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Hey there! Today, we're diving into the fun chaos that is the Stranger Things finale. After 10 years and five seasons, Hawkins finally said goodbye to its weirdest and wildest adventures. Some fans cheered, some scratched their heads, but everyone had opinions. Here are some of the funniest, most spot-on fan reactions to that epic ending. Spoilers ahead, so if you're not caught up, pause here and binge away!
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Spotted the spoiler alert above? Great! Now, let's jump right in. Quick confession: I'm a huge Stranger Things fan, but let’s be real - the first season was pure magic. Season 5? Kinda all over the place. Still, the finale managed to pull things together and gave us a proper wrap-up.
Was the finale super original? Not really. It felt kinda safe, like playing it cool instead of wild. But hey, after ten years of this cosmic rollercoaster, that’s understandable. Could it have been more epic? Sure. But it was solid enough to satisfy most folks.
The best part? Seeing where all our favorite Hawkins heroes ended up after kicking enemy butt. The show shines when it mixes their normal, kinda boring lives with all the supernatural craziness. Plus, seeing the gang get back to their roots was oddly satisfying.
Stranger Things really nails it when it makes you care about the characters as people, not just heroes fighting monsters. Season 5 forgot this a bit with random drama and villains who play by their own rules, but the finale brought the heart back.
There’s a rumor that Netflix shows now expect you to watch while texting your friends - season 5 kinda felt like that. The magic was in short supply, with lots of filler episodes. But hey, the finale? Worth a rewatch. Seasons 2-4? Meh, I’ll take a pass.
Fun fact: The final scene with the gang playing Dungeons & Dragons was planned from the start. It’s like saying goodbye to childhood by having one last game. The Duffer Brothers really leaned into nostalgia for this one.
Filming that D&D scene was super emotional for everyone involved. The brothers tried to recreate the vibe from season 1, which was the very first thing they ever filmed. Talk about coming full circle!
That basement goodbye moment was loaded with feels. As the kids left one by one, it symbolized moving on from childhood. Mike shutting the door? It's like closing one chapter and stepping into the next.
Not originally planned but loved by the creators: Mike’s little sister and her friends showed up, passing the torch to the next generation of kids who’ll get to enjoy their own magical (but hopefully less traumatic) childhood adventures. That smile Mike flashes at the end? Pure gold.
So, after soaking in all these fan reactions, what’s your take? Did the finale nail it or nah? Got favorite scenes or characters? Thinking about dusting off that D&D set? And now that ST's done, what’s your next binge? I’m eyeing classics like Twin Peaks and The X-Files. Hit me up with your recs!
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