15 Shows to Fill the Stranger Things Void Until Season 5 Drops

Still thinking about Hawkins, the Upside Down, and those synth-heavy soundtracks? While Stranger Things Season 5 is taking its sweet time, there are plenty of shows—some supernatural, others sci-fi, and a few just straight-up weird—that can keep you hooked in the meantime.

This isn’t just another “if you liked this, watch that” list. We’ve grouped shows by vibe so you can find exactly what you’re in the mood for: creepy mysteries, teens with powers, alternate worlds, and more.

For Fans of Found Families and Supernatural Chaos

These shows echo Stranger Things’ heart—friendship, family, and facing things way bigger than yourself.

The Umbrella Academy

A group of estranged super-siblings reunite to stop an apocalypse. Expect sibling rivalry, time jumps, and emotional chaos.

Where to watch: Netflix

Locke & Key

Three siblings discover magical keys in a mysterious house. But every power comes with a cost—and a dark history.

Where to watch: Netflix

Paper Girls

Time travel, retro bikes, and a girl squad stuck between dimensions. Think Stranger Things but with Gen X girls.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Raising Dion

A widowed mother tries to protect her son after he begins showing strange powers—while dark forces close in.

Where to watch: Netflix

If You’re Missing Hawkins-Style Small Town Mystery

Something’s always wrong in these seemingly normal towns—and you’re invited to investigate.

Dark

A missing child unravels a decades-long conspiracy involving time travel and twisted family trees. German, intense, unforgettable.

Where to watch: Netflix

Safe

When a teen disappears from a quiet suburb, secrets come pouring out. Created by thriller master Harlan Coben.

Where to watch: Netflix

Wayward Pines

A secret town, a hidden truth, and no way out. M. Night Shyamalan delivers a surreal and unsettling ride.

Where to watch: Apple TV / VOD

Parallel Worlds, Monsters, and Mind Games

Ready for more reality-bending horror and upside-down logic? These shows deliver the strange.

Archive 81

A film archivist uncovers a demonic cult through a series of old videotapes. Slow-burn horror meets analog creepiness.

Where to watch: Netflix

Alice in Borderland

After Tokyo turns into a deadly game zone, a group of survivors must win—or die trying. High-stakes survival with heart.

Where to watch: Netflix

1899

From the creators of Dark, this is a multilingual puzzle-box mystery aboard a haunted ship bound for the New World.

Where to watch: Netflix

Teens with Powers, Secrets, and Emotional Baggage

Because nothing says “Stranger Things energy” like young people discovering dangerous powers and government secrets.

Mortel

French teens gain supernatural abilities after a deal with a mysterious force. But power always comes with a price.

Where to watch: Netflix

Misfits

A group of juvenile offenders accidentally gains powers after a freak storm. Chaotic, darkly funny, and surprisingly heartfelt.

Where to watch: Hulu / Apple TV

I Am Not Okay With This

A teen girl navigates grief, high school—and telekinetic rage she can’t control. Sharp, fast, and full of angst.

Where to watch: Netflix

Creatures, Survival, and Teen Drama

What do zombies and government labs have in common? They both create strong, scared kids who have to grow up fast.

All of Us Are Dead

A zombie outbreak traps students inside their high school. Think Train to Busan meets The Breakfast Club.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Society

A bus full of teens returns home to find all the adults gone—and no way out. Lord of the Flies gets a YA update.

Where to watch: Netflix

Bonus Tip: Want the Ultimate Spoiler-Free Rewatch?

Try revisiting Stranger Things itself, but from different character perspectives. Watch only episodes centered on Eleven, or focus on Jonathan and Nancy’s arc. You’ll pick up on details you missed—and the wait for Season 5 might feel a little shorter.

Which of these shows is your next binge? Or is there a hidden gem you think belongs on this list? Let’s hear your picks below.

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