For those of you who are not familiar with the show, "Stranger Things" is an American science-fiction horror television series directed, created, written and co-executive produced by the Duffer Brothers. The series was released on Netflix in July 2016 and since then gained a massive fan following.
The show is set in the 1980's in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana and focuses on the disappearance of a young boy and the attempts of his friends and family to locate him. All of this occurs during a time when the town sees a rising number of supernatural events.
During their search, Will Byers (the missing boy) friends encounter a mysterious girl with psychokinetic powers who goes by the name Eleven. The girl claims she can hear Will calling to her. The story follows the adventures, trials, and tribulations the children face in order to find and save their friend.
The show received many industry nominations and gained a huge fan following through its depiction of the 80's as a mysterious period. The Sci-Fi element and the inclusion of supernatural happenings only helped keep viewers on the edge of their seat. The lovable cast, the eerie background music, and the intriguing plot ensured that the show was a big hit across the globe.
Season 2 to premiere a few days before Halloween
Season 2 of the widely acclaimed show "Stranger Things" is set to release on Netflix on Oct 27, 2017, and will see the addition of many new characters. One of them is Bob Newby (Sean Austin) who plays a nerdy Radioshack employee who is dating Joyce Byers. According to Levy, Sean Austin plays a substantially bigger part in the show than Barb.
While the character of Barb won't be back this season, the creators have confirmed that there will be justice for Barb! The second season of Stranger Things is said to be set one year in the future where the children are all dealing with the incidents of season 1 in their own way. Will is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in the Upside Down and all the other residents of Hawkins are slowly getting back to their normal routines.
The creators have hinted that the children will face a different kind of horror in Season 2 of the show. The show's trailer also hints at the return of Elven who disappeared in the end of Season 1 of the show.
Though the show was widely acclaimed and received eighteen nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, one can only wonder if the creators of the show will be able to recreate the atmosphere of mystery, horror and the supernatural that kept all the fans watching with bated breath.
