Overall, I liked Stranger Things more than I didn't, but I think that the show is overrated.

Pros:

Like the summary says, the storyline is creative and enjoyable for the most part. The main reason for why I stuck around till the end is because I wanted to know what will happen after each episode. The setting is nice, with the eighties recreated really well. The soundtrack is great, and it works really effectively with the setting. MOST of the characters were well written and acted (note that I said "most.") Jim Hopper and Will's mother stood out as being especially good.

Cons:

The show is full of wince inducing clichés. From painfully unrealistic bully clichés, to predictable and overdone dialogue, Stranger Things has it all. It's also extremely cheesy at times. I found myself flipping the screen off on multiple occasions because it got too idiotic for me to handle. It's an unpopular opinion, but I particularly disliked Eleven's character. Though the actress did a decent job at acting what she was given, I felt like her dialogue and gimmick was the most corny out of everyone's. It seemed like her supernatural powers were pulled off in the most cringe worthy manner possible (although nobody seems to agree with me on it.) There are many cheap jump-scares. Although some had good build ups, each one was the same - a sudden roar accompanied by a loud sound effect.

To conclude, Stranger Things is okay. With some shows and movies, I can look past the negatives if the rest is good enough, but I struggled to do that on this occasion. I'll probably be watching season 2 to see what it has to offer.