Stop everything you're doing right now because you need to open up Netflix and just set aside the next 8 hours. Trust me, it's for your own good.
It seems like it's always a toss up when you hear "Netflix original." It's going to be amazing or horrible -- there's just no in between. I've been hearing good reviews about Stranger Things for a while now, so one night my friends and I decided, hey, we're not busy for the next few days, let's watch the first season.
And that right there was a WONDERFUL decision because this show is so unexpectedly gripping, who knew you could get addicted so fast?
Having only been released since June 2016, Stranger Things is your perfect 80s-vibe, thriller series inspired by Stephen King, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and everyone else who is extremely talented and worth dedicating your screen time to. It's about a young boy who goes missing and his three best friends who become convinced his disappearance has some supernatural influences. While searching for their friend, stranger things (lol) keep happening in their little town of Hawkins, Indiana as more people go missing, mysterious little girls move things with their minds, Christmas lights start to "speak," and strange faceless creatures lurk in the woods scaring the crap out of people.
Without giving away any spoilers, here are 3 reasons why you need to start watching this show ASAP:
1. It's only one season with eight episodes.
You can totally handle that in one weekend! Each episode is between 45-55 minutes long and you can successfully watch about three episodes per night before getting close to breaking curfew. Also it's better not to watch them all at once so you can rave over the madness that happens in every episode (If you're that dedicated & literally want to spend eight hours in a row on this, no judgment).
2. It probably has the best soundtrack of a series-based TV show ever.
The music stays consistent and fits in perfectly with the progression of the episodes. Also the playlist is awesome study music for the upcoming semester and can be found on Spotify right here.
3. It has something for everyone.
Really though, there's a love story, science fiction, government corruption, plenty of jump-scares, and just a unique plot in general. Again, without trying to give away any spoilers, you definitely need to see it for yourself, but I guarantee you'll find it impossible not to move on to the 2nd episode after the pilot.
Not only does the season give a decent amount of closure at the end so you don't hate yourself waiting for the next season, there IS a next season planned & on it's way! The release of the second season is said to come in 2017, and the titles of the episodes have already been released here on ScreenRant but with some MAJOR spoilers, so view at your own risk.
Now go call in sick tomorrow and get started.
