"Stranger Things" is a Netflix original series that premiered in 2016, created by the Duffer Brothers. Set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the show follows a group of young friends as they encounter supernatural forces and secret government experiments while searching for their missing friend. With a nostalgic nod to 80s pop culture, the series masterfully blends elements of horror, science fiction, and adventure, featuring standout performances from Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown.