What is the best Stranger Things season?

From the chilling freshness of Hawkins in 1983 to the epic final showdown, each season brought new monsters, bigger stakes, and beloved cast moments. Which chapter of the story hit hardest?

1. 1
   Season 1

   The 2016 debut season that introduced Hawkins, Indiana and Will Byers' disappearance into the Upside Down, launching a global Netflix phenomenon.
2. 2
   Season 2

   The 2017 follow-up expanding the Upside Down mythology with Will's possession and the introduction of fan-favorite Dart and fan-favorite character Max.
3. 3
   Season 3

   The 2019 summer blockbuster season set in Starcourt Mall, balancing fun teen romance with a Soviet conspiracy and a heartbreaking farewell to Hawkins.
4. 4
   Season 4

   The 2022 epic season featuring Vecna as a terrifying villain, Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill going viral, and the longest most cinematic episodes of the series.
5. 5
   Season 5

   The 2025 final season concluding the battle against Vecna and the Upside Down, bringing closure to the beloved Hawkins crew's eight-year journey.