As the highly anticipated fifth season of “Stranger Things” approaches its finale, excitement and anxiety run high among fans of the cult Netflix series. The Duffer brothers, creators of the show, are preparing viewers for an emotionally charged conclusion, leading many to speculate about the fates of beloved characters ahead of the last episode.
Over its run, “Stranger Things” has not shied away from tragic losses, with significant characters like Barbara “Barb” Holland, Bob Newby, and Eddie Munson meeting untimely ends. As fans brace themselves for the impending finale, Ross Duffer shared insights into the series’ climactic moments while addressing fan theories regarding character deaths.
While the show has not sacrificed any main characters as of the end of Volume 2, the upcoming battle against the menacing Vecna looms large. “I want people to brace themselves as they go into the finale,” Ross Duffer stated. However, he reassured viewers that it won’t be on the scale of the notorious “Red Wedding” from “Game of Thrones,” emphasizing that the show will not resort to mass character eliminations for shock value.
Fans have particularly focused on Steve Harrington, played by Joe Keery, with many expressing their dread over the possibility of his character facing an untimely demise. Maya Hawke, who portrays Robin Buckley, noted the heartache fans feel at the thought of losing Steve, while Millie Bobby Brown humorously joked about a less dire scenario involving only a haircut.
As for the series finale set to premiere on Netflix and in select theaters on December 31, the Duffer brothers remain uncertain about how fans will react. Matt Duffer expressed his curiosity, hoping the ending provides a sense of inevitability and completion, even amidst the sadness of bidding farewell to cherished characters. “It’s hard to know… There’s something also sort of very sad and bittersweet about saying goodbye to these characters and this particular storyline,” he reflected.
With this final chapter, the Duffer brothers aim for a fulfilling conclusion, assuring fans that the journey is meant to elicit a whirlwind of emotions, leaving audiences with a mix of satisfaction and nostalgia as they turn the page on this beloved tale from the Upside Down.