This Netflix original series, as the name states, is usually strange. Set in the 80’s, the story focuses on four boys whom one of them (Will), vanishes out of thin air and strangely around the same time, a mysterious girl arrives who can hardly speak and has a shaved head, to find out soon enough that she has abilities to control things with her mind.
With Will’s disappearance and the discovery of this new girl (who’s name is Eleven), the boys (Mike, Dustin, and Lucas) frantically try to find their missing friend. However, the other half of this overall story focuses on Will’s mother Joyce and older brother Jonathon as they too try to find Will, but discover many unusual, horrific, and dangerous instances around town.
The entire 8-episode season features the children as they dive into adventure and fear with the tragedy that hits the town. Their acting is perfect all throughout with their hearts bigger than their minds, and their innocence caught up in dangerous moments. Sure, these themes have been played out before, but with this unique story at hand it works; and it’s honestly nice to see it done again in such a good way.
This show is definitely a sci-fi series, but it also has horror elements within. When you watch the series, right off the bat you will find that there is something lurking in the darkness. A creature who makes you intrigued to know more about it and what it’s purpose is. Then of course there is a secret government agency that is behind the scenes as well, and that just makes things even more complicated for the people of Hawkins (name of the town). With all of these different strings being pulled around, you will find yourself wanting to know the answers very quickly around the boys, who exactly Eleven and this monster is, and what is going on. The story unfolds at it’s own pace, but trust me by the end of the season you will be very satisfied. I should rate it with 9 out of 10.
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