I wanted to watch this show I had read so much about. I knew that reading the raving positive reviews would probably ruin it for me, I entered the upside-down with an open mind. It started off nice, set the story and characters firmly in place and proceeded on a constant slow pace, developing certain characters and story-lines all along until the end. What got me hooked on though was the mystery of it all and how the show will tie up the individual character stories. It did an okay job in that department and I feel like it could've been so much more. The overall story stood mediocre but gripping, throughout the eight episodes. Some of the characters introduced were unnecessary. Winona Ryder's, and the kids' acting was over the top at some points while David Harbour was a rock, perfect fit for the role. For a story based in the 80's, the slang that the kids use felt out of place, like the show's music. While I enjoyed the show, it left me feeling like I was missing out on something. People I know were going crazy about it and I just thought it was okay. Maybe I shouldn't have read the reviews beforehand, but the show needed a bit more work on the story and dialogue to be termed as "Masterclass".

My Rating: 7/10 +1 for nostalgia. "Should I stay or should I go"