- Stranger Things
When the opening title sequence mixes the font of a Stephen King novel with John Carpenter-esque synthesizers, you know you’re in for something brilliant. For a lover of 80s pop culture, Stranger Things is the ultimate tribute to the era, showing pure love for the decade’s best work from the likes of Stephen King, Steven Spielberg, and John Carpenter, to name just a few. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer crafted a narrative that is equally creepy as it is funny, in addition to developing young characters that act refreshingly honest for their given ages. Even for all the references sprinkled throughout, nearly everything in the show boasts enough distinctive aspects to feel fresh. Featuring top-notch acting (Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown in particular), a euphoric score, and beautiful visual homages to landmark 80s movies, Stranger Things is addictively wondrous entertainment that makes you want to relive your childhood in the aforementioned decade. – Tyler Christian
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