Stranger Things Season 4 is the penultimate chapter of the Netflix saga, shifting the series into a darker horror-centric tone as the friends face separation and a new humanoid threat from the Upside Down. Set eight months after the Battle of Starcourt, it reveals the origin of the Hawkins Lab experiments and the true architect of the town's supernatural terror.
Sinossi
Eight months after the destruction of Starcourt Mall, the Hawkins group is separated for the first time, with the Byers family and Eleven relocated to California. As they navigate the pressures of high school, a new and gruesome supernatural entity named Vecna begins a series of ritualistic killings in Hawkins. The mystery forces the group to confront the deepest secrets of the Upside Down to stop the impending apocalypse.
Personaggi
Stagioni
- ›Season 1 (2016) — 8 episodes
- ›Stranger Things 2 (2017) — 9 episodes
- ›Stranger Things 3 (2019) — 8 episodes
- ›Stranger Things 4: Vol. 1 (2022) — 7 episodes
- ›Stranger Things 4: Vol. 2 (2022) — 2 episodes
- ›Stranger Things 5: Vol. 1 (2025) — Part of the final season release
- ›Stranger Things 5: Vol. 2 (2025) — Part of the final season release
- ›Stranger Things 5: Vol. 3 (2025) — The Series Finale
Accoglienza
Season 4 received widespread acclaim for its ambitious scale, darker tone, and the performance of Sadie Sink. It became a global cultural phenomenon, specifically noted for the resurgence of Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill,' which saw an 8,700% increase in streaming. The inclusion of Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' also drove the song to the top of digital charts for the first time since 1986. Critics praised the feature-length runtime of the episodes and the effective transition into the '80s slasher-horror genre.
Da Collezione
For collectors, Season 4 introduced some of the most sought-after items in the franchise's history. Key brands include Converse, which released a limited line of Hawkins High School sneakers worn by characters in the show. The soundtrack has seen extensive high-fidelity physical releases on vinyl and CD via Lakeshore and Invada Records. Other notable collectibles include the Surfer Boy Pizza and Hellfire Club apparel, which became major fashion trends following the season's release. Advanced collectors also target limited edition media, such as the 'NINA' project promotional materials and character-specific posters featuring the Creel House.
