Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero

Eleven deals with the aftermath of the skating rink incident and the investigations in Hawkins continue.

This is a compelling episode that increases the plot intrigue.

The story mainly switches between three locations and does it seamlessly. My favourite thread involves the events in Hawkins, which for me has the majority of the entertainment and plot intrigue.

El's arc in California sensibly moves on from where it was and (aside from the Carrie tribute) seems like the depiction is nicely developing and getting the character to position where she can contribute to the main narrative. One exchange between Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard (when their characters are alone together) is particularly strong.

There is more screen time devoted to Russia during this episode and there is one superbly visualised gruesome sequence likely to induce squirming.

As ever the visual storytelling is excellent due to the cinematography, practical effects, colour grading and editing.

For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.

The plot of the 3rd episode was very interesting and very intense. In my opinion, the villain of season 4 is the most interesting, because he's like a paranormal serial killer. The storyline of season 4 is really well written and very innovative, so far. I'm glad that there are many filming locations and the settings are very well done. The 80's are portrayed really well, the soundtrack, the outfits are all amazing! The characters are very well-developed. However, some characters (for example, Will and Lucas) don't have much screening time. There were still, some scary scenes on episode 3. The ending scene was SHOCKING and I'm so anxious about what's gonna happen on episode 4..

If anyone ever needs to know how to set an epic episode up then this is certainly the best way possible. So much of this episode was story and world building leading to an epic first arc conclusion to this series, not the series as a whole but this first part.

I cannot fault any of the acting or writing in this series, they've all grown up so fast since the last, having heart but also being able to drop a few of the more mature elements to keep the series fresh!

The dynamic of Steve is still a standout of the series as he is just perfectly cast as the 'mama bro' for all of the younger characters. To have Robin by his side as well they are just great and will always cause a laugh.

I just cant wait for the next episode where all of this could really go down!

I'm giving this episode a ten because it just really stood out to me. There are so many shows going on currently that rely only on action scenes and fight sequences to make their episodes entertaining, and are otherwise mostly soulless without them.

This show also has very well done action scenes, and yet you have episodes like this one where they dial back the action and still manage to make an incredibly captivating and entertaining hour of television that feels like it just flies by. Seriously, this hour long episode felt shorter to me and dragged less than a 35 minute episode of a Disney+ show.

All of the storylines have me intrigued currently, I really forgot how much I love this show.

Another action packed hour, the extra length has been fully justified so far with dense, quality content. This time El must face the consequences of her assault on Angela, the jocks continue their bloodthirsty hunt for Eddie, Joyce continues her search for Jim and Nancy teams up with Robin.

A fabulous story, pushing the plot along apace alone each of its many and complex strands. Millie Bobby Brown is again excellent portraying her bewilderment at her situation, her loss of powers and her sense of isolation and 'otherness'.

The intriguing ending sets up yet more opportunities to wow us, this is the best episode so far this season.