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10 Reasons Why You Should Watch Stranger Things

You seriously haven't yet?

Megan Small

Oct 31, 2016

Clark, NJ

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10 Reasons Why You Should Watch Stranger Things

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1. The suspense

The suspense is KILLER! There is something to be said for a show that can make myself, my dad and my sister all scream out loud (even though we watched with the lights on).

2. The go-to-sleep-afterwards-ability

Even though the show is suspenseful, it isn't actually that scary. The plot is realistic enough that the characters and emotions are completely relatable, but unrealistic enough that i'm not too scared to go to sleep after watching it.

3. The relationships

Hopper and Joyce, the boys and Mr. Clarke, Nance and Jonathan, Nance and Steve, Jonathan and Steve, Jonathan and Joyce, Eleven and Benny, and most importantly: El and Mike. *Sniff* :_(

4. The music

Even if you've only watched the first episode, you know the truth. That title song is never getting un-stuck from your head. Sorry not sorry.

5. The cult

Meeting someone who watches the show is like meeting another long-lost member of the family. Stranger Things is a lifestyle, people. Not everyone understands, but those who do are always welcome at my house. You want to watch an episode? Come on over, I'll bring the snacks!

6. The binge-watch-ability

It's only eight episodes on Netflix. No commercials, no interruptions, six hours is basically the blink of an eye in the life of a serial Netflix-show-binge-watcher.

7. Eggo waffles

This show is the best advertisement campaign for a breakfast food this world has ever seen. El will not leggo her Eggo.

8. The despicableness of Dr. Brenner

From the moment he is introduced on screen, watchers know to hate him. We hate his perfect white hair. We hate his clinical lab coat. We hate how he nods at El to kill the cat. We hate how he carries El and how she calls him 'Papa'. However, we LOVED when the demogorgon got him!

9. The heartbreak

Benny. El calling Brenner 'Papa.' Joyce's lights. Nance choosing Steve. ELEVEN!!!

10. Gaten Matarazzo

Even at the show's darkest and spookiest moments, Gaten (aka Dustin) never fails to lighten the mood with another witty comment, unexpected from a fourteen-year-old. "She went like this!!:" *Mimes pulling his shirt over his head*

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