Why That Stranger Things 2 Death Was Such A Slap In The Face

Spoilers for Stranger Things 2 belowThe original season of Stranger Things hit a near-perfect balance between whimsy and danger. Yes, it starred a bunch of kids, and at times its vibe verged on E.T. territory. But there were key moments that communicated to the audience: The stakes are higher here. Barb's disappearance was one of those moments.It wasn't until we learned of Barb's death toward the season's end that fans on the internet became inflamed and started the viral #JusticeForBarb movemen