There are a lot of attributes that can make a show entertaining. There's production design, cinematography, soundtrack, acting, directing, and the story itself. Stranger Things more or less has all of this, but above all, it also has amazing character development.

Right off the first episode, the show maximizes your time with every character so that they are as likable as possible. Even with Will Byers, a kid who gets lost after the first eight minutes of the show, you can't help but love the kid after he's gone.

Though I think Stranger Things overall has all the attributes of a great show, I do see certain aspects fade as the episodes go on. There will be times where pacing is all over the place, and times where the story is stretched among all characters - especially the third season. However, because I love the characters so much, I don't care what else happens. I can watch a season of the kids just sitting around in a basement and still be entertained - they are all just so likable.

I give the show a 9/10, and regardless of how the show continues, it will stay at that bar - that's the advantages of great characters. It doesn't matter what they do, I just want more!