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10-06-2022, 05:44 PM
https://www.looper.com/1041121/15-best-stranger-things-episodes-ranked/
BY MAGGIE DELA PAZ/UPDATED: OCT. 6, 2022 8:36 AM EDT
It has been over six years since the world fell in love with The Duffer Brothers' coming-of-age sci-fi drama "Stranger Things." Set in the 1980s, the story revolves around the mystery surrounding the small fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, which starts with the disappearance of Will Byers. It is a nostalgia-fest influenced by a number of classic 1980s films including "Stand by Me," "Firestarter," "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and more (via ScreenCraft (https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-sell-your-tv-series-the-stranger-things-way/)).
Before landing an official series order at Netflix, the writing duo's 20-page pitch book for the show was rejected more than a dozen times by cable networks, who didn't believe that their story should be led by children (via Rolling Stone (https://web.archive.org/web/20170203150929/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/stranger-things-creators-on-making-summers-biggest-tv-hit-w431735)) — a notion that has been disproven by the show's critical reception and the excellent performances of stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink. They are joined by an equally charismatic older cast, including David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, and Joe Keery. Great performances from actors viewers might remember fondly from '80s movies, like Sean Astin ("The Goonies") and Cary Elwes ("The Princess Bride"), add interest to the series. Characters of all ages go through interesting and significant developments each season. Apart from its stellar casting, audiences and critics alike continue to praise (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/stranger_things) the show's engaging storytelling, good-natured humor, thrilling sequences, and distinct visuals.
For viewers who need more convincing about why they should start watching "Stranger Things," here are the 15 best episodes of the entire series. Given the popularity of all seasons, we've ranked this list based on each episode's IMDb rating (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/episodes?ref_=tt_eps_sm), with the lowest starting at 8.7 and the top one receiving the highest rating of 9.6. Nota bene: spoilers ahead.
BY MAGGIE DELA PAZ/UPDATED: OCT. 6, 2022 8:36 AM EDT
It has been over six years since the world fell in love with The Duffer Brothers' coming-of-age sci-fi drama "Stranger Things." Set in the 1980s, the story revolves around the mystery surrounding the small fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, which starts with the disappearance of Will Byers. It is a nostalgia-fest influenced by a number of classic 1980s films including "Stand by Me," "Firestarter," "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and more (via ScreenCraft (https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-sell-your-tv-series-the-stranger-things-way/)).
Before landing an official series order at Netflix, the writing duo's 20-page pitch book for the show was rejected more than a dozen times by cable networks, who didn't believe that their story should be led by children (via Rolling Stone (https://web.archive.org/web/20170203150929/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/stranger-things-creators-on-making-summers-biggest-tv-hit-w431735)) — a notion that has been disproven by the show's critical reception and the excellent performances of stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink. They are joined by an equally charismatic older cast, including David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, and Joe Keery. Great performances from actors viewers might remember fondly from '80s movies, like Sean Astin ("The Goonies") and Cary Elwes ("The Princess Bride"), add interest to the series. Characters of all ages go through interesting and significant developments each season. Apart from its stellar casting, audiences and critics alike continue to praise (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/stranger_things) the show's engaging storytelling, good-natured humor, thrilling sequences, and distinct visuals.
For viewers who need more convincing about why they should start watching "Stranger Things," here are the 15 best episodes of the entire series. Given the popularity of all seasons, we've ranked this list based on each episode's IMDb rating (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/episodes?ref_=tt_eps_sm), with the lowest starting at 8.7 and the top one receiving the highest rating of 9.6. Nota bene: spoilers ahead.