Maybe they're in my head but certain things seemed to me to be homages of sorts. The Russian dude that looked and acted like the Terminator. The secret elevator into the bowels of the earth like Spies Like Us. The Cars' "Moving in Stero" playing when the MILFs are ogling Billy at the pool, like the Phoebe Cates scene in Fast Times. And I might be crazy, but when the exploded rat starts sliming around as a puddle of goo, to me it looked just like Lane Mayer's mom's cooking escaping from his plater - "It's got raisins. You like raisins"
Maybe they're in my head but certain things seemed to me to be homages of sorts. The Russian dude that looked and acted like the Terminator. The secret elevator into the bowels of the earth like Spies Like Us. The Cars' "Moving in Stero" playing when the MILFs are ogling Billy at the pool, like the Phoebe Cates scene in Fast Times. And I might be crazy, but when the exploded rat starts sliming around as a puddle of goo, to me it looked just like Lane Mayer's mom's cooking escaping from his plater - "It's got raisins. You like raisins"
because I don't want to see spoilers. I have 2 shows left to watch. So far, big disappointment. Season 3 seems like a bad parody of Season 2. The whole Russian bit is stupid. I hope this will be the end of it.
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Maybe they're in my head but certain things seemed to me to be homages of sorts. The Russian dude that looked and acted like the Terminator. The secret elevator into the bowels of the earth like Spies Like Us. The Cars' "Moving in Stero" playing when the MILFs are ogling Billy at the pool, like the Phoebe Cates scene in Fast Times. And I might be crazy, but when the exploded rat starts sliming around as a puddle of goo, to me it looked just like Lane Mayer's mom's cooking escaping from his plater - "It's got raisins. You like raisins"
Not quite the 80's but the mind flayer reminded me a lot of the graboids from tremors.
But still - how are you getting dozens and dozens of non-English speaking Russians into Indiana without anyone taking note? Were the workmen who built the mall Soviets too? If not, wouldn't they have noticed a 500 deep elevator shaft being installed in the loading dock?
Is it an allegory comparing Russian meddling in US politics today? Maybe the ridiculousness of it is the point.
because I don't want to see spoilers. I have 2 shows left to watch. So far, big disappointment. Season 3 seems like a bad parody of Season 2. The whole Russian bit is stupid. I hope this will be the end of it.
I'd have to be bored out of my mind to watch a Season 4. So they Russians escaped from the mall and took Hop back to Russia with them? Will they finally make it to Enzo's next year? lol
One of the more integral and entertaining side characters in season 3 is Murray Bauman who, if you recall from season 2, is a former investigative journalist turned private investigator. Part of Bauman’s character is that he’s very privacy-minded — if not conspiratorial — which is why he was none-too-thrilled when Winona Ryder’s character revealed his phone number to a third-party at one point.
Now here’s the cool part: you can actually call the number whereupon you’ll be sent directly to a Bauman’s voicemail. It’s pretty darn cool and is one of the more engaging Easter Eggs we’ve seen in quite some time. If you want to try it yourself, Bauman’s number is 618-625-8313
it was exactly what I wanted the show to be: fun, absurd, full of 80s nostalgia and references.
I also like that they released it on July 4 and chose to do a season with a summer feel instead of the Halloween/nighttime mood they went with in the first two seasons.
I thought the Steve-Robin dynamic was great. Once you know she is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, the resemblance becomes so obvious.
forgot to post about it. Thought the season was great. The finale was one of the best I’ve seen in a long long time. I’m still stuck on the use of “Neverending Story” - it was simply awesome and I keep hearing it in my head.
Hoppers note was a great final touch. I don’t know where they go from here but I’m watching.
because I don't want to see spoilers. I have 2 shows left to watch. So far, big disappointment. Season 3 seems like a bad parody of Season 2. The whole Russian bit is stupid. I hope this will be the end of it.
Why? You don't have to watch season 4. Why must it cease to exist because you dont like it?
But thus far I haven't been thrilled with it. There are certainly intriguing elements as there always are and I'm definitely not going to stop watching, but the humor in particular is just not working on me. At all.
because I don't want to see spoilers. I have 2 shows left to watch. So far, big disappointment. Season 3 seems like a bad parody of Season 2. The whole Russian bit is stupid. I hope this will be the end of it.
Why? You don't have to watch season 4. Why must it cease to exist because you dont like it?
Really, you have nothing better to do with your time than to ask me that? You don't already know that the world revolves around me?
But thus far I haven't been thrilled with it. There are certainly intriguing elements as there always are and I'm definitely not going to stop watching, but the humor in particular is just not working on me. At all.
yes!
This is awesome and very true.
Not quite the 80's but the mind flayer reminded me a lot of the graboids from tremors.
Is it an allegory comparing Russian meddling in US politics today? Maybe the ridiculousness of it is the point.
to each his own....i loved it
Now here’s the cool part: you can actually call the number whereupon you’ll be sent directly to a Bauman’s voicemail. It’s pretty darn cool and is one of the more engaging Easter Eggs we’ve seen in quite some time. If you want to try it yourself, Bauman’s number is 618-625-8313
I also like that they released it on July 4 and chose to do a season with a summer feel instead of the Halloween/nighttime mood they went with in the first two seasons.
I thought the Steve-Robin dynamic was great. Once you know she is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, the resemblance becomes so obvious.
Was the Russian thing corny? Yea. But that’s 80s corniness for you.
I thought the last episode was awesome. The contrast of the “Dustin’s GF” scene with the “Hoppers Letter” scene in the same ep was amazing.
This would be a good ending. But I’m down for season 4.
Hoppers note was a great final touch. I don’t know where they go from here but I’m watching.
Why? You don't have to watch season 4. Why must it cease to exist because you dont like it?
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because I don't want to see spoilers. I have 2 shows left to watch. So far, big disappointment. Season 3 seems like a bad parody of Season 2. The whole Russian bit is stupid. I hope this will be the end of it.
Why? You don't have to watch season 4. Why must it cease to exist because you dont like it?
Really, you have nothing better to do with your time than to ask me that? You don't already know that the world revolves around me?
In comment 14503412 santacruzom said:
but I was looking for a binge watch and started watching and got hooked.
The show combines elements of The Goonies with Super 8 and a 80's John Hughes movie vibe.
Glad I watched and I think it's an incredible series.