Is Stranger Things violent?

Yes. More violent than 81% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Stranger Things sad?

Yes. More sad than 79% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Stranger Things scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Stranger Things easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does Stranger Things leave you hopeful?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Stranger Things

Name: Stranger Things
Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2016
Rating: 8.549
Cast: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo

It only gets stranger...

Created by Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer

On Netflix

2016–20255 seasons42 episodes8.5 / 10

A serialized supernatural thriller that balances genuine dread and body horror with deep affection for its ensemble cast and 1980s Americana, sustaining tension across five seasons through escalating stakes and character investment.

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.

Where to watch

StreamNetflix

Questions people ask

Is Stranger Things violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Stranger Things sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Stranger Things scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Stranger Things easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Stranger Things leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.