Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town

Chief Jim Hopper unveils long-hidden secrets to Eleven about his former life as a police detective in the bustling city of New York, confronting his history prior to the events of the acclaimed series, Stranger Things.In Hawkins, during the Christmas of 1984, Chief Jim Hopper's desire for a peaceful first holiday season with Eleven is interrupted by her curiosity. Despite his protests, Eleven retrieves a cardboard box labeled "New York" from the basement, prompting a series of probing questions: Why did Hopper leave Hawkins all those years ago? What significance does "Vietnam" hold? And why has he remained silent about his time in New York?Reluctant as he is to delve into his past, preferring a confrontation with demogorgons instead, Hopper realizes the necessity to confront the truth. Thus begins the tale of a critical case in New York—the final major investigation before his life took a different turn.Rewind to the summer of 1977 in New York City, where Hopper is attempting to rebuild his life after returning from Vietnam. With a young daughter, a loving wife, and new responsibilities as an NYPD detective, blending back into civilian life seems possible. However, when mysterious federal agents abruptly confiscate files related to a sequence of brutal, unsolved murders, Hopper is compelled to take drastic actions. Determined to uncover the truth, he dives headfirst into the investigation.Going undercover within New York's infamous street gangs, Hopper edges closer to solving the case. Yet, just as the pieces begin to fit, a massive blackout engulfs the city, thrusting Hopper into a darkness more profound than any he has ever encountered.