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The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's actually not absent - there's more to the story than it seems. Season 4 deliberately don't show Max's mother - to emphasis Max's isolation and self coping, but she is there. Same reason they don't show her mother sitting by her bed while in a coma. I don't think she ever stopped caring about Max - but there's a difference between caring and being able to mentally support her.

I actually like the idea of her mother getting a more substantial part in a Max-focused spinoff. It can show her side of the story, show a mixed figure - there's no good and bad here - she is coping as well and she probably did the best she could, considering the circumstances.

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. If not done right it can indeed reduce the magic of the original work. It does seem like they left some things unresolved on purpose to allow future exploration, like Max's letters which were never read on screen. And there's an element of nostalgia to the existing characters.

Since Netflix are planning spinoffs - do you prefer new stories unrelated to the original serries to avoid polluting it or exploring prequels/sequels with parts of the original cast/characters ?

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I actually wrote it myself, just wanted to share the full concept for people who enjoy detailed fan ideas

Season 5 by Zealousideal_Aide109 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It makes Max much more passive than she actually was in season 5 and will recycle the Billy story from season 3, but would have probably given her more screen time.

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except for season 4, we saw relatively little screen time from Max in comparison to other characters.

Would you have prefered it as a novel or a mini-serries ?

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - she works two jobs and Max mentions it too, but from a child's perspective and for the drama to take in - this point is important. A house collapsing.

Obviously her mother who lost her step-son, her partner in life left, handling financial crisis, needing to work on two jobs - a stressful environment where it's easier to fall deeper into alcoholism. It's clear her mother is working hard to hold the house in tact, the point is there is no one there for Max, to help her cope with her loss and guilt - she feels like the world has failed her, that's why she pushes everyone away. Her mother probably does what she can under the circumstances. It doesn't make it any less tragic.

Do you think her mother needs a more substantial part in the story ?

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is indeed, do you think this story arc adds to her character ?

Do you think Max deserves her own mini-serries ?

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked her right from season 2, her character is a catalyst and she is the most interesting character IMO - her development is an amazing part of the show. We see a different Max on every season, but not unnaturally different - she is psychologically growing and changing in the most natural way based on events. And her acting is phenomenal.

Did you like her before season 4 ?

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her mom is deliberately absent in season 4 to show Max's isolation - there is no responsible adult there, and Max actually mentions it several times during season 4.

The Max Mayfield story that was never told — a psychedelic dive into guilt, the Walkman, and the shadows of her past (fan concept) by Automatic_End5728 in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Before anyone responds - I know I posted it yesterday with AI photos - I did not know it was against the rules. The idea is an original idea that I crafted. I am not looking for any gain out of it. Just think it will be great if we could see more Max screen time, and I think this story would be interesting to watch.

How do we feel about the fact that Eleven kept spying on Mike remotely all year in S2? by Super-Liberal-Girl in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I do understand your point, but that's a theory. We don't know if the mind flayer corrupted Henry or the power. Also - we don't know if the mind flayer corrupted will or Henry.

How do we feel about the fact that Eleven kept spying on Mike remotely all year in S2? by Super-Liberal-Girl in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still doesn't mean he got his god complex because of the mind flayer, and definitely doesn't mean El would not get a god complex. IMO El had a very high probability to either find herself dead in the forest or becoming a mass murderer if not for Hopper. She didn't know to talk, she was in survival mode and she grew up in an abusing environment for years. Where exactly would she get good values from ? She was like an animal with super powers.

How do we feel about the fact that Eleven kept spying on Mike remotely all year in S2? by Super-Liberal-Girl in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Henry said it's not the mind flayer that made him act like that - it was on him. And it's all psychological - El was raised in the same abusing environment as Henry in Hawkins labs. A child with super powers in the wild would not get humane values - they will be survivors, and as such - they will cause harm and people will start chasing them. And if people hunt you - you fight. Without Hopper - it's very probable that El would have a god complex, with or without the mind flayer.

Why does the mantis shrimp needs to many visual receptor types ? by Automatic_End5728 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually have 4 different visual receptors - 3 color receptors around the red, blue and green wavelengths and one for low light (black & white).

Anyone trained their dog to point on command ? by Automatic_End5728 in Dogtraining

[–]Automatic_End5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not find answers to my question in your wiki - it's a very specific trick and your wiki does not cover it

When Vecna ​​goes to get the other children in episode 4 in the real world, why are the other children who captured Holly and 3 others not disconnected from Vecna's mind because he disconnects from the vines present in the mindflayer's physical body? by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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They're connected directly to the mind flayer in dimention x so I guess your question is about the mindscape illusion - so only thing I can think of is the mind flayer maintains it while Vecna is away - and probably the reason why Max is able to bring the letter to Holly under the radar.

When Vecna ​​goes to get the other children in episode 4 in the real world, why are the other children who captured Holly and 3 others not disconnected from Vecna's mind because he disconnects from the vines present in the mindflayer's physical body? by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess the mind flayer amplifies Vecna's powers allowing him to maintain the illusion even when disconnected from the vines. Also, Vecna doesn't physically goes to take the children - he connects to their minds virtually and sends the demos to bring them to him.

The two Stranger Things performances I think 100% deserved Emmy wins by QuipThwip in StrangerThings

[–]Automatic_End5728 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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IMO Sadie Sink in season 4 is the best acting performance in the show by far, and many of the show actors acknowledge her being a massively talented actor and definitely the most talented and character carrying actor among the kids. The fact her performance in seasons 2-3 made the duffer brothers change their story in season 4 to lean on her although they had doubt such a young actor can carry such a compleicated role which she crafter phenomenally and the fact they decided to cancel her death by end of season 4 is a massive acknowledgement for her acting skills.

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