Netflix is hiding the ultimate 'Stranger Things' Easter egg in plain sight

Want to visit the Upside Down?
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You're probably too busy enjoying Netflix's Stranger Things to pay attention to Netflix's Stranger Things-themed homepage, but since this a show that rewards your attention, don't ignore the animated teaser at the top of the streaming service's main page.

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Nestled on the right side of your screen (unless the Netflix algorithm thinks you're more interested in Joan Didion documentary The Center Will Not Hold, in which case, no easter egg for you!), you'll notice a creepy black vine with a glowing red center, reminiscent of the sinister plants that have begun to spread through Hawkins in Season 2.

Click on this creepy growth and you'll be transported to the Upside Down, complete with a flickering flashlight to allow you to explore your surroundings. Make sure that your volume is turned up so that you can experience the full horror of the slithering, chirping creatures lurking just out of sight, and pay attention to your heartbeat -- who knows what could be waiting for you in the dark?

Stranger Things Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

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