Stranger Things is set in 1983 surrounding the story of a group of kids in search for their missing friend. Along the way, they meet an unusual girl with supernatural powers called Eleven.. Throughout the series, they unravel extraordinary mysteries surrounding their small town including government secrets and supernatural forces.
- The 1st season had 8 episodes, costing $6 million per episode.
- The show was created by the Duffer brothers (Twins). Ross and Matt (Born in the 90s)
- The show pays homage to E.T
- It debuted in July 2016
- represents 1980s nostalgia
- The shows resembles many other 80s films such as Gremlins, the Goonies, Ghostbuster etc.
- Winona Ryder, a famous 80s actress, plays Will's mother-links the show to the 80s
- The show increased in marketing through online buzz and fan artwork.
- Little things in the background of scenes also referenced the 80s. E.g. Trapper Keeper
- When looking for a broadcaster/platform, the show was rejected by most mainstream.
- Netflix accepted as they were known as 'rebels' showing TV that was risky and different.
- The 1st series finished with unresolved issued meaning that they could be resolved in the 2nd series.
- Series 2 was set in 1984 and focused on the theme of video games whereas the first was board games
- The show references the work of Stephen Spielberg and Stephen King (Who both had a liking towards the show)
- The show contained weaponized intertextuality due to fan service
- Stranger Things is a Pastiche (Opposite of parody)
- The character Eleven is compared to the characters E.T., Carrie and the girl from fire starter
- Creative misprision is used.
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