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Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak

  • Episode aired Oct 27, 2017
  • TV-14
  • 56m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
23K
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After Will sees something terrible on trick-or-treat night, Mike wonders whether Eleven's still out there. Nancy wrestles with the truth about Barb.After Will sees something terrible on trick-or-treat night, Mike wonders whether Eleven's still out there. Nancy wrestles with the truth about Barb.After Will sees something terrible on trick-or-treat night, Mike wonders whether Eleven's still out there. Nancy wrestles with the truth about Barb.

  • Directors
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
  • Writers
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
    • Jessie Nickson-Lopez
  • Stars
    • Winona Ryder
    • David Harbour
    • Finn Wolfhard
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • Writers
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
      • Jessie Nickson-Lopez
    • Stars
      • Winona Ryder
      • David Harbour
      • Finn Wolfhard
    • 29User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Joyce Byers
    David Harbour
    David Harbour
    • Jim Hopper
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Mike Wheeler
    Millie Bobby Brown
    Millie Bobby Brown
    • Eleven
    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
    Dacre Montgomery
    Dacre Montgomery
    • Billy Hargrove
    Cara Buono
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    • Karen Wheeler
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Bob Newby
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Dr. Sam Owens
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    Joe Chrest
    • Ted Wheeler
    Catherine Curtin
    Catherine Curtin
    • Claudia Henderson
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Officer Powell
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • Writers
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
      • Jessie Nickson-Lopez
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    8gianmarcoronconi

    Construction episode

    Episode still of construction of the plot for the season with the vision of the one who will be the enemy and the presentation of the new characters of which one it is obvious that he will remain for a long time becoming a member of the group of friends, as the first episode is also enjoyable being still under construction.
    TheDonaldofDoom

    Everyone is isolated

    This episode's title at first thought applies to Will, because after all it's him that the line of dialogue to spoken to. But in reality, it could be stretched to apply to most of the cast, who are isolated in some way or don't fit in. Apart from the obvious one being Will, Eleven also feels isolated, as she has to stay cut off from society in Hopper's place. She can't even speak to Mike, although she tries to. Nancy is struggling to fit back into normal life after the previous season's events leading to Barb's tragic ending. Meanwhile, John is literally a freak in many people's eyes. Then there's Max. We don't really know who she is yet, but she definitely doesn't fit in, nor does she seem to want to.

    There weren't many major events in this episode and the alien threat of this season wasn't developed much further, but it gave further insight into the characters that made it gripping, and sad, to watch.
    9Hitchcoc

    The Evolution of El

    If a show is to work, we need to care about the characters. The four guys genuinely care about each other. They have been through a lot, including a kidnapping and the death of a young girl. The sad thing is that they are constantly attacked for their nerdiness by their peers. The death of the young girl in the first season has made things so painful. It is also about the ruin a family that has hired an unscrupulous shyster private detective. Let's face it. He won't know anything about anything. Max becomes more of a factor. I assume the psychotic who drives her around is her brother. He is genuinely nuts and she is in danger from him. Obviously, he did something that got them to this hick town (his words). We see the kindness of Jonathan, who is probably the most mature, but also most maligned, character in this thing. But what will develop as the relationship between El and the protective police chief progresses. Will continues to see images of great threat. Tune in for Episode Three.
    10alci350

    joyride

    This episode was one of the most emotional joyrides ever. One moment you are laughing hard, the other moment very surprised, one moment in love another moment most incredibly sad. I think even for a kid "eleven" is of the most talented actresses ever. I loved it, I wished these amazing episodes never ended.
    10jackreyno

    The Real Ghostbusters

    Long story short. This episode embraces the Ghostbusters spirit much more then that girl movie they made out of it.

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    • Trivia
      Although she doesn't correct him in the scene, the goth girl whose costume Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) guesses is supposed to be a member of Kiss at "Tina's stupid party" is actually dressed as Siouxsie Sioux, front-woman of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
    • Goofs
      The digital watch Dustin wears is a Casio F-91W. While 80s in style, these were only produced from 1991 and are still available today.
    • Quotes

      Jim Hopper: Alright, I'm just going to be out here by myself eating all this candy. I'm gonna get fat. It's very unhealthy to leave me out here. I could have a heart attack or something. But... y'know... you do what you want.

    • Connections
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      Written and Performed by Ray Parker Jr.

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 6501 Church Street Douglasville, Georgia, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • Monkey Massacre
      • Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office
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    • Runtime
      • 56m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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