I finally watched "Stranger Things" after hearing all the hype.  I thought it was OK but definitely not what I was expecting.  People say it really nails the era (1982) but I think shows like Mad Men and The Americans work a lot better as period pieces.  Pretty good acting though and directing, production values, etc.  The kids especially do a great job, but TV series with kids as primary cast members don't tend to evolve well.  We'll see how they do in season 2.

 

Also just started The OA (i.e. watched the pilot).  Seems like something I'd like as long as they don't overdo the "foreign indie film" vibe which they were trying hard to do in the first ep.

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