This episode continues the series' pattern of combining plot elements from the graphic novel (though sometimes shifting the characters involved) with wholly invented events . It also continues the pattern of taking the path of least expense in production; whereas in the graphic novel the girls' trips to near-future Stony Stream included one in the winter and one in the summer, here the trips are both in the early summer (though the summers are 20 years apart) and thus easier to film.
Moving from a life-and-death situation at the start to the logistics of newly-necessary feminine hygiene was a nice personal touch, as was KJ's insights into her own future. While she avoids coming face-to-face with her future self (a bow to the source material, where KJ's future self is not seen or mentioned), she gains information from stealthy (though not stealthy enough, in my opinion) observation and talking with her future self's friend, Lauren.
KJ's easy rapport with Lauren is a nice touch, and makes sense given how well her future self and Lauren will one day (or already have) hit it off. KJs discovery of just how much future KJ and Lauren have hit it off was poignant, and actually improved on the book, setting up a deeper personal journey.
Tiffany's frustration with the emotional roller-coasters of her cohorts, and her decision to contact her future self (although that seems to be a recipe for emotional disaster based on experiences of the other so far) promises some rich developments.
On a side note, Lauren seems very similar to Robin in Stranger Things 4, both in personality and appearance; typecasting at work?
Moving from a life-and-death situation at the start to the logistics of newly-necessary feminine hygiene was a nice personal touch, as was KJ's insights into her own future. While she avoids coming face-to-face with her future self (a bow to the source material, where KJ's future self is not seen or mentioned), she gains information from stealthy (though not stealthy enough, in my opinion) observation and talking with her future self's friend, Lauren.
KJ's easy rapport with Lauren is a nice touch, and makes sense given how well her future self and Lauren will one day (or already have) hit it off. KJs discovery of just how much future KJ and Lauren have hit it off was poignant, and actually improved on the book, setting up a deeper personal journey.
Tiffany's frustration with the emotional roller-coasters of her cohorts, and her decision to contact her future self (although that seems to be a recipe for emotional disaster based on experiences of the other so far) promises some rich developments.
On a side note, Lauren seems very similar to Robin in Stranger Things 4, both in personality and appearance; typecasting at work?
