Seven must-watch series that capture the mystery, monsters, and emotional stakes of Stranger Things now that season 5 has concluded.
The Stranger Things Season 5 finale has premiered, leaving fans both thrilled and craving more.
If you’re feeling the void after Hawkins’ climactic showdown, you’re not alone. The story of our favorite 1980s monster-fighting teens has reached its dramatic conclusion, and the question now is: what’s next?
These seven series capture the same mix of mystery, monsters, and emotional stakes that made Stranger Things a cultural phenomenon. Expect supernatural forces, mind-bending mysteries, disappearances, creature encounters, and tight-knit teams navigating worlds that get darker and larger with every episode. From sci-fi chaos to psychological horror and dark fantasy, each show offers familiar energy with a fresh twist.
Think of this list as your next roll of the dice.
The Society
If the mystery of Hawkins pulled you in, The Society taps into that same unease. A group of teenagers returns from a school trip to find their town empty. No adults. No explanation. Like Stranger Things, it leans into isolation, survival, and the fear of the unknown.
Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland mirrors Stranger Things through teamwork under pressure. Instead of Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, characters are forced into deadly games where strategy and loyalty decide survival. The stakes are brutal. The group dynamics are intense. And the mystery keeps escalating.
Locke and Key
Locke and Key shares Stranger Things’ core mix of kids, secrets, and supernatural danger. A mysterious house filled with magical keys becomes the center of a family’s grief and discovery. It balances emotional trauma with fantasy and creeping horror.
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Midnight Mass
For viewers drawn to Stranger Things’ darker and bloodier moments, Midnight Mass delivers. It trades monsters for faith, miracles, and slow-burning dread. The horror here is quiet but devastating. And just like Vecna, the threat hides in plain sight.
12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys leans heavily into science fiction. Time travel, apocalyptic futures, and a looming central villain drive the story. Fans intrigued by Vecna’s role as a singular, evolving antagonist will find familiar ground here.
Wednesday
Wednesday captures the darker, offbeat side of Stranger Things. A young outsider investigates murders while navigating a strange school full of secrets. It blends mystery, humor, and supernatural elements with a gothic tone.
The Magicians
If you enjoy powers, mythology, and worlds layered on top of reality, The Magicians is a strong match. It twists fantasy tropes with gods, monsters, and emotional consequences. Think Stranger Things, but older, messier, and more self-aware.
Stranger Things may have come to an end, but its influence is everywhere. These shows capture pieces of what made Hawkins unforgettable. Mystery. Friendship. Fear. And the feeling that something is always watching from the dark.
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