There are TV shows, and then there's Stranger Things. The Netflix show from Matt and Ross Duffer transcended its origins to become a genuine cultural phenomenon, an event that was bigger than any Hollywood blockbuster that hit theaters in the summer of 2016. Granted, this was during the weakest summer for mainstream action films in recent history, but there's still no denying the monumental impact of Stranger Things. A second season was inevitable, and it's interesting to note that Netflix has been marketing this as Stranger Things 2, almost positioning it as a film franchise. When I finally got around to watching the show in October, I noted that the show felt remarkably cinematic, both in style and in structure, which is part of the distinct quality that separates it from the rest of the pack. For their second trip to Hawkins, Indiana, the Duffers have taken the action to the fall of 1984, promising a darker, more intense adventure. Set for release in just a few short months, Netflix released the trailer at yesterday's Comic-Con panel- take a look!
I know that Stranger Things relies heavily on nostalgia for the 1980s, but it's still original sci-fi from storytellers attempting to do something new and fresh. For that reason alone, this show is worth watching- but the fact that it's a consistently frightening, awesome, emotional journey makes it all the more impressive. I wasn't sure if Stranger Things would work better with a direct sequel or an anthology approach, but after watching this trailer, I'm thrilled to be heading back to Hawkins once again. If not for last night's Thor: Ragnarok trailer (more on that soon), this would have been hands down the best thing released from Comic-Con. Netflix has been great at creating strong original content, but they haven't quite figured out how to market things yet. That's starting to change, and this trailer is perhaps the best piece of marketing they've ever released. Set to the creepiest parts of "Thriller," this is a pulse-pounding, retro burst of fun that excited me from both a visual and narrative standpoint. This season looks thrilling, but it also seems to take the characters in new and frightening directions. That's all you can ask for in a sequel, and considering how invested I was in the fate of these characters the first time around, I can't wait to see where they go from here. I could not be more pumped for Stranger Things 2- I need nothing more, this trailer is as good as it gets. Bring on October 27.
Poster courtesy of Netflix
I know that Stranger Things relies heavily on nostalgia for the 1980s, but it's still original sci-fi from storytellers attempting to do something new and fresh. For that reason alone, this show is worth watching- but the fact that it's a consistently frightening, awesome, emotional journey makes it all the more impressive. I wasn't sure if Stranger Things would work better with a direct sequel or an anthology approach, but after watching this trailer, I'm thrilled to be heading back to Hawkins once again. If not for last night's Thor: Ragnarok trailer (more on that soon), this would have been hands down the best thing released from Comic-Con. Netflix has been great at creating strong original content, but they haven't quite figured out how to market things yet. That's starting to change, and this trailer is perhaps the best piece of marketing they've ever released. Set to the creepiest parts of "Thriller," this is a pulse-pounding, retro burst of fun that excited me from both a visual and narrative standpoint. This season looks thrilling, but it also seems to take the characters in new and frightening directions. That's all you can ask for in a sequel, and considering how invested I was in the fate of these characters the first time around, I can't wait to see where they go from here. I could not be more pumped for Stranger Things 2- I need nothing more, this trailer is as good as it gets. Bring on October 27.
Poster courtesy of Netflix
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