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Historical context
Stranger things-
It has a nostalgia element being set in the 80s appealing to audiences who are young during this decade and has also been influenced by 80s cult films. Fear of AIDS/HIV and fear of the unknown are presented in stranger things  as they were apparent during this decade.
The killing -
The Nordic noir genre started to become popular. People became more interested in crime and the criminal mind as well as the idea of attack on family life rather than wholescale attack on a a city/country.

Economic context
Stranger things-
The show is a Netflix original making it high budget, allowing money to be spent on the narrative, costume, and special effects as most of the cast were unknown. Episodes of presents different classes of wealth and the families for their households.
The killing-
Produced by a public service broadcaster in Denmark, then was globally distributed, broadcasted on BBC Four in the UK. Low-budget yet mass audience due to its global reach and popularity in Denmark.

Social context
stranger things-
Reflect the 1980s through its influence of Spielberg and King. It also presents suburban family life ,different classes and gender roles e.g. mikes house presents the stereotypical white family home. The father figures of the boys are mostly absent suggesting women played a greater role in family life.
The killing-
Reflects 2007 as it does in stereotype gender, with  Sarah Lund being a female protagonist with a “masculine” profession. Thies and permille are presented as equal partners both playing a role in family life.

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