Netflix tries to recapture Stranger Things magic with nostalgic re-release

A still image of Eleven in the rain in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Netflix just can’t let Stranger Things go. Since the final episode aired on New Year’s Eve there’s been a behind-the-scenes documentary, an animated series that expands the story, and now, on the 10th anniversary of the show’s original release, Netflix has released a new version of the show’s first season. The episodes have all been rendered through a VHS-style filter to make it feel like a true product of the ’80s, and it’s surprisingly convincing – if you’re looking to re-watch the show from the beginning, this might be the best way to do it.

Netflix calls the new version of the show the “VHS Special Edition” and offers the following desc …

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