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| leapinlew:
My friend and I were talking shows and we both liked Stranger Things and he said "it's a good sci-fi" and I said, "it's horror, or fantasy, right?". In the old days, we would've debated it for a while, but nowadays we pulled out our cell phones and I found out it was indeed sci-fi. I must have my genres mixed up because to me, the show is clearly based in fantasy. There's lots of shows that blur the lines, but to me, Stranger Things is 60% fantasy and 40% sci-fi. Makes me wonder what else I have mis-categorized. |
| shponglefan:
I find terms like "science fiction" and "fantasy" are so nebulous, it's not even worth worrying about. Everyone has their own definition of each and categorize accordingly. And a lot of shows I find tend to blend elements from both like X-Files, Stranger Things, Star Trek, etc... I'm not entirely sure it's possible to find a truly pure example of each depending on how one categorizes the various elements of each genre. |
| Vigo:
Sci fi is sorta a dumping ground genre. That’s said I don’t fully dispute it. Kinda fringe or x files sorta sci-fi. The portal is man made, they explore telekinesis and sensory deprivation tanks, there is a science teacher to explain things all sciency. Above anything it is horror though. Sweet primal lovecraftian horror. |
| Malenko:
bigger question is, why do people think its good? |
| leapinlew:
--- Quote from: Malenko on March 05, 2018, 08:39:00 pm ---bigger question is, why do people think its good? --- End quote --- I enjoy the setting. It's not like, the best thing ever, but it's a good fun watch. |
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