Stranger Things producers Matt and Ross Duffer reportedly have proof that clears them from allegations of plagiarism on their hit Netflix show. The sci-fi series became a global sensation when it debuted in 2016. Set in Indiana in the 1980s, the show focuses on mysterious and terrifying happenings revolving around a government research lab. With its heavy ’80s nostalgia elements, Stranger Things proved a huge hit with audiences, leading to a second season in 2017.