The Upside Down has indeed quieted down finally. The massive release of Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 8, on New Year’s Eve sparked a digital firestorm across social media channels.
Theories from disappointed theorists and hopeful fans were the main drivers of a viral conspiracy suggesting that Netflix would not reveal a secret ninth episode.
January 7 was mentioned as the “true” finale date, leading to millions of viewers waiting with their screens refreshed for a surprise twist. But eventually, the truth of the matter has come to light, thus closing the “Conformity Gate” myths for good.
Stranger Things Official Confirmation
The Duffer Brothers have come out and directly countered the rumors about the secret finale. They have stated that the eighth episode is the unequivocal end of the Hawkins saga; there are no hidden uploads or alternate endings.
Even though the “Conformity Gate” theory implied that the released finale was a trick to surprise the audience, the authors made it clear that the story arc finished exactly as planned.
The emotional highlights and character endings in the last episode were the intentional, unique vision for the series’ conclusion; hence, there is no space left for a ninth installment in the primary plot.
Stranger Things Future Content
The original narrative has been officially concluded, but still, the franchise through various perspectives stays alive. A behind-the-scenes special called Stranger Things: One Last Adventure will be available on Netflix starting January 12.
It is very important to the fans to clear this up: this is a documentary-style homage and not a narrative continuation. It presents the table reads and memories from the on-set instead of new plot points.
In addition, even though the main saga of the original cast is over, the Duffer Brothers are continuing to animate and to create live-action extensions for their next projects. The main entrance to Hawkins may be secured, but the “Stranger Things” realm is only changing its form for the future.
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