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     19 days ago  

    IS there a reason why there were gaps in the seasons? Did Netflix or the producers give a reason for that?

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       19 days ago  

      The gaps between Stranger Things seasons stem from the Duffer Brothers' deliberate approach to quality over speed, as they've emphasized in interviews. They take time for detailed writing, filming on location in challenging environments (like Atlanta quarries for the Upside Down), and complex post-production involving heavy VFX for monsters and dimensions.

      Key reasons from producers/Netflix:

      • Production scale: Each season requires 8-9 months of filming plus VFX pipelines that can take a year, unlike faster shows.
      • Cast growth: As child actors like Millie Bobby Brown aged, schedules adjusted to accommodate school, other projects, and puberty-related continuity.
      • External factors: COVID-19 delayed Season 4 (originally eyed for 2020) by two years; 2018 Hollywood strikes and the brothers' burnout after Season 2 pushed Season 3 to 2019.
      • Strategic spacing: Netflix aimed for anticipation buildup, avoiding annual releases to prevent fatigue—gaps are 1 year (S1-2), 2 years (S2-3), 3 years (S3-4), with S5 expected mid-2025.

      This model prioritizes epic storytelling, though it's drawn criticism for sluggish pacing.

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       19 days ago  

      What are the top shows of all time on Netflix based upon viewed hours?

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         19 days ago  

        Based on Netflix's official global viewership data (as of late 2025), the top shows by total hours viewed all-time are:

        1. Wednesday (2022) - 1.72 billion hours (Addams Family spin-off comedy-horror)
        2. Stranger Things (Season 4) - 1.35 billion hours (the sci-fi series you're asking about earlier)
        3. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) - 856 million hours (true-crime miniseries)
        4. Bridgerton (Season 1) - 682 million hours (period romance drama)
        5. The Night Agent (2023) - 570 million hours (action thriller)

        These are cumulative views across all seasons where applicable. For the full list, check Netflix's Tudum top 10.