This episode had so much going on some could say it was overwhelming, it was still great because (most of) the plots were very intense and fun.
Will's story took centre stage yet again this episode and I support it as it was the most important this episode and the eeriest, Noah Schnapp is gifted and performs amazingly as Will Byers. Finn, Winona and Sean are what make this plot so amazing and intense, the best roster of the episode.
Hopper in the tunnels is the most intense plot of the episode, I can't say that there was a part where I was calm, every second had me on the edge of my seat, David Harbour said like a total of 3 words since he was alone but yet his body language and expressions made it all the more interesting.
Eleven's plot was just lore drop and yet was still top 3 plots of the episode. The acting and intensity of the story (not to mention emotion) makes it 10 times better.
Dustin's story this episode adds a warm comical to such a stressful episode, the beginning of an era without a doubt, and has amazing parallels and arc foreshadowing.
Nancy and Jonathan's story is this low because I saw this coming from a mile away, Murray being the tritagonist to this plot was fun and somewhat necessary but still had its relevant parts, but it was mainly to build on their arcs.
I can humbly say that Lucas had the weakest story of the episode, it was basically just him acting on his feelings but since it's the best romance of the show I will let it slide. Lumax is heavily developed here and I love it, but not Billy, there wasn't much character development here on either side but it was fun to watch their dynamics grow, which i love.
This episode was very eventful and the ending was very shocking (but hilarious at the same time), but since there is too much going on here (having many weak spots) it's not perfect, but yet, in classic Stranger Things fashion, it still pulls it off
I give the episode an 8/10.
