Fans of Stranger Things have come up with a bold new theory following the show’s final episode, which is gaining traction online.
Stranger Things has been a staple on Netflix for nearly ten years, capturing an immense viewership that continues to grow.
When Netflix released the ‘final’ episode of the series on New Year’s Day, it stirred mixed reactions from the audience.
While some viewers were thrilled with how it concluded, others felt it didn’t live up to their expectations.
This dissatisfaction led to the creation of a petition urging Netflix to release a ‘full uncut’ version of the finale.
Amidst this, a fresh theory has emerged and is causing quite a buzz on social media—one that might not sit well with the Duffer Brothers.
What exactly is this theory?
Disappointed fans speculate that a ‘secret’ final episode might be released on January 7, which they believe will neatly resolve all lingering plot threads.
A user on X shared: “I’m convinced there’s at least a possibility that Netflix releases a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things this Weds the 7th. If they did, it would be the most epic finale in entertainment history.”
Another commented: “Wait people are saying there’s a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things?!
“There’s a theory that there will be an episode dropping on January 7th and that the finale we got was fake and that it was an illusion by Vecna. I’m slowly starting to believe this… am I going crazy too?!”
Meanwhile, some social media users have mocked the theory, seeing it as a reaction from fans who disliked the given ending.
One user wrote: “That ‘secret finale’ that some Stranger Things fans believe is dropping is some insane level of cope.”
Others have dismissed the theory, arguing it doesn’t align with the story’s conclusion.
One comment remarked: “Why do I keep seeing people saying there is a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things??? That finale wrapped everything up perfectly. What would they even do???.”
Another added: “Stranger things finale is a great sendoff for all the beloved characters. The 45 minutes epilogue is the best writing of this season and I loved it more than the action sequences.
“The shot of Mike watching the kids starting to play D&D is so peak and powerfully emotional.”
By the end of the day, we’ll know if there truly is a ‘secret’ episode waiting to surprise fans.