Aside from Game of Thrones,The Exotic Time Machine there probably haven't been too many other shows as highly anticipated as Stranger Thingsthis year.

Ever since the first teaser was dropped at the Super Bowl back in February, people have been positively desperate for more of that sweet, sweet, '80s-style horror.

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Then, finally -- after many painfully Upside-Down-free months -- the big day finally rolled around.

In the hours before, the tension was palpable.

Then, finally, it happened.

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The big moment had finally arrived.

The excitement levels on Twitter quickly kicked into overdrive.

In the mayhem, mistakes were made.

Finally, though, the nation -- no, scratch that, the world-- was ready to binge.

And binge they did...

See you on the other side.

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