Stranger Things has been a massive hit for Netflix, but the show's journey is coming to an end with season 5. The show, set in the 1980s, follows the adventures of a group of friends and explores the supernatural "Upside Down" and the human experimentation that creates super-powered beings. It has received praise for its nostalgia, storytelling, and performances; however, some critics have raised concerns about the show's timeline. As the kids in the show grow older with every passing year, it becomes difficult to imagine future seasons. Even the famous filmmaker, James Cameron, has spoken out about this issue and stated that it makes it hard to envision more seasons of the show.
Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike in the series, also shared his thoughts on the show's future in an interview with Uproxx. He stated that continuing the show beyond its fifth season would have been too much and that the creators have reached the perfect ending in the fifth season. He also mentioned that he is excited to start working on the fifth season, but he is also sad about the show coming to an end. Wolfhard hopes that the fifth season will draw back on more of the dynamics of the first season and be more contained but still gigantic. He also wishes that the show will give a satisfying ending to each character for the fans.
"Not ready but I'm just really excited to start working on it because after I finished watching season four, I just was like, "Damn, let's just go back and film now." I just want to help finish it off, but not in a way of I want to be done with it. It's just like I want to know what happens. I'm definitely sad about it, but also, I know that it's the next kind of chapter of everyone's life that needs to happen.
Also, to me, if Stranger Things went on any longer than five, I would say it would be ridiculous. I think the Duffer brothers figured out, I would imagine, a perfect ending in five. We didn't even know if we'd do two. So, we're happy that people still are around and want to watch it. But yeah, I'm excited. Four was huge in scale, but I think I'd like to see the fifth season draw back on more of the dynamics of season one, and sort of be a little more contained, but also still be gigantic. I hope we kind of get an ending for each character that's pretty satisfying for fans."
What to Expect From the Final Season of Stranger Things
Fans have been eagerly waiting for the show's conclusion and the final season promises to be exciting. With the show being one of the most popular on Netflix, it's no surprise that the anticipation for the last season is high. The show's creators have been tight-lipped about the details of the final season, but there have been some hints about what we can expect.
The story is set in Hawkins and will further explore the Upside Down, a mysterious and terrifying parallel dimension. The Upside Down is a central theme throughout the show, and fans would love to know more about it. The heroes will face off against the main antagonist Vecna and other villains in a final battle. The last season is also expected to tie up any loose ends and bring together the original group of characters from Hawkins. This includes Eleven and Hopper, who were finally reunited in season 4, and it will be a rewarding experience to see them spending time together again after everything they've been through throughout the show.
Additionally, the final season will also feature a time jump which will explain the aging of the actors since the last season. With the final season set to be shorter than the previous ones, it will be interesting to see how the creators will balance the story and wrap up the show in the given time frame.
The final season of Stranger Things is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in late 2024.