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

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 […] 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. N

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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 […] 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. N

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According to The Verge’s linked report, Netflix tries to recapture Stranger Things magic with nostalgic re-release, 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 […] 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. N

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