"Stranger things" is essentially "Goonies" meets "Alien". A fine blend of adventure and horror, with an 80s retro vibe that immerses you in a completely believable world. It undoubtedly engrosses anyone who sits down to watch. The direction is excellent and the performances, especially the ones from the young cast, will surprise you.

As everyone will tell you, there is a cast of extremely talented young boys at the center of the plot, but Millie Bobby Brown as "Eleven" is a revelation - a young Sigourney Weaver that fights an equally terrifying "Alien". Millie has everyone out there ranting and raving about her, and deservedly so. It seems "Stranger Things" is going to be remembered in the future as the pedestal for the launching of her career as a major star. Millie approaches a very difficult and demanding role, that's stripped down verbally and has to be essentially performed using body language, with the maturity of a much older actress.

The only problem with "Stranger Things", honestly, is, how the next season or seasons will be able to live up to the audience's elevated expectations! "Stranger Things" has set the bar very high for its own good. Here is to hoping the Duffer Brothers know what they are doing and they will not disappoint!