Stranger Things is a popular Netflix series that premiered in 2016. Winona Ryder plays the role of Joyce Byers, a mother whose son goes missing under mysterious circumstances. The series is set in the 1980s and pays homage to classic sci-fi and horror films of that era. Stranger Things follows Joyce and a group of kids as they uncover a government conspiracy and encounter supernatural forces. Winona Ryder's performance in the series has been widely praised, and her portrayal of a determined and loving mother adds emotional depth to the show.