Stranger Things Review

“Nothing ever happens in Hawkins they said”

Hawkins is a small town in Indiana where Hawkins National Laboratory performs research and experiments for the United States Department of Energy. In the 1980s, a human lab experiment of the Laboratory with telekinesis abilities open a portal to a new world called the upside down. Also during the same time Will Byres goes missing after being attacked by a strange creature. To find him, Will’s Mother Joyce Byres and Chief of the Hawkins Police Department Jim Hopper join forces and begin their investigations. During the same time Will’s friends Mike, Dustin and Lucas befriend a runaway and mysterious girl Eleven who helps them in their parallel investigation. Will’s brother Jonathan Byres and Mike’ sister Nancy Wheeler begin their own investigation to find the strange creature with help from Steve, Nancy’s Boyfriend.

Absolutely Thrilling. That’s the first thing that comes to mind after watching the first season of Stranger Things. Unique idea and concept by the Duffer Brothers, strong acting performances and great direction has made the show an instant hit despite next to no promotions. Winona Ryders as Joyce Byres is very convincing as a single mother with a lost kid. David Harbour as Jim Hopper gives another strong performance of a police officer with a troubled past. The younger cast is effective as kids whose friend goes missing and innocence to find out about their friend and welcoming an unknown kid (Eleven) and helping her. Visuals create a 1980s look and the music also defines the 80s pop era. Visual effects and storytelling are spot on making this an addictive show. The character development, particularly Steve from a high school bully to a hero fighting to keep Nancy safe, is also shown beautifully and Joe Keery does full justice to the role. The review would be short and simple: Just WATCH IT. Because no review can do justice to the amount of suspense in the story.