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The Upside Down has never felt closer, and after years of waiting, Stranger Things is finally back to terrorize our hearts one last time. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into the highly anticipated premiere of Stranger Things season 5 with “The Crawl.” In our comprehensive episode breakdown, we share our initial reactions, analyze key plot developments, and explore the intricate details that make this opening chapter so compelling. We also take a closer look at the significance of Holly’s reading material—Madeleine L’Engle’s classic “A Wrinkle in Time”—and discuss how this literary choice might connect to the broader themes and supernatural elements we can expect throughout the season.
Beyond our episode analysis, we’re excited to share a major podcast milestone and discuss the upcoming Stranger Things virtual reality experience that has fans buzzing with anticipation. We also showcase several fantastic listener contributions and feedback from our amazing community, highlighting your theories, observations, and reactions to the premiere. Whether you’re looking for in-depth character analysis, wild predictions for what’s to come, or just want to relive the excitement of returning to Hawkins, this episode has everything you need to process the emotional rollercoaster that was “The Crawl.”
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Hi! I am wondering why the upside down in season 4 was actually upside down…. When they went through the gates they all had to go in awkwardly because it was upside down. This season, the trucks are just going in and out of the upside down and there is no “flip” if you will. Thoughts on that? Why is it different now?
We talked a bit about this in our podcast about “The Crawl.” It does seem that they choose when to make it literally upside down (season 4 gates) and when to make it a straight transition (season 1 Nancy tree, season 2 lab gate).