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Stranger Things Season 1

Stranger Things Season 1 is a MUST-WATCH, BollyMeter 9.0/10. 8 episodes on Netflix from 15 July 2016.

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BollyMeter9.0/10Debut season achieved 97% on Rotten Tomatoes; critics and audiences aligned on a tightly plotted, emotionally cohesive tribute to 80s genre cinema that established the franchise's identity.

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Season 1 debuted in July 2016 to 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics highlighted the Duffer Brothers' confident command of 80s genre pastiche, the child ensemble's naturalistic performances, and a mystery plot that escalated at exactly the right pace. Audience scores matched critical enthusiasm. The season established Hawkins as a fully realised world and set a benchmark the later seasons would spend significant effort trying to recapture.

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