In Stranger Things season 3, the story continues in the summer of 1985, one year after the events of season 2. The small town of Hawkins, Indiana, is once again faced with supernatural occurrences and a new threat from the Upside Down.

The season begins with the main characters, Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Will, and Max, enjoying their summer vacation. However, their plans for a fun-filled summer are interrupted when strange power outages and mysterious rats infestations start plaguing Hawkins.

Meanwhile, Chief Hopper is struggling with parenting as he tries to establish boundaries for Eleven and her relationship with Mike. Joyce Byers becomes suspicious of the strange occurrences and starts investigating with the help of the eccentric conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman.

As the story unfolds, it is revealed that the Mind Flayer, the main antagonist from the previous season, has not been entirely defeated and is once again trying to invade Hawkins. This time, it takes control of Billy, Max's stepbrother, turning him into a vessel for its evil plans.

The group of friends reunites and, with the help of Steve Harrington, Nancy Wheeler, and Jonathan Byers, they form a plan to stop the Mind Flayer. They discover that the source of its power is a new mall, Starcourt, which was built on top of a secret Russian laboratory.

While the kids investigate the mall and its underground facility, battling Russian agents and encountering new allies along the way, Joyce and Hopper work together to shut down the portal to the Upside Down, which is located beneath the facility.

During their mission, relationships are tested, secrets are uncovered, and sacrifices are made. The season culminates in an epic showdown between the Mind Flayer and the group, resulting in the apparent death of Hopper and the closure of the portal. However, a post-credits scene reveals that the Russians have an imprisoned Demogorgon, hinting at more dangers to come.

Stranger Things season 3 is filled with 80s nostalgia, thrilling action sequences, and emotional moments as the characters face their fears and grow stronger together in the face of supernatural threats.

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