Season 4 has been said to be the most scary, and the Duffer Brothers even listed "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Hellraiser" as inspirations for the most recent season in contrast to the slightly more innocent "E.T.," "Goonies" etc. for the earlier seasons, in which the kids were still actually kids.
The argument can be made that the Hawkins-based storyline of season four is the most exciting throughout the entirety of the series thus far. And of course in classic Stranger Things fashion, the series introduced wonderful new characters like Eddie Munson and Argyle.
There are intense monster/slasher-type scares, with frequent death, peril, and gore. Children and teens are killed gruesomely, and people are attacked or taken by genuinely scary monsters, their bodies manipulated, possessed, and absorbed.
The Common Sense experts say the show is fine for kids 13+, while both parents and kids agree the show is appropriate for ages 12+.
Netflix additionally noted, “In some countries, we may also show season-level ratings. Those ratings may differ from the show's overall rating or mature content themes.” “Stranger Things” is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.
Heading into season 5, Max is technically alive, but things look pretty bleak. The book Lucas was reading to Max - Stephen King's The Talisman - may offer some clues for what lays ahead in season 5. The popular 80s novel has many similarities to Stranger Things with an adventure about parallel universes.
Jim Hopper
One of the most beloved Stranger Things characters, Hopper embodies a father-figure role and is one of the few people who take the Hawkins kids seriously. Because of the amount of trauma he's suffered, he often portrays a hard exterior around others, but he lets his guard down as the series progresses.
Ok, so there are cringe-worthy moments in the season – but that's always going to happen when you set a show in the 1980s. Ultimately, the show was still incredibly binge-worthy. The general consensus is that no, season 4 isn't the worst.
4 The Demogorgon
The original Stranger Things monster, the Demogorgon, was the first horror from the Upside Down seen in Hawkins in season 1. The creature is a tall, humanoid creature with a gaping, terrifying mouth in place of a face. It also possesses some supernatural abilities, such as telekinesis.
Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) is the main villain in Stranger Things seasons 1 and 4.
In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Executive Producer Shawn Levy confirmed the show was too frightening for younger viewers, saying. “I was occasionally nervous that the show was going so dark, it would be off-putting to the younger viewers that have flocked to our show.
Stranger Things' most disliked episode is season 2's "The Lost Sister." Here's why fans hate Eleven's adventure in the city as a 1980s goth. Here's why "The Lost Sister" is the worst-rated episode in Stranger Things history.
Steve — He's A Pretty Damn Good Babysitter
First introduced as a popular bully, his relationship with Nancy (Natalia Dyer) gave him some perspective. His newfound friendships with Dustin and Robin turned him into one of the kindest, funniest characters in Stranger Things.
Brenner. More commonly known as "Papa" to Eleven, Dr. Brenner is inarguably the most detestable character in "Stranger Things." While most human characters in the series are not outright villains, there's no doubt that Dr. Brenner's intentions are wholly malicious.
1. Max. Sadie Sink is the best actress on Stranger Things, and it's just a bonus that Max is also the best of all the characters ranked here.
The Duffer brothers have also confirmed that at the end of Season 4, Max is alive yet "brain dead, blind, and all of her bones are broken."
While Max was certainly blind in this instance leading up to her death, the Stranger Things season 4 ending didn't confirm whether Eleven's powers to resurrect Max also revived her sight.
Not recommend for children 12 years and under and parental guidance 13 -15 years due to horror, alcohol and drug themes, violence and crude humour. This review of Stranger Things was completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 23 November 2017.
Wednesday Age Rating
Wednesday is rated TV-14 for violence, fear, and profanity, which means it may not be suitable for children under 14 years old.
Stranger Things is rated TV-14.
Common Sense Media also notes that there is some sexuality in the series, like when two young kids sneak off to a school bathroom to make out. Overall, the nonprofit notes it's best for kids 13 and older.