Season 5 marks the end of an era, but not of a universe it’s the beginning of a new one.
This wait just feels like an eternity. The 2023 writers’ strike had frozen the progress of the show through the whole year, leaving the fans from Hawkins with nothing but their curiosity hanging in the air, eagerly looking forward to the happy minutes of the season. But at last, it’s official – the shooting was completed at the end of 2024. The event is filled with all sorts of excitement and also of a bittersweet taste… the fifth season would be the last. It is the closing of a chapter, and with it, the end of an era.
An Ultimate,Big Ending
Ross Duffer, co-creator of the show together with his brother Matt, gave a very rare insight at an event held in Los Angeles. He said, while reflecting on the immense effort behind the scenes: “We filmed over 650 hours of raw footage. This is by far our biggest and most ambitious season. It’s like making eight blockbusters in one.”
The End of a Series, But Not of a Universe
Nevertheless, Stranger Things will not have only a final season and will be far from being over. As Matt Duffer declared: “We still have so many stories to tell. We can’t reveal anything just yet, but one thing is certain—every new project must be exceptional.”
In other words, the journey does not end. Stranger Things, in fact, has already started to branch out beyond the series. Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a stage play in London, explores the characters’ pasts and may even hold clues about what’s to come. And yes, there will be more. But in what form? Spin-offs? Movies? Books? Only the Duffer brothers know the answer.
One Last Journey to Hawkins
This year, Stranger Things is coming back to Netflix for one last time to bid adieu to Hawkins. One of the most enthralling things about the series is that it not only keeps you on the edge of your seat but also tears your heart out in a million pieces. But, honestly, Stranger Things is more than just a regular program—it’s a phenomenon, a shared emotion among millions of fans all around the world.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow – Review of the Play in London (The Independent)
This review provides a deep dive into *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*, the play in London, offering fans a glimpse into the characters’ pasts and a hint at what’s to come in the *Stranger Things* universe.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow – Theatre Play in London
This play explores the pasts of the beloved *Stranger Things* characters and provides fans with a preview of what’s to come in the series universe. It’s an exciting development for fans eager to dive deeper into the *Stranger Things* world.
Interview with the Duffer Brothers in Los Angeles
During an event in Los Angeles, *Stranger Things* creators Matt and Ross Duffer shared details about season 5, the final season of the series, and discussed the future of the franchise, including the *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* play in London.
