From the Upside Down to Hawkins Lab, test your knowledge of Netflix's supernatural hit series.
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Stranger Things burst onto screens in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix's most-watched original series. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, during the 1980s, the show blends supernatural horror with coming-of-age storytelling, drawing heavily from the works of Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and John Carpenter. The disappearance of young Will Byers unravels a web of government conspiracies, parallel dimensions, and terrifying creatures that threaten to consume the small town.
At the heart of the series stands Eleven, a girl with extraordinary telekinetic powers who escapes from a secretive government laboratory. Alongside a group of loyal friends, she confronts threats like the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, and the sinister Vecna, each more dangerous than the last. The show's love letter to 1980s pop culture shines through its synth-heavy soundtrack, Dungeons & Dragons references, and iconic fashion choices.
From Winona Ryder's unforgettable performance as Joyce Byers to the Duffer Brothers' masterful world-building, Stranger Things has redefined modern sci-fi television. Its cultural impact extends far beyond the screen, reviving classic songs like Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' and Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' for entirely new generations of fans.
