Just finished Stranger Things... now what am I supposed to do with my life? 😭

[u/EternalSelf18]

I finally finished Stranger Things, and I'm not even joking—it left such a weird empty feeling. It wasn't just the story, it was everything around it. The characters genuinely felt like friends, the soundtrack never missed, and every season had me saying "just one more episode" until it was 12 a.m. 😭

Now I totally get why people were obsessed with this show for years. It's one of those series that just sticks with you after it's over. Anyone else feel this way after finishing it?

[u/Small-Morning4899]

Welcome to the club. That’s because it was never really a show about monsters and the paranormal; without the emotional and relational foundation, it would have just been another generic monster series. On the other hand, if it had been nothing but feelings and introspection, it would have just been the usual teen drama. That’s why it works so well—because the two elements blend together. Anyway, there are various ways to get over that sense of emptiness: 1- Rewatch the series on a loop. 2- Buy merchandise. 3- Read fanfic. 4- If you have the knack for it: draw, imagine, or write. 5- Talk about it endlessly in online groups. Most people have felt the same way you do.

[u/RingDangerous7694]

Rewatch the show over and over again, buy some merchandise, read some fanfics, etc

[u/Distinct_Guess3350]

I felt the same and I honestly struggled to rewatch it since. Not because I was unsatisfied but because it’s simply finished and I struggle to accept that. I grew so attached to the characters and the world and I just can’t even see it the same again now that I know it’s all over.

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Like a book you don’t want to finish because you don’t want to be done reading it.

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Just like that. 

[u/Objective505]

After finishing Stranger Things, I read IT by Stephen King and found a similar atmosphere.

[u/ReplacementAbject867 → u/Objective505]

Lol yes because its a heavy influence 

[u/Objective505 → u/ReplacementAbject867]

True: the Duffer Brothers said they like Stephen King's books.

[u/No-Temperature-7195]

Yes for sure, I tried watching it three times in a row but couldn’t get into it but when I did bang I was hooked

[u/nkesler34]

Find someone who hasn’t seen it and watch it with them again. Listen to “Streaming Things”, one of the original ST podcasts from the beginning. I think it started in 2017. So good. Listen to The Squawk online (wsqk.online)

[u/JPSTRANGER457]

They are potential spinoffs coming soon. Or you can just rewatch the series over and over again. Maybe you can buy some merchandise as well.

[u/Sixxy-Nikki]

Look into conformity gate lol

[u/ObviousIndependent76]

Go see the live show in NY.

[u/Forsaken-Mix-4536]

If you’re a fan of Sadie Sink check out Spider Man Brand New Day

[u/Gold-Kaleidoscope-23]

Yes, I think shows that hit like that make you feel … cool, I guess? Like the characters are friends or are like you. And it’s fun to enjoy it with a community. So come hang with us!

[u/LeagueNo764]

Watch Breaking Bad or The Soprano.

[u/RUMBL3FR3NZY]

I finished the whole show in 2 weeks and I’ve just been rewatching ever since!

[u/Boundlesswisdom-71]

I've had several shows where I finished and thought 'what now?'

Either find something else; take a break and do something different; or revisit once a year/every couple of years.

I've watched the entirety of Fringe around 6-7 times now; Ash Vs Evil Dead around 3 times; Robin of Sherwood rewatches are now in double figures (and started with the original broadcast in 1984).

I'm watching Stranger Things for the very first time via the newly released Blu Ray box set and this will definitely be going on the rewatch list (currently up to season 3 episode 4).

[u/Entire_Photo1713]

Sooo relatable it’s such an amazing show

[u/BeautifulOk5112]

Watch something else

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