Saturday May 14 was held in New York the preview of Stranger Things with the screening of the first episode of season 4. And after three years of waiting, fans of the Netflix series were not disappointed.
Are you ready to go back to Hawkins? The return of Stranger Things is fast approaching, with the first part of the long-awaited series’ fourth season scheduled for May 27 on Netflix. Season 3 ended with a big cliffhanger that could change the face of the series: Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) lost her powers; the Byers decided to leave Hawkins with Eleven and Hopper (David Harbour) was taken prisoner by the Russians.
There’s been a lot of questioning since that 2019 finale and fans have been throwing all sorts of theories about the new season which now takes place in three different locations and multiple points in time – as the tape suggests. announcement with flashbacks.
Much like Eleven and Hopper, the entire Hawkins gang – even the scattered ones – will be back. Some regular characters have been promoted within the main cast: Erica, the little sister of Lucas (Priah Ferguson), Karen, the mother of Nancy (Cara Buono) and Murray Bauman, the former investigative journalist (Brett Gelman). But a gallery of new characters will also make its debut.
New York premiere
Just before season 4 went live on Netflix, the world premiere of the first episode of the upcoming season took place last Saturday in the presence of the American press. Although the review blackout is set for May 23, those in attendance were allowed to deliver their first reactions to the episode on social media.
Most of the guests who walked out of the screening praised the episode which they believe sets up what could be the show’s best season. Starting with Collider’s Steven Weintraub, who praised this first episode.
“The first episode of #StrangerThings4 is ?. It’s almost an hour and 15 minutes to set up and I loved it. Instead of rushing through the season, the Duffer Brothers take their time and build their characters. It’s not what I expected and I love when it happens.“
Others claim the season is shaping up to be the show’s scariest.
“The Season 4 premiere is high-stakes, emotional, and scarier than ever. But more than anything, it’s so good to have these characters – and this series – back. Rejoice, because there is nothing quite like it on TV.“
“The first episode of #StrangerThings4 is immediately darker than what we’ve seen before and I absolutely loved it. The series feels more mature, reflecting how these characters and audiences have grown while retaining the same elements that make it #StrangerThings.“
Others praised the visuals of the series, noting stunning cinematography.
“Episode 1 of #StrangerThings4 sets the stage for the darkest and spookiest season yet. The ambition is huge, the cinematography is gorgeous, and the new and returning characters are stellar. I’m so happy to be back in this world.“
“Episode 1 of #StrangerThings4 is the next evolution of the beloved series. The production is at its best and the scares are set on Eleven. Joe Keery remains a darling as the new cast brings something new.“