The Strangest Thing: Reality in Hawkins Indiana: Recent Episodes
Alison
In this podcast, Alison Violette discusses the shocking yet real issues present in season 2 of Stranger Things. Such issues, such as child abuse, bullying, PTSD, and even the roots of human evil, all contribute greatly to the development of each character and the story as a whole.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoyed hearing my thoughts and opinions on Stranger Things Season 2. ALL RIGHTS TO NETFLIX.
In this more lighthearted episode, Alison talks about the presence of 80’s culture in Stranger Things and how this nostalgia is able to create a connection between viewers and the show in the best way.
In this difficult episode, Alison discusses the ways in which viewers are exposed to child abuse through flashbacks and stories of the lab for both Kali and Eleven.
In this episode, Alison focuses on the human antagonist of season 2, villainous newcomer Billy Hargrove. Billy lives under the facade of mystery and intrigue, when reality he is a vicious bully who uses his step-sister as a way to release his feelings of anger and disdain for his life.
In this episode, Alison delves into the character of Will Byers, who plays a major role in the season. Will is recovering from the Upside Down and while he has returned physically, his mind and emotions are still very much attached to the upside down and the evil he faced there.
In this first episode, Alison discusses the teen characters and their journeys to self-discovery. She discusses the social justice, the journey for voice, and the salvation of self.
To begin, Alison discusses the inspiration behind her choice for her adaptation, Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 2, and introduces the real issues and battles present in this season that she hopes to discuss and analyze.