Child star Millie Bobby Brown reprised her breakout “Stranger Things” character Tuesday for Stephen Colbert‘s “Late Show” cold open. It was pretty great.
Jane “Eleven” Ives strapped back into her electrode-laden helmet of wires for CBS last night, using her incredible telepathic powers to microwave a burrito for “papa.” She then floated the warm stuffed tortilla over to Dr. Martin Brenner, who was played this time by the white wigged and bushy browed former “Colbert Report” host, and not Matthew Modine.
The sheepish Eleven needed to know why the creepy scientist was making her do all of this. “Because sometimes you’re hungry, and you don’t feel like getting up,” he replied. Makes sense.
As if that stupid pet trick wasn’t enough, Brenner made his test subject and adopted (read: stolen) daughter do her thing to his can of Coca-Cola. She didn’t crush this one, though. Instead, Eleven made it dance. Cue the nose blood — and Depeche Mode. Stranger things, indeed.
At least Brown didn’t have to shave her head this time. Also, there was no terrifying monster, so there’s that.
Watch the video above. And be sure to check out the excellent “Stranger Things” on Netflix — the sci-fi show has already been renewed for a second season.
15 Summer TV Shows Already Renewed, Canceled or Ending (Photos)
Summer 2016 was quite a season for TV. Click to see which shows made it, which didn't, and which are saying goodbye after long runs.
"Zoo" (CBS) - RENEWED The thriller based on the James Patterson book is coming back for Season 3.
CBS
"Uncle Buck" (ABC) - CANCELED One and done for this low-rated family comedy with Mike Epps, based on the vintage John Candy movie.
ABC
"Stranger Things" (Netflix) - RENEWED Well of course - the acclaimed homage to '80s Spielbergian creep is getting a Season 2.
Netflix
"Teen Wolf" (MTV) - ENDING The series announced at Comic-Con that its upcoming Season 6 would be the last.
MTV
"Bojack Horseman" (Netflix) - RENEWED
The only animated Hollywood satire starring a talking horse that was renewed for season 4 this summer.
"Braindead" (CBS) - TBD Nothing official yet, but this political satire of Washington stupidity hasn't been getting a lot of votes from viewers.
CBS
"My Last Days" (CW) - RENEWED This docuseries from Justin Baldoni about patients with serious illnesses scored a Season 2 renewal.
The CW
"Match Game" (ABC) - RENEWED Part of ABC's summer game-show rush this year, which is hosted by Alec Baldwin, will be coming back.
ABC
"Pretty Little Liars" (Freeform) - ENDING The teen mystery will end next summer after 7 seasons, it was announced in August.
Freeform
"Celebrity Family Feud" (ABC) - RENEWED Steve Harvey will stay employed as the game show returns.
ABC
"Mr. Robot" (USA) - RENEWED Season 3 of the hacker thriller will arrive in summer 2017.
USA
"Grimm" (NBC) - ENDING After six seasons, NBC will finally end the fairy tale.
NBC
"The Girlfriend Experience" (Starz) - RENEWED Starz is bringing back a second season of the series about a high-priced escort, albeit with new characters.
Starz
"Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore" (Comedy Central) - CANCELED Comedy Central couldn't get traction for this successor to "The Colbert Report."
Comedy Central
"American Gothic" (CBS) - TBD We still don't know about this one, a drama about a family with a murderous secret.
CBS
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