"Stranger things 5": the series benefited the US economy by $ 1.4 billion

"Stranger things 5": the series benefited the US economy by $ 1.4 billion

Netflix's popular series "very strange affairs" not only caused a lot of hype among the audience, but also brought tremendous benefits to the US economy. Experts estimate that the project contributed $ 1.4 billion to the country's economy.

The greatest economic benefit came from the contribution of the state of Georgia, where the bulk of the series was filmed. Through the scenes and infrastructure created in the area, the contribution to the state's GDP was estimated at $ 650 million. The production of the series also stimulated the development of services and tourism, increasing the employment of local professionals.

The runner-up was California state. The state's economy earned another $ 500 million due to the filming and post-production work done here.

In addition, the popularity of the series has had a positive impact on many areas. Filming locations became popular tourist destinations, and the culture, music, and style of dress of the 1980s became popular again.

Even before the fifth-season finale aired, the series ' total viewing figures exceeded 1.2 billion. As such, Stranger Things was ranked the most popular project in Netflix history, ahead of popular projects such as Squid Game and Wensday.

This success once again proved that large-flow projects are a powerful factor affecting not only the cultural phenomenon, but also the economy of entire regions.