Jul 15, 2021
Netflix premiered a new show on July 15, 2016 that was a pastiche of science-fiction, horror and nostalgia. It quickly became a hit, and audiences embraced "Stranger Things" for its strong original storytelling and clever nods to '80s pop-culture. Find out how getting rejected for one project led creators Matt and Ross Duffer to their breakout show.
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Written by Ashley Thomas
Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi
Music by Devin Curry