When “Stranger Things” exploded onto Netflix in the summer of 2016, audiences eyes were fixated. With a not so subtle ‘80s setting, loads of nostalgic trips through the era’s music and film, the Duffer Brothers went to great lengths to make the ‘80s aesthetic credible and its most gravitating selling point. However, the show drew praise for much more than its visual and atmospheric appeal: its connectability, childlike exuberance and character dynamics to die for. With that being said, the rave reviews and embering cult following surrounding season one placed astronomical expectations on the season two. Nevertheless, The Duffer brothers were presented with the tall task of shelling out a bigger and badder follow up in order to satiate the show's…show more content… However, the running storyline has evolved into an untamed beast in season two. Similarly, the show’s additional protagonists have grown as well, as they confront past demons with a few new challenges in their way. With that being said, the varying story arcs, character aspirations and personalities are deepened in interesting new ways, with a love triangle or two dispersed in between the central conflict. More so than ever, the series' mythology is expanded, building on some aspects from the past, while bringing in a new or a previously unknown evil to haunt the town of Hawkins. Having mentioned that, the “Upside Down” poses itself as a bigger threat to the show’s characters and small town than our heroes initially anticipated, and the expanded mystery and intrigue succeeds in sucking the viewer further into its cliche yet captivating…show more content… Despite their very brief careers of most of the young protagonists thus far, they have all but tapped into their immense potential. Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, once again stands out, as she exudes a wide range of struggles that demand a different set of emotions, whether that be anger, melancholy or pure joy. Brown is in command of her character and possesses an unflappable expertise that transcends her young age. In light of this, the ensemble of quirky, fun-loving kids as a whole delivers a myriad of dynamic performances, thus setting the standard for aspiring child
