Ever since the third season came out, there have been talks about the repetitive track about the mind flayer and the upside down world. While it is true that Stranger Things Season 3 has a recurring storyline, it has some absolutely refreshing and unique elements which tells us why it is better than the first two.

1) Humour

While the first two editions were grim and dark, third season offers some mind-blowing comic-reliefs which makes us laugh even in the most critical times. Amidst the tensions of tracking down the Russian code, we see Dustin and his girlfriend Suzie’s duet which adds a different flavour to this thrilling narrative altogether. You seriously cannot stop laughing when the mind flayer dances on the beats of ‘Never Ending Story’!

2) Importance to Personal Relationships

Stranger Things Season 3 is not just about fighting and killing the demo gorgons, it digs deeper into the personal relationships of characters as well. It is in this season that we see a significant growth in Eleven’s relation with Hopper. Also, Joyce and Hopper come closer and we see a spark erupting between them.

3) Steve and Robin’s track

Initially, Steve and Robin’s track seemed like a budding love story with her constant references about how obsessed she was with Steve in high school. However, the narrative takes a sharp turn when it is revealed that Robin is actually a lesbian. Since the story is set in 1980s, the idea of depicting Robin as gay is quite unique and crisp.

4) The Upside Down’s impact on Will

While season two was mostly about Will’s traumatic experiences in the Upside Down, Season 3 looks at how being trapped in the other dimension slowed his mental growth. While other kids on the show are growing as adolescents, Will still wants to live inside his small, truncated childish world. He just wanna play D&D!

5) The Russian Track

Well, this time its not just the demo gorgons and the mind flayer that our troop has to fight, its the Russians. Its interesting how the narrative blends history and the supernatural to make a big blast.

6) Alexie

Alexie, the Russian scientist guy is perhaps the most interesting addition to the story. He would rather enjoy his cherry slurpee than working on a confidential mission. He also seems to represent the idea of peace and harmony between the two nations.