'The Weirdo on Maple Street teases supernatural powers for Eleven as well as a "Cloverfield"-like monster, while the search for Will continues, and Mike's sister is taking a crash course in experimenting with adulthood. Despite all that's happening, this is a low-key episode; not as exciting as the pilot, but more interested in laying groundwork for the larger story. I can respect that, and the mood is kept consistently dark.
It's Winona Ryder that steals this episode, being tortured by the sounds of Will's breathing on the phone and a house that's evidently possessed. But she's playing the hell out of a thankless role, and she's a fount of unnerving tension.
6/10
It's Winona Ryder that steals this episode, being tortured by the sounds of Will's breathing on the phone and a house that's evidently possessed. But she's playing the hell out of a thankless role, and she's a fount of unnerving tension.
6/10