Eleven reasons to watch Stranger Things

As you may already know, I love the TV series Stranger Things. Now that I'm done, I'm going through withdrawal. Mind you, I don't normally like anything scary, but this was worth watching! Here are 11 reasons you should be watching too. (Or you'll agree if you've already watched and also became addicted.) I'll try not to spoil it though!

1. The theme music/opening credits: It goes so well with the mood of the show.

2. The 80s feel. I know I can get that from The Goldbergs too, but this is different. It centers on a specific time of the 80s and gives off more of a feel for that time. (Or does it? Hahaha.) Side note: Adam Goldberg wants to do a crossover of The Goldbergs and Stranger Things. That would be awesome!

3. Winona Ryder. Even though her character is mostly pumped full of adrenaline, it was cool to see her in a different kind of role than I'm used to.

4. Nancy (Natalia Dyer) = #GirlCrush.

5. More conspiracies than Orphan Black. At least it feels that way to me. There are just layers upon layers of them.

6. Fantastic special effects.

7. Dustin (Gaten Matarrazo)...and not only for his fantastic curls. He's definitely my favorite of the four boys.

8. Seeing a man's grief. I know that sounds depressing, but usually women are shown as the ones grieving over spouses or children in movies, TV shows, books, etc. David Harbour plays a man who is grieving a loss and does it so heartbreaking-ly well.

9. It's addictive. Why can't there be more than eight episodes?!? If I were able to binge-watch without worrying about throwing off my entire schedule, I totally would. Even with pacing it out a bit, I'm still going through withdrawal!

10. Even though it's an awesome show, it's fun to play MST3K with. My husband and I found ourselves joking around a lot about certain lines and scenes.

11. Last, but not least, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Such an impressive kid with a scream that can rival my youngest child's.