This episode of All Pop, No Culture packs in big TV finales, under-the-radar films, and a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about addiction stories and why some of them hit like a truck.

Kevin and Andrew react to the Stranger Things series finale with an 8/10, breaking down what worked, what felt underpowered, and why fan expectations make ending a beloved show nearly impossible. Lauren spotlights the 2016 film Being Charlie, an addiction drama directed by Rob Reiner and starring Nick Robinson and Cary Elwes, which sparks a wider discussion about realism in addiction films (Requiem for a Dream, The Basketball Diaries, Trainspotting) and the real-world dangers of prescription drug culture.

The crew also touches on remote work life, recommends Silo, debates the new season of Fallout (including release strategy and pacing), and closes with Lauren's rundown of Heated Rivalry, a queer hockey romance about rivals navigating pressure, identity, and ambition.

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