Ep 7. Chapter Seven: The Bite

In Stranger Things season 3 episode 7, titled "Chapter Seven: The Bite," the stakes are raised as the gang struggles to defeat the mind flayer once and for all. As the episode opens, Max and Eleven try to track down Billy, who seems to have been taken by the mind flayer. Meanwhile, Joyce and Hopper continue their investigation into the strange happenings in Hawkins, hoping to find a way to stop the creature once and for all.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise as the characters race against time to find a way to defeat the mind flayer. They're often forced to make difficult choices, which put their relationships and even their lives at risk. For example, Eleven breaks one of Hopper's rules to try and find Billy, but her actions have dangerous consequences.

Throughout the episode, we also see the aftermath of the previous episodes' events. Some characters are left traumatized by what they've experienced, while others are spurred into action by their newfound bravery. For example, Dustin and Erica team up to try and contact their friends, and Steve and Robin concoct a risky plan to try and uncover the Russian conspiracy in Hawkins.

As the episode builds to its climax, the tension becomes almost unbearable. The gang finds itself facing the mind flayer in a final showdown that will determine the fate of Hawkins and all its inhabitants. This is an intense and emotionally charged episode that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.