I definitely got a little confused on the timeline. But I did think was a lovely season premiere. If only because there wasn't a ton of stuff to figure out. (You know, except the timeline and all the stuff I was confused about).
But it was so much fun to just watch these kids get a chance to act like children and not have to worry about the weight of the world being on their shoulders. However, I'm guessing that's not too far off.
El and Mike are together and spending a ton of time kissing in her room. Eventually Hopper has enough of it. And this is the Hopper I like to see. He's pissed at them, but trying to figure out how to keep his temper in check. And then he totally blows up at Mike after lying to him about his Nana. It was a pretty delightful scene if I'm being honest.
Also, are he and Joyce gonna get together? I know she's still mourning Bob, but it's totally in the cards, right?
I think Dustin's girlfriend is probably real. Or at least the girl is real. I'm not sure she knows she's his girlfriend, though. I think overall, this was probably just to make sure we understand that the Russians are broadcasting...whatever they are broadcasting over there.
Steve is still a good guy! He's willing to sneak the kids into the movies. I love that he's still in their lives.
Is Billy dead? Wouldn't that be great?