15 Best TV Moments Of 2017

8. The Snow Ball - Stranger Things

Stranger Things Dustin Nancy
Netflix

Stranger Things 2 was a brilliant follow-up to the first, somehow living up to the hype that saw the show become a true phenomenon. Although there were a lot of excellent moments that got more attention - from Hopper's dancing to the strange friendship between Dustin and Steve - the best, and the one that really encapsulated this show's biggest strength, came at the end.

That strength, of course, is the kids. They're what sprinkle this show with magic, and the sight of them at the Snow Ball was exactly that. Max and Lucas resolved their season-long attraction, which was nice, and even better was Eleven turning up at the last minute and dancing with Mike. Best of all, though, was Dustin and Nancy.

The whole thing was so sweet it'd rot your teeth, cheesy enough to give you bad dreams, and so earnest, happy, and just lovely to make your heart swell and burst.

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