Stranger Things is a real audience success. The Duffer Brothers series, which began as an homage to 1980s science fiction, has become a global sensation since it first aired in 2016.

It’s now a massive franchise that has spawned countless spinoffs, including a West End show and an immersive live experience. As of 2022, season four was the most-watched show of the entire year on all streamers. And now (after two years of waiting), season five is finally available.