Stranger Things (Stranger Things) (2016)

Overview of the series "Stranger Things"

"Stranger Things" is an American science fiction horror series created by the Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross Duffer). It premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016. The series became a global phenomenon, receiving numerous awards and critical acclaim.

Plot

The story is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the 1980s. After a boy named Will Byers disappears, his friends, family, and the local police encounter supernatural forces, secret government experiments, and a girl with psychokinetic abilities named Eleven. The series combines elements of science fiction, horror, drama, and 80s nostalgia.

Seasons

• Season 1 (2016) — 8 episodes. The disappearance of Will Byers and the appearance of Eleven.
• Season 2 (2017) — 9 episodes. The aftermath of the first season, new threats from the Upside Down.
• Season 3 (2019) — 8 episodes. Summer 1985, a new mall, and Soviet spies.
• Season 4 (2022) — 9 episodes. The heroes are separated, a new enemy Vecna threatens Hawkins.
• Season 5 (2025) — the final season, 8 episodes. The conclusion of the story.

Franchise Chronology

• "Stranger Things" — the main series (4 seasons released, 5th concluding).
• "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" — an animated spin-off, set between seasons 2 and 3. Premieres April 23, 2026 on Netflix. Renewed for a 2nd season.
• Future projects by the Duffer Brothers — after the conclusion of "Stranger Things," they signed a deal with Paramount, but specific spin-offs have not yet been announced.

Where to Watch

• Netflix — all seasons of the original series.
• UAKino — Ukrainian dubbing and subtitles.

Information current as of June 2026.