Stranger Things, possibly the best show on Netflix yet?

Jaeger Lajewski

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While many have watched Stranger Things and are obsessed with it, others have heard about its greatness way too often and do not understand why.

Stranger Things provides a blend of mystery and sci-fi with tense and suspenseful moments, along with elements of the supernatural. Stranger Things is the perfect amount of mystery: without being too scary and frightening, but just enough to keep the viewer intrigued on what will happen next. The incorporation of the supernatural is incredible but it is not like other shows where it becomes too complex and imaginative where the viewer has a hard time perceiving basic plot. Everything is clear and understandable, perfect for viewers who just want to sit and relax with not much thinking involved.

The emotional connection with the characters is also a great one: while many parts of the show are fictional, others are extremely realistic and relative to the common individual. The four boys which the story is greatly wrapped around can bring memories to anyone over the age of thirteen. Riding bikes, late night games, the dread for school, all invite nostalgia into the show and the emotion only become greater as Will, one boy, goes missing. Despite the fact that Will is drawn into an alternate world by a creature, the process of Will’s mother falling apart can be incredibly intense, especially for the moms who watch. There is a feeling created where the viewer becomes one with the show and all there is to do is keep watching and finish the show for some resolution.

The theme of the show almost appears to have no discrepancies. The 80s appeal is consistent throughout the dialect, costumes, set, and mannerisms. Anyone who grew up during this time will miss it more than ever, and those who did not, will wish they did.

With what seems to have evolved into a dedicated following, Season 2 is the next thing on everyone’s mind.  The release date is October 27, 2017 and many teasers and different details have been released. From what it seems, the first episode is called “Madmax” and the second, “ The Boy Who Came Back to Life”. The latter will be aired on October 31, Halloween, which alludes to a possible theme for that episode. The previous problems of season 1 do not seem to disappear but get worse with this upcoming season. While much more information has surfaced, it is unknown how much is true, seeing as things commonly change, and research has given conflicting information.