Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a three-hour stage prequel that aims to expand the Netflix franchise, following a format reminiscent of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. However, it feels more like a marketing ploy for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things rather than a compelling narrative. With an over-reliance on visual effects and a lack of depth in storytelling, the production serves to thrill devoted fans but may alienate newcomers. The show is noted for its impressive visuals but criticized for its clichéd dialogue and superficial characters.
The result? A three-hour fan wiki brought to life, complete with origin stories, stilted dialogue, lame jokes, and sequences seemingly constructed only to set up the next visual effect.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow attempts to stretch the Netflix franchise into new theatrical territory... but missing the ingenuity, heart, and narrative magic of its predecessor.
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