Things About Stranger Things Season 1 That Have Aged Poorly

The article evaluates Stranger Things Season 1 through a retrospective lens, noting its global impact while acknowledging elements that have aged imperfectly. It recalls the season’s setup, with Will Byers’ disappearance and Eleven’s emergence, which propelled the show to worldwide popularity and spawned four additional seasons, concluding in December 2025. It highlights Jonathan Byers’ stalker-like behavior, including taking photos of Nancy and others at Steve’s party, and Steve Harrington’s jealousy—moments that, while part of Season 1, drew critical scrutiny as the series evolved. The piece concludes that, despite these missteps, Season 1 remains a landmark, even as later chapters refine character arcs and themes.