NetflixStranger Things (2016–2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
In a small town where everyone knows everyone, a peculiar incident starts a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of a child, which begins to tear at the fabric of an otherwise peaceful community. Dark governme...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
In a small town where everyone knows everyone, a peculiar incident starts a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of a child, which begins to tear at the fabric of an otherwise peaceful community. Dark governme...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
Stranger Things primarily focuses on universal themes of friendship, family, and courage against an external, supernatural threat and a generically corrupt government, consciously avoiding explicit promotion of specific political ideologies.
Stranger Things features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including significant roles for Black characters and the introduction of an LGBTQ+ character. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique, focusing instead on its core sci-fi horror and coming-of-age themes.
Secondary
Stranger Things offers a primarily positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through Robin Buckley's sensitive coming-out arc and Will Byers's empathetically handled journey of self-discovery, supported by his brother. The show depicts these characters with complexity and dignity, affirming their worth within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Stranger Things is an original series with all characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material or historical record from which characters were adapted with a different gender.
Stranger Things is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's race before their portrayal in the series, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.6
8.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
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