Now That Stranger Things Is Over, What To Watch Next

A weird feeling has slowly sunk in this month—something quiet, heavy, and strangely familiar. It’s almost as if yet another chapter of life is closing, and not just because we’re approaching the end of 2025. One of the most beloved shows of our generation, the hit series that first arrived in 2016, has finally reached its end.

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Stranger, perhaps even stranger than Stranger Things itself is the fact that we now have to say goodbye to El, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, and the rest of the Hawkins crew. After spending years watching them battle creatures, curses, adolescence, and otherworldly chaos, the season finale has rolled its last credits. And for many of us, it feels like the world is tilting just a little… upside down.

Now comes the real question:
What do we do with the void left behind? What do we do when the show that defined summer binges, sparked a cultural wave of ‘80s nostalgia, and made Eggo waffles cool again… is officially over?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Shows to Help You Fill the Hawkins-Sized Hole in Your Heart

Here’s a list of series that can help you ease the ache, scratch that supernatural itch, or simply keep you wrapped in the warm glow of great storytelling. Whether you’re looking for something spooky, nostalgic, heartfelt, or adventure-packed, these picks can guide you through the post-finale blues:

1. Dark

Mind-bending timelines, eerie mysteries, emotional depth, this German sci-fi gem is perfect for anyone who loves complex storytelling and supernatural twists.

2. Supernatural

Filling the void with 15 seasons of monster hunts, brotherly love, and apocalyptic chaos is never a bad idea. For many of you this might be a re-run.

3. Wednesday

A sharp, stylish blend of mystery, gothic charm, and supernatural mayhem that scratches the “quirky-creepy” itch.

4. Paper Girls

Time travel, friendship, and adventure—this series offers a nostalgic sci-fi vibe with its own unique emotional punch.

5. The OA

Ethereal, emotional, bold, and genre-bending—perfect for fans who crave something mystical and unconventional..