Some things have changed in Hawkins, Ind.
(there’s a new mall!
), and some things haven’t (the Upside Down is still creepy AF!).

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“The season takes place during the last summer before high school.
The kids are growing up, and that transition is going to be messy and awkward and painful.
Are they able to grow up without growing apart?”

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Oh, and their hometown is still a hot spot for a lot of interdimensional terror.
“Eleven closed the Gate, butthe Mind Flayer is still alivein the Upside Down,” teases Matt.
“It will find another way into Hawkins….
It’s just a matter of time.”
“It thrusts him into a discussion with Joyce [Winona Ryder],” says Harbour.
Unfortunately, parenthood has not been kind to the sheriff’s fitness level.
The surprising bromance of Steve (Joe Keery) and Dustin will also get plenty of screen time.
“You definitely see more of that,” says Matarazzo.