Stranger Things is known for transporting fans into unfamiliar worlds, but for one academic there is nothing strange about the hit Netflix show - it was filmed where he grew up. The US sci-fi horror series hooks fans into the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, following the world-saving adventures of Eleven and her Dungeons & Dragons-loving pals.

Steve Harrington is undoubtedly one of the most popular characters in Stranger Things, but many fans still missed this very sweet Steve and Robin moment from Season 5 Volume 2 —until it went viral on social media, at least. SPOILER—This post includes spoilers from Stranger Things Season 5Volume 2.

The show has been flooded with negative reviews as people have responded furiously to a character coming out as gay.

The final trailer for the Stranger Things finale was released on Tuesday, December 30. It shows the Hawkins gang preparing to confront Vecna once and for all. The finale, titled "The Rightside Up," has a runtime of two hours and eight minutes.

Netflix released the final trailer for 'Stranger Things 5' on Tuesday, just ahead of the anticipated series finale

The release date and time for Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 8, the season finale, has been revealed and you can check it out here.

Hopper has some words of hope for Eleven ahead of her final battle with Vecna in the trailer for the "Stranger Things" series finale.

Stranger Things Season 5 sets Christmas Day streaming record on Netflix as Volume 2 propels the watch hours amidst strong audience retention

Netflix reports that it achueved its highest Christmas Day viewership of all time this year, with the second volume of “Stranger Things” leading the charge. While an exact viewership total for Dec. 25 was not provided — and while that total would also include Netflix’s two NFL games and other holiday viewing — “Stranger Things” Season 5 was the most-watched title of the day worldwide thanks to the release of three new episodes.

There's an important character featured in the Stranger Things stage play who might appear in the series finale. Here's what you need to know about Patty Newby.