in every season of stranger things, there’s always subtle dialogue included that breaks the fourth wall in a way and clues the audience into looking beyond what’s going on in the show. you’re supposed to be paying attention to the little hints, we have the beloved characters telling us this!
1x04 the body
“it’s just sometimes people don’t really say what they’re really thinking. but you capture the right moment… it says more.”
2x05 dig dug
“those people… they’re not wired like me and you, okay? they don’t spend their lives trying to get a look at what’s behind the curtain. they like the curtain. it provides them stability, comfort, definition.”
3x02 the mall rats
steve: “it’s total nonsense.”
dustin: “it’s not nonsense. it’s too specific. it’s obviously a code.”
steve: “what do you mean a code?”
dustin: “like a super secret spy code.”
steve: “that’s a total stretch.”
robin: “i don’t know, is it? why would anyone try to mask the true meaning of their message unless the message was somehow sensitive?”
4x05 the nina project
steve: “could you maybe clarify what sort of clues we’re supposed to be looking for here?”
dustin: “the world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.”
steve: “thanks. that’s great. really helpful.”
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Crack Theory: Will Byers is Twelve (12) - Part 1
Hear me out!
With all the theories swirling around about Will potentially being connected to the lab pre-season 1, maybe even a lab kid himself, I had to go back and rewatch the lab scenes from s4.
I honestly thought I wouldn't find anything. I think a lot of people assume it's not possible for Will to have been a lab kid, or at least not to have been a lab kid present at the same time as El.
However, upon rewatching those scenes in particular, I noticed something. Suddenly, all the puzzle pieces began falling into place.
The first time we ever see Twelve on screen, we focus in on him picking out a couple of boxes of crayons to play with...
Now, I know you might be thinking this isn't anything substantial, especially seeing as a lot of the kids at Hawkins Lab utilize drawing as a technique to test out their abilities... but honestly, it only get's more interesting from here.
Let me start by acknowledging that the lab kids tend to rank in age. One (Henry) for example, was the oldest. Two appeared to be the second oldest, and so on and so forth.
And so hypothetically speaking, if Will were to be an og lab kid, it seems he would really only fit into the spots near El since they are believed to be roughly the same age; one year apart, more or less. Which would make Will most likely Ten, Twelve, or Thirteen.
Twelve in particular though, fits the bill because of a few key details.
Lets start at the beginning of season 4:
4x01: The Hellfire Club
For reference, on this date, Will would've been 8 years old.
First, we open to the Rainbow Room in Hawkins Lab.
The camera lingers on a few different kids, some very briefly, while others are given a bit more time on-screen. Though,Twelve is arguably given more focus than any of the other kids in this scene (besides Ten, followed by Eleven at the ending of this scene).
When we first see Twelve, we stumble across him picking up these crayons. Then we follow him as he finds a spot to presumably color.
Just to confirm the (pencil) crayons:
And as Twelve goes to sit down, that's when I realized... He's sits next to Eleven...
If this crack theory ends up being true, the framing/blocking of this shot might have been very, very intentional:
(above) El and Will sitting side by side over 8 years later, in the exact same episode
Even though I was intrigued, I was still mostly skeptical. And so I kept looking for more hints that might help support this as a possibility.
We don't get any more major Hawkins Lab scenes again (disregarding a couple intense quick flashback sequences El experiences) until 4x05.
4x05 : The Nina Project
As El walks into the Rainbow Room for the first time officially this season, we get a shot of her looking to the right to see Sixteen, Seventeen and Eighteen all playing together. The focus on them is brief, followed by a reaction shot from El, who just looks confused.
Then we get a shot of her looking to her right, and even though there are three people technically in this shot, the camera only really focuses on Twelve. And what he's doing doesn't just feel like a kid playing mindlessly, it feels like something else is going on here...
Why have El look at what Twelve is doing all cryptically? Is he just building a red tower and she's super intrigued? Or, could it be something else the Duffer's are trying to hint at?
I just think it's interesting, that despite Twelve's role being extremely minor, he's still focused on in a way that's more present than most of the other numbers. His scenes are nowhere near as major as Two for example, but they're also not as brief as the other younger kids.
What then follows is El getting stuck in the Henry time-loop.
As this is happening... besides Henry and El, look who else just so happens to be in the frame, with that peculiar red block tower:
TWELVE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?
Like come on, isn't this standard Will Byers behavior? Will just lingering in the background? And this trend only continues.
But first, lets not forget what follows directly after this:
OKAY I have to make a part 2 because there's still a lot to go through and I don't want this to get too crowded! Meet you there!
Part 1, 2, 3, 4
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4x05. The Nina Project. More 12 references and Will and El connection.
The episode starts with Will and the others in the desert. The agent mentions Nina and they have to get off the road.
Next scene. The Byers house. Close up of the light bulb in El's room. A reference to the light bulb in the shed in 1x01. So, connection between Will, El and the lab.
Then we see El and Owens in the desert. He says that there is no road because they're going to a secret location. So, they too got off the road. Plus, a 12 reference.
And Owens tells El (still can't believe he said that): 'Didn't you really think we were working out of a shed, did you?' An even more clear reference to the Byers' shed and Will's vanishing.
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#stancyweek: Day 1 -Favourite Episode
my choice for this season:
The Nina Project (4x05)
This was SO HARD to pick but I tried to decide based of the one I've watched the most. The reason I love this episode is of course the Scooby Doo style, mystery gang vibes. I wish we'd seen more of them exploring the house cos its was so cute and funny. But obviously the most important part of the episode is the wholesome Stancy content! Its the first scene they have kinda alone in season 4 (except for robin). Its just so sweet and endearing. The way Nancy looks at Steve 😍 with those heart eyes and her smile. And the way he's a lil nervous around her. Him trying to be all clever and deep with the Sherlock Holmes quote! They get lost in each others eyes and you can tell they definitely wanted to kiss 😭
The fact that he asks to hang out with her (robin & Jonathan too but we all know he really wants to see). "Once we save the world and stuff" he's so sweet and such a hopeless romantic and this demonstrates it perfectly. Nancy picking the cobwebs out of his hair 😩 Its a great example of how they take care of each other, even through the simplest tasks.
I love that we get to see Nancy's reactions, as she knows Steve isn't looking at her at first. It's how she truly feels. It's so mushy and cute! I've said this before but she smiles so much more when she's around Steve. All of season especially is her just grinning at things Steve says. It's so nice to see her happy.
I've re watched that scene so many times. It's such a beautifully delicate scene; the tension, playfulness and longing is just *chefs kiss*
There are other stancy scenes throughout season 4 that are my favourite but I enjoyed this episode, as a whole, more than some of the others.
I could write a post about every stancy season tbf but it'll end up being a book.... An idea 🤔💕
#stancyweek
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