About this episode

The episode features a deep dive discussion on Stranger Things 5 Chapter 8, focusing on key plot points and character dynamics.

Kathleen, Miles and Kirk re-watch Stranger Things 5 Chapter 8 ‘The Rightside Up’ Join us in discussion through the steps of Operation Beanstalk from the saving of the kids in Henry’s mind-world to stop the Abyss to the Steve’s almost-death on the upside down WSQK radio tower. We talk about Mike and Will, Nancy’s love triangle concluded without her, Kali’s importance to the episode and series, the nature of the Abyss and the rich and tragic conversations between Hopper and Eleven. We'll be back for Part 2 of the finale on 2/6. My gosh, feels like we have the whole episode still to go. Taking the time to focus on the beginning though is the great part about these deep dives. So fun to talk about the little things! Twitter/Instagram/YouTube: StrangerStill22.

People in this episode

Host: Miles McGillivray

Guests: Kathleen, Kirk

Topics covered

• Stranger Things
• Operation Beanstalk
• Character Analysis
• Episode Discussion
• Emotional Themes
• Love Triangles
• The Abyss

Keywords

• Stranger Things
• The Rightside Up
• Operation Beanstalk
• Abyss
• Hopper
• Eleven
• Mike
• Will
• Nancy
• Kali

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stranger Things, The Rightside Up

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