I've never even seen Stranger Things and I know EXACTLY what you mean. 

 Don't bother watching tbh. 

 Way ahead of you. I'd rather read Lovecraft anyways. 

 So you have a fireplace? You strike me as a man with a fireplace. 

 I have several 

 Really? Working? Do you have an armchair next to at least one? 

 It's as if you were here. 

 A nice blanket. One of those knitted ones.