10 shows to watch next if you loved Stranger Things on Netflix

The gates to the Upside-Down may (finally) be closing, but the cultural impact of Stranger Things is far from over. Since its debut in 2016, the Duffer Brothers’ supernatural hit has given us monster chaos, synth-heavy soundtracks, friendships that made us cry, and more ‘80s nostalgia than a box set of VHS tapes. 

Whether you were obsessed with Eleven’s powers, Max’s heart-stopping escape to the sound of Kate Bush or simply loved watching a bunch of kids save the world before curfew, Stranger Things struck a chord like few shows ever have. 

So, if you’re staring at your TV wondering what on earth could follow it, don’t panic! From creepy small towns and sci-fi twists to friendships pushed to the limit, here are 10 shows to watch next if you loved Stranger Things.

Watch Dark if you like supernatural mysteries in small towns

Stream Dark seasons 1–3 in Apps > Netflix now. 

If Hawkins kept you hooked, prepare to lose your mind in Winden. This German sci-fi thriller starts with a missing child and quickly spirals into time travel, secret identities and intergenerational trauma. It’s darker, moodier and demands your full attention, but the payoff is immense. Think Stranger Things with fewer bikes and way more existential dread. 

Watch The Umbrella Academy if you like kids vs cosmic evil

Stream The Umbrella Academy seasons 1–4 in Apps > Netflix now. 

What happens when super-powered siblings with unresolved issues try to save the world? Chaos, obviously. The Umbrella Academy combines apocalyptic drama with dark humour, dysfunctional family dynamics and a killer soundtrack. Much like Stranger Things, it mixes emotional character moments with high-concept sci-fi and proves that saving humanity is much harder when no one plays nice.

Watch Everything Sucks! if you like nostalgic vibes and growing up fast

Stream Everything Sucks! season 1 in Apps > Netflix now. 

Set in a small-town high school in the 1990s, Everything Sucks! captures the awkwardness of first crushes, lifelong friendships and figuring yourself out before you’re ready. There are no monsters or time portals here, but the heartfelt coming-of-age story and throwback feel will hit home for Stranger Things fans who loved the quieter, more emotional moments. 

Watch the Haunting of Hill House if you like monsters lurking in the shadows

Stream The Haunting of Hill House in Apps > Netflix now. 

From the creators of The Haunting of Bly Manor, this chilling series swaps Demogorgons for ghosts, but keeps the emotional intensity turned all the way up. It’s genuinely terrifying at times, but it’s also deeply human, exploring grief, family and trauma across multiple timelines. Not one to watch with the lights off… unless you’re feeling brave. 

Watch the OA if you like sci-fi with a beating heart

Stream The OA seasons 1–2 in Apps > Netflix now. 

Few shows divide opinion quite like The OA, but for viewers who loved Stranger Things’ emotional core, this one’s worth your time. It blends near-death experiences, parallel dimensions and interpretive dance (yes, really) into something unlike anything else. Strange, bold and surprisingly moving – just don’t expect easy answers.

Watch The Society if you like friendships pushed to the limit

Stream The Society season 1 > Netflix now. 

When a group of teenagers return from a school trip to find their town mysteriously deserted, they’re forced to build a society of their own to survive. Power struggles, loyalty tests and moral dilemmas quickly take hold, turning friendships into fault lines. It’s fewer monsters, more mind games, but the tension and emotional stakes will feel very familiar to Stranger Things fans. 

Watch Locke & Key if you like supernatural chaos with humour

Stream Locke & Key seasons 1–3 in Apps > Netflix now. 

Based on Joe Hill’s graphic novels, this fantasy drama follows three siblings who move into their late father’s family home and discover a collection of magical keys with dangerous powers. As they navigate grief, growing up, and high-school drama, a dark supernatural force is also hunting the keys.  

The show mixes spooky mythology with teen drama, making it an easy watch for Stranger Things fans who like their scares balanced with warmth.

Watch All of Us Are Dead if you like coming-of-age horror with real stakes

Stream All of Us Are Dead season 1 in Apps > Netflix now. 

Set in a South Korean high school during a sudden zombie outbreak, this relentless thriller follows students fighting to survive while the outside world locks them in. It’s far more intense than Stranger Things, but the emotional core is familiar:  friendships are tested, first loves blossom and growing up becomes a matter of life or death.  

Watch 3 Body Problem if you like mysteries that keep you guessing

Stream 3 Body Problem season 1 in Apps > Netflix now. 

From the creators of Game of Thrones, this ambitious sci-fi thriller starts with a global scientific mystery and spirals into something far bigger and stranger. Blending big ideas with emotional stakes and a creeping sense of unease, it’s a smart next watch for Stranger Things fans who love unravelling the unknown. 

Watch Alice in Borderland if you like high-stakes survival with a sci-fi twist

Stream Alice in Borderland seasons 1–3 in Apps > Netflix now. 

The Hellfire Club has nothing on the Japanese teens of Alice in Borderland, who find themselves trapped in an empty, parallel Tokyo and forced to compete in deadly games to survive. Adapted from Haro Aso’s manga, this survival drama mixes brain-teasing challenges with emotional character arcs, making it a perfect pick for Stranger Things fans who loved the show’s darker, geekier edge.

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