Stranger Things — Series 5: Chapter 6 — Escape From Camazotz — A Review

13th March, 2026.

“Escape From Camazotz”.

An Introduction.

It’s Friday.

And, as I start this review?

I’ve got dinner cooking: as I’d rather start it sooner, than latter.

I have music, playing: Jarre’s Oxygène, in case you’re wondering.

And, once those are done with … ?

I’ll be watching “Escape From Camazotz”: the next episode of Stranger Things’ fifth series.

Remind me to look ‘Camazotz’ up by the end of this post.

~≈🐙≈~

As an ongoing thought, for those who’ve been following me for a while … ?

I’m in receipt of various welfare benefits: I get Universal Credit, and Personal Independence Payments if you’re curious.

Here in the UK, house-holders are liable to pay council tax: a tax on property, owed to the relevant local council, that pays for local services.

Last year, the first year I was on PIP?

I was pleasantly surprised: as I was getting that specific benefit, I was exempt from paying the tax.

My bill for this year has just come through: and confirmed I’m exempt from paying, this year.

I’m grateful: it’s one less thing to worry about.

~≈🐙≈~

To get back to my original point … ?

It’s Friday: which means it’s TV night.

So I’ll be watching “Escape From Camazotz”: then writing my review.

Hopefully?

You’ll be reading this by Tuesday, 17th March, 2026.

Hopefully, it’ll make sense!

~≈🐙≈~

Stranger Things — Series 5: Chapter 1 — The Crawl — A Review

7th February, 2026.

“The Crawl”.

An Introduction.

I’ve officially been putting things off for a while.

Yes: I’ve officially been doing things!

Things that meant finding time to do other things was tricky.

You know, now I see that written down, it occurs to me that it’s not the most informative thing I’ve ever put to paper!

Let me put it this way: I’ve been busy … 

No, that doesn’t work, either … 

Let me put it like this: I’ve not watched a TV show, nor reviewed it, since Christmas.

So … ?

I’m going to remedy that, tonight: by starting on Stranger Things 5: the five and last series of Stranger Things.

Once I’ve had dinner, obviously!

~≈🐙≈~

Just as a thought for newcomers to Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar, or my @MrCuddy2977 YouTube channel?

I’ve been writing this blog since 2008: and in all that time … ?

Done written reviews of the whole series.

But only done video reviews of the fourth one.

When I first got a webcam.

I’m might add more Stranger Things content: but there seems little point doing so respectively.

At any rate, I’ve started this review of “The Crawl” on Saturday, 7th February: and should have it finished by Monday, 9th February.

I’ll hopefully see you then … 

~≈🐙≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 9 — The Piggyback — A Review

23rd August, 2022.

Yes: it’s Tuesday,

And, as I speak?

Vegetables are having the proverbial boiled out of them.

It’s OK: I’m cooking dinner!

Slightly hurriedly, to be honest.

After all, it’s Tuesday: which means I’ll be having dinner … then watching The Piggyback, the last episode of series four of Stranger Things.

As ever?

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, tomorrow night!

~≈🧟‍♂️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 8 — Papa — A Review

16th August, 2022.

It’s official: I’m looking out of the window at a remarkable dry evening.

Given my part of the world is supposed to be getting rain?   After forty odd days of heat?

That’s a little disappointing.

After all, we had rain, over night.

We could do with more.

Frankly?   I hope we get some, this evening.

It would be needed … and would add a hell of a lot of atmosphere to what I’ll be doing.

Yes: it’s Tuesday.

So I’ll be watching Papa, the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth season.

Rain would add some atmosphere.

~≈🧟‍♂️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 7 — The Massacre at Hawkins Lab — A Review

*Spoilers*

9th August, 2022.

Right … 

It’s Tuesday, and stuff is officially boiling.

Vegetables: if you want me to be more specific.

That’s right: I’m cooking dinner … again.

Chicken, if you must know.

Once that’s eaten … ?

Frankly?

Once that’s eaten, I’m going to be watching the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth season.

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, tomorrow night!

~≈🧟‍♀️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 6 — The Dive — A Review

2nd August, 2022.

Did I mention it’s Tuesday … ?

It’s Tuesday.

Which means, of course, that I’m going to:

• Eat dinner.
• Watch TV.

You’ve worked out I’ll be watching the next episode of Stranger Things, haven’t you?

You’d be right.

You’d also be right in assuming that I’m going to have my written and video reviews, tomorrow night?

I’ll see you then!

~≈🧟‍♂️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 5 — The Nina Project — A Review

26th July, 2022.

Yay!   It’s Tuesday!

OK … I’m not exactly getting any younger, am I … ?

So yay … ?

Is possibly inappropriate.

What is entirely appropriate?   Is exactly what I’ve bee doing to the past few weeks.

Starting a post: to tell you I’ll be watching the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth series, tonight.

I’ll be doing that, once I’ve had dinner.

I’ll see you, tomorrow.

~≈🧟‍♂️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 3 — The Monster and the Superhero — A Review

*Spoilers*

12th July, 2022.

Right … 

It’s officially official.

It’s Tuesday: and I have a working washing machine.

It’s a long story: but my washing machine broke down, recently.

Luckily, whilst still under warranty!

So it’s working, and I’m happy.

Now … as for the rest of the day … ?

Well: I’ve job hunted, done stuff … and made another unboxing video.

Tonight … ?

After dinner, I’m going to be watching the next episode of season four of Stranger Things: The Monster and the Superhero.

Which means I’ll have this post finished, tomorrow night!

~≈🧟‍♂️≈~

Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 1 — The Hellfire Club — A Review

28th June, 2022.

Tuesday’s are unusual.

Or possibly usual.

Or possibly somewhere in between.

At any rate, and unusually for me?

I’ve got time to start watching another TV series: and will be watching The Hellfire Club, the first episode of Stranger Things’ fourth series.

Those of you who read my film and TV reviews will know I’m doing my usual thing.

I’m starting this review on the night I’m watching the episode: and will be finishing it off, tomorrow night.

Once I’ve had dinner!

Now, if you’ll excuse me?

I’ve got to put vegetables on!

~≈🧌≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 8— Chapter 8: The Battle of Starcourt — A Review

26th July, 2019.

Right …

I’ve officially got pressed the Techno playlist in iTunes: and happily got Kraftwerk playing through the Apple TV at the moment.

Right at the moment … ?



I’ve got Mousse T on the go: followed by the Grid’s Swamp Thing.

Which is possibly NOT want you want to hear at this time of night.

But, hey … I’m enjoying it.

~≈†≈~

At any rate … ?



Yes: the video’s right.

Potentially right, at any rate.

It looks like the barometer in Britain hit the UK’s highest recorded temperature, yesterday.

Peaking at a record 38.7ºC in Cambridge.

Frankly?

I’m just grateful I had a shower, today … 



Oh … and that it rained a bit.

Not that I was worried about the latter.

By the time it started … ?

I was safely indoors watching TV.

Yes, you’re right.

I’ve watched the last episode of Stranger Things series 3 … 

~≈†≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 7— Chapter 7: The Bite — A Review

25th July, 2019.

Yes: that video was made at roughly 20:00, this evening.

And, yes: apparently?

It was supposed to be raining.



Was, I emphasise.

Right at the moment … ?



The best way I can describe the weather … ?

Is by saying “It’s muggy … ”

~≈¥≈~



The kind of muggy that means two things, as far as I’m concerned.

Firstly?

It’s the second time in as many days that I’ve had two showers.

And secondly?

I watch TV with the windows open, again … 

Yes: watching series 3 of Stranger Things … 

~≈¥≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 6— Chapter 6: E Pluribus Unum — A Review

24th July, 2019.

Yep: it’s twenty-five to ten on a Wednesday night … 

And it’s still warm, even with the windows open … !



It’s … 

Well, frankly, it’s been warm enough for me to have my second shower of the the day … just to try to cool down.

It’s that toasty.

The only good thing … ?



Is that we’re expecting rain on Saturday.

I’m looking forward to that.

~≈¥≈~

At any rate … ?



Open windows at this time of year?

Are a boon.

Especially when it‘s time to sit in front of an overheated TV.

One that’s just helped me get through Act Three of the Marble Hill Zone, in the original Sonic the Hedgehog … 

Oh … and another episode of Stranger Things, series 3 … 

~≈¥≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 5— Chapter 5: The Flayed — A Review

23rd July, 2019.

It has to be said … payday is nice.

Even though, strictly, it’s the day I receive the little bit of Universal Credit I’m entitled to.

Rather than earnings.

It …



Well, it doesn’t cover everything …



But at least allows me to pay the basic bills: food, water, rent, utilities, what have you.

It’s a struggle …



But a struggle with bits left over.

At least … enough sugar left over to give to a neighbour: who, bless him, always seems to need to borrow some, at awkward times … 

~≈§≈~

At any rate … it’s a Tuesday.



One where I’ve got a meeting, tomorrow: to see if I’m eligible for some extra benefits.

In theory?

I should have a nice relaxed evening in: rather than staying up late, blogging.

To hell with it.

I’m in the middle of Stranger Things, series 3, and any spare time I have … ?



Is going to be spent watching it … 

~≈§≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 4— Chapter 4: The Sauna Test — A Review

22nd July, 2019

Does that video look OK?

The introductory one, that is … ?

I’ve got to admit that, laundry and job hunting aside?

I’ve had little to do, today: except fiddle about with some games on the AppleTV.

Rayman Adventures is rather fun, it has to be said.

Bar games … ?



Bar games, I’ve had little to do … 

Except watch TV … and fiddle about in iMovie.

I think I’ve managed do something novel with the intro video*.

Quite what I’ve done … ?

I’m blowed if I know … 

At any rate … ?



At any rate, it’s been a quiet day: ending with a quiet evening … watching the proverbial gogglebox.

And, yes: I have been at Stranger Things, series 3, again.

~≈§≈~



Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 3— Chapter 3: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard — A Review

21st July, 2019.

Yes: I think I’m in a mood.

It’s a quiet Sunday night … and I’m … thoughtfully concerned.

I had a CT scan, last week: and was told I’d be contacted about any results in ‘a week to ten days time.’

At some point this week, in fact.

I’m … 

Nervous: as those results could be seriously life threatening.

So far?

So far, no news is good news.

But have to confess, good or bad, the sooner it gets here, the happier I’ll be.

~≈§≈~

Can I do anything about it, today?



Frankly?

No.

I think my best bet?

Is to try and do what many are advised to do in various twelve step groups are advised to do …

And live in the day: trying to not worry … until the results come in.

Here’s hoping I can manage that!

~≈§≈~

At any rate … ?



At any rate, the least I could do, tonight?   To occupy my time?

Is simply watch another episode of Stranger Things, series 3.

Yes: grim things from beyond the dawn of time — and bad Eighties perms — can be VERY comforting!

~≈§≈~

Stranger Things: Series 3 — Episode 2— Chapter 2: The Mall Rats— A Review

20th July, 2019.

Did you know I do a lot of stuff on Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar?

I do a lot of stuff on here: including the (possibly) notorious Daily Teasers.

Something that I mentioned this morning?

Was that I’d had an internal hard drive for sale.

Except my local CeX wouldn’t accept it: as there was an unanticipated extra partition there, that prevented access to the rest of the drive.

So … ?



Well, the only thing I could do, was post a question to the relevant Apple forums, to see what could be dragged up.

This thread?   Gave me a potential answer.

Or, at least, a set of commands I could use, in Terminal*.

Thankfully?

It worked!

I was able to sell the drive to the Brentwood branch of CeX, this morning.

Result!

At any rate … ?



It’s Saturday: which means … more TV, frankly!

That’s right: more of the Netflix sensation that is Stranger Things series 3.

~≈†≈~