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"Stranger Things"

If you haven't started watching the Netflix series Stranger Things yet, you need to! It's a great coming of age show with the likes of Stand by Me, The Goonies, The Monster Squad and E.T. It's a great script, great cast of actors and it keeps you on your toes. It's a definitely must-see binge-watch kind of show. With only 8 episodes it went by quick and had me wanting to watch more.

I don't want to give away any spoilers, but the series follows three boys on a quest to save their friend, Will, who disappeared from their small town after playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons. Along the way, they meet Eleven, who helps them, in her own way. Winona Ryder plays Will's mom, Joyce, who is also looking for her son, obviously. What else would a mother do? It's a great come-back role for her. To me she is one of the princesses of the 80s and for her to be in this role, it's like going back to where it all began for her.

There are other significant characters in the show as well. But the main focus is on finding Will, and later on, Barb. Where did they go? Who took them? Why did all of this start happening when Eleven showed up? All questions that can be answered if you WATCH THE SHOW!!

You're probably not going to like this show if:
  • you didn't like the 80s - the show literally looks like it was filmed in the 80s. I can't imagine this not being an instant cult classic
  • you don't like sci-fi
  • you don't like to be left in suspense (but just think that it's all on Netflix so you don't have to wait a week to find out what happens)
  • you don't like good shows
I can't put into words all the great things about this show. So, to get you in the mood, here's a trailer for the show. Enjoy!!





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