I hadn’t watched an entire show, from start to finish, in three years. “Stranger Things,” a Netflix original series, however, changed that. With only one season–season two comes out next year–, it was a quick watch filled with suspense, humor, and mystery that left me wanting more.

Set in the 1980s, the story sets out with middle schooler Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) getting kidnapped. His three friends, Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), as well as his mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder), are all determined to find the boy. Soon, the kids come across a strange young girl with powers and a predilection for Eggos named Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), who may hold the answers to their questions (as well as a couple of frozen waffle boxes).

The main characters are all child actors; however, the quality of acting is outstanding. The characters themselves are funny and lovable, and are definitely part of what gives the show its positive attributes.

Although “Stranger Things” is only eight episodes long, I didn’t mind. Often, shows get weighed down with fillers and unnecessary deviations from the plot line. However, “Stranger Things” had a clear plot, with just the right amount of foreshadowing, and the length was fitting.

The show had the perfect quantities of everything: it was scary, but not horrifying, humorous, but not outright comedic, with just a dash of romance.

“Stranger Things” has attracted a lot of popularity since this summer, when it first came out. I only heard about it after Pete Wentz, bassist of the band Fall Out Boy, expressed his approval of the show. I, too, would highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys sci-fi, mystery, and adventure. Spoiler: things certainly do get stranger.