I was expecting it to deviate from the Cold War satire of season 3 because they continued having the Soviets as a baddie, but they turned out to be the least sinister problem.

I enjoyed the contrast between Will and Mike’s distant and faltering relationship with Dustin and Steve’s healthy and loving friendship, but I did wish they did a little more with the latter two.

Joyce and Robin are cuties, as usual.

For the most part, I liked how almost everyone had important tasks that contributed to the overall goal. Even when Mike’s crew or Joyce’s crew didn’t get screen time for a long time, I’m still reminded that their jobs are crucial. I wish they had done a little more with Yuri and the prison guard.

Overall, it was alright. If they ever make a season 6, which they probably will because it’s a lucrative franchise, I hope they return to season 1’s conspiracy thriller vibe. Particularly, going back to the 60s and exploring the start of MKULTRA and Paperclip scientists, California cults that dabbled in LSD, and the CIA and FBI meddling of the Black Panthers. It would be funny to see Panthers using Maoist tactics to defeat the monsters.

  • Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]
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    2 months ago

    I hate to be negative but I don't think I can forgive them for how bad season 3 was.

    Also apparently there was a kiss between two of the underage characters that the underage (at the time) actress wasn't told about until it happened which the directors did as a "funny prank" on her.

    • Redcuban1959 [any]
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      2 months ago

      Didn't they film inside an actual concentration camp, pretending it was a gulag or whatever?

    • Bloobish [comrade/them]
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      2 months ago

      Also apparently there was a kiss between two of the underage characters that the underage (at the time) actress wasn't told about until it happened which the directors did as a "funny prank" on her.

      Hollywood Execs and Directors not being creepy towards minors: [CHALLENGE - Fucking Impossible]