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Stranger Things Season 2 - Darkness Returns to Hawkins

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RATING
7.9/10

A year after Will Byer's return from the Upside Down, he begins experiencing disturbing visions of a shadowy creature known as the Mind Flayer. Meanwhile, Eleven, presumed dead, is secretly hiding wit... Read more

A year after Will Byer's return from the Upside Down, he begins experiencing disturbing visions of a shadowy creature known as the Mind Flayer. Meanwhile, Eleven, presumed dead, is secretly hiding with Chief Hopper. As the threat from the Upside Down grows, the kids must once again join forces to protect their town from an evil more powerful than ever before. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 1, 1970
GENRES
Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama

Quick Info

Release Date January 1, 1970
Rating 7.9/10
Genres Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama
MPAA Rating TV-14

Storyline

Season 2 deepens the mythology of the Upside Down, exploring the lingering effects of trauma and friendship. The Mind Flayer introduces a greater cosmic horror element while maintaining heartfelt character moments and nostalgic 1980s charm.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • The Duffer Brothers referred to this season as "the sequel to Season 1."
  • Noah Schnapp's performance as Will received widespread critical acclaim.
  • Eleven's punk makeover in Episode 7 was inspired by 1980s subcultures.
Goofs
  • The arcade game "Dragon's Lair" is shown to cost 25, though in 1984 it cost 50.
  • A few cars seen in the background are models from later years.
Quotes
  • "We're not kids anymore." - Mike
  • "I'm going to kill it." - Eleven
Crazy_credits
  • The glowing red title sequence returns with minor changes in color saturation, setting a darker tone for the season.
Connections
  • References to Ghostbusters, Terminator, and Aliens.
  • Eleven's standalone episode parallels X-Men's exploration of mutant identity.
Soundtracks
  • Original score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, featuring darker synth tones. Popular 1980s songs like "Ghostbusters," "Time After Time," and "Should I Stay or Should I Go" are used throughout.

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Tags

Tagline

It only gets stranger.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Stranger Things Season 2 about?

The group faces a new threat from the Mind Flayer as Will experiences visions from the Upside Down.

02

Who created it?

The Duffer Brothers.

03

Who stars in it?

Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp.

04

When was it released?

2017.

05

What genre is it?

Science fiction, horror, and drama.

06

Who composed the score?

Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.

07

What is the season's tagline?

It only gets stranger.

08

What new element is introduced?

The Mind Flayer, a powerful new entity from the Upside Down.

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