I know it's only been a day, but how's everyone doing? I started my binge at 8am yesterday and was finished before four. I don't want to say anything in the interest of not spoiling it for anyone, other than I got a few things I wanted, a few things I didn't know I wanted, and one thing that I did not just happen.
I'm at Epi4 now. I took my time watching epi 1-3 yesterday during the day. I had plans in the afternoon with my parents and we saw Yesterdays at the movies and I finished watching up through bits of 4 last night. If you got to Epi3 you know there is a line that's been debated by fans. The scene with Mike and Will. I don't want to spoil it with for other people but you know what I'm referring to Aspen.
I do. Spoiler cut: Spoiler: Spoilers for Episode 3 I screamed "I KNEW IT. I KNEW MY TINY SON IS GAY." I also have...a lot of mixed feelings. Until I rewatched season one a few months ago, I forgot how much queerphobia there was. Not to mention Will's been through so much shit. He was kidnapped and taken to the Upside Down where he very nearly died. He coughed up pieces of tentacle and was stalked by monsters and had to be exorcised and his mom's boyfriend died and now there are more monsters all while his friends are being complete dicks to him. He's had the absolute worst few years but also he's a queer boy growing up in the 80s. Cool cool cool. I love Will. I love him as a character but I just want to steal him from the Duffer brothers and take him somewhere he can finally be happy.
I promised myself I would not binge watch Stranger Things 3. . . . but I just couldn't help myself. I was literally riveted. As for the "debate," I agree with Scorpiontx91 and Aspen, it was clear.
I feel the EXACT same way. I always loved Will. I felt so connected to him from the beginning and just knew there was something special about him. And when Mike said that, it was like a relief. I wanted Will to be queer in my heart and soul but you never know with tv, especially something so mainstream. They like to dangle queerness in front of us and then take it away (they could still do that now that I think about it). I've told other people (read: straight people) this, that little baby Will is gay, and none of them agreed. They were like, no that's not what the line meant. I'm just like seriously, why can't you see it?? No one ever thinks the characters that I think are gay, are gay lol
Whether the hell Will is queer or not that's one thing. But the ice cream stand chick Robin, I don't think she's lesbian 100% despite her making the brief comment she liked a chick in her hs class but she has some feelings for Steve.....I mean maybe she's bi. I'm hoping Robin and Steve hook up on S4.
You're always welcome to your headcanons but Maya Hawke (Robin) and Joe Keery (Steve) have said that the Duffer Brothers original intent for Robin and Steve was for them to be together and as Maya and Joe read the script they felt that their characters' chemistry was more platonic and convinced the Duffers to make Robin a lesbian instead.
If Robin is going to be a lesbian in S4 and S5 at least add a new female character that's a lesbian love interest for Robin. I mean if Robin is just a "Oh I like girls, Steve" and she's not with a girl in S4 or S5 it just wouldn't have much character development for Robin. Also with Will and his supposed queerness, well if Will kisses Mike in S4 or they are shirtless in some homosocial scene would that have the fangirls and gay fans debated more on Will's "queerness"
Sorry I’m late to this. I just recently finished watching season 3. I did like the season in general. I was shocked when Robin came out as lesbian. I did not see that one coming. I thought she had the hots for Steve. She could still be bi. I don’t think Will is actually gay. I just think he is not ready to grow up or feels rushed to start dating. I mean they all looked older in season 3. They grow up so fast.
I am too old to know what you are talking about lol so many things out there to watch where do I start.
robin is the lesbian idol we've all been waiting for. steve is the supportive guy friend we all adore. el will receive her powers again, that is true. i think will is gay, but thats not up to me or you. mike and el will miss each other a lot and so will max and lucas. but dustin and suzie will keep on singing keeping the story going as plot. thanks. i just wrote that. its sad boi hours.
