After the huge success of their show Wayward Pines, Matt and Ross Duffer have released a new action packed, sci-fi adventure called “Stranger Things.” The show consists of eight episodes, or chapters, and is available for viewing only on Netflix.

The show, set in 1983, starts off when a young boy named Will Byers vanishes out of nowhere, leaving the citizens of small town Hawkins, Indiana in despair. His nerdy friends, his frantic mother and the sheriff search for answers as conspiracies rise when a strange little girl is found in the woods and the secrets of a corrupt government lab are revealed.

With the suspensefulness of a Stephen King novel and the atmosphere of a Steven Spielberg film, “Stranger Things” keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and on an emotional roller coaster throughout the season. The show draws in the audience by establishing a connection and a sense of relatability to the kids as well as the heart wrenching moments of a family who has lost one of their own. Watching Eleven, the lost girl, grow and learn the true meaning of friendship with Lucas, Dustin and Mike easily allows viewers to become emotionally invested, but the horror of “Stranger Things” will tap into fears that they have never felt before. The walls are moving, the phones are shorting out and the children are missing, which are all mind dwelling fears that make the heart race and the lungs run out of air. The Duffer brothers did an amazing job of showing the true fears in the characters, and through tying in family, romance and tragedy, they made “Stranger Things” all the more realistic.

The 1980s nostalgia really brought “Stranger Things” together. From the corded wall phones and “Dungeons & Dragons,” to the neon letters in the opening and the soundtrack, the references from the ‘80s generation are incredibly brought out in the show. “Stranger Things” created an atmosphere that brought back the inner ‘80s kids in viewers born in that generation.

Overall, “Stranger Things” was expertly developed and the creators really knew how to catch and reel in viewers. The show received 9/10 stars on IMDb. The lovable nerdy kids, torn apart families and anomalous creatures capture the intensity, suspense, love and fear in most fans. The fans who could not relate to the show still can appreciate the story behind “Stranger Things” and the work put into it. The show ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans anticipating season two. “Stranger Things” is worth watching, and you will never be able to look at Christmas lights the same again.