Bang!” Inside a dark military lab, a booming voice announces an unseen explosive event, and Millie Bobby Brown falls to the floor, a drop of blood trickling from her nose. Sirens flash above her as she curls up amid piles of shattered glass and smashed equipment,

These three behind-the-scenes stories show how deliberate the series has always been. A name chosen for its subtle menace, real conspiracy roots that caught official attention, and one striking picture that changed a set forever, all fed into the world of Hawkins. Each choice deepened the show’s mix of wonder and fear.