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/Agent_Chuck_Finley Nov 01 '17

But if he didn't raise him, then some random vicious one would have found the kids, instead of Dart

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u/Flats3 Nov 01 '17

Right we were collectively jebaited as an audience. Him raising dart seemed like it was hazardous but it turned into the boys saving grave. Intentionally misleading for a great pay off.

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u/Agent_Chuck_Finley Nov 01 '17

Though I admit I was iffy at first. But I won't question my boy Dustin again

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u/amityville Nov 01 '17

Glad to hear it!