Stranger Things is set in the mid-1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. The first season, which takes place in November 1983, follows all different characters who investigate the disappearance of a young boy named Will Byers separately. The subsequent seasons expand on the initial storyline and explore the consequences of the events that occurred in November 1983.
In the upcoming fourth season, the show will extend its focus beyond Hawkins for the first time. Additionally, a fifth and final season has been confirmed, and there are plans for at least one spinoff series in development.
What is Stranger Things about?
Stranger Things is a popular American science fiction-horror television series that takes place in the mid-1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. The show follows a group of friends as they investigate supernatural mysteries and events, including the disappearance of a young boy named Will Byers, and the emergence of a dangerous otherworldly force called the Upside Down.
Along the way, they encounter government conspiracies, secret experiments, and terrifying monsters. The show has been praised for its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and nostalgic 80s setting, and has gained a cult following since its debut on Netflix in 2016.
Season wise:
Season 1: The first season of "Stranger Things" is set in November 1983 and follows the disappearance of a young boy named Will Byers. As his family and friends search for him, they encounter strange and terrifying supernatural phenomena, including a telekinetic girl named Eleven who escaped from a government facility. As the search continues, it becomes clear that something sinister is happening in their small town of Hawkins, Indiana.
Season 2: In the second season, set in October 1984, the town of Hawkins is once again threatened by supernatural forces as Will experiences disturbing visions of a dark world known as the Upside Down. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of the shadowy organization known as the Department of Energy, which seeks to cover up its involvement in the events of the previous season.
Season 3: Set in the summer of 1985, the third season sees the town of Hawkins facing a new threat in the form of a mysterious new shopping mall. As the group of friends navigates the complexities of teenage life, they must also confront a dangerous new entity from the Upside Down that is threatening to take over their world.
Season 4: The fourth season of "Stranger Things" expands the show's scope beyond Hawkins for the first time. The main storyline is set in 1986 and centers on the return of a long-lost character, as well as the emergence of new supernatural threats that are even more terrifying than anything the characters have faced before.
Season 5: The Duffer brothers have stated that the fifth season of Stranger Things will likely take a significant amount of time to produce, as the fourth season took almost two years to create due to pandemic-related delays. David Harbour has also suggested that the earliest fans can expect to see season 5 is late 2023 or well into 2024.
While the plot details of the final season remain under wraps, the Duffers have confirmed that there will be no reset going into season 5 and that it will be the end of the story. Actor David Harbour has hinted that the ending is moving and beautiful, and the executives who heard the pitch reportedly cried.
Additionally, actor Noah Schnapp has confirmed that his character Will Byers is gay and in love with Mike, and that he hopes to see a coming-out scene in season 5. Finally, it has been suggested that the villainous Vecna may make a return, as actor Jamie Campbell Bower has hinted that he is out for blood and rebuilding.
