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Stranger things have been the best show till now.
Stranger Things is back on Friday with the bumper-sized Season 4. But, do you know your Dustin from your Demogorgon? Your Star court Mall from your Steve Harrington? Need a refresher about all the twists, turns and character developments in the show so far? Completely understandable, given it has been – checks notes – three years since Season 3 wrapped things up in explosive, narrative-shifting style.
Don’t panic, and don’t go wandering into the Upside Down! We’re here to help, and have compiled a comprehensive guide to the first three seasons of the show – one that will blow the spooky spider webs off of your memory and fill in everything you need to know ahead of the new episodes dropping this week.
Journey with us back in time to a small town in Indiana, where dark, dimension-hopping secrets abound, and a bunch of kids has an exceedingly difficult time surviving their childhood…
HOW LONG WILL THE LAST TWO EPISODES BE?
Just because there are fewer episodes in Stranger Things part 2 doesn’t mean they’re not filled to the brim with action. Episode 8—titled “Chapter Eight: Papa”—has a run time of about 1 hour and 25 minutes, while episode 9—titled “Chapter Nine: The Piggyback”—is a whopping 2 hours and 30 minutes long. Those are…long to say the least, but consider your streaming challenge accepted, @Netflix!
- Episode 8: ‘Papa’ – 1hr 25mins
- Episode 9: ‘The Piggyback’ – 2hr 19mins
How to join the Stranger Things season 4, Volume 2 watch party
Want to be a part of the new Stranger Things episodes with other Stranger Things-obsessed people? Well, you’re in luck, as Netflix is hosting a watch party for Volume 2. And before the new season begins, there’s a Q&A with the cast, including David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, and Jamie Campbell Bower, who portrays Vecna.
You will, however, need to sign up to a Screning account and RSVP for entry. You can do that through this link(opens in new tab). Here are the timings:
- 11.15pm PT / 2.15am ET / 7.15am UK – Scener’s virtual doors open
- 11.30pm PT / 2:30am ET / 7.30am UK – live video Q&A with the cast
- 12.00am PT / 3.00am ET / 8.00am UK – virtual screening of episode 408
- 1.25am PT / 4:25am ET / 9.25am UK – virtual screening of episode 409
WHERE CAN I WATCH IT?
Do you Really … ok
Similar to other Netflix releases, Stranger Things season 4 part 2 will also premiere on the streamer. Now, while we would never advise anyone to steal a friend or family member’s credentials, we are inclined to tell you that the ending to this season is A VERY BIG DEAL. So do with that what you will….
Now Some Best Quotes from Stranger things
Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.
Chief Hopper
You shouldn’t like things because people tell you you’re supposed to.
Jonathan Byers
Friends don’t lie.
Eleven
If anyone asks where I am, I’ve left the country.
Mike
Sometimes, your total obliviousness just blows my mind.
Dustin