This series is genius because it brings back all the goodness we've experienced before in several films. If I could sum it up, its a combination of the childhood curiosity from Super 8 and the two dimensions of Poltergeist. Sure, there's some science fiction (maybe a little Alien too), but this story follows three boys determined to find their missing fourth wheel, Will. The story intertwines with a psych clinic/state research facility that is desperately trying to figure out this second dimension and the alien encounters within using their key subject, Eleven (played by the fantastic Millie Bobby Brown).
Episodes 1-5 each focus on a particular part of the story. Labeled as follows:
- The Vanishing of Will Byers
- The Weirdo on Maple Street
- Holly, Jolly
- The Body
- The Flea and the Acrobat
As Will Byers's family search for answers on his disappearance, a mystery girl appears to 3 of Will's friends. The boys find out that this girl, Eleven, just escaped from the state research facility who has been testing her ability to use her mind for an assortment of powers. Its pretty awesome to see these 12 yr old boys try to wrap their minds around a girl who can close doors with her mind (Matilda, anyone?). Another teenager in the town goes missing and that's where the stories start to intertwine. Eventually, many of the main characters begin to realize they aren't going crazy and that there is a connection with everything weird going on. Luckily, as suspenseful (and a little stressful) as these first few episodes are, there is some light humor involved (listening to Will's mom explain to the sheriff that she is talking to her son through the Christmas lights).
All in all, this series is entertaining to say the least. Taking us back to the innocent days of pre-teen and teenage years while set in the 80s. This series is worth a watch!
4.5/5 stars
PS. In future episode reviews, there will definitely be spoilers. We need to talk about the good stuff!!!!
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