For years I looked at this show and thought to myself "this is some stupid kid show there's no way it lives up to its hype". I'm here to say that I was gladly mistaken by a long shot. The storyline is meticulous in building this world similar to the style of Stephen King. It is set in the 80's surrounding a group of adventurous kids who love science and playing D&D. It's quite ironic that they always seem to find themselves in unspeakable scenarios that seem quite similar to the game they love so much. It all starts when one of their buddies goes missing and they come across a new friend, a young girl with powers who doesn't speak much but seems to be connected to the disappearance of their friend. The kids play their roles wonderfully, even alongside the veteran actress Winona Ryder. There's also the older teen group who find themselves entwined in the same creepy situations as the younger kids. They often find themselves working together as the adults probably wouldn't believe the monstrosities they have witnessed. Jim Hopper is the macho man sheriff who is the protector of the town with a troubled past which has shaped him into the man he is. The spookiness of the show is often followed up with some comic relief which will have you filled with suspense while laughing at the same time. Especially that of one of the kids, Dustin who has a condition with his teeth that gives him a lisp that only makes him funnier. Murray also provides much of the shows comedy, he's a conspiracy theorist who to regular folks seems like a straight up nutcase obsessed with crazy Soviet Union theories. However, to those in Hawkins aware of the things happening around them his theories will be more than helpful.

Season 4: 10/10 Season 3: 9.5/10 Season 1: 9.2/10 Season 2: 9/10.