Netflix's 'Stranger Things' got one thing wrong about 1985 — there were no red M&Ms

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Netflix's 'Stranger Things' got one thing wrong about 1985 — there were no red M&Ms
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While 'Stranger Things,' now in its third season, has what seems like hundreds of hidden Easter eggs and obvious nods to pop culture in the decade, there's at least one thing it got wrong about 1985 — there were no red M&Ms.

In a brief shot during episode five of the new season, the character Mike Wheeler pours out a few of the candy-coated chocolates into the hand of the character Eleven while they are waiting at a hospital, including a red one.

"Stranger Things" season three picks up in the summer of 1985. The Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood and faced with enemies old and new.hit science fiction show "Stranger Things" has captivated audiences with its spooky plot, lovable characters and, of course, its nostalgic nods to the '80s. However, 11 years later, after overwhelming requests from consumers, Mars brought back the color red and decided to keep the orange M&Ms around."Game of Thrones" coffee cup incident in May

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