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Suprising no one, new report says years-long breaks between TV seasons leads to big viewership drops
A new report from Luminate confirms that long breaks between TV seasons, defined as over 18 months, lead to significant viewership drops for hit series. Shows like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Wednesday experienced substantial declines, while Stranger Things also saw a decrease. Conversely, The Pitt's viewership soared after a shorter break, highlighting the negative impact of extended hiatuses on audience retention.
Disney+’s 8-Episode Star Wars Series Blends Stranger Things With The Expanse
Disney+'s upcoming Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, blends elements of Stranger Things and The Expanse, following four kids stranded in space after discovering a derelict ship. Jude Law stars as a pirate with his own agenda. The series aims for a lighter tone than other recent Star Wars shows, focusing on character-driven adventure and a sense of wonder reminiscent of Amblin films.
10 Netflix Sci-Fi Series That Don’t Have a Single Weak Episode
This article highlights ten Netflix science fiction series that maintain consistent quality throughout their entire run, avoiding common pitfalls of declining quality in later seasons. Featured shows include "11.22.63," "Maniac," "Bodies," "The Tick," "Orphan Black," "Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous," "Pantheon," "Cassandra," "Dark," and "Resident Alien," praised for their engaging plots and character development.
Netflix Minigolf Is the Latest Party Game to Play with Your Friends
Netflix has launched Netflix Minigolf, a new party game for subscribers that combines mini golf with elements inspired by shows like Squid Game, Bridgerton, and Stranger Things. The game supports up to four players, with phones acting as controllers, and features over 60 courses with show-themed hazards and characters. Future updates are planned to add more content, including KPop Demon Hunters-themed courses.
Sadie Sink's Stranger Things character has an incredible Jean Grey connection you won't be able to unsee
A fan has pointed out a striking resemblance between an outfit worn by Sadie Sink's character Max in Stranger Things and an outfit worn by Jean Grey during her comic origin story. While likely a coincidence, the observation has fueled speculation about Sink's role in the upcoming MCU film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with rumors suggesting she plays a character tied to the X-Men.
Netflix Says Part Of Its Games Business Is Up 600%, But It’s Still Early Days
Netflix has reported significant growth in its gaming division, with engagement for kids' mobile games surging 600% year-over-year. Cloud gaming has also seen a substantial increase in monthly active players, growing 11x since October 2025. While still in its early stages, Netflix sees strong potential and is refining its strategy, focusing on social and party games, with upcoming titles like Netflix Minigolf integrating popular franchises.
New Netflix Game Brings Together The Streamer’s Most Popular Shows
Netflix has announced Netflix Minigolf, a new couch co-op party game featuring characters and settings from popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game. Developed by Next Games, the game will be available to all subscribers on July 28 and utilizes a phone as a controller. Netflix aims to establish itself as a natural destination for story-driven games.
Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season
Netflix has released a special 'VHS' edition of the first season of its popular series Stranger Things. The company indicated that more seasons could receive similar treatment if this version garners sufficient viewership.
My Two Weeks Back in Dead by Daylight in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
A returning player details their two-week experience with Dead by Daylight in 2026, noting the game's continued growth and familiar yet exciting content. Despite overwhelming additions and a steep learning curve for both new and returning players due to intense matchmaking, the game remains a thriving 4v1 horror experience with a healthy community and well-maintained by Behaviour Interactive.
Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour to reunite as father and daughter in a new Netflix series…
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, known for their roles in Stranger Things, are reuniting for a new thriller series on Netflix. The show, loosely based on Paul Warner's novel A Spy in the Blood, will feature Harbour as a disgraced FBI agent and Brown as his estranged daughter, an FBI agent who goes missing. Jack Thorne will serve as showrunner, with A24 producing the untitled project.
Millie Bobby Brown made a "secret pact" with the Stranger Things creators and was told the "true…
Millie Bobby Brown revealed that she and the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, share a secret understanding of the true ending to her character Eleven's story. While the finale left Eleven's fate ambiguous, Brown confirmed she knows the definitive truth, though she has not shared it with anyone, not even her husband. The article also touches on fan theories surrounding the finale and the status of related projects like Stranger Things: Tales From '85.
David Harbour says he's developing "several" projects with Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown:…
David Harbour has revealed that he and Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown are collaborating on several new projects. While details are scarce, Harbour indicated their creative partnership extends beyond the popular Netflix series. Brown also spoke about their evolving professional relationship over the years.
It's the Stranger Things finale all over again as The Boys fans seem to be creating their own Conformity Gate
Fans of The Boys are creating their own alternate endings using AI and spreading theories about secret finales, similar to a phenomenon seen with Stranger Things. This behavior stems from disappointment with the actual finale of The Boys, which showrunner Eric Kripke acknowledged had a smaller scale due to budget constraints compared to shows like Game of Thrones.
Stranger Things creators have a new Netflix sci-fi show – and it's got their best Rotten Tomatoes score since…
The Duffer Brothers' new Netflix sci-fi series, The Boroughs, has received critical acclaim, achieving a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, which follows a retirement community facing an otherworldly threat, is noted for its high critical reception, matching the score of Stranger Things season 1.
The Boroughs will fill the Stranger Things-shaped hole in your heart, but it can't coast on the association forever
The new Netflix series The Boroughs, executive-produced by The Duffer Brothers, is discussed as a potential successor to Stranger Things. While it shares many thematic and stylistic elements with the hit show, the article questions whether it can stand on its own merits or if it will be overshadowed by its association.
Gayming Awards 2026 Reveals Hosts, Guests, And Early Award Winners
The Gayming Awards 2026 will celebrate queer geek culture on June 8, hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn. Trixie Mattel will receive the LGBTQ+ Content Creator Superstar Award, and Darion Lowenstein will be honored with the Gayming Icon Award for his work in authentic LGBTQ+ representation in gaming. The event will feature various segments, including a D&D-style scene, a ranking of video game characters, a custom PC build giveaway, and a reunion of the 'Gaymer Guys'.
The Duffer Brothers debunk popular Stranger Things fan theory that suggests Eleven is alive, joke that they'll reveal her fate "20 years from now"
The Duffer Brothers have debunked a popular fan theory suggesting Eleven survives the Stranger Things series finale, clarifying that a perceived heartbeat sound was actually distorted audio of bricks. They joked that her fate might be revealed in 20 years, and discussed other character fates and original casting choices.
Stranger Things creators claim season 2's divisive episode about Eleven's 'sister' was never a backdoor pilot for a spin-off: "That’s gross. We would not do that"
The Duffer brothers have stated that the divisive season 2 episode featuring Eleven's 'sister' Kali was never intended as a backdoor pilot for a spin-off. They clarified during a podcast that the episode was not designed for that purpose. Kali and her friends were later featured in season 5, where she aided Eleven in the series finale.
The Duffer brothers' nostalgic new sci-fi show The Boroughs wouldn't mind having its own viral music moment:…
The creators of the new sci-fi series The Boroughs, Jeffrey Addis and Will Matthews, are open to their show having a viral music moment similar to Stranger Things. They discuss the importance of songs like David Bowie's 'Golden Years' and Bruce Springsteen's 'Thunder Road' to the series, which features an ensemble cast of veteran actors in a retirement community facing an otherworldly threat.
After 11 years in development hell, Chronology of Water and Stranger Things stars are set to lead new Prime Video TV show based on popular comic about bank robbers who stop time by having sex
A TV series adaptation of the Image comic Sex Criminals, about bank robbers who can stop time by having sex, is moving forward after 11 years in development. The eight-episode series, created by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chun, will star Imogen Poots and John Reynolds and premiere on Prime Video under Margot Robbie's LuckyChap production banner.
