5) Stranger Things
Not only was Stranger Things one of 2016’s very best television shows, but it’s since become something of a pop culture phenomenon, and it’s easy to see why. Perfectly suited to Netflix binge-watching, the mysteries and secrets of the Duffer brothers’ show captivated audiences throughout the summer, quickly becoming many people’s favorite new addiction.
A loving throwback to everything 80’s, Stranger Things is full of heart and adventure in equal measure, not to mention some genuine scares along the way as well. It’s a wonderful blend of everything you loved as a child and acts as a fitting homage to one of cinema’s best decades, presenting a compelling story well worth a binge.
Trust us when we say that you won’t find too many shows from 2016 that are as expertly crafted and edge-of-your-seat gripping asĀ Stranger Things, making it one of the very best things that television had to offer this year.