‘Stranger Things 3’ is an anxious ode to ’80s consumerism

‘Stranger Things 3’ is an anxious ode to ’80s consumerism - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 12:20 PM PDT

When it debuted in 2016, "Stranger Things" became a surprise hit for Netflix by tapping into nostalgia for the pop culture of the 1980s. Following mysterious events in the small town of Hawkins, Ind., in fall 1983, the series — created by the Duffer brothers — enticed viewers with an irresistible mash-up of references to "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Ghostbusters," "Poltergeist," "Firestarter," "Stand By Me" and more.