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Stranger Things Season 1

What is stranger things season 1?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Premiär July 15, 2016[1]
Avsnitt 8[1]
Plats Hawkins, Indiana; 1983[1]
Plattform Netflix[1]
Huvudhandling Disappearance of Will Byers and the search for him[2]

Stranger Things season 1 is the debut season of the Netflix series, premiering on July 15, 2016. Set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983, it follows the disappearance of Will Byers and the supernatural events tied to Hawkins National Laboratory, including the introduction of Eleven and the Upside Down.

Context

Stranger Things season 1 is the first season of the Netflix series, premiering on July 15, 2016 [1]. It is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983, where Will Byers disappears and the town uncovers supernatural events tied to Hawkins National Laboratory and Eleven [2]. The season consists of 8 episodes [1].

Documented claims

  • The season opens on November 6, 1983. [2]
  • Eleven is an escaped test subject from Hawkins National Laboratory. [2]
  • The main supernatural element is the Upside Down. [2]

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Questions and answers

When did Stranger Things season 1 come out?

Season 1 premiered on July 15, 2016 [1].

What is Stranger Things about?

It follows the disappearance of Will Byers in 1983 and the discovery of Eleven, a girl with psychic powers, and the Upside Down [2].

Where is Stranger Things season 1 set?

It is set in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1983 [1].

Sources

  1. Stranger Things recap: Everything you need to know from season 1 and 2 — cnet.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. ‘Stranger Things’ Season 1 Recap: The Origin Story — thewrap.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment