“Stranger Things” returns for its final season and the beloved series didn’t lose its nostalgic appeal.

This show marvelously adds the right amount of horror and suspense, but also keeps it mildly tame for younger viewers and those who don’t like scary things.

Dr. Kay, played by Linda Hamilton, is the new villain character in the series; although as a viewer I’m quite unsure what her relevance is to the show. Hopefully, this next part will shed more light on her character.

As always, there’s multiple compelling story lines spanning across different locations, leaving viewers readily engaged. Each season introduces a new color scheme and this season it’s blue and red, which perfectly compliments seasons’ one and four themes. While the first two episodes felt a bit slow, the pace picked up significantly in the last three.

“Stranger Things” holds the trophy for a show with the greatest character development. The main protagonist Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp, is more proactive this season and a central character to the new season. By the end of episode four, viewers know the power of his character.

For someone unfamiliar with the series, the show features characters who are written as young teens, but many of the actors are much older in real life. While some viewers notice this gap, the costume designers do a good job of dressing the actors in age-appropriate clothing to keep their characters believable.

Viewers who didn’t see the show should because it’s an absolute must watch. The Duffer brothers always know how to put on an amazing production, and fans can’t wait to see the finale and part two.