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Chapter Nine: The Piggyback

  • Episode aired Jul 1, 2022
  • TV-14
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
36K
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Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Charlie Heaton, and Noah Schnapp in Chapter Nine: The Piggyback (2022)
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With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.

  • Directors
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
  • Writers
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
    • Caitlin Schneiderhan
  • Stars
    • Winona Ryder
    • David Harbour
    • Millie Bobby Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • Writers
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
      • Caitlin Schneiderhan
    • Stars
      • Winona Ryder
      • David Harbour
      • Millie Bobby Brown
    • 462User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Winona Ryder
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    • Joyce Byers
    David Harbour
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    • Jim Hopper
    Millie Bobby Brown
    Millie Bobby Brown
    • Eleven…
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Mike Wheeler
    Gaten Matarazzo
    Gaten Matarazzo
    • Dustin Henderson
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Lucas Sinclair
    Noah Schnapp
    Noah Schnapp
    • Will Byers
    Sadie Sink
    Sadie Sink
    • Max Mayfield
    Natalia Dyer
    Natalia Dyer
    • Nancy Wheeler
    Charlie Heaton
    Charlie Heaton
    • Jonathan Byers
    Joe Keery
    Joe Keery
    • Steve Harrington
    Maya Hawke
    Maya Hawke
    • Robin Buckley
    Brett Gelman
    Brett Gelman
    • Murray Bauman
    Priah Ferguson
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    • Erica Sinclair
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Dr. Martin Brenner
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    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
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    • Karen Wheeler
    • Directors
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
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      • Ross Duffer
      • Caitlin Schneiderhan
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    User reviews462

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    10dmcbrearty-59711

    Just finished it...

    I mean it was great what else do you want from this show. A gift that keeps on giving. It really wasn't how I expected it to end but it was still pretty flawless to say the least. As we know we are getting a season 5 confirmed by the duffer brothers before season 4 released and I think it was been set up perfectly going into the new season. Fantastic show and a fantastic finale. Enjoy everyone!
    8bacher-98620

    Entertaining but to be frank, flawed.

    To just summarize without going into too much detail this finale has some obvious flaws. But it is definitely entertaining as hell. The actors deliver outstanding performances (in my opinion). The production is off the charts. The music all fits together and I loved it. Definitely a fun ride. But when you start to think about what just happened there's a lot of that ... wait... how does that actually work? Or oh...I didn't know that was possible... moments.

    There's also just a lot of feeling like ok we have to tie up this, finish that, bring this together. Its almost too neat. I was hoping for a sloppy mess of a finale. With characters dieing that make you wonder what the hell is going to happen in season 5? With things happening that you wouldn't be able to guess.

    This finale episode is unfortunately both predictable and also somewhat unsatisfying, but still has a lot of that stranger things magic that makes it fun to watch.
    9RussHog

    S5 can't come soon enough

    Truly excellent conclusion to an epic wonderful season. The last few seasons of this show were hit and miss, this one was all hit all the time. Congrats to all involved on making some of the best TV in 2022. I was truly impressed with the heart, character development, acting, cinematography, the heroes and villain - the battles - the suspense - the comedy - just all around wonderful. Some really really great work in this season.
    8imdb-72634

    Overbaked But Still Great

    That there's anything to critique in this finale is really just a reflection of how high the team behind this show have set the bar. The performances are fantastic - across the board - sometimes mesmerising. Sadie Sink as Max is just phenomenal here, as she has been the entire season. David Harbour (Hopper) and Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) bring their characters to a profound place in this episode too. Whatever's going on behind the scenes to support the cast in this show is a beautiful thing.

    But I felt there were too many balls in the air this time. It almost works, and the writer's nearly get the emotional crescendo they were looking for - but the editing seems to deflate the tension. There are weird chronological issues, where the audience (and the unfolding drama) is put on pause for extended periods. The dips to black sometimes ruin the beat of highly dramatic moments. In general the editors needed to be much more liberal with the razor in my opinion. This show generally doesn't talk down to it's audience. We didn't need to be cued to care for the fate of the characters in this finale, or to recognise epic moments as such.

    Finally. Why oh why didn't you just give Dustin some crutches?
    10sjstobo22

    Stumped!!!!

    I had to pause multiple times to wrap my head around all of it. WOW!!! I am so stumped and now I have to wait for more, this is by far one of the best tv shows out there. Acting is phenomenal from everyone, the one that surprised me the most and he's been one of two of my favourites was Gaten. My god he made me an emotional mess. Absolutely amazing ending but damn you Duffer Brothers!! As much as I love LOVE this show we have to wait a couple of years till the 5th season!!

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    • Trivia
      According to the Duffer Brothers, this episode has more visual effects than the entirety of Season 3.
    • Goofs
      Jason cocks the revolver two times without firing the gun in between.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Munson: I didn't run away this time, right?

      Dustin Henderson: No. No, no, no, no. You didn't run.

      Eddie Munson: You're gonna have to look after those little sheep for me, okay?

      Dustin Henderson: No, you're gonna do that yourself!

      Eddie Munson: Nah, man. Say, "I'm gonna look after them." Say it.

      Dustin Henderson: I'm... I'm gonna look after...

      Eddie Munson: Good. 'Cause I'm actually gonna graduate. I think it's my year, Henderson. I think it's finally my year. I love you, man.

      Dustin Henderson: I love you too.

    • Crazy credits
      Unlike previous episodes, this final one ends with the show's title and the number 4 slowly zooming closer into view in the background behind the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Times TV Villains Got What They Deserved (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Running Up That Hill
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      Written and performed by Kate Bush

      [Appears 13 & 30 minutes into episode]

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Filming locations
      • Snow Park - 9501 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA(Park where Eleven is seen standing on a bridge over an arroyo while people skateboard in the background.)
    • Production companies
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • Monkey Massacre
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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