We have heard people talking about this new show on Netflix called Stranger Things. We finally got a chance over Christmas break to binge watch the entire first season, and I am so glad we did. Now, I will warn you that the first episode is a tad slow. However, give it a chance. You won’t regret it. Stranger Things is the story of a young boy who vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.
Here are my 10 reasons you need to watch Stranger Things:
- If you are a child of the 1980’s, you have to watch this. There are just so many things that will jog your memory of that time. The haircuts, the clothes, the landline phone — all things that you will enjoy seeing again.
- If you like Stephen King novels, you will like this series. It reads like a Stephen King novel. It’s equal parts real life mixed in with a bit of horror which makes a beyond believable story.
- Winona Ryder. She is absolutely amazing (though how is she old enough to be somebody’s mother? I can’t get over that.) She deserves an award for how good she is in Stranger Things. She lives through a mom’s worst nightmare.
- The soundtrack is amazing. Along with some new stuff, you will hear some old favorites like “Should I Stay or Should I Go”.
- It’s 8 episodes. You can binge watch this is one day. 🙂 The story is so good that you cannot stop watching this.
- There are so many 80’s movies that are referenced in Stranger Things. These are the ones we saw so far: ET, The Goonies, Stand By Me, Jaws, It, Evil Dead, The Thing, Poltergeist, Carrie, and Alien. I am sure we missed some (and we have watched the series more than once which helped me see some of these the 2nd time around).
- Everybody is in on the story. No matter how crazy it gets – the kids and the adults know what is going on. Well, the main characters do. This allows for some amazing scenes (one in particular that involves the school gym and a pool that made me cry).
- It is a show that celebrates the geeks.
- You won’t guess how it ends. I’m one of those annoying people who can guess a movie/show 5 minutes in. This one had me guessing for a ton of it.
- Eggo Waffles. Once you watch it, you’ll get this one. 🙂
Have you seen Stranger Things yet? Did you love it as much as we did? Why do you think people should watch it?
I watched it last summer when it first came out. My husband and I really liked it and binged the whole thing in one day.
So much yes to everything you said!!! I am a HUGE Stephen King fan and I agree- it reminds me of him! I was reluctant after starting the first episode, but now I am eagerly anticipating season 2!!!
We haven’t seen strange things yet. I grew up in the 70’s but still looking forward to checking this out, sounds really interesting.
I watched this series this Summer. It was entertaining and definitely great if you grew up in the 80s! Netflix does a good job with their shows.
My daughter and I binged watched it a few months ago. Loved it! I think she’s watched it several times. Lol. Can’t wait for season 2!
This show looks right up my alley! I love binge watching shows on Netflix, I have no idea how we survived with out some days.
I haven’t seen Stranger Things yet but everyone keeps telling me I’ll love it. I even know someone who dressed up as Eleven for Halloween.
This sounds like such a great series. It definitely seems like my kind of show. I will be sure to look for it on Netflix.
I didn’t know Winona Ryder was in this! Must add it to my list.
We just watched this series last month and loved it! The references and nods to 80s culture were great!
We watched or binged watched Stranger Things as a family one long weekend. People should watch Stranger Things because it has suspense and mystery in it along with beginning an awesome show. Thanks for sharing this awesome show.
My daughter has been watching this and just told me about it. I’m going to check it out the next time I have a free minute. I’ve heard it’s binge-worthy.
I have head such good things about this series! I really need to add it to my “watch when the boys are in bed” list!
I’ve been doing a bit of binge watching on Netflix lately and have run out of my favorite shows. I think I’ll take a look at this one.
Oooo I will have to check this out! I just finished Medici masters of Florence tonight so I will need a new show to binge
My husband enjoyed the show Stranger Things. I cannot watch any scary shows or I have nightmares. My older son also really liked this show.