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Stranger Things Fans Spot Major 1987 Continuity Error

12/28/2025

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Stranger Things fans spotted a continuity error in season 5, episode 7, when Holly Wheeler wears a shirt from Under Armour, founded in 1996, while the show is set in 1987.
The mistake has drawn comparisons to Starbucks cup incident in Game of Thrones and sparked frustration over period accuracy.
Season 5 has achieved record-breaking viewership and mostly positive reviews, with the finale available on Netflix on December 31.

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Stranger Things fans spotted a continuity error in season 5, episode 7, when Holly Wheeler wears a shirt from Under Armour, founded in 1996, while the show is set in 1987.
The mistake has drawn comparisons to Starbucks cup incident in Game of Thrones and sparked frustration over period accuracy.
Season 5 has achieved record-breaking viewership and mostly positive reviews, with the finale available on Netflix on December 31.