The "Stranger Things" trailer will have you counting the days until Halloween

Actually, you only have to count down to Oct. 27. That's when the second season of Atlanta-filmed "Stranger Things" - up for 18 Emmys - rolls out.

(Good move, Netflix - we'd all be so busy binge-watching that no one would answer the door for trick or treaters if Oct. 31 was the air date).

MORE: Our interview with "Stranger Things" cast member Shannon Purser

Explore "Stranger Things" star spotted in Midtown

Here's the link to subscribe to Netflix, where another locally filmed series, Jason Bateman's "Ozark," is just out.

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