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Chapter Nine: The Piggyback

  • Episode aired Jul 1, 2022
  • TV-14
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
37K
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Jamie Campbell Bower in Chapter Nine: The Piggyback (2022)
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With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.

  • Directors
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
  • Writers
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
    • Caitlin Schneiderhan
  • Stars
    • Winona Ryder
    • David Harbour
    • Millie Bobby Brown
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • Writers
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
      • Caitlin Schneiderhan
    • Stars
      • Winona Ryder
      • David Harbour
      • Millie Bobby Brown
    • 465User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Joyce Byers
    David Harbour
    David Harbour
    • Jim Hopper
    Millie Bobby Brown
    Millie Bobby Brown
    • Eleven…
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Mike Wheeler
    Gaten Matarazzo
    Gaten Matarazzo
    • Dustin Henderson
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Lucas Sinclair
    Noah Schnapp
    Noah Schnapp
    • Will Byers
    Sadie Sink
    Sadie Sink
    • Max Mayfield
    Natalia Dyer
    Natalia Dyer
    • Nancy Wheeler
    Charlie Heaton
    Charlie Heaton
    • Jonathan Byers
    Joe Keery
    Joe Keery
    • Steve Harrington
    Maya Hawke
    Maya Hawke
    • Robin Buckley
    Brett Gelman
    Brett Gelman
    • Murray Bauman
    Priah Ferguson
    Priah Ferguson
    • Erica Sinclair
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Dr. Martin Brenner
    • (credit only)
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Dr. Sam Owens
    • (credit only)
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Vecna
    Cara Buono
    Cara Buono
    • Karen Wheeler
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • Writers
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
      • Caitlin Schneiderhan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews465

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    10loerkas

    What an episode 10/10

    Everything about this episode was awesome. The writing, the cinematography, the soundtrack, the acting, everything. Great and emotional final to a great season. Can't wait for season 5.
    8bacher-98620

    Entertaining but to be frank, flawed.

    To just summarize without going into too much detail this finale has some obvious flaws. But it is definitely entertaining as hell. The actors deliver outstanding performances (in my opinion). The production is off the charts. The music all fits together and I loved it. Definitely a fun ride. But when you start to think about what just happened there's a lot of that ... wait... how does that actually work? Or oh...I didn't know that was possible... moments.

    There's also just a lot of feeling like ok we have to tie up this, finish that, bring this together. Its almost too neat. I was hoping for a sloppy mess of a finale. With characters dieing that make you wonder what the hell is going to happen in season 5? With things happening that you wouldn't be able to guess.

    This finale episode is unfortunately both predictable and also somewhat unsatisfying, but still has a lot of that stranger things magic that makes it fun to watch.
    9nicktusk-95591

    Master of puppets!

    You add Metallica with a good riding or bad riding the fact that they got the release on the original song besides movie old-school I can't remember too many Metallica songs being on a TV show and or movie. That alone , should say it all . If you don't like Metallica, then screw you don't watch the show lol just kidding. There's a fine line between dark drama, nerd, drama rockstar drama. Everybody loves this type of film 80s references a KET Stranger Things X-Files, whatever. Great show excellent riding, directing and acting. Need I say more ? I'm all for journey and synth but yeah, when you pay homage to Metallica, you got my vote if you don't find this review helpful too goddamn bad lol.
    10burkmon

    "Rainbow in the Dark"

    Just to quote Dio.

    This. Was. Awesome. Please give us more!

    Wasn't expecting an ending like this. Keep it up, and keep up the quality writing of this show. This show alone is the reason I keep Netflix.
    9masonchillout

    This was a heart wrenching episode

    No point in spoiling you just have to watch yourself. Every season just gets bigger and bigger and at the end the duffer brothers are making sure the final season is one for the ages.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to the Duffer Brothers, this episode has more visual effects than the entirety of Season 3.
    • Goofs
      Jason cocks the revolver two times without firing the gun in between.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Munson: I didn't run away this time, right?

      Dustin Henderson: No. No, no, no, no. You didn't run.

      Eddie Munson: You're gonna have to look after those little sheep for me, okay?

      Dustin Henderson: No, you're gonna do that yourself!

      Eddie Munson: Nah, man. Say, "I'm gonna look after them." Say it.

      Dustin Henderson: I'm... I'm gonna look after...

      Eddie Munson: Good. 'Cause I'm actually gonna graduate. I think it's my year, Henderson. I think it's finally my year. I love you, man.

      Dustin Henderson: I love you too.

    • Crazy credits
      Unlike previous episodes, this final one ends with the show's title and the number 4 slowly zooming closer into view in the background behind the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Times TV Villains Got What They Deserved (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Running Up That Hill
      (uncredited)

      Written and performed by Kate Bush

      [Appears 13 & 30 minutes into episode]

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Filming locations
      • Snow Park - 9501 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA(Park where Eleven is seen standing on a bridge over an arroyo while people skateboard in the background.)
    • Production companies
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • Monkey Massacre
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 19m(139 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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