3 ways Christian parents can use Stranger Things as a conversation starter

Stranger Things series 5 starts on 26 November - it can be dark and violent but Sandeep Louise suggests that it can help parents have spiritual conversations with their young people

Disclaimer: Current age rating for Stranger Things is 15. This may change at release and parents are encouraged to check the BBFC before release on 26 November.  IMDB also provide helpful information relating to the content of series so you can make your own mind up about suitability.

A parallel dimension with evil lurking, a saviour-like character who is chosen to save the world, and a raging war against good and evil …… sounds familiar to what we read throughout the Bible doesn’t it?

Well, these are three themes from the hit series Stranger Things which is launching the final season this month on 26 November on Netflix. The series premise coincides and mirrors themes from the Bible, thus providing conversation starters – especially if you’re a parent with a teenager.

The central theme throughout Stranger Things is the fight between good and evil

When Stranger Things was first released in 2016, it was heralded as the modern-day Goonies film. With an adventure in an unknown place and children as the protagonists, this sci-fi genre series hooked a young generation to watch and enjoy the retro props, vintage clothing and 80’s music immersing modern day people back into a specific time of living.

From season one, this series explored themes of good vs evil and created a parallel universe where evil resided with open gateways for this evil to manifest and impact the real world. We’re going to explore ……