Rewatching seasons 2 and 3 before season 4. Its not quite as good the second time around but I am glad I am refreshing my knowledge of it.

Season 3 is way better with the introduction or focus on the older kids. They are better characters. Although Dustin will always be my favourite. On the opposite end: there is no one more annoying than Mike: bossy, self centered, opinionated etc.

I love the 80s homage. I see this being born of ET with the addition of Russian bad guys, Hopper a bit of a Magnum or is that just his moustache, everybody smoking, women bored in their suppressed roles, Arnold, etc etc.

Stylistically, they are missing the new wave haircuts though. Not everyone had big Valley girl hair. I love the geometric shirts Eleven wears. I had a few of them!!

The scariness is well done. I do not want to leave any hints.

I am enjoying seeing Winona Ryder again. She deserves to have her reputation rehabilitated. Heathers, Mermaids etc some of my fave movies.

So even watching it a second time, I give it a nine with thanks to the Duffer brothers.