GOOD GOD. The 80s are back and they’re better than ever and they’re here in the form of five kids – Dustin, Lucas, Mike, Eleven, and Will.
The synopsis is thus – “On November 6, 1983 in the town of Hawkins, Indiana, 12-year-old Will Byers vanishes mysteriously. Will’s frantic mother, Joyce, searches for him while Police Chief Jim Hopper launches his own investigation. Will’s friends Dustin, Mike, and Lucas discover a psychokinetic girl who claims to know Will’s location. As they uncover the truth, a sinister government agency tries to cover it up, while a more insidious force lurks below the surface.”
Perhaps this doesn’t sound that inciting, but I assure you, the hype is true. This show is fantastic.
Stranger Things is everything you didn’t know you were missing that you’ve always wanted.
It’s a show about friendships. Deep rooted friendships that move people. Shape people. Define people.
It’s a show that reminds us of what life was like before cell phones and tablets – when kids and adults engaged with one another. Face to face.
It’s a show that reminds us of a world not too long ago, when kids could ride their bikes down the block and hang out with friends all day in the neighborhood and not be heard from until dinner time – and nobody panicked about any sort of tragedy happening. Just kids being kids.
Stranger Things is the love child of every 80’s movie that you held dear.
It’ will keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you wanting more. Once you start you won’t be able to start, so I’d highly recommend leave a number of hours for a binge watching session!
Live, Love, Learn,