The Duffer brothers haven't done anything new, but they don't have to. The show brings together elements we have seen before, but what's important is that the show does them well.

The one word that sticks out to me is fun. The show is a lot of fun. Charismatic characters is what sells the show; the cast is strong across the board and the writing helps compliment each of them. The Duffer brothers know how to write fun characters, which are sprinkled across the seasons. The horror element was always something that was to be desired, but I think season 4 has utilised the genre the most.

Visually the show is really strong; the Duffer brother have strong direction behind the camera and I like seeing their style showcased.

There's nothing really major to complain about, only a few nitpicks here and there.

What surprised me was the amount of content and the quality of the content, putting Disney plus to shame.