By: Didge Martin
Last night, I decided to binge watch an original Netflix Series entitled "Stranger Things" and it left me in shock an awe up to this point in my life. The non-stop-thrill-driven, mysteriously captivating, oddly romantic, obliviously impeccable 8-episode series left me speechless and subtly emotional- even nostalgic. I know, it's weird( I miss it already) I was having goosebumps until I woke up; I even imagined that a Demogorgon might've been sneaking in our dressing room; it left me with an insane obsession of being attached to the idea of the entire series! Now I know it's a bit too late for me to watch this, a year late in fact, and a lot of friends suggested me this months ago, but I had too much on my list and I thought "hmmm, there's only one published season, I could catch up," but I never knew it will become number one on my all time favorites and I never thought it will be much big of a deal, besides, we all know Season 2 is coming! Hooray!
Anyway, the point is, I admire a lot of series especially the ones produced by the foreign television networks but damn it this one will always leave a spot in my system no matter what- I mean it. Kudos to the Duffer Brothers for not giving up on those rejected screenings! Netflix's got your back and your efforts made every viewer receive the series they deserve. Your creative and humorous style will always be appreciated.
Alright, on to my main topic here. After finishing the series, I had so many realizations as I contemplated about life grounded on it and this gave me the fuel to set my blog ablaze yet again.
So, I'm here to make several comparisons between the TV Series' Characters and scenes and Real life scenes and people- now, if you haven't watched any of it yet, I highly suggest that, by all means, you should! This, is a game changer my dear friends.
Okay, on to my subject now. (Let me just leave you with a disclaimer here; my views and opinions do not, at any circumstance speak for the intentions of the writers, directors and producers of the show or anyone else affiliated with it. These are all purely personal opinions and are not for the purpose of jeopardizing the integrity of its well-written plot.)
Okay then. So...
1.) Will Byers: and his personality.
Ah, yes. The main reason why Hawkins became quite popular in a sense. His disappearance triggered the whole cast of this entire season and such phenomenon that happened left the audience with a lot of questions as the episodes are revealed. He is the reason, well one of the reasons, why "stranger things" have happened.
Now, who must be Will Byers in the real world? Well, for me he is considered to be the country's president. Okay now, don't be hysterical. Let me first explain my side here,
Sometimes, stranger things happen because of the decisions of someone who governs a place, I mean even if he does not mean it, a lot of people would still question why would he? Will's disappearance represents the failures of a president (wherein for example, people think it's all his fault why the economy suddenly turns into a chaotic state.) I repeat, even if sometimes he doesn't mean it, a lot will still question him. Now that's a bit vague isn't it? Okay let me elaborate. Will's abilities and talents are undeniably amazing, I mean he's smart and good at drawing, he found a way and talked to his mom even if he was in the alternate world, while (assuming from the dialogue of Chief Hopper and his mom when he was reported missing) he is still being bullied. Just like the president, he displays a lot of sensible righteousness but still a lot of people still try criticize him. In the case of Will, only a few would believe he's still alive because these people are the ones who are dear to him. Just like how the president is being believed by only a few of his followers.
Okay, so I know it's a bit inaccurate but it could be also true- it's just a matter of perspective.
2.) That Hawkins secret Laboratory and MI7-ish Administrators.
We all know for a fact that whatever's happening down the basement of that fenced facility is a bit fishy at some point. I mean, it's obvious that they're doing some crazy science stuff that involves torture and forced labor and other weird sh*t.
So, this for me is parallel to our government. I mean, okay I am not trying to say that ours is that bad- it's definitely good but at some time, the things they do are similar to what the Hawkins secret lab do.
There's this scene where Mike's dad says "Don't worry. It's the government- they're on our side" - well, except they were not.
What I'm trying to say here is that sometimes what we see is only the superficial aspects. Sometimes that's what they say but that's not what they mean. Stuff like that.
I don't wanna get too involved in this, they might sue me or something.
PLEASE don't. I swear, I love our government.
3.) The Demogorgon
Yes, that awesome flower man-like monster. It's so cool that even such wonderful things can scare you, well, I guess that's why some flowers are not that beautiful.
Okay, so this is going to be obvious.
The Demogorgon represents our anxieties; in life and also has a resemblance of Depression- "it's right next to you but as if you don't even see it", right? I mean, what perfect creature could we ever compare our anxieties and depression with other than this monster? It stalks its prey in the most vulnerable times (whenever we're alone and hurt) and strikes at the right moment (when we can no longer find ways how to escape) it eats us, it can eventually kill us.
But the only difference is that technically, you cannot kill the Demogorgon (unless of course if you're Eleven) but you can kill anxiety and depression with the right people and timing.
Again, it's just a matter of perspective
4.) Eleven
Ugh. So much appreciation for this character. I know, cliche and a bit biased but cmon, who wouldn't adore her? Millie Bobby Brown did an amazing job portraying Eleven! She is so badass and furiously astonishing. (Well, at first I thought it was Asa Butterfield because she had a shaved head- and I can't unsee him but I tried to watch some of Millie's interviews and wow she has hair already, and I said- "well, okay she's definitely her") The thing about Eleven is her character has a limited vocabulary but had a massive intelligence and power. That's what makes her special for me- I mean she doesn't need to blabber a lot but she helps even if she doesn't speak.
There. So I guess I can compare Eleven to (how convenient) my crush. (Okay booooo) i know i know, like I said cliche and biased. But you can also think of her (Eleven) and compare her to your crush too.
What I mean is, well, my crush doesn't need to speak a lot to make me feel all those romantic excitements. Her actions are the ones that matter the most. Too cheesy. Yikes.
And I think that's also more important for Mike too (Oh, I ship them so much) -well they're 12. But that Chemistry is just so adorable and not-so-cliche.
5.) Barbara
Ohhh, may she rest in peace.
Well, this character is the most outcast- at least for the show. I mean, no search parties for her? No one noticed that she was missing? Why only Nancy? I mean, if what they knew is that she left town, aren't her parents worried for her? Why?
Anyway,
I can pattern Barb to as our conscience.
You see, she has always been there for Nancy and all she ever wanted was to protect her; but because of the temptation of the call of the flesh (in Nancy's perspective) we tend to forget what's supposed to protect us. Well, of course nothing bad or serious happens to Nancy the next morning but Barb was gone- for real; and it gives Nancy guilt.
My point is, we don't even know if our conscience is dead, or if it's missing or of it's in danger if we do not think straight. We need #JusticeForBarbara so please listen to your conscience. The least you can do.
6.) Jonathan Byers
Ah, this unpredictable yet soft-hearted brother. This is where it really gets personal for me, you see it's weird but I see Eleven as my crush and I see myself as Jonathan (I know, it is weird) but of course this is an opinion conjured by my awesome brain. Well don't get me wrong here, I don't have enemies that bully me or I am not even close to being an alleged- psychopath and such. The reason why I see myself as Jonathan is because of what he says through his captured shots on his camera. He says that it's better to see what people think; or decoding what he/she has to say is easier than "talking"- and for me that makes sense. I can relate to it because I hate talking to people, I can't open up too often; I just tend to listen, and capture moments and interpret what people have to say. It's better for me to see people in a wider perspective going beyond just having a conversation and knowing stuff about them- it goes beyond that. And that's what I like.
Okay at this juncture I would like to compare a lot more characters but I still couldn't figure some out to where they really belong- just as how the Chief remains to be mysterious and how Joyce Byers coped up with what happened or why Lucas still has this residue of hate maybe to El, or how Dustin may recover from his teeth condition, whatever happened to that science professor Mr. Clarke and much much more!
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I can guarantee this is not the end of my blog yet for there are a lot of stranger things to come.
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