Alright, Stranger Things fans. It’s almost time. If you, like the masses, have been itching to embark on a full series rewatch, you may be scrutinizing over the best way to go about it. Lucky for you, there is a method to the madness. Starting today, by watching only one episode a day, you can rewatch the entire series just in time for the series finale.
Beginning October 23, if you watch just one episode a day, you can finish all four seasons of Stranger Things one day before the season five premiere hits Netflix on November 26.
This formula has been circulating Reddit threads and TikTok for months as fans gear up for the highly anticipated finale. It really is the perfect plan. Let’s break it down.
There Are (Only!) 34 Episodes in Stranger Things
The first four seasons of Stranger Things combine for a total of 34 episodes: eight in season one, nine in season two, eight in season three, and nine in season four. By counting the days backward from November 26, that lands you at October 23. In translation, there are exactly 34 days between now and the finale. That’s if you plan on tackling one episode a day up until season five.
Now, if you’d rather binge watch on your own schedule, that’s totally up to you. You can ignore this nifty formula altogether. No shame in that. But, if you’re aiming for a more relaxed rewatch, today is the perfect day to start.
Rewatch With The Cast
In honor of the final face-off against the Upside Down, the Stranger Things cast is joining in on the nostalgia with a cast rewatch. This month, the cast took a trip down memory lane, revisiting each previous season ahead of November 26. Each video offers a deep dive into the secrets of Hawkins, revealing unseen behind-the-scenes moments and interesting fun facts. Each season rewatch is up on the Stranger Things YouTube page.
“Volume One” of Stranger Things 5 hits Netflix on November 26 at 5 PM PT. “Volume Two” follows on December 25, and the final episode drops on December 31. For the first time ever, you can even catch the series finale on the big screen.