The original Stranger Things villain, the Demogorgon has been central to the plot of the series since the opening scene of season 1, where it attacked and kidnapped Will. Along with the other D&D references seen in Stranger Things, each of the villainous beasts shares notable similarities and differences with their game counterparts. Two of the show’s most notable antagonists are named after famous Dungeons and Dragons monsters, with each of these names being used to represent a different being that comes from the murky netherworld of the Upside-Down. As a result, they often use the lore of the game to describe and contextualize the many sci-fi monsters that appear around Hawkins. The likable nerds of Stranger Things - consisting of Dustin, Will, Mike, and Lucas - are enthusiastic fans of the game (although by the third season some have graduated to being more interested in girls). Related: Stranger Things Season 4: Robert Englund Should Play A Good Guyĭespite (or perhaps because of) its debunked allegations of Satanism, one of the most enduringly popular cultural touchstones of the decade is tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. Even the show's casting owes a considerable debt to the 80s cultural landscape, with Aliens' own Paul Reiser cropping up in season 2 and The Princess Bride's Cary Elwes taking on a role in Stranger Things season 3. Despite the unusual tonal mix, the series has been a smash hit for streaming service Netflix and its creators the Duffer Brothers.ġ980s pop culture crops up constantly in Stranger Things, with the series referencing everything from Aliens to Amblin Entertainment movies to Stephen King and obscure Larry Cohen horror flicks. Stranger Things is filled with all sorts of references to nerdy lore, but which famous Dungeons and Dragons monsters has it referenced so far? Stranger Things won instant critical praise thanks to the show's unique combination of sci-fi, horror, small-town mystery, and coming-of-age dramedy.
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