Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer

Oh no, Bob! Just when he finally got his moment to shine, he's written off. He and Joyce Byers barely had any time together—this is heartbreaking. This episode finally kicks the main plot into gear. The whole crew is coming together, and it's so exciting! So Will Byers really was being controlled by the Upside Down—not just as a spy, but almost like he was being mind-controlled. It’s like Will is still in there somewhere, but another consciousness is reading his memories. And El with this - Full Review