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After the explosive two-hour finale of Stranger Things<\/em> dropped on New Year\u2019s Eve, fans are grappling with the end of a cultural phenomenon<\/a> that defined a generation of television. But as the gate to the Upside Down finally closes, there is no shortage of stories ready to fill the supernatural void.<\/p>\n From time-traveling teens to psychic girls in hiding, the following films and television series echo the themes, tone, or time-bending aesthetic of Stranger Things<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Twin Peaks<\/strong><\/p>\n An FBI agent investigates the death of a homecoming queen in a small town filled with bizarre characters and supernatural intrigue.<\/p>\n David Lynch\u2019s iconic series is a mood-heavy precursor to the surreal tone of Stranger Things<\/em> and the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.<\/p>\n Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael C. Hall stars in this Netflix thriller about a father searching for his missing daughter in a gated community. <\/p>\n The secrets and twists hidden beneath a suburban fa\u00e7ade echo Stranger Things<\/em>‘ themes of hidden danger, missing children and parental fear.<\/p>\n One of Us Is Lying<\/strong><\/p>\n A brain, an athlete, a criminal, and a princess\u2014each becomes a suspect in a classmate\u2019s death. <\/p>\n Like Stranger Things<\/em>, this show blends teen drama and loveable high school tropes with mystery and unexpected turns.<\/p>\n The Umbrella Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n Dysfunctional super-powered siblings raised by a mysterious billionaire reunite to prevent an apocalypse. <\/p>\n Fans of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her gifted friends will find familiar themes of supernatural power, trauma, destiny and world-ending stakes.<\/p>\n Paper Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n Four 1980s newspaper delivery girls become entangled in a time-travel war, with future versions of themselves playing key roles. <\/p>\n If you loved the retro vibes and emotional beats of Stranger Things<\/a><\/em>, this is a must-watch.<\/p>\n Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/strong><\/p>\n Greek gods, monsters and a 12-year-old demigod with supernatural powers\u2014Percy\u2019s quest through mythological danger channels<\/a> the same coming-of-age adventure energy that drove Stranger Things<\/em>.<\/p>\n The X-Files<\/strong><\/p>\n FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigate the unexplained\u2014from aliens to shadowy government experiments. <\/p>\n Fans who enjoyed the mystery and conspiracy threads in Stranger Things<\/em> will find familiar terrain here.<\/p>\n The Haunting of Hill House<\/strong><\/p>\n Told across two timelines, this horror series focuses on a family traumatized by their time in a haunted house. <\/p>\n Its emotional storytelling and supernatural tension mirror Stranger Things<\/em>‘ balance of scares and sentiment.<\/p>\n Dark<\/strong><\/p>\n In a small German town, children go missing and a time-travel conspiracy spanning generations emerges. <\/p>\n The moody visuals and interwoven timelines will appeal to fans of the show\u2019s deeper sci-fi elements.<\/p>\n Fringe<\/strong><\/p>\n Part X-Files<\/em>, part Stranger Things<\/em>, this procedural sci-fi thriller dives into parallel universes, fringe science, and government secrets. <\/p>\n Ideal for viewers looking for more mind-bending narratives.<\/p>\n Locke & Key<\/strong><\/p>\n Three siblings move into a mysterious house filled with magical keys\u2014each unlocking supernatural abilities or dangerous threats. <\/p>\n Stranger Things<\/em> fans will enjoy the fantasy-horror hybrid and strong young leads.<\/p>\n Buffy the Vampire Slayer<\/strong><\/p>\n Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) juggles high school and hellmouth demons in this cult classic. <\/p>\n Much like Eleven, she is a reluctant hero learning to control her powers and protect her friends from supernatural evil.<\/p>\n Cobra Kai <\/strong><\/p>\n Set decades after The Karate Kid<\/em>, this revival<\/a> captures the spirit of redemption, rivalry, and teenage identity.<\/p>\n While not supernatural, the nostalgic energy resonates with Stranger Things<\/a><\/em>‘ tone.<\/p>\n Black Mirror: Bandersnatch<\/strong><\/p>\n This interactive movie offers a story about a young game developer in the 1980s unraveling under the weight of free will and control. <\/p>\n Psychological horror and time loops make it a fitting follow-up.<\/p>\nTV<\/a> Series<\/h2>\n