivate them to stop it from being destroyed before it falls victim to Vecna’s curse. The first seven episodes were filled with their lows and highs with moments of joy and frustration. However, the last two episodes balance all of it. The whole thing makes sense now.
All the characters unite Some in person as well as in spirit and others within the minds of others. The way in which the three separate plots link dots gives the film its final sigh of satisfaction. In the midst of this, there’s the emotional tension and inevitable reunions that are all infused with fun humor, humour, and the fact that the children (now teens) are the real heros here.
Sadie Sink projected the emotional chaos of Max to the utmost. (Photo: Screengrab/Netflix)
Many fan theories are disproved and new heroes emerge. Nancy is the one who initiates the plan to go back the The Mind Lair with Max as the main target. Hopper, Joyce and others leave the prison, but are forced to take out the captive Demogorgon(s) in order to weaken Vecna since they are in a relationship. Eleven appears in Max’s mind, as he fights Vecna. However, things don’t go as planned and Vecna is able to defeat the entire group.
What is a conclusion without a huge fight? This one is the kind of finales they consist out of. It’s intense dark, thrilling terrifying and everything between. The highlight is that each character has moments of action, and plays play a vital role in the overall scheme of things.
Noah Schnapp as Will has delivered a dramatic performance as Will in Stranger Things. (Photo: Screengrab/Netflix)
The show has been careful in handling Robin’s identity. We were expecting similar treatment for Will which was revealed in the first episode. He’s yet to be revealed however, his heartbreaking scene with Mike in which he reveals his feelings in a subdued manner tears, is heartbreaking. Kudos for actor Noah Schnapp for handling the scene so well.
The season is the work of some characters who were able to keep their cool. In Nancy’s words Steve is growing up and has become a charming man. The conversation he had to Nancy concerning having six children will make you want Steve, hoping that he will get married to the girl of his dreams. Max finds a way to manage his inner turmoil and the darkness. A great act by actor Sadie Sink. Eleven, the central actress and she is back. Argyle is an actor who can steal scenes. Extra points to Dustin for his emotional outburst. Dustin will make sure that there’s a lump on your throat. I’d choose Eddie and the things was he accomplished. His Metallica on top of a trailer is an absolute painting-of-the-day moment!
Gaten Matarazzo and Joseph Quinn portray Dustin Eddie and Eddie respectively. (Photo: Screengrab/Netflix)
We heard the way “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush started trending post volume one. It’s back, but this time, in the pivotal climax as well as a variety of other 1980s songs.
Stranger Things 4 is clearly the most successful episode of the series to the present. With a vast screen on a massive scale with locations spread across the globe as well as some amazing graphic effects, the show won’t disappoint. The producers don’t depart from the fundamental horror elements.
David Harbour (Jim Hopper) and Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers) are among the top actors in Stranger Things. (Photo: Screengrab/Netflix)
A tale of relationships, love, longing reunions, finding your strength, and growing older has again been handled with near-perfect perfection by the authors. You’ll feel every character and cheer for your favorite characters as well as shed tears for a few and cry for others.
In the case of Vecna Is he gone? Maybe (not). There’s season five in the works as well, which will be the final season of Stranger Things.