#40: Make Sure Things Exist Before Putting Them in Your TV Show
Mistake: The Walkie-Talkies that are used in the first season weren’t invented by 1983
Nailing historical accuracy is crucial in film and television, especially when the setting is in the past. Thanks to the power of the internet and eagle-eyed viewers, fans and critics are quick to spot any anachronisms or inaccuracies. Such was the case with the popular drama series Stranger Things, which momentarily stumbled when it featured TRC-214 walkie-talkies in season one.
The catch? The series is set in 1983, but these particular walkie-talkies didn’t hit the market until 1985. While this may have been a minor detail in the grand scheme of things, it didn’t go unnoticed by viewers with a penchant for historical accuracy. Despite the hiccup, Stranger Things remains a beloved and critically acclaimed series that continues to transport audiences into its nostalgic world of supernatural mysteries.