Get ready for a bittersweet farewell, Stranger Things fans! After nearly a decade, the show that captivated us with its eerie nostalgia and lovable gang of misfits is finally coming to an end. But here's where it gets controversial: the Duffer Brothers promise a 'definitive ending,' but they also admit they didn't want to tie everything up in a perfect bow. So, will Hawkins get its happily ever after, or will some mysteries linger? That's the question on everyone's mind as we count down to the final episodes.
It’s hard to believe it’s been over nine years since Stranger Things first dropped on Netflix, becoming a cultural phenomenon. While countless shows have risen and fallen since then, the excitement for this finale is undeniable. With the first batch of final episodes set to premiere on November 26th, the Duffer Brothers are dropping tantalizing hints about what’s in store. In a recent chat with Empire, Matt Duffer teased, ‘Now we’re in the final season, we don’t have to hold anything back.’ Ross added, ‘We didn’t want to tie everything into a perfect bow, but I think we answer most questions and resolve every arc. It was our intention to write a definitive ending to this story.’
And this is the part most people miss: while some might be disappointed by the lack of a neat resolution, it feels fitting for a town like Hawkins, where trouble seems to lurk around every corner. Honestly, the way Season 4 ended could have worked as a satisfying conclusion—or maybe that’s just the impatience talking after three long years since ‘The Piggyback.’
So, what else can we expect? We already know the runtimes for half the episodes, but the Duffers are promising something truly epic. Ross admitted, ‘When we pitched it to Netflix, we genuinely thought the scale was going to be about on par with Season 4,’ but Matt quickly corrected, ‘Episode 4 and Episode 8 are just monsters.’ For context, Episode 4 clocks in at a whopping hour and 23 minutes. Bold claim, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s the Duffer Brothers.
Of course, with great ambition comes great risk. The show’s pacing—just 42 episodes over nine years—has some fans worried. Even star Finn Wolfhard is on edge, no doubt remembering how another beloved show, Game of Thrones, stumbled at the finish line. Will Stranger Things meet the same fate, or will it stick the landing?
Here’s the rollout plan: the first four episodes drop the day before Thanksgiving, the next three arrive on Christmas, and the finale, aptly titled ‘The Rightside Up,’ lands on New Year’s Eve. Talk about ending the year with a bang!
But here’s the real question: Can the Duffer Brothers deliver a finale that satisfies everyone? Or will some fans feel shortchanged by those loose ends? And is it even possible to wrap up a story as sprawling and beloved as Stranger Things without sparking debate? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’re all ears!
