Stranger Things

Stranger Things (2016-2025)

EndedScripted showDrama, Horror, Science-Fiction

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E08Chapter Eight: The Rightside UpDez. 31, 2025
S05E07Chapter Seven: The BridgeDez. 25, 2025
S05E06Chapter Six: Escape from CamazotzDez. 25, 2025
S05E05Chapter Five: Shock JockDez. 25, 2025
S05E04Chapter Four: SorcererNov. 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Stranger Things premiere?

Stranger Things premiered on July 15, 2016.

Who created Stranger Things?

Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers, Matt and Ross Duffer.

What is the setting of Stranger Things?

The setting of Stranger Things is the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the early 1980s.

Who are the main characters in Stranger Things?

The main characters in Stranger Things are a group of friends including Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will, as well as a girl named Eleven.

What is the central plot of Stranger Things?

The central plot of Stranger Things is the disappearance of a young boy named Will and the ensuing supernatural events that occur in the town of Hawkins.

What is the demogorgon in Stranger Things?

The demogorgon is a monster from another dimension that appears in Stranger Things.

Who plays the role of Chief Jim Hopper in Stranger Things?

The role of Chief Jim Hopper is played by actor David Harbour.

What is the name of the paranormal research laboratory in Stranger Things?

The paranormal research laboratory in Stranger Things is called Hawkins National Laboratory.

What power does Eleven have in Stranger Things?

Eleven has telekinetic and psychic powers in Stranger Things.

What is the name of the alternate dimension in Stranger Things?

The alternate dimension in Stranger Things is called the Upside Down.

Who is the test subject behind the experiments in Stranger Things?

Eleven was the test subject behind the experiments in Stranger Things.

What inspires the name of the show 'Stranger Things'?

The show 'Stranger Things' is named after the 1980s-era Spielbergian movies that inspired it.

What is the role of the character Steve in Stranger Things?

Steve is initially a popular high school student who becomes involved in the events of Stranger Things through his relationship with Nancy. He later becomes a more heroic character in the series.

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Also known as

  • Montauk
  • Bagulhos Sinistros (Brazil)
  • Странни неща (Bulgaria)
  • 怪奇物语 (China)
  • Podivné věci (Czech Republic)
  • Különös dolgok (Hungary)
  • דברים מוזרים (Israel)
  • ストレンジャー・シングス (Japan)
  • ストレンジャー・シングス 未知の世界 (Japan)
  • 기묘한 이야기 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Keisti dalykai (Lithuania)
  • Чудни Нешта (Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of)
  • Fremmede Ting (Norway)
  • Очень странные дела (Russian Federation)
  • Крайне странные события (Russian Federation)
  • Чудније ствари (Serbia)
  • 怪奇物語 (Taiwan, Province of China)
  • Tuhaf Şeyler (Turkey)
  • Дивні дива (Ukraine)
  • Cậu Bé Mất Tích (Viet Nam)

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