The much-awaited fifth season of the iconic supernatural web series Stranger Things is currently in production and is expected to be released in 2025. Fans eagerly await the return of the beloved characters and thrilling storyline. There are several other compelling series with similar themes and concepts available to stream on various OTT platforms. Here is a curated list of top 5 recommendations on Netflix.
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy is about seven children born simultaneously on October 1, 1989, to women who had no prior signs of pregnancy. Six of them are adopted by billionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves and trained to become a superhero team: Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Ben. Vanya is excluded because she is believed to have no powers.
Locke & Key
Locke & Key is a Netflix original series that premiered on February 7, 2020, and is based on the comic book series by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez. Developed by Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill and Aron Eli Coleite, the series follows the story of a family and features an ensemble cast that includes Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones and Jackson Robert Scott.
Black Mirror
Black Mirror is a British sci-fi anthology series, created by Charlie Brooker, that explores the dark side of technology and the influence of media on society. Inspired by The Twilight Zone, each episode presents a standalone, dystopian story set shortly, often with a twist that explores contemporary issues through a speculative fiction twist, with Brooker and executive producer Annabel Jones driving the creative vision.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a Netflix original series based on the Archie comics series and brought to life by developer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Produced in association with Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions and Archie Comics, the series is directed by executive producers Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater and Lee Toland Krieger and blends supernatural horror and dark fantasy elements.
Dark
The German sci-fi thriller series Dark, created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, aired for three seasons from 2017 to 2020. Set in the fictional town of Winden, Germany, the series deals with the mysterious disappearance of a child, uncovering a complex web of time travel and intergenerational secrets between four families. Led by an ensemble cast including Louis Hofmann, Dark explores the profound impact of time on human existence, nature and life, raising fundamental questions about reality and the human condition.
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