9+ hour, 17+ min ago (462+ words) The show has long drawn inspiration from 1980s pop culture, borrowing elements from classics like The Goonies, E.T., Firestarter, Aliens, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Surprisingly, the series also incorporates influences from Chevy Chase's 1985 comedy Fletch." David Harbour, who plays Hopper, revealed in a 2018 interview with Variety that the Duffer Brothers used Fletch as a creative reference for the third season, shaping Hopper's storyline with a comedic, rogue-investigator vibe. When the season premiered, Hopper's sarcastic quips, casual outfits, and off-the-books sleuthing clearly echoed Chase's character." "The Duffers are so specific each year with the movies," Harbour stated at the time. "And Fletch is one movie we get to play around and have some fun with this season, which you wouldn't expect from Stranger Things, and you wouldn't expect from the Spielberg universe, and you certainly wouldn't expect from a darker season....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (428+ words) The Final Jeopardy answer for the category "1980s Television" was "What is Star Trek: The Next Generation?" This spin-off series debuted 21 years after the original Star Trek. The new series takes place in the 24th century, nearly a century after the original. The episode featured the 10-day champion, Harrison Whitaker, aiming for his 11th consecutive victory. He faced Emma Passariello and Lyman Howard, two formidable opponents. Harrison's recent achievement as the show's 19th superchampion made this game noteworthy. Long winning streaks on Jeopardy boost ratings and cultural relevance. The initial round, the Jeopardy Round, set the stage for the intense competition. Contestants navigated through six categories, trying to build their bankroll. All three players showed moments of brilliance and missed opportunities. With double clues, the Double Jeopardy Round increased the excitement. The Daily Double allowed one player to make a high-stakes bet in this…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) The Netflix hit series Stranger Things is celebrating its upcoming final season by collaborating with McDonald's. The fast food giant has released a Stranger Things-themed Happy Meal. The box comes with a new Hellfire Sauce and a toy made in the likeness of one of the characters from Hawkins, Indiana and the Demogorgon from The Upside Down. The exclusive collaboration is only available in some parts of Latin America and Europe. " With each Happy Meal comes a Big Mac, medium fries, medium drink and Hellfire Dipping Sauce. According to McDonald's Portugal, for an extra fee of 1, customers who purchase the McDonald's regular or large Happy Meal will get a Stranger Things-branded box and a mystery mini figure." In an interview with the BBC published on November 13, 2025, Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer talked about the spin-off already in development:…...