One of Netflix’s biggest hits, Stranger Things, released its series finale on New Year’s Eve with high expectations from viewers around the world. However, many fans were left disappointed and frustrated by the ending. Since 2015, Stranger Things has gained over 1.2 billion views and has become a very successful show known for its nostalgic feel and supernatural horror elements. After the finale was released, viewers are now questioning whether the show’s reputation will be affected by the negative response to the last season.
Sophomore, Carolina Soto-Lopez said, “I liked it, but I was expecting more. They made it seem like it would be really interesting, but it ended up being predictable”. Reactions to Season Five have been mixed, especially on social media. After the finale aired, many fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment. This confusion and disappointment led some viewers to believe that the show was not truly over and that more of the story would be revealed in the future. However, the series’ creators, the Duffer Brothers, confirmed that the finale marked the official end of Stranger Things, despite ongoing speculation online.
Sophomore Olivia Morrison-Reyes said, “I feel like people are being too harsh about it, and it wasn’t that bad. But, there are some things that could’ve been different”.
As the discourse continued, more rumors spread online. One of the main concerns on the internet is that artificial intelligence was used to write the series finale. While there is no evidence to support this claim, a recent documentary titled The Making of Stranger Things 5 provides insight into the production of the final season. In the documentary, the crew mentions that the script for the final episode wasn’t even finished until filming began.
Overall, the Stranger Things finale has attracted a large global audience. The mixed reactions raise questions about how future viewers will remember the series, suggesting that the controversial finale may impact the show’s long-term legacy. Despite this, the series continues to have a strong fan presence.
