Stranger Things
About Stranger Things
Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana during the 1980s, Stranger Things follows a group of young friends who encounter supernatural forces and secret government experiments. When twelve-year-old Will Byers vanishes, his friends, family, and the local police chief uncover a series of extraordinary mysteries involving a parallel dimension called the Upside Down and a mysterious girl with telekinetic powers known as Eleven.
Characters (5)
Videos
Stranger Things Season 1 Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Stranger Things has 5 seasons. The show premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016. The fifth and final season was released in 2025.
Stranger Things is a Netflix Original series and is available exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers (Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer). They also serve as executive producers, writers, and directors on the series.
The Upside Down is a parallel dimension that mirrors the real world but is dark, decayed, and inhabited by hostile creatures. It is connected to Hawkins through interdimensional gates, primarily opened through experiments at Hawkins National Laboratory.