Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai! -?Do you want to know why?
Because Stranger Things is about to have its finale and I have completely binge-watched the series! There's a sudden burst of sadness in most of the fans now that the show is coming to an end. I'm feeling nostalgic as I watch the cast mature alongside the story. Fortunately, we still have the Stranger Things Season 4 Vol.2 finale to look forward to. But if you're still feeling the same way as I am, here's a list of shows that can't fill the void but can surely give you a similar experience as Stranger Things.
These shows have a similar vibe to Stranger Things. Some of them will take you back in time, while others will give you spooky vibes or give you the best of sci-fi horror genre. Everyone will find something to their liking. Without further ado, check it out:
Following the murder of the head of the family Rendell Locke, his widowed wife Nina decides to relocate her children to the family home. The family's home in Matheson is a Keyhouse. The kids quickly discover the mysterious keys that have been left lying around the house. The key to gaining access to mythical adventures.
¡°At first, these keys were fun, but now we know they're more than that They're important.?
They're part of our family and we need to protect them.¡± -Bode Locke
Bode was the first child to discover and fall in love with the keys. He has also been notorious. But it was he who realised the key could be dangerous, and he was the one who decided to safeguard them. The children will not only have to solve the mystery of the keys but also beware of the demon who wants them.
The series is an adaptation of comic book series with the same title by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
Watch it on Netflix.
Riverdale is an adaption of Archie's comic book. The series stars the characters from the comic book, including Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Jughead.? The plot revolves around a group of teenagers who are investigating the murder of Jason Blossom. The show currently has six seasons, with the final season set to debut in early 2023. It is one of Netflix's most notable successes to date. In addition, this show features a supernatural monster similar to the one in Stranger Things.
"I do everything for everyone. Everything to be perfect. The perfect daughter, the perfect sister, the perfect student. Can't I do this one thing for me?" - Betty Cooper
Betty is my favourite character because I can relate to her personality in many ways. She is always there for her friends, and she strives to be the ideal daughter. Riverdale is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic shows, full of plot twists, suspense, and romantic drama. We've been hooked since the beginning. Its characters all have distinct personalities.
Watch it on Netflix.
The most recent instalment of The American Horror Story anthology series can satisfy your Stranger Things craving. The plot centres on a group of teenagers who have been appointed as counsellors at Camp Redwood, which has recently reopened. Every season of the American Story franchise is designed as a stand-alone miniseries, with its own protagonists, fantasy universe, and narrative with its own start, middle, and finish.
¡°Oh honey... goddesses don't speak in whispers... they scream¡± ¨D American Horror StorySome of the elements in the franchise's narrative are inspired by true events. The multi-layered plot and haunting atmosphere might very well transfer you to Upside Down in rural California.
The story follows a teen as she navigates the complexities of high school, family, and sexuality. While she has to deal with all of the normal adolescent issues, she also has the added burden of dealing with her new superpowers. The series is based on the graphic novel by Charles Forsman.
¡°My Dad Was Just Like Me, And It Destroyed Him."- Sydney From I Am Not Okay With ThisSydney draws comparisons between her powers and her father's past. She comes to the conclusion that her father died because he was unable to control what was happening to him. In some ways, she is concerned about the bleak outlook for her own future.
The series will remind you of Eleven in some ways, as she, too, had to deal with her unnatural abilities. If you enjoy Millie Bobby Brown's role as Eleven in Stranger Things, you'll enjoy her Sydney performance as the lead in I Am Not Okay With This.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are forced to take accountability for their city after their families mysteriously vanish. Students from the local high school return early from a cancelled field trip, only to discover that the others have left. The Lord of the Flies-inspired series follows affluent teenagers in West Ham, Connecticut.
"We're Living In Some Sort Of Black Hole Anti-Universe."- GrizzTeenagers are left to survive in an isolated area surrounded by yards of undiscovered forest due to the disappearance of adults, no Internet, and no assets, and they must form a society and find their parents.
Stranger Things has taught us one thing exceptionally well - the world goes on regardless of unusual events. The Leftovers is a show that exemplifies the same ideology.?The series is based on the novel by Tom Perrotta.?The plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance of 2% of the population. People who were left behind deal with their sadness, remorse, and unsettled feelings.
"Terrible things happen in this world. And the only comfort we get is that we didn¡¯t cause them.¡± ¡ª Nora Durst
The world's complexities were changing as traditional faith began to decline and cult fan clubs grew.
Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar.
Many have referred to "Dark" as the German Stranger Things. The series begins with a typical story about children going missing in a small village. But as you keep watching, you discover that the missing children are living in an alternative dimension.?
"Yesterday, today and tomorrow are not consecutive, they are connected in a never-ending circle. Everything is connected."¡ª The Stranger
It could be one of the closest shows to the essence of Stranger Things. Hawkins' kids were also lost in the upside-down world. Is there any connection between Stranger Things and Dark? There is only one way to find out - watch the series.
Watch it on Netflix.
Do you adore the 80s aesthetic? If you said yes, I have a surprise for you: The X-Files is a series that will transport you back to the 1990s.
"You want the truth, Agent Mulder? You¡¯ve come to the right place."- The X-Files
This series contains all of the elements you could want, such as monsters, deceptions, and government secret infrastructure.
Watch it on Hulu.
If you remember Sabrina the Teenage Witch, raise your hand.
Netflix has brought to life the comic book star who was frequently mentioned in Archies, with a twist on the darker and spookier side of her. The horror-themed series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was inspired by Archies Comics.
"Sorry, Hell's Under New Management Now." - Sabrina
Sabrina drags souls to hell to prove to the Dark Lord that she is worthy of the title of Queen. She failed the first time, but she came back stronger the second time with Jimmy Platt, the ice cream man's soul.?The Sabrina series, like Stranger Things, involves a lot of small-town explorations into unfamiliar dimensions where what appears to be can be a lie.
Watch it on Netflix.
Hannibal is not for the weak-hearted; it is both glorious and traumatising. Its first three seasons have already been censored by NBC. Hannibal Lecter was a psychiatrist and foodie who enjoyed discovering new dishes prior to actually becoming the most criminally crackhead patient of Baltimore State Hospital. Please don't ask him for the recipes.
"When The Fox Hears The Rabbit Scream, He Comes A-Runnin', But Not To Help!"- Hannibal
Hannibal Lecter is a more sophisticated and graceful predator, but never underestimate him because he is a predator unlike any other.?The series, on the other hand, has been phenomenally crafted, and you may relate to the dream sequence in this series, which will undoubtedly remind you of the Upside Down in Stranger Things.
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
The teenage characters' authenticity was indeed the nicest part of the Stranger Things series. They could be themselves as flawed, judgmental people trying to keep up with their lives in the midst of so much going on around them. And if that's what you're looking for, the British show Misfits will provide more of the same.
"Yeah, but what if they're right? No offence, but I'm thinking some people are just born criminals. "¡ª Nathan
Misfit's plot revolves around a storm that hits London and causes people to gain various types of unnatural superpowers. And five offenders must deal with the consequences. Despite the fact that the series lost touch near the end as cast members left. Misfits are entertaining, scary, and fondling at the same time.
Watch it on Hulu.
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