"Sometimes they're simply used to establish where the series is in time. (If Mike's singing Corey Hart's "Never Surrender," it must be 1985.) But sometimes they play a central role in the action, as with Max's deep connection to Kate Bush, or they reflect and comment upon the events of the series. When the Hawkins boys dress up like little Ghostbusters, for instance, they may not realize they're essentially playing similar roles"
"From its fashion to its snacks to its movie references, Hawkins remains very much a part of the 1980s, though older pop-culture items have played a more prominent role so far this season. Set in the fall of 1987, Stranger Things 5 leaps forward over a year in time from the end of Stranger Things 4, and while that's not a huge jump, the new episodes contain"
Stranger Things frequently weaves 1980s pop-culture references into its storytelling as both time markers and narrative drivers. Music, films, fashion, snacks, and games sometimes merely establish period while other times influence character emotions and plot direction. Examples include Mike singing Corey Hart, Max's bond with Kate Bush, Ghostbusters-costumed boys, and Dungeons & Dragons guiding choices. Season five is set in fall 1987 and follows a quarantined Hawkins still steeped in '80s touchstones alongside older cultural items. Episodes balance fleeting Easter eggs with references that may carry substantial narrative weight.
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