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Season 3 – Stranger Things

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Jul 2019

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Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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Critics Consensus

Stranger Things transforms itself into a riveting -- if familiar -- summer ride that basks in its neon-laden nostalgia without losing sight of the rich relationships that make the series so endearing.

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Camilla Long

The Times (UK)

Dec 12, 2019

It isn't the psychokinetic powers that make Stranger Things watchable, it's the suffocating mindlessness of the lovingly recreated small-town landscape.

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Hunter Johnson

Dallas Morning News

Dec 12, 2019

Even while some things go a bit too predictably, the last two episodes tie everything and everyone together in spectacular, emotional fashion.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Oct 22, 2019

3/5

The series has a brazen dedication to its influences; it is curated with wide-eyed delight, which matches the young central characters, who despite two go-arounds with a beast from another dimension still sally forth every day with cheerful abandon.

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Joyce Slaton

Common Sense Media

Dec 16, 2025

4/5

If Stranger Things' first season was sci-fi horror and Season 2 verged on a John Hughes-style teen romcom, this third season is something new: an '80s-style heist, with Russians, no less.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 19, 2022

3.5/5

I just wish a little more energy was spent on the mystery and suspense; the science-fiction and the conspiracies. In other words, I wish it would get back to its Season 1 roots.

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Zofia Wijaszka

Screen Queens

Feb 13, 2022

Stranger Things 3 is an extraordinary coming-of-age story (...). The newest season touches on many different subjects: growing up, the evolution of pop culture, and even sexism in the workplace.

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Jaime B

@Jimmy393 2 days ago

The best season of Stranger Things

BRADY ANDREW S

@BRADY1169420 Oct 13, 2026

Great season especially love Scoops Ahoy

Gilbert R

@RT40203359 Oct 4, 2026

This season is so popular.

Melchizedek Franz Noval S

@Melchizedek Sep 17, 2026

Season 3 is probably the most fun and entertaining season and the story feels bigger, the characters have changed a lot, and the whole summer setting gives it a different vibe from the first two seasons. I really enjoyed seeing the group deal with growing up while still getting pulled into another crazy supernatural mystery. The Starcourt Mall setting is also a lot of fun, and the mall becomes a pretty memorable part. The character dynamics are great, especially Steve and Dustin, who make an unexpectedly hilarious duo. Eleven and Max's friendship is also really fun to watch, while Hopper and Joyce bring some more emotional moments to the story. The Mind Flayer is still a creepy threat, and the action gets pretty intense toward the end. The finale is especially emotional, with some big moments that actually hit hard. There are a few things that could've been handled better, but overall, Season 3 is incredibly entertaining and has plenty of memorable moments.

Esqueleto5678 T

@RT15316404 Sep 12, 2026

A huge drop in quality. This season is pretty bad. It has poor pacing and a weak storyline. The last few episodes are the only thing that really saves it, but the plot is way too convenient and the overall progression is poor. A massive drop in quality, in my opinion. 6.5/10.

Dixie M

@DMDarne123 Sep 6, 2026

What an incredible season emotional, comedy and wonderful

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Mike Wheeler

Natalia Dyer

Nancy Wheeler

Cara Buono

Karen Wheeler

Charlie Heaton

Jonathan Byers

Episode 1

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?

Summer brings new jobs and romance; while attempting to contact Suzie, Dustin picks up a Russian broadcast on his radio; Will senses that something is wrong.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Two: The Mall Rats

Nancy and Jonathan investigate a lead; Steve and Robin volunteer for a secret mission; Max takes Eleven shopping; Billy has disturbing visions.

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Episode 3

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard

El and Max search for Billy; Will insists on a day without girls; Steve and Dustin look for Russian spies; Joyce and Hopper go back to Hawkins Lab to see if there is any activity.

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Episode 4

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Four: The Sauna Test

A code red brings the gang back together; Karen urges Nancy to keep digging; Robin finds blueprints of the mall.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Five: The Flayed

Strange things lurk inside an old farmhouse; something is hidden deep beneath the Starcourt Mall; the Mind Flayer is gathering strength.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum

Dr. Alexei reveals what the Russians have been doing; Eleven uses her ability to see where Billy has been; Dustin and Erica plan a daring rescue.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Seven: The Bite

With an assassin close behind, Hopper's crew races back to Hawkins; El and the others prepare for war against the Mind Flayer.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 4, 2019

Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt

Terror breaks out in the food court when the Mind Flayer comes to collect El; deep beneath the mall, the future of the world is at stake.

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