The episode introduces us to Hawkins, Indiana, a small town in the 1980s. We meet Mike Wheeler, Will Byers, Dustin Henderson, and Lucas Sinclair, four young friends who are excited about their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game. However, their fun is disrupted when Will goes missing. As the episode progresses, we're introduced to a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities, known as Eleven (or El), who escapes from a government laboratory and becomes a key player in the mystery surrounding Will's disappearance.
Depending on whether you are looking for the origins of a psychokinetic teenager or the beginning of a post-apocalyptic odyssey, here is an in-depth breakdown of these two "Episode 1" experiences. 1. Stranger Things: "The Vanishing of Will Byers"
For a deeper dive into her character arc, you can visit the Eleven (Stranger Things) Wiki . 2. Station Eleven: "Wheel of Fire"
July 15, 2016
This episode establishes Eleven as a "weapon" on the run from shadowy government agents. Her silence and psychokinetic potential set the stage for the show's blend of 80s nostalgia and supernatural horror.