Stranger Things season 4 Vol. 2 episode 9 has left fans in shreds {SPOILERS} with Eddie Munson’s (Joseph Quinn) shocking death in The Upside Down, throwing Max (Sadie Sink) in a coma with multiple bones shattered all the while Vecna managed to escape death and unleash the demonic Hellfire-Esque world on Hawkins. The feature-length tear-jerking season 4 finale is being showered with praises, particularly Caleb McLaughlin‘s Lucas, Gaten Matarazzo‘s Dustin & Sink’s acting has received heaps of acclaim. Here’s a brief dive into some of the best moments from Stranger Things 4’s final episode earning massive applause on social media.
Stranger Things 4 Chapter Nine titled “The Piggyback” evoked reactions on all fronts – from unpacking Will’s (Noah Schnapp) emotional turmoil with a little help from Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) to reuniting Joyce and Hopper for the Jopper fans and even Mike (Finn Wolfhard) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) – the finale struck a chord with viewers for not just tying up the loose ends but also parading several sci-fi horror-filled surprises in the penultimate season finale, Aside from the cast members’ impeccable on-screen chemistry – the Duffer Brothers received much flattery for connecting all the dots.
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Even the Russian prison packed with Demodogs finally tied into the main stakes of Stranger Things season 4 finale. Hopper (David Harbour), Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Murray (Brett Gelman) killing the Demogorgon weakened Vecna enough to save Max. And thanks to Antonov’s (Tom Wlaschiha) motivational speech to Yuri (Nikola Djuricko), everyone manages to escape the motherland in Katinka
McLaughlin certainly delivered a “gut-wrenching” performance during his fight against Jason though Eddie’s death is the highlight of the season. The metalhead freak going out with a bang playing Metallica’s Masters of Puppets is being compared to the likes of season 4 episode 4’s Kate Bush- Running Up That Hill cliffhanger. Readers can check out reactions below.
not almost every good thing being improvised 😭😭 “ERICA HELP”, “i love you man”, and jopper kiss #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/D25hx0i3Z4
— george (@gwmcgonigle) July 3, 2022
this shows how deep is steve and robin's friendship. they'll be so happy to see each other reach their own happiness. they care for each other. s5 can't destroys this beautiful friendship pls i'm begging#StrangerThings
pic.twitter.com/jaVpYtPy4M— camila | ⚡️ st spoilers (@myanafav) July 2, 2022
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max and lucas if jason didn’t exist pic.twitter.com/pv2LzkmhKH— monya ✧ || ST SPOILERS (@mcntagova) July 3, 2022
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The two straight boys protecting their gays at all costs! 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/l3VjGMondd— CJR 🇺🇦 (@buttonalltheway) July 2, 2022
the creators were not exaggerating when they said caleb mclaughlin’s performance would be gut wrenching… i was covered in goosebumps. give this young man all the awards #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/hjZZr4dgLh
— ~ (@richonnescamino) July 2, 2022
the duffers were insane for this </3 #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/aETAM7DbK1
— belle (@hopperschief) July 3, 2022
Anytime Nancy Wheeler gets a hold of a gun, you know she’s about to clear that WHOLE place out #StrangerThings #strangerthingsseason4 pic.twitter.com/76d85rHot9
— Løra (@Buckyxlovely) July 2, 2022
“he was a hero” #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/jWCnU89sRa
— kaelynn | ST4 SPOILERS (@eddiemvnsonn) July 3, 2022
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NO BC THIS SCENE BROKE ME THE ACTING WENT CRAZY AND THE “ERICA, HELP” BEING IMPROVISED? STFUUU pic.twitter.com/0ZqwZiHmKR— alexa ᱬ (@gothmaximoff) July 3, 2022
Nancy in every season #strangerthingsseason4 #strangerthings pic.twitter.com/cLzQEU6AXo
— I’m the fucking god (@1ivxil) July 3, 2022
What I love so much about Argyle is the fact that he didn't question a single thing about what his friends were telling him. He just went in and helped them with everything #StrangerThings4
#StrangerThings #StrangerThings4Vol2 pic.twitter.com/cxYInVAYcR— 송서은 (@bisassiness) July 2, 2022
me outside the duffer brothers house after the season 4 finale #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/zJEPuZ5r6n
— em (@_ritzcar) July 2, 2022
the way she’s smiling and feels so safe in his arms i’m crying. 🥹#StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/K6s5BHBlf0
— kelly v2 spoilers☎️ (@joycesbeanie) July 2, 2022
I can't stop thinking about the fact that will would have had so much fun playing d&d with eddie,but they didn't even meet each other THEY DON'T DESERVE THIS#StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/Ro2ra3998f
— elena✪ (@jamessknife) July 2, 2022
died protecting a town that hated him #StrangerThings #StrangerThings4Vol2 #strangerthingsseason4 pic.twitter.com/iH3HxXZ5AQ
— zephyr (@zephyr_windgod) July 2, 2022
stranger things 4 really said PAIN, but this was comedy gold #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/E6TZk29yZu
— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) July 2, 2022
the fact that eddie used his last breath to tell dustin he loved him makes me instantly sob #strangerthings pic.twitter.com/SwYLKn16Bj
— noah (@nnoahjames) July 2, 2022
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The music direction during these scenes hit different 😭 when I tell you I CRIED#StrangerThings #StrangerThings4 #strangerthingsseason4 # pic.twitter.com/Hcr3uXinw2— Anakin Phaenerys (@AnakynFml) July 3, 2022
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“i didn’t run away this time right?” #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/P3SCoOn35W— kai parker !! 🍂 ST SPOILERS (@iHugBuckley) July 3, 2022
no but if gaten matarazzo doesn’t receive an award or any type of recognition for his impeccable performance in vol 2 i’ll sue everyone#strangerthings pic.twitter.com/AgX1keK45V
— 🫧 st spoilers!victoria。 (@cybcrgbarbie) July 2, 2022
On the bright side, Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) fans are happy he managed to come out of Stranger Things 4 alive. But it’s unclear if Max would return and if so, to what capacity based on her physical condition. It seems even Eleven is unable to find her thoughts and she’s under the presumption Papa was right about her shortcomings in fighting against Henry. Even so, she arguably came in clutch throughout the mission, engaging in an astral fight against Henry and bringing Max back to life.
The only few comfort moments fans can find in Stranger Things season 4 Vol. 2 episode 9 is watching Robin find a potential spark with her crush Vickie (Amybeth McNulty), Huddling the Hellfire club back together and Argyle’s (Eduardo Franco) ‘no-questions asked’ policy in helping his friends. The wait for Stranger Things 5 is on and hopefully, it arrives sooner than the former.
