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No, The Simpsons Didn’t (Permanently) Kill Off Marge
The Simpsons showed a future without Marge and while it’s not canon, it hit fans harder than expected.
Are Long Gaps Between Seasons Killing Streaming Shows?
Long waits between seasons are testing viewers’ patience and putting the future of streaming originals at risk.
The Death of Slow Burn TV
The era of long-form TV storytelling is dying. What are we losing in the race for quick hits?
The Satanic Panic That Inspired Stranger Things 4
Inspired by real 1980s hysteria, Stranger Things 4 shows how fear can turn neighbors into a witch-hunting mob.
Inside the Secret Experiments That Inspired Stranger Things
While Stranger Things is pure fiction, it is rooted in some very real and disturbing history.
Stranger Things 4: The Nina Project Explained
In Season 4, the Nina Project helps Eleven reclaim her powers by forcing her to face her trauma.
Stranger Things 4: Eleven’s Resurrection Power, Explained
Eleven tried to resurrect her best friend Max but didn’t fully bring her back.
Who Is Vecna? The Real Villain Behind Stranger Things
Vecna is Stranger Things’ most terrifying villain. Learn who he really is, his dark origin story, and how he influenced every season of the series.