Rewatching The Stranger Things Pilot Before Season 5
Revisiting the first episode of Stranger Things season 1 reveals a surprising shift in the show's tone from its beginning. As the highly anticipated season 5 approaches, many fans are rewatching the entire series to refresh their memories.
Although the timeline of Stranger Things remains mostly straightforward, the story grows increasingly complex and the world expands with every new season. Revisiting the first season helps reconnect with the origins of key characters like Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will.
The Beginning: A Standalone Miniseries
The show was originally envisioned as a one-off miniseries called Montauk, centered around the mysterious disappearance of a boy named Will Byers. As Will’s family searched for him, his friends Mike, Dustin, and Lucas encountered a strange girl named Eleven in the woods.
Notably Different Pace
Watching season 1, episode 1, “The Vanishing of Will Byers,” it becomes clear that the early episodes of Stranger Things are surprisingly slow compared to what many viewers might remember.
“Despite what viewers might remember of Stranger Things season 1, the show is shockingly slow in its early episodes.”
Summary
Stranger Things began as a slow-building mystery that evolved into a richly complex story, making a rewatch before the final season a rewarding experience.