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Stranger Things: Chapter Eight: Papa (2022)
Magic Eight Ball
Once upon a time, there was a young girl called 008. When she asked her magic ball if she would see 011 again, it rolled out "yes."
008, Kali, had skills beyond telekinesis. 001, Vecna, has skills beyond telekinesis. 011, El, we are not sure, yet.
Now, let's back up a bit in time and review a bit of Ancient Greek.
Alpha, first Greek Letter, 001, The Beginning
Omega, 24th Greek Letter, 024, The End
Theta, eIghth Greek Letter, 008... ?
Well, the Eighth Greek Letter, Theta, is representative and agent of Death.
But the Greek Letter for 011 is Lambda. Lambda has many uses, but it is often represented as a sub-atomic particle. In astrophysics, lambda represents the likelihood that a small body will encounter a planet or a dwarf planet leading to a deflection of a significant magnitude. Hmmm. 11 is also the atomic number of Sodium. Sound familiar?
I enjoy the challenge of not knowing but wanting to know. This is the most fun I've had with a storyline in Years!
Mythology, as well as basic science, has played a massive role throughout this series.
001 Vecna
008 Kali
011 Elm
024 ???
The beginning of the end is upon us.
Stranger Things: Chapter Nine: The Piggyback (2022)
Open Mind Here
Overall, this was an excellent episode, not the absolute best but definitely near the top.
As for those of you who are unhappy about the status of Max, I have more faith in the Duffers. She isn't exactly dead, but she isn't exactly alive. Throughout this series, this limbo state is very integral to the plot line, more so figuratively than literally. Will she and Will serve as the polar conduits for the continued life of Vecna and his creation, the mindflayer? Based on the multitude of storyline arcs that can branch off of previous ST episodes, it "ain't over 'til it's over."
There is dead death and there is living death. With multi-dimensional plots, there is both.
Don't assume. I'm pretty sure the Duffers weren't too scared to kill off a major character. I just don't think this character has served her full purpose yet. I also wouldn't be surprised if Eddie doesn't reappear in the Upside Down.
It's their story, one they've had in mind for a long time. Let them tell it their way. Be patient.
I, for one, trust there is more to this, yet to be revealed.
A salute to the Duffers.
I BELIEVE.