Stranger Things

Stranger Things (2016)

7/15/2016 - 7/1/2022
5 Seasons, 42 Episodes
9

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.

Created By: Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

Details

First Air Date

7/15/2016

Last Air Date

7/1/2022

Network

Netflix

Rating

9/10 (18125 votes)

Status

Returning Series

Production Companies

21 Laps Entertainment, Monkey Massacre Productions, Upside Down Pictures

About Stranger Things

Stranger Things, which premiered in 2016, is a science fiction and mystery series that explores supernatural forces and secret government experiments in a small town. The show is set in the 1980s, frequently incorporating elements and aesthetics from that decade. It focuses on themes of friendship, coming-of-age, and confronting otherworldly threats.

The narrative begins with the disappearance of a young boy, leading to a broader mystery that involves a girl with unique abilities and a parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. The series combines drama, science fiction, and horror, with keywords like "monster," "supernatural horror," and "government conspiracy" reflecting its thematic scope. With 5 seasons and 42 episodes, the series has maintained an average vote of 9 out of 10 from over 18,000 votes, and an IMDb rating of 8.6 from over 1.6 million votes.

IMDb 8.6/10

Why you might be searching for Stranger Things

People are searching for Stranger Things due to its distinctive characters, particularly a young girl with powers, and its blend of 1980s nostalgia with supernatural horror. Specific searches often relate to plot points involving government experiments, parallel worlds, and various monsters, as well as character details like a bald albino main character with mental abilities or a boy who gets trapped in a weird reality.

What reviewers are saying

Dean 4/10

One reviewer found the show to be average, suggesting it is better suited for younger audiences and noting hidden propaganda, particularly in later seasons.

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Manuel São Bento 8/10

A review of the third season praised the young ensemble cast, highlighting Millie Bobby Brown's performance and emotional range as particularly exceptional.

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MovieGuys 7/10

This review stated that the latest season improved upon previous ones by introducing new material and expanding the backstory, while still maintaining its creepy atmosphere and 80s nostalgia.

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James 7/10

A reviewer described the series as intelligent and witty, appreciating its integration of 80s references.

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