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Stranger Things2016–2025

On July 3, 2026▲5 from yesterday
#31most popular TV show online
0100BUZZ SCORE8.7Buzz Score
#7 on #7 in Mystery#14 in Sci-Fi & FantasyTop 2%
Peak popularity#9 (Jun 15 – Jul 14, 2022) (Jun 2022)100+Top 0.3%

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Stranger Things

Stranger Things is an American science fiction horror television series. Set in the 1980s, the show follows a group of friends as they uncover dark secrets and face supernatural beings in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. With its nostalgic charm and diverse cast of characters, the show captures the essence of 80s pop culture while delivering a thrilling and suspenseful storyline. Stranger Things has received critical acclaim for its homage to iconic movies from the era, its blend of genres, and its strong performances. It has gained a large and dedicated fanbase worldwide.

Status
Ended
First aired
2016
Last aired
2025
Seasons
5
Episodes
42
Rating
TV-14
Streaming
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
Links
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Popularity Rankings & History

Daily update · July 3, 2026

Stranger Things ranks #31 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 8.7, up 5 spots from yesterday. It peaked at #9 of all time (Jun 15 – Jul 14, 2022). Over the past year, it's spent 109 days in the top 10, including 24 at #1.

Peak Buzz Score
100+
#9 all-time · Jun 15 – Jul 14, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
32.9
#1 · Last 365 days
Days at #1
24
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
109
Past 365 days

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Season
Avg Buzz
4
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Season 4·Fri, May 27, 2022·9 eps
100+
#8
5
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Season 5·Wed, Nov 26, 2025·8 eps
100+
#23
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Top Cast

Most popular Stranger Things cast members by current Buzz Score on July 3, 2026
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#1
Millie Bobby Brown
as Eleven / Jane Hopper
52.2
#2
Sadie Sink
as Max Mayfield
4.8
#3
Winona Ryder
as Joyce Byers
4.7
#4
Cary Elwes
as Mayor Larry Kline
3.7
#5
Noah Schnapp
as Will Byers
3.6
#6
Gaten Matarazzo
as Dustin Henderson
3.4
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