," launched on on July 15, 2016 . Written and directed by the Duffer Brothers , the 49-minute pilot serves as an immersive entry into 1980s-inspired sci-fi and horror. Plot Summary
Joyce calls Chief (David Harbour), a jaded, pill-popping sheriff haunted by his own past tragedy (the loss of his daughter, Sara). Hopper dismisses the disappearance at first—kids run away. But Joyce knows better. Stranger Things Season 1 - Episode 1
Parallel to the search, a mysterious young girl with a shaved head and a " 011 " tattoo (Eleven) escapes the laboratory and is found by the boys in the woods. Key Features & Stylistic Choices Review: Stranger Things - Season 1, Episode 1 ," launched on on July 15, 2016