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Check out these first look images from Stranger Things 2

Words by Little White Lies

Four people, three men and one woman, standing in a wooded area wearing military-style uniforms.
Four people, three men and one woman, standing in a wooded area wearing military-style uniforms.
The second season of Netflix’s hit show returns this coming Halloween.

Having already treated us to a tantalising teaser earlier this month, Netflix have now released a batch of first-look images from Stranger Things 2 ahead of the show’s return on Halloween.

Without giving anything away, these stills suggest that the Duffers brothers have ensured that the tone of this sequel-of-sorts matches the original. The mood here is suitably dark with an overriding sense of apprehension, while the kids look absolutely adorable in their homemade Ghostbusters Halloween costumes. Perhaps tellingly, there’s no sign of Eleven here, with the focus instead on Will, Mike and co, who appear to be finding it tough getting back to normality after the events of the first season.

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Stranger Things 2’s official log line reads: A year after Will’s return, everything seems back to normal… but a darkness lurks just beneath the surface, threatening all of Hawkins.

What are your hopes for second season of Stranger Things? Share your thoughts with us @LWLies

Young boy with short brown hair wearing a plaid shirt and olive green jacket, surrounded by other children in an outdoor setting.
Three people, two males and one female, standing in an outdoor setting. The male on the left is wearing a grey t-shirt and a red cap. The male in the centre is wearing a checked shirt. The female on the right is wearing a brown jacket.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting in a car at night, looking worried or scared.
Shadowy figure of a man wearing a hat, face illuminated by a bright light in the dark.
Four people, three men and one woman, standing in a wooded area wearing military-style uniforms.

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