Stranger Things 2

The sophomore slump, it's a real thing and thankfully it didn't catch Stranger Things.  There were unreasonable expectations for this show, how could it live up to the amazing first season, especially as the kids approach puberty and suddenly aren't as cute anymore?  Well it holds up very well, and the awkward age the kids are going through is embraced as the show takes place almost a year after the original.  This show is fantastic, it hits on multiple nostalgia levels, and is just so spot on with it's references and soundtrack.  It's supposed to be scary, but I just don't get the scares, that's not saying it's bad, it's just....fascinating.  There's a lot more CG in season 2 which I found a little off putting, but that aside it's every bit as good as it's predecessor.  Every episode is good, even "that one" that everyone hates (episode 7) I found had it's merits.  The acting for Wills character is quite unbelievable, that kid has a future in the biz. Highest recommend.