Stranger Things 3: Record Views and Female Empowerment on Netflix
The third season of Stranger Things, set in 1985, premiered on Netflix on July 4, 2019, achieving 41 million views in its first four days. The Duffer Brothers' series follows the children of Hawkins as they face a new supernatural threat while navigating adolescence. This season emphasizes female characters, with Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Priah Ferguson, and Maya Hawke taking central roles. The soundtrack features 1980s hits like 'I Can't Fight This Feeling' and 'Material Girl,' and the narrative incorporates references to comics such as X-Men and Wonder Woman. The season consists of eight 50-minute episodes, blending teen drama with horror elements.
Key facts
- Stranger Things 3 premiered on Netflix on July 4, 2019.
- The season is set in 1985.
- It achieved 41 million views in the first four days.
- The season features a strong female cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Priah Ferguson, and Maya Hawke.
- The soundtrack includes songs like 'I Can't Fight This Feeling' and 'Material Girl.'
- The series references X-Men and Wonder Woman comics.
- The season consists of eight episodes, each about 50 minutes long.
- The Duffer Brothers created the series.
Entities
Artists
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Winona Ryder
- Natalia Dyer
- Priah Ferguson
- Maya Hawke
- Uma Thurman
- Ethan Hawke
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Netflix
- Artribune
Locations
- Hawkins
- United States