Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum

A very brilliantly written and directed show is sliding into stupidity and cliche right before our eyes. I really don't get this unsubstantiated appreciation of season 3 because of a general ST fandom. I love this show too, at least I did until season 3 began but, let's be honest, it just became impossible to ignore all this illogical stuff happening. Most people here mentioned them, so there is no need to repeat. After watching episode 4, I felt like the show is coming back again but, no, these last two episodes took away that charm again. I don't know how the season ends yet but, I hope I will have some better things to say.

And seriously, what is that Russian terminator nonsense? Or in general, - and I keep saying this since the very first episode of the season - what is all that nonsense about Russians?

Im sick off people writing theres too much smoking theres too much smoking Get a grip its a television programme thats meant for 15 year olds and above U watch murders and stuff on tv so why not say anything about that?!?!?! Rating an episode low based on how much smoking is stupid ! Going on like there wasnt lots of smoking in previous seasons Fools!!!!!!!

I see where the criticism is coming from. The first season was super solid. It had a great mystery, great emotion, and some legitimately charming characters.

Season 2 was more of the same, just not quite as strong. Still very enjoyable and well acted, and emotional. Yes, yes more of the same.

Season 3, so far as I can tell, has ditched the deep mystery plotting and has gone straight for thrills and scares and a plot that's pretty straightforward. I'm personally enjoying it for the most part. It honestly feels a bit like a different show, the actors being a little older and dealing with some more mature stuff (except the dating stuff). I'm fine with it so far anyway. I'm in this for the acting and characters and that's all fine and dandy (although Hopper seems juuuuust a little out of character in my opinion).

Very interested in seeing how this ball goes. It's not as good as the other two seasons so far, but I'm still enjoying it.

Episode 3.06 (4 out of 5 stars).

The episode begins after the last episode. Nancy and Jonathan face against the monster in the hospital. Eleven, and her friends stop it. Until it gets away. The story continues but it is a little slow burn with its direction. Jim and Joyce are stuck for a long time questioning Alexi. Eleven is trying to find the location were the monster could be hiding. While Mike, Lucas, Jonathan, Will, Max, and Nancy are trying to look for nearby locations. Dustin and Erica are separated with Steve and Robin. Steve and Robin are being interrogated by the Russians. The story does get a little slow moving with its script and direction. It is still a lot of fun. The music score is great. I love how it incorporates a 1980s horror movie Day of the Dead music score in there with Steve and Robin talking their hearts out while they are tied together. Also, one of the issues with this episode is the direction with Steve and Robin spending their whole time talking about their high school and past. While they are tied up and waiting for the Russians to come back to beat them some more. Which they could have spent trying to escape and get out of there.

It is still a fun episode. The ending gets a little creepy and does set the excitement for the next episode.

I thought this is the best of all the episodes for this show in any of the three seasons. I especially loved the memory sequence, the way it showed the origins of Billy's hate, the source. The music, imagery was wonderful and impressive.