If your not a Netflix subscriber you've probably never heard of this show, but from what I can see it's getting advertised quite well, so I could be wrong.

"Stranger Things" is an 80's style sci-fi/horror type of drama, as of today there are eight episodes so far. Winona Ryder is an excellent choice for a pivotal role in this saga. She is a tour de force, watching her on screen brings smiles to my face because she really hasn't been in anything remotely good for a really long time.

The series really has a mixture of everything that was cool back in the early 80's it was like I was watching this through the eyes of a 10 year old boy with wonder and amazement. We are introduced to many characters, with roles similar to either "The Goonies" or "Stand By Me" There are also hints of the film "Firestarter" as well. I really don't want to give too much away. So I won't make this a spoiler review. Just a generalization.

Every episode seems to have a theme, but sticks to the basic underlying plot and some great tunes from the 80's to go along with it. With the likes of the late David Bowie and so forth. There is also some elements of the X-Files from time to time, but it's not very pronounced and in your face, just a very subtle feeling from that show, even though it was based in the 90's, it still has that feel.

It was nice seeing Matthew Modine in this show as well, I haven't seen him in so long I could hardly recognize him. Unknown to me Charlie Heaton plays a really strong role as well, he has a lot of talent. The three main child actors Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo bring to their roles such passion they make you feel like a kid again.

"Stranger Things" is a well rounded show, that has allowed forgotten actors from the past to breath new life into television again, with so many shows based on Zombies and Reality, it's nice to sink your teeth into something fun and mysterious such as this show. "Stranger Things" could go anywhere, and do anything the gates are wide open, and it's just amazing the talented writers in this world can still master the marvel of cinematography. I recommend this show to anyone above the age of ten. Some kids might find some scenes frightening, but all in all a definite winner.