Stranger Things
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the Indiana of the 1980s is not just about board games played in basements with fluorescent lamps, bike rides with tape players blown up, and small communities of people who love each other in towns. Stranger Things hints at the existence of another reality beneath this seemingly ordinary appearance—a reality that sends shivers down one's spine and one can never quite forget. The Duffer Brothers do not use nostalgia as a decorative material; they work it directly into the spirit of the story and make the viewer witness both the innocence of childhood and how that innocence can be shattered. Hawkins, at first glance, is an ordinary American town. Everyone knows each other, secrets can't go far, and life flows slowly. However, within this slowness there is a crack; when it opened is unknown, but its existence changes everything. This rift, which began with the absence of a child, eventually begins to reveal the dark secrets of state institutions, the limits of scientific ethics, and the existence of dimensions that man cannot understand. The series shows that fear doesn't only come from monsters or darkness; It skillfully demonstrates that sometimes the most composed faces and the most official institutions can harbor a much deeper danger. While Winona Ryder brings to the screen the portrait of a mother who is devastated by the pain of her loss but shows incredible willpower even in this devastation, David Harbour backs the emotional backbone of the series with his multi-layered and fragile structure. The young players, on the other hand, grow a little older in each episode; the themes of friendship, loyalty and confrontation gain a completely different weight when they are conveyed through their eyes. The character played by Millie Bobby Brown speaks more through her silence than through words, and this silence sometimes says more than the strongest dialogue. The series clearly exhibits a love for 80s pop culture, Spielberg thrillers and Stephen King atmosphere; but this homage never turns into copyism. Stranger Things creates its own unique atmosphere by absorbing every borrowed element: a feeling that is both familiar and chilling, both sad and hopeful. As the seasons progress, the size of the threat grows, the inner worlds of the characters deepen, and Hawkins for the viewer ceases to be just a town; it turns into a testing ground.
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Dean
September 02, 2019
4/10
**AVERAGE AT BEST** This show is average at best. I wouldn't recommend it to adults. It's more suited for kids and teenagers. For me as an adult this show was boring and not serious at all. Propaganda is not very blatant here and kinda hidden, but it's still there and especially visible in 5th season. Attentive eye will catch it.
Manuel São Bento
March 29, 2020
8/10
**Season 3 - SPOILER-FREE Review** If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Stranger Things first appeared in our lives back in 2016 with its phenomenal first season, followed by a less amazing yet still entertaining Season 2. I was pretty excited for the third adventure with one of the best (if not the best) young ensemble casts ever. The acting in this show is unbelievable, even more when considering the age of most of the kids (14-...
MovieGuys
August 12, 2022
7/10
I came to the latest season of Stranger Things with real reservations. I felt the last season was simply a recycling of what had gone before and wondered, if this wasn't another case of, "rinse and repeat." Well, thankfully, that's not the case. The latest season adds new material and fleshes out the overall back story. Its suitably creepy too, with yet more 80's style nostalgia and one of my favourite Kate Bush songs. Everything is well placed, great sets, great acting and thrills that k...

GenerationofSwine
April 14, 2023
10/10
I don't remember Africa being that popular in the 80s... do you? I mean, those of you who are old enough to actually remember the 80s. It was a hit, I remember that. I remember my mom liked it... my MOTHER liked it, which is sort of the population that Toto catered to, but I don't remember Africa having that much play on any station that anyone openly listened to until... what 2014 when Family Guy popularized it again because one of their writers played too much GTA in the early naughts. A...

James
October 14, 2023
7/10
Intelligent and witty with a perfect seasoning of 80’s references.
NISHATARIBA
April 27, 2025
/10
Stranger Things is a highly popular science fiction horror series that debuted on Netflix in 2016. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show is set in the 1980s and has gained a massive fan following due to its nostalgic elements, thrilling storyline, and unique blend of supernatural and sci-fi themes. Plot Overview The series takes place in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, where a young boy named Will Byers disappears under mysterious circumstances. As his friends and family search for hi...

Sampson
January 01, 2026
7/10
**Could have been a Geek's Favorite Movie** I really wanted to like Stranger Things more. As a fan of DND, I had high hopes for what this show would be able to offer. While the plots were well written, I found the pacing to be erratic which made it hard to stay interested. Often times, I found myself confused by th jovial interactions in the midst of deeply traumatic scenes. While these moments offered opportunities for character building, I also found they took away from the serious plots. ...
vipinrawal
January 18, 2026
/10
Stranger Things is a thrilling blend of science fiction, horror, and nostalgia that captures viewers from the very first episode. Set in the 1980s, the series follows a group of kids as they uncover dark government secrets and supernatural forces in their small town of Hawkins. The storytelling is engaging, with strong character development, especially for Eleven and the young cast. The eerie atmosphere, suspenseful plot twists, and retro soundtrack add to its charm. Each season raises the stake...
dana
January 19, 2026
/10
Stranger Things is a thrilling and emotional series that earns a strong 9/10 rating. From the very first episode, the show pulls you in with its mix of mystery, horror, and heartfelt storytelling. Set in the 1980s, it does an amazing job capturing the nostalgic feel of the decade through its music, fashion, and overall atmosphere. The storyline is engaging and keeps viewers constantly guessing, especially with the eerie presence of the Upside Down and the dangers that come with it. One of the...
Mauser69
January 22, 2026
4/10
Actuallly a rather poor series. It has a lot of very original thought and some great special efffects, but the stupidity of so much of it is just too hard to swallow - one simple example: at one point when the players are down in an undergorund lab with what they say are totally impenetrabal pollycarbinate windows that the creatures cannot possibly break through, well, they do break them, but a few scenes later, these same creatures cannot get through simple glass doors on the front of the buil...

j_otter
January 26, 2026
8/10
**Give the production crew a raise, but please, PLEASE give the characters an action that isn’t just “pacing” whenever they’re stressed or thinking about something…** **LIKE:** Sound editing is chef’s kisssss — every knock, every kettle boiling, every hand slamming on a table. Regular sounds being larger than life really added to the sense of suspense this show needed to keep it spooky and exciting. On the topic of sound, I love the soundtrack — both the use of 80s hits _and_ the synth-heavy...

Enes
February 08, 2026
10/10
I have a classic saying: Every good thing comes to an end, and so does this one. Every scene was meticulously crafted from beginning to end; one of the best fantasy series I've ever seen. Every episode gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. A series can only be this beautiful. Even the opening music is captivating. I wanted Eleven to still be alive, and she is. Everyone moved on with their lives. Of course, I wished their fight with the monster had lasted longer, but this was a very go...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stranger Things has a total of 5 seasons.
Stranger Things first aired in 2016.
Stranger Things belongs to the following genres: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Stranger Things has a rating of 8.6/10 from 21,319 votes on TMDB.
No, Stranger Things has ended.
In the United States, Stranger Things is available to watch on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.