Despite taking nine years to film five seasons, there’s a lot to love about Stranger Things. Personally, I watched the first two seasons, then season three took too long, and I lost interest, so I can’t really say I’ll be cozying up to season five any time soon. But one thing that always stood out about the series was its dedication to world-building. More than script and SFX, this came out in costuming, set design, and soundtrack.

Way back in 2016, when season one first premiered on Netflix, the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, felt so incredibly real. Even viewing on a TV screen, it was easy to get lost in the authentic design. Modern depictions of the 80s often fall back on overused tropes and styles. These became cemented in the collective consciousness for one reason or another, l

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