About this episode

Sarah and Lea discuss the first episode of Stranger Things, covering various aspects of the show.

A missing boy, a small town, a mysterious girl...it's the first episode of Stranger Things! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss set design, location, behind the scenes, introduce the characters/actors, and of course, discuss the episode.

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