Stranger Things: The Complete History of Alexei | Horror History
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Dr. Alexei is the kidnapped Russian scientist in Stranger Things, but we need to explore his childhood in order to fully understand his character.
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Alexei is a USSR scientist hired to build the massive drill into the Upside-Down via a gate underneath The Starcourt Mall in Hawkins. Due to his perceived age, Alexei would have grown up during the communist regime in Russia in the 50s and 60s. Being a kid during this time had a major effect on him and we see it in his story on Stranger Things.
Alexei's appearance in Hawkins in 1984 and 1985 juxtaposes his socialist background with the aggressive capitalism of the mall which is the centerpiece of Season 3.
In this video, I'll be analyzing Alexei's entire life story, from his youth, to his earliest appearance in Hawkins, the capture at the hands of Jim Hopper and his unfortunate demise at the hands of the Soviet henchman, Grigori.
I'll also explain why his love of 7/11 Slurpees, Burger King and other western commodities is actually very important to understanding his character.
For this analysis, I'll only be considering the canon material, in this case: the web series Stranger Things. Alexei does not appear in the comics.
#StrangerThings #StarcourtMall #Alexei
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:01 Alec Utgoff Parallel
1:37 Growing Up In The USSR
3:22 Alexei Works on the Russian Drill
4:34 Kidnapped
7:33 Meeting Murray Bauman
8:18 Fourth of July Carnival and Death
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How happy he was just seeing a funfair. Shows how brutal his world was
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
To be fair I would be happy to see one too 😅
@robdaniels8949
Жыл бұрын
@@CZsWorld touché 🤣
@Sub_to_RecGuyVR
Жыл бұрын
I loved Alexi I cried when he died
@laya5999
Жыл бұрын
@@Sub_to_RecGuyVR his death really made me mad cus he was funny
@billbingham968
Жыл бұрын
So true.
His death was tragic, he had most likely just experienced the happiest moment of his life up to that point only to have it cut short.
@maathershouhdy9407
Жыл бұрын
If he was alive I would have taught him English Edit:I probably would have befriended him too
Oh Alexei. The character we all loved who sadly had to die
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
RIP
@spaghetti_cuber6366
Жыл бұрын
he will always be remembered
@SharkFinsXD2
Жыл бұрын
F in the chat for Alexei
@LividVoid
Жыл бұрын
RIP I was sad
@bluestarthewlfdeadchannel3719
Жыл бұрын
F
Aw Alexi showing off his stuffed toy win to Murray is so pure and good. His death hit me even harder than Barbs!
@Jemiscool123ABC
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I don’t think barbs dead didn’t hurt anyone people saw her for one episode
Alexei was one of my favorite characters from that season.. I really wanted him to become a permanent cast member, which made his dead even more crushing to me.. poor guy
@mattthewvera7333
Жыл бұрын
Sadly this is stranger things so they would kill fan favorite characters
We can all agree Alexei's death was the saddest
@smartpasta8912
Жыл бұрын
imo bobs death was more sad
@blazingpanther519
Жыл бұрын
@@smartpasta8912 what the heck. Alexis and Eddie's death are close by saddest
@smartpasta8912
Жыл бұрын
@@blazingpanther519 i said that whilst being on s4 ep1
@smartpasta8912
Жыл бұрын
@@blazingpanther519 also i didn’t really understand the context on why he was so happy at the carnival
@Sweeezs
Жыл бұрын
@@smartpasta8912 because in Soviet Russia it was so dead, so sad plus he’s been in an underground lab working on a machine for years rarely getting out, I’d assume one would be happy to see something so ‘happy’ looking. Plus he even said in him own words “I become an American citizen and join in the fun”. All he wanted was fun. But that’s just how I view it
God damn, it hurts seeing Alexei smiling so hard before the Hitman meets up with him.
@sunnxmistyfan2599
Жыл бұрын
i know and then when he just touched his chest and did a silent little gasp... it really broke my heart 😭
I have this theory that the reason why Murray learned karate in season 4 is because of Alexi. When alexi got shot he told Joyce how he just stood there and wasn't able to do anything, so seeing Murray use his karate to beat up the pilot was a cool redemption
Alexei had the biggest smile on his face and looked genuinely happy to show Murray his woody the woodpecker
I love Murray and Alexi's friendship
The sad thing is He was proably buried a John Doe in an unmarked grave So his family would never know What happend to him
@cjssketches
Жыл бұрын
He didn’t have one… he spent his whole life as a scientist working on the “Machineh” lol. His parents probably out wouldn’t have been close to him considering his lifestyle 🫤 makes it even worse
Dude you went so deep into it. Isnt it a shame we don't analyze these characters but simply acknowledge their presence. Amazing video dude.
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
That's what I'm here for!
Alexeis death hurt bro, just looking back on how happy he was without having those bad Russians watching him.. man.. i always get attached to the kinds of characters who are shy, side character, less known, awesome. Its amazing how Alexei wasnt afraid, unlike other shy, happy characters.
I remember going to watch The Nutcracker ballet in elementary school. The performance group was from the USSR and later our teacher told us 2 of them defected to the US instead of returning home
Aw, poor Alexei. He was such a great side character in Season 3, and deserved better than his sudden death.
Alexi was such a lovely character and I’m glad this video dives deeper into him and please cover Max in the future
Honestly stranger things has some of the most memorable background characters ever created like we got Barb Alexi and my favourite Mrs Driscoll
I like that you were talking about all the characters that all died a tragic death and you’re giving them some spotlight I’m really happy about that 👍🏻, and RIP to all them maybe if they make a season five all those characters come to life as zombies 🧟♀🧟🧟♂🧟♀🧟🧟♂
Thank you for teaching us the history of Alexei love your videos ♥️💎
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
As a employee of 7-Eleven I can testify that our Slurpees are addictive
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Facts
Eddie and Alexis was the most sacred death but Alexis was more sad he a a very happy life with his cherry slushie
poor alexei. he was just a lil guy. :( i'd love to see you cover robin or nancy!
I just re watched some season 3 clips and noticed that the Pepsi machine in the Seven Eleven behind Alexei(when he's eating Cherry Slushie off his fingers) says "Freedom to Choose".
Do the Grudge history
I saw someone ask for the grudge history. Please. I would love a grudge history as well CZ!
@shuga1313
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed to this !
@tonypeppermint5329
Жыл бұрын
Ooo.
His death was the only that made me cry. He was so cute in a foreign way
The death of Alexei was the most devastating part of stranger things… Oh, and Billy’s death. And Hoppers perceived death..
I have seen many movies and shows and I have to say his death is the only thing I have ever cried to
Would've been nice for Alexei to live. Even though he doesn't understand English, he would like the sound of Dustin and Suzie singing. The song would be stuck in his head. Alexei would've been some good help in season 4.
JUSTICE FOR ALEXI!!
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, where is the petition?
@adamjenks9613
Жыл бұрын
Working on it. Could use some help. Maybe a slushy?
Alexei was one of nicest and kind person I wish he stayed longer
i think hes one of the iconic, bestest and purest character throughout the series. I wish they didn't kill him yet.
The best character deserved so much more
Actually it is a different bunker.... the first one was in Russia... Alexi states it didn't work at first because of location... it only worked in Hawkins... i literally just finished rewatching that episode.
Yeah Lexis death hit hard because he was just so happy for the opportunity to experience Western fun, I feel like so many people in this world are banned or prohibited from this 😕 😢 😔
Watching him so happy at the dart game made me feel joyous. And then I recalled you saying it ends in tragedy and I felt very sad :( Now I'm sad.
@bjornervig3795
Жыл бұрын
Murray doing Woody the Woodpecker impression sealed his fate. ☹️
alexei’s death destroyed me when watching st he’ll always be one of my favorite characters fr he was a wholesome breath of fresh air in a dark environment. and idk if ur still doing this series but u should do one on vecna/henry!
Moral of the stoy: Never get corndogs alone.
Yess continue this serie
Hi CCz world :,) i love ur videos ur commentary is kinda funny and interesting could u pls post a video explaining Steve Harrington and his backstory? i wanna know more about this character if u see this Hi
This was a good video love his back story
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks fellow emo
Love Alexei and Murrey together, they would have made an amazing team
Yes! Love a new czsworld video! The only thing.... waiting for things u missed on chucky
Alexi was my favorite character overall.
I like that you were talking about characters they all died a tragic death in the show because they were so good in the show And now they’re dead I’m just glad you’re giving them some spotlight
@user-hi1000Myles
Жыл бұрын
This one doesn’t make sense I will Make one that does
I really like this video
Great vídeo to watch en my birthday
wow so cool, love this video, was so nice to hear all about Alexi along with the 80s, russian history.
Did you ever see Super 8? People call it the Stranger Things before Stranger things existed.
@AshleyYelsha
Жыл бұрын
That’s actually so true
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I almost forgot about that movie, but I've seen it.
Can't wait for the The Complete History of CZsWorld | Horror History episode lol
Congrats on hitting one mil I’ve been watching since 2019 and it’s pretty cool to see this channels growth good job dude👍
Rooting for the Grudge history lmao
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Why is everyone suddenly asking for The Grudge haha
Did not expect a history listen in this video. Glad I watched this
Yay another stranger things episode please do more
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
No one is watching these videos, but I have a couple more, so I'll release them.
@kerryedgar4921
Жыл бұрын
I'm always watching them i love your videos especially stranger things and the conjuring series
It was like Bob all over again
Please do one on the mindflayer
hi CZ’s world!! i think I’ve come across your videos before only to not have watched all the Annabelle and conjuring movies. I’ve been watching your videos for the past 4 hours and even texted my dad “I’m literally shitting myself this all makes sense now” from watching one of your conjuring videos. But I have a question. When the demon is sucking judies soul out of her body Judy grabs a cross off of something. And since they where in the artifact room and if they touched the artifact it would obviously unleash a type of demon so when Judie grabbed a cross off an artifact why did it help instead of making something worse bc there was something around/attached to it?
Did Russians execute soldiers and scientists for failing to meet objectives when the iron curtain was up? Seems over the top but then again... Not sure if the Duffer brothers are going for historical accuracy and realistic behavior.
A complete History of my favorite character on Stranger Things on my birthday? Imma get a cherry slurpie to celebrate!
@Hessed3712
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎈🎊🎁
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday!
@jaysha8553
Жыл бұрын
Tysm for the birthday wishes❤️
Can you make a Orphan timeline for Esther. The prequel is coming out and I would love to see if you can make an Orphan timeline.
Wow I hear the Nerd Soup music 1:14!
Cant wait to hear “things you missed about ‘the black phone’ “ from this guy.
i actually liked him as a character
I love this series 🌈
Can you pls cover up the Mindflayer from season 2? 🥰🥺
Nice tie
Dang i am early. Thanks for the great content all the time CZ!
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Can you cover Westworld?
Could you please explain the Mind flayer I would really love a few explained that creature
Please do more stranger things
I just finished the latest season. Disappointed that its not more than 8 episodes but thats the trend with shows nowadays.
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
No there are two more episodes coming. It's 9 in total.
did anyone notice that grigory also killed WOODY WOODPECKER but alexeis death was the most tragic
He was having a happy life and dun and then dies that would be the saddest thing I cried
Hey uh Czsworld can you please do one about will byers
I haven't looked, but have you done one of these on Murray, yet?
His death broke me so bad.
Obviously, you have to do Vecna next
I like this ytber
Nice Tie
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 💀
Please make Stranger Things: The Complete History Dr. Sam Owens and Dr. Martin Brenner
Hey Zac I got horror history video idea. How about you do a another horror history video about Tommy Jarvis From the Friday the 13th franchise. And can you reply about what you think about that idea please.
CzsWorld Have you tried doing a horror history video on John carpenter’s the thing
Hello I love ur content 😀😀😀
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
Can you do a complete history of vecna from stranger things season 4?
Best character
Stranger things season 4 volume two comes out on my birthday
7:47 Hey ted hey ted , wanna go get a slurpee? **** off!
#JUSTICEFORALEXI
I always enjoyed Alexei. Sure, Eddie Munson is my favorite because he's likes cool kid stuff like I am, but Alexei really is just so funny. I'm glad we got at least why he likes Slurpees. I thought he like it because he does, but that's not really true. It was simply is because he lived in the U.S.S.R where commodities in the US are only on the black market. Shame he died by Grigori. He just wanted to experience America when that guy straight up ruined his fun.
Can you do insidious bro please
I was so sad when Alexei died
Can u do a complete history of Freddy Kruger?
@CZsWorld
Жыл бұрын
I HAVE been watching through the Nightmare movies recently...
@Fleur__Delacour
Жыл бұрын
@@CZsWorld I have seen the movies for the first time last week, so I am very curious!
Hey czsworld can you do a timeline on Jason Voorhees
Atleast he had happy moments before he sadly passed
i cried soo much when he died
I can’t believe you got 11 minutes out of him
Cherry Slurpees are a pathway to happiness some consider unnatural…
Grudge history please 🥺
I miss Alexei so much😭😭😭 i would chose to bring him back over Barb Hopper etc😭😭😭
Honestly, Alexi is really good, character-wise. And this is coming from someone who doesn't know Stranger Things all that well. The blatant purpose of him highlighting the Cold War and americanizing, to the point where he assumes Woody Woodpecker is part of the Looney Tunes because the characters are both so similar is art.