The Netflix show Stranger Things, created by the Duffer brothers, has officially concluded with the final episode of season five, which was released on the previous New Year’s Eve. This final episode concluded a nearly nine-and-a-half-year run for the show, during which many long-time fans grew up alongside its release schedule.
The ending has had mixed reactions from its fans and critics alike. Many people have spoken up about how the ending was lackluster and left many previously introduced plotlines unresolved. Additionally, it does not include any stakes, despite the directors hinting at a major character death throughout the promotion for this final season.
Many others also say the ending was fine and did a good job coming full circle and leaving a satisfying conclusion to such a beloved series. A wide number of Stranger Things fans believe that a secret ninth episode will clear up issues. However, this theory, dubbed “conformity gate,” was proposed and quickly gained popularity from the community. However, this theory was confirmed to be false, and the current ending is still the canonical one.
