Stranger Things
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Episodes
Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers
On his way home from a friend's house, young Will sees something terrifying. Nearby, a sinister secret lurks in the…
Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street
Lucas, Mike and Dustin try to talk to the girl they found in the woods. Hopper questions an anxious Joyce…
Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly
An increasingly concerned Nancy looks for Barb and finds out what Jonathan's been up to. Joyce is convinced Will is…
Chapter Four: The Body
Refusing to believe Will is dead, Joyce tries to connect with her son. The boys give Eleven a makeover. Nancy…
Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat
Hopper breaks into the lab while Nancy and Jonathan confront the force that took Will. The boys ask Mr. Clarke…
Chapter Six: The Monster
A frantic Jonathan looks for Nancy in the darkness, but Steve's looking for her, too. Hopper and Joyce uncover the…
Chapter Seven: The Bathtub
Eleven struggles to reach Will, while Lucas warns that "the bad men are coming." Nancy and Jonathan show the police…
Chapter Eight: The Upside Down
Dr. Brenner holds Hopper and Joyce for questioning while the boys wait with Eleven in the gym. Back at Will's,…
Chapter Three: The Pollywog
Dustin adopts a strange new pet, and Eleven grows increasingly impatient. A well-meaning Bob urges Will to stand up to…
Chapter Four: Will the Wise
An ailing Will opens up to Joyce -- with disturbing results. While Hopper digs for the truth, Eleven unearths a…
Chapter Five: Dig Dug
Nancy and Jonathan swap conspiracy theories with a new ally as Eleven searches for someone from her past. “Bob the…
Chapter Six: The Spy
Will's connection to a shadowy evil grows stronger, but no one's quite sure how to stop it. Elsewhere, Dustin and…
Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister
Psychic visions draw Eleven to a band of violent outcasts and an angry girl with a shadowy past.
Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer
An unlikely hero steps forward when a deadly development puts the Hawkins Lab on lockdown, trapping Will and several others…
Chapter Nine: The Gate
Eleven makes plans to finish what she started while the survivors turn up the heat on the monstrous force that's…
Chapter One: MADMAX
As the town preps for Halloween, a high-scoring rival shakes things up at the arcade, and a skeptical Hopper inspects…
Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak
After Will sees something terrible on trick-or-treat night, Mike wonders whether Eleven's still out there. Nancy wrestles with the truth…
Chapter Five: The Flayed
Strange surprises lurk inside an old farmhouse and deep beneath the Starcourt Mall. Meanwhile, the Mind Flayer is gathering strength.
Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum
Dr. Alexei reveals what the Russians have been building, and Eleven sees where Billy has been. Dustin and Erica stage…
Chapter Seven: The Bite
With time running out -- and an assassin close behind -- Hopper's crew races back to Hawkins, where El and…
Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt
Terror reigns in the food court when the Mind Flayer comes to collect. But down below, in the dark, the…
Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?
Summer brings new jobs and budding romance. But the mood shifts when Dustin's radio picks up a Russian broadcast, and…
Chapter Two: The Mall Rats
Nancy and Jonathan follow a lead, Steve and Robin sign on to a secret mission, and Max and Eleven go…
Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard
With El and Max looking for Billy, Will declares a day without girls. Steve and Dustin go on a stakeout,…
Chapter Four: The Sauna Test
A code red brings the gang back together to face a frighteningly familiar evil. Karen urges Nancy to keep digging,…
Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab
As Hopper braces to battle a monster, Dustin dissects Vecna's motives — and decodes a message from beyond. El finds…
Chapter Eight: Papa
Nancy has sobering visions, and El passes an important test. Back in Hawkins, the gang gathers supplies and prepares for…
Chapter Nine: The Piggyback
With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins —…
Chapter One: The Hellfire Club
El is bullied at school. Joyce opens a mysterious package. A scrappy player shakes up D&D night.
Chapter Two: Vecna's Curse
A plane brings Mike to California — and a dead body brings Hawkins to a halt. Nancy goes looking for…
Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero
Murray and Joyce fly to Alaska, and El faces serious consequences. Robin and Nancy dig up dirt on Hawkins' demons.…
Chapter Four: Dear Billy
Max is in grave danger... and running out of time. A patient at Pennhurst asylum has visitors. Elsewhere, in Russia,…
Chapter Five: The Nina Project
Owens takes El to Nevada, where she's forced to confront her past, while the Hawkins kids comb a crumbling house…
Chapter Six: The Dive
Behind the Iron Curtain, a risky rescue mission gets underway. The California crew seeks help from a hacker. Steve takes…
Chapter One: The Crawl
November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a…
Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...
After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper…
Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap
Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her…
Chapter Four: Sorcerer
The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with…
Chapter Five: Shock Jock
Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz
Chapter Seven: The Bridge
Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up
Everyone stands together to end this nightmare, one last time.
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HYPETV Review
Alright, buckle up, cinephiles, because we're diving headfirst into the Upside Down! Stranger Things, oh man, where do I even begin? This show, right from its 2016 debut, just grabbed me by the nostalgic heartstrings and hasn't let go. It's a masterclass in genre blending, serving up action, mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy with such a delicious 80s aesthetic that it's practically a love letter to Spielberg and Stephen King.
What I adore about Stranger Things is its narrative structure. It starts with a classic missing kid mystery, a la Stand By Me, but then BAM! It twists into something far more sinister and fantastical. The Duffer Brothers, bless their creative souls, craft these seasons that feel like self-contained cinematic events, yet they build on each other with such satisfying momentum. The pacing, especially in those early seasons, is just impeccable, keeping you on the edge of your seat without ever feeling rushed.
And the cast? Don't even get me started. Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers is a revelation – that raw, visceral performance of a mother on the brink is just gut-wrenching and utterly brilliant. David Harbour as Hopper, the gruff but lovable chief, evolves beautifully. But it's the kids, particularly Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, who truly anchor the series. Her portrayal of a powerful, vulnerable, and ultimately heroic young girl is phenomenal. And let's not forget Sadie Sink as Max; she brought a whole new layer of emotional depth and edge to the ensemble.
Now, it's not all perfectly baked Eggos. As the seasons progress, I've noticed a slight tendency for the scope to expand almost too much, sometimes sacrificing the intimate character moments that made the first season so powerful. The "terrifying supernatural forces" can occasionally feel a tad repetitive, and while the action sequences are thrilling, the sheer amount of them in later seasons can sometimes overshadow the mystery element. It's a common trap for successful shows, trying to outdo themselves.
But honestly, these are minor quibbles in the grand scheme of things. Stranger Things, with its 8.6/10 rating, remains an absolute triumph. It's a show that understands the power of friendship, the horrors of the unknown, and the enduring magic of childhood. If you haven't taken the plunge into Hawkins, Indiana, what are you even doing? Go watch it. You won't regret it.
