After a long three-year hiatus, fans of Stranger Things will soon have new episodes to enjoy on Netflix.
The renowned series, one of Netflix’s most successful, is approaching its conclusion with its fifth season, nearly ten years after its initial release.
Stranger Things served as a career catalyst for many actors, with Millie Bobby Brown emerging as the most prominent star from the series.
Season four, released in 2022 in two segments, concluded with a dramatic showdown against the formidable Vecna in the Upside Down. This intense finale broke records for streaming viewership.
Excitement surged when Netflix unexpectedly unveiled the initial teaser for the final season, confirming that season five will be divided into three parts.
Volume 1 is scheduled for release on November 26, followed by Volume 2 on Christmas Day, and the series will conclude with Volume 3 on New Year’s Eve, 2025.
Despite this, some fans expressed dissatisfaction over the extended wait.
One Reddit user humorously remarked, “Stranger things S1 was released before I met my ex-wife. which means I managed to ruin a whole marriage before they wrapped this s*** up.”
Another user questioned, “Genuinely, why the f*** do these seasons take so long?” Meanwhile, a third added, “I started watching this show when I was in my late 20s and the kids were kids. Now I’m in my mid 30s and the kids have somehow become older than me. It’s been so long they overtook me.”
Nevertheless, anticipation remains high for the new season. A fan tweeted, “FIRST LOOK AT STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 WE ALL CHEERED.”
Another fan exclaimed, “THAT STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 TEASER WAS INCREDIBLE OMG.”
Alongside the trailer, Netflix released a synopsis offering insights into the upcoming season.
The synopsis states: “The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown.
“Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread.
“The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.”
The Duffer Brothers, the creators of the series, have previously hinted that the finale will feel like ‘eight blockbuster movies’.
Though the show is wrapping up, there’s still much to anticipate in its conclusion.