In the first episode of the new season of “Stranger Things,” we saw a mysterious, inflamed storm bearing down on Hawkins. Dacre Montgomery in “Stranger Things 2.” NetflixBut after Billy’s (Dacre Montgomery) strong Scorpions-fueled arrival, the show seemed to lose sight of what to do with him. Whatever transpires in future “Stranger Things” installments, she’ll have that going for her. “Pirate treasure?” You may recall that as Mikey in “The Goonies,” one of the ur-texts of “Stranger Things,” Sean Astin led the hunt for One-Eyed Willy’s loot. • Your turn: Did “Stranger Things 2” recapture the magic of the first season?

Source: New York Times October 30, 2017 17:30 UTC