It goes without question that this show is one the most popular and beloved around the world, and I could see how that's the case. However, I wouldn't call this show "overrated," because overrated means something that is mediocre but is somehow popular (I.E: Sword Art Online, Cardi B, Michael Bay's Transformer films). Now is this show overhyped...? Yes. VERY. But it is far from mediocre, it's a good, entertaining show.

This show isn't as bad as the one-star reviewers claim, it isn't as good as the ten stars are claiming. I can safely place this show at a solid 7/10. I can also safely bet that if this show didn't ride the nostalgia coattails so hard, or was set in the present day, a lot of reviewers would be rating this show a lot differently, perhaps even lower than my own score. I've seen some reviewers rate this show a solid ten simply due to the fact that its set in the 1980s.

Nostalgia is a powerful thing and it's great that some viewers resonate so stronger with a show that's set in a specific period in time. Personally, I'm not swayed by nostalgia that tough, I pay more attention to the story being told rather than when it's set. ST is more of a homage to Stephen King's novels, namely 'Firestarter' and 'IT' and movies likes "The Goonies." It's not widely original but it's doesn't care to be.

The show kept me entertained but that's about it. Season 1 is by far the best, season 2 was just... okay. I found season 2 lacking the mystery and suspense that carried the first year. I haven't gotten around to 3 yet but I'll be sure to check it out.

All in all, ST is a good show. Not bad nor great, just GOOD.