Netflix Releases VHS-Style Special Edition of Stranger Things Season 1 for 10th Anniversary

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Netflix has launched a 'VHS Special Edition' of Stranger Things' first season to mark the show's 10th anniversary. The re-release applies a VHS-style visual filter to all episodes, designed to give the series an authentic 1980s aesthetic. This follows other recent expansions of the franchise, including a behind-the-scenes documentary and an animated spin-off series. The VHS edition arrives after the show's final episode aired on New Year's Eve, as Netflix continues to extend the life of the beloved franchise.

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