In this episode of Femme & Furious, host Julia Rose Portela delves into the feminist themes present in the popular series Stranger Things, particularly focusing on the implications of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and its historical context. The conversation explores how ECT has disproportionately affected women, the gendered lens through which mental health is viewed, and the narratives surrounding female characters in the show. Through a detailed breakdown of episodes from Season 2, Portela highlights the intersections of trauma, power, and the societal expectations placed on women, drawing parallels between the fictional world of Hawkins and real-world issues of consent and agency.
