Stranger Things (2016-) Season 2 - episodes (2017) Watch Stranger Things Season 2 on Netflix Season one was set in 1983 where a mother tries to find her son after he disappears mysteriously in the small town of Hawkins. Season 2 is set one year later, and is more of a sequel than continuation. A new monster emerges from the upside down to wreak havoc in Hawkins. All of the main cast from season 1 return, there are more scenes in the upside down world, more monsters, and additional settings. The Duffer brothers have confirmed season 3, and are planning a season 4 as the last season. Ward: 5/5 Caleb: 5/5 Eric: -- Rod: --