20 Best Netflix Original Shows
4. Stranger Things
Ask anyone what they think the most popular Netflix show is, chances are that they'd say Stranger Things. Characters such as Eleven, Hopper, Joyce, Steve and Dustin have become so engrained in our understanding of pop culture in such a short period of time, that it's impossible not to accept the fact Stranger Things is one of the best shows going.
At its core, Stranger Things is a small-town mystery-horror reminiscent of old-school Stephen King and steeped in 80s American culture. But there's more to it than that. By using a compelling set of younger actors to create added empathy and thrills to the story, the show is also a coming-of-age drama, a quirky comedy and a searing tale of identity and personal relationships.
The series moves with an incredibly fast pace, as our intrepid heroes battle alternate dimensions, vicious mythological creatures, the government, and the past.
Stranger Things is charming, bittersweet, nostalgic, tragic and very funny, and between the stellar scares and the performances of Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder and Joe Keery, it's an absolute blast all the way through. Season four can't come soon enough.