Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins is a six-episode fiction podcast series written and directed by Lauren Shippen that serves as a companion to the novel Stranger Things: Rebel Robin.[1] The podcast features Maya Hawke, reprising her role as Robin Buckley, and Sean Maher as Mr. Hauser, Robin's favorite teacher at Hawkins High School. The first episode premiered on June 29, 2021, with subsequent episodes being released weekly.
Synopsis[]
Robin's favorite teacher, Mr. Hauser, offers his classroom if she ever needs a quiet place to eat lunch away from the stress of school. Over the next few months, Robin and Hauser meet regularly to discuss philosophy, books, friendship, independence and the disturbing number of Tom Cruise movies in 1983. A coming of age story about the struggle of being different in a small town, Surviving Hawkins explores how learning to be ourselves is truly the bravest thing we can do, because it brings out the scariest monster of all: the judgement of other people.[2]
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Synopsis | Cast | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Our Town" | Robin Buckley's sophomore year at Hawkins High School started well enough, but recently things have been getting complicated. She finally accepts Mr. Hauser's offer to spend her lunch period in his classroom. He's her favorite teacher after all, and he seems to really care about his students. But can she trust him with the details of "Operation Croissant"? | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher, Ian McQuown, Andrew Nowak | 22:36 |
| 2 | "Frankenstein" | Robin and Mr. Hauser bond over their shared appreciation of author Mary Shelley; she knew who the real monsters were. Robin decides it's safe to reveal more details of "Operation Croissant", leading Mr. Hauser to make a surprising offer. But their conversation is interrupted by a knock at the classroom door. | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher, Shelby Young, Andrew Nowak | 21:36 |
| 3 | "The Inferno" | Robin overhears Mr. Hauser get a mysterious phone call on the school's intercom system. Who is it? What do they want? Robin wants to trust Mr. Hauser but she"s pretty sure he's hiding something from her. So she decides to confront him – but is she ready for the truth? | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher | 26:50 |
| 4 | "Lord of the Flies" | You can learn a lot about a person by rummaging through the cassette case in their car. Robin gets a ride home from Mr. Hauser, hoping to put their last encounter behind her. Plus, she's desperate for advice. She's about to learn that Mr. Hauser's taste in music surprisingly doesn't suck. Neither does his advice. But the mystery of the anonymous caller takes an ominous turn. | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher | 19:18 |
| 5 | "The Outsiders" | Welcome to the Hawk Theater. For the safety and comfort of our patrons, smoking is prohibited in the auditorium. Trash cans are conveniently located at the exits. Please pitch in! Don't forget to pick up a gift certificate at the box office. And we kindly ask you to refrain from talking during the main presentation. Enjoy the show! | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher, Mike Cefalo, Briggon Snow, Victoria Grace, Lauren Shippen | 14:14 |
| 6 | "The Lottery" | December, 1983. As winter break approaches, the monster is still roaming the halls of Hawkins High. All this time, Robin thought it was after her. But now it seems like Mr. Hauser was always its intended victim. But why? Only by working together can they find a way to stop it, before it's too late for either of them. The exciting conclusion of Surviving Hawkins. | Maya Hawke, Sean Maher, Mike Cefalo, Shelby Young, Andrew Nowak, Ian McQuown, Alanna Fox | 22:04 |
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References
- ↑ Rebel Robin Official Trailer
- ↑ "Stranger Things' Robin Gets a Prequel Podcast" CBR. June 10, 2021.