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Season Three of Stranger Things is an entertaining, albeit familiar, sci-fi adventure that brings back its 80's nostalgia in full force without neglecting its characters. The series finds itself walking somewhat in place with a lack of new, interesting characters and repetitive, one-note villains and tropes. However, the focus on pop culture references, music and Easter eggs from the decade continues the strong and unique atmosphere of this series. This pairs well with a strong, thrilling storyline filled with character moments, strong development and relationships that continue to elevate this show to its highest potential.

This series has become a cult-pop culture phenomenon. While House of Cards and Orange is the New Black may be the first hit shows to make Netflix a serious contender in theTV industry, Stranger Things has been the most consistent of their series by delivering stronger, darker and more nostalgia inducing seasons as it goes on. While many series may start to dwindle in the writing department and fallback on the ability to cite pop culture references left and right, the showrunners of Stranger Things have managed to create such a unique world with an intricately built series structure to bring the right amount of camp to this sci-fi adventure. Does this stay true for its third season? Only a trip to 1985 can answer that question.

The main story of Stranger Things season three revolves around the town of Hawkins during the summer of 1985. A new mall has opened in town giving the residents, mainly teens, a place