Stranger Things 4 subtitles full of creativity

You could almost watch Stranger Things 4 again with the subtitles on.

Unfortunately, the fourth season of Stranger Things is already over. That was fun, wasn’t it? Afterwards, fun anecdotes and funny stories emerge. Like these. Did you know that the Duffers brothers have given subtitlers complete freedom in subtitling the new season of Stranger Things?

This concerns subtitling specifically for the deaf and hard of hearing. So not only the conversations, but also all noises that are provided with subtitles. In an interview with Netflix, writer Jeff T. gives text and explanation.

Describing the sounds villain Vecna. Eddy’s epic guitar scene. You have to imagine that the deaf and hard of hearing will receive the series in a different way than someone who can understand everything. It is up to the subtitler to create a comparable atmosphere with creative words.

The interview with Netflix about the Stranger Things subtitles is very entertaining to read. You gain insights and watch the show in a way you probably haven’t watched before.

Stranger Things is getting at least one more season. It is not yet known when the fifth season of the hit series will appear on Netflix.