Stranger Things Finale Is Coming, and Even the Cast Knows It Won’t Please Everyone
Hold onto your Eggos, because the end of Stranger Things is officially near. After nearly a decade of monsters, mysteries, and unforgettable friendships, the fifth and final season is wrapping up with a massive, two-plus-hour finale. It’s set to arrive on Netflix this fall, with special screenings planned in select movie theaters, and the cast is already bracing for the emotional impact — and the fan reactions.
Noah Schnapp, who has played Will Byers since the very beginning, recently opened up about what it felt like to finally read the last script. Unlike previous seasons, where scripts were sent out ahead of time, this one was kept under extreme secrecy. It was all revealed during a table read with the full cast. According to Schnapp, everything felt different this time. The moment he finished reading, it was clear that the story had truly reached its end. Every character’s journey was closed, and for him, it felt complete, with no loose ends left hanging.
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Still, Schnapp is very aware that not everyone is going to feel the same way. Season 5 has already sparked debate online, with some fans saying there are too many characters competing for screen time, while others feel the mythology has become overly complicated. Schnapp admits that pleasing everyone is basically impossible, especially with a show this big and this beloved. But he has full faith in the Duffer Brothers, who created the series and have been planning this ending for years.
What stands out most is how intentional the finale was said to be. The final scene, according to Schnapp, was planned from the very start, nearly 10 years ago. Nothing was random, and every moment was written with purpose. While the noise from social media continues, the creators and cast have focused on telling the story they always meant to tell, not one designed to satisfy every single opinion.
The cast watched the finale together recently, and Schnapp plans to see it again in theaters with his family and friends. He joked about skipping a New Year’s Eve viewing, not wanting to start the night emotionally wrecked. And emotions are definitely expected. For Schnapp, watching the finale feels like saying goodbye not just to the show, but to a piece of his own childhood. These characters grew up alongside the actors, becoming deeply personal over time.
Tears are almost guaranteed. Even Matt Duffer, who rarely cries over his own work, has reportedly been moved every time he watches the final episode. If that’s the case, Schnapp knows he won’t stand a chance. No matter how fans react, one thing is clear: Stranger Things isn’t just ending a story — it’s closing a chapter of an entire generation’s life.
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