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Obviously theyre nerdy, but thats what makes them so cool, says Brown.

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It makes [Stranger Things] so authentic because it comes from their hearts.
ItsStranger Thingsbut just sorta hopped up a little, says Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler.
Its almost like season 1 was drinking a Coke and season 2 they drank a Red Bull.

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The Duffers have envisioned the return as not so much a second season but a movie sequel.
To that end, when the show comes back it will have the cinematic monikerStranger Things 2.
I was like, Yes, but what aboutT2andAliensandToy Story 2andGodfather II?

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Says Matt, Each episode is building on the last one.
It gets much crazier than it ever got in season 1.
Netflix is preparing to relaunch the series with a full-throttle blitz worthy of a James Cameron extravaganza.
Now theThingsteam just needs to live up to those giant expectations.
Its definitely daunting, says Levy.
The love for this show is so rabid.
But the Duffers are confident that viewers will be more than satisfied with their return to the Upside Down.
Says Matt, We want people to argue about what season is better.
I want the debate.
I want theToy Storydebate!