Masterpost: Stranger Things Theories (Mainly Byler)
Hi everyone!! I've been missing making theories and the energy of summer 2022 (and just any stranger things release era for that matter), so I thought I'd compile my theories and important posts into one big master post! Enjoy, and feel free to share :) I can't wait to make more theories and analyses once we get more content.
Will's First Lie and First I Love You: Musical Symbolism Analysis
This one is a personal favourite of mine--I really recommend you check it out. The Stranger Things soundtrack is more than just pretty synthwave songs...it is integral to the story and the repetition and remixing of certain soundtracks really shows the amount of love and care that has gone into the show. This post describes the connection between the songs "The First Lie," "The First I love You," and "Being Different."
Flashbacks in Stranger Things: When, Why, and How They Are Used (Long Analysis)
This analysis applies a lot of key writing skills to a byler-focused analysis, with an emphasis on the varying use of flashback as a literary device across the show. From my analysis, you'll see that the way flashbacks have been used across Stranger Things, and particularly season 4, tell an interesting story about the more "real" relationships in the show.
Destruction: Byler's Repeating Musical Motif (With Video!)
I feel like this post is kind of underrated, but it's such an important musical symbolism moment, much like "The First Lie..Love You...Being Different" connection! It's yet another repeating musical motif that actually spans THREE seasons of the show and started in season one. Give it a read (and a watch!)
Comparing David Harbour and Noah Schnapp's Interviews About ST5
There are quite a few striking similarities between the way Noah and David have spoken about the end of Stranger Things. Check them out here!
Interpreting the Surfer Boy Pizza Scene: Leading Up to Breakup
This analysis looks at the scene between Mike and El at surfer boy pizza and argues that if it was leading up to an "I love you" or them getting back together, there needed to be more emotional buildup to that during El's time at the Nina project or Mike's on the road.
Will Byers Has the Power Vecna Needs to Deal with What He Hates Most: Time Itself
Ooooh, I love this one too! This theory looks at the pretty much inevitable relationship between Will and Vecna, and how time could play a key role in that.
Parallels Between El and Will Feeling Different
A short one, but this is a key parallel between how El and Will both feel different, and how Mike responds to that.
Significance of "A Book of Letters"
Why it's important that Will specifically mentions El having "a book of letters" from Mike.
Willel: I'd Get Him to Swap Our Places
My thoughts on willel and the potential significance of "Running Up That Hill" to their connection
"You're The Heart" and "Her Heart Stopped"
A little analysis of the connection between Mike's failed monologue and Max's heart stopping.
Brenner and Mike: Superhero Discussion Parallels
I feel like this topic is underrated in the fandom generally, but it deserves more attention as it's probably one of the most outright parallels that we have...lol...it's literally spoonfed to us. Give it a read :)
My Fan Expo Audio of Finn Talking About Mike's Pocket
Just a fun little addition! Fan Expo was such a fun experience :)
Thoughts on Response to Finn's Acting From GA and Implications for Byler
"Finn is expressionless during Melvin scenes!" yeah...maybe because that's the point? LOL
Me Roasting Mike's Arc if Taken At Face Value
Just....LOL. It's just funny.
Endgame Ships Not Needing to Say "I Love You"
What do the seemingly endgame ships have in common? They show, not tell their love for each other.
I hope you enjoy reading my posts! <3

















