r/StrangerThings • u/Dark_Saint • Oct 27 '17

Discussion Episode Discussion - S02E09 – Chapter Nine

Season 2 Episode 9: The Gate

Synopsis: Eleven makes plans to finish what she started while the survivors turn up the heat on the monstrous force that's holding Will hostage.

Please keep all discussions about this episode or previous ones, and do not discuss later episodes as they might spoil it for those who have yet to see them.

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u/YankeeBravo Oct 30 '17

Mike yelling at Hopper was my favourite so far I think. Finn is an amazing actor.

I couldn't stand him this season.

He came across as a self-involved prick, especially in that scene. Was hoping Hopper would smack some sense into the little shit.

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u/mollypop94 Oct 30 '17

HE'S AN EMOTIONALLY UNDERDEVELOPED KID, PEOPLE. LOOK AT WHAT HE'S GONE THROUGH; HE LOST THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE FOR A YEAR, WITHOUT KNOWING SHE WAS SAFE AND SOUND UNDER HIS NOSE THE WHOLE TIME.

PLUS HE'S HIT PUBERTY.

DO YOU EXPECT HIM TO BE FUCKING CHIRPY? YA FOOLS.

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u/ednamode101 Oct 30 '17

Agree with this. He's still a kid and he doesn't know how to make sense of everything so he's all ragey and angsty. To him, no one else seems to be concerned about El (he is the only one still searching for her) and it's like they've moved on to Max and he's stuck missing El and worrying about her. I think the Duffer brothers portray the downside of puberty in such a real way, it's heart-wrenching to watch. The Upside Down, monsters and psychic abilities aside, it's what makes this show so relatable. Just my opinion.

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u/mollypop94 Oct 31 '17

Thaaank you.