Mishal Ali Zafar

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

We all love the ’80s throwbacks in Stranger Things, but the show actually taps into something deeper: the way kids used to just be kids. Netflix’s Stranger Things struck a nerve that goes deeper than monster scares or retro fashion. Sure, the show wallows in 1980s nostalgia, but what really hooks viewers is something else entirely: its vision of a childhood that’s basically extinct.

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

We all love the ’80s throwbacks in Stranger Things, but the show actually taps into something deeper: the way kids used to just be kids. Netflix’s Stranger Things struck a nerve that goes deeper than monster scares or retro fashion. Sure, the show wallows in 1980s nostalgia, but what really hooks viewers is something else entirely: its vision of a childhood that’s basically extinct.

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Most people think about the Demogorgons when they remember Stranger Things. Maybe Eleven’s powers come to mind, or those creepy government labs. But dig deeper into the show’s biggest saves, and you’ll find something weird: half the time, it’s regular junk that actually prevents the apocalypse. A broken string of lights here, some old radios there — these random household items end up being more important than all the supernatural stuff combined.

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

When it comes to sci-fi and fantasy, HBO reigns supreme. HBO’s addictive alternate worlds–like the fantasy realms of Game of Thrones and the vampire-filled bayous of True Blood–have become staples in pop culture. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, many of its sci-fi series have earned Golden Globes, Emmys, and other major awards for their outstanding production values, writing, and acting performances. From aliens and zombies to dragons and robots, here are 11 of HBO’s best sci-fi series.

1 week ago | thoughtcatalog.com | Mishal Ali Zafar

Remember when Carrie Bradshaw’s biggest worry was whether Big would call? Fast-forward twenty years, and she’s dealing with his funeral. The shift from Sex and the City to And Just Like That isn’t just about aging — it’s about completely rethinking what makes life worth living. The Manolo Blahniks and Mr. Big angst feel like ancient history now. Instead, we get Charlotte arguing with her teenager about curfew, Miranda questioning her entire career, and Carrie learning to sleep alone again.