Like millions of other people, M and I are in the middle of watching the final season of “Stranger Things.” We’re halfway through, and so far, it’s freakin’ fantastic. In addition to the likeable characters and the action-packed story, we’re also enjoying all of the callbacks to other cultural touchstones (“Back to the Future,” “The Great Escape,” “The Talisman,” etc.).
It probably helps that we grew up with these stories, so the Easter eggs — whether blatant or subtle — were instantly recognizable.
Anyway, I shall not spoil this wonderful show for anyone who hasn’t had the pleasure of seeing it yet. If this is you, definitely start at the beginning. Also know that I’m a bit envious; there’s nothing like savoring a story for the first time.
For those of you who’ve been watching all along, I offer my Top 5 saving songs:
1. “Mad About You” by Sting
2. “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel
3. “Comptine d’un autre été, l’après-midi” by Yann Tiersen
4. “Classical Gas” by Eric Clapton
5. “Joy in Repetition” by Prince
What are your songs?
