'It's time for it to end': the stars of Stranger Things open up about their final, epic season

The Stars of Stranger Things Open Up About Their Final Season: 'It's Time for It to End'

For Matt and Ross Duffer, the creative minds behind the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, the decision to bring the beloved show to a close after five seasons was not an easy one. In a recent interview, the twin brothers revealed that finishing one of the biggest TV shows of the last decade is proving to be a daunting task.

"It makes me sad," Ross Duffer confessed, "because it's easier not to think about the show actually ending." The pressure to deliver a satisfying conclusion after years of building up the story and characters weighs heavily on their shoulders. However, they are determined to make the most of this final chapter.

The brothers have been open about their love for 80s nostalgia and geek culture, which has been reflected in the show's setting, music, and characters. They drew inspiration from classic sci-fi movies, such as John Carpenter's The Thing, and authors like Stephen King. The result is a unique blend of adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age themes that has captivated audiences worldwide.

As the release date for Stranger Things Season 5 approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the story. But what does it mean to be "cool" in a show where nerd culture is celebrated? For Matt Duffer, being uncool is actually a strength. "We almost prefer to be uncool," he joked. Ross agreed, saying they're still not cool, despite their influence on popular culture.

The brothers have also shared their excitement about the impact Stranger Things has had on fandom and pop culture. The show's influence can be seen in everything from music (Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill became a viral sensation) to fashion (who else would wear a ghillie suit?). But what does it mean to be part of this cultural phenomenon?

As for the final season, Matt Duffer admitted that he and Ross are still working on the second half. The brothers have always been meticulous about crafting every detail, from dialogue to set design. They've spent months perfecting the ending, which they believe will tie together all the loose ends.

Will fans finally get closure after 10 years of following the gang through Hawkins, Indiana? Matt and Ross Duffer seem determined to deliver a satisfying conclusion that will leave viewers on an emotional high note.

Stranger Things Season 5: Part One is set to release on November 27, followed by three episodes on Boxing Day. Will it be enough to satisfy the cravings of the devoted fan base? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain โ€“ this final chapter promises to be a thrilling ride that will leave viewers eagerly anticipating what's next for Mike, Will, Dustin, and the rest of the gang.
 
omg i cant even think about stranger things ending ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคฏ its been 10 yrs since we first met mike willy dustin lucas and elephant man ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’€ and now they're finally bringing it to a close in s5 part one ๐Ÿ“บ๐Ÿ‘ป im so hyped but also kinda sad ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜” matt and ross have been working so hard on this finale and i trust them 100% ๐Ÿ’ฏ they need to make it perfect for us fangirls ๐Ÿ˜˜ cant wait to see what they have in store for us on boxing day ๐Ÿ“†๐Ÿ‘€ will it be enough to satisfy our cravings? only time will tell but i know it'll be AMAZING ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
omg u guys I'm beyond hyped for season 5!!! ๐Ÿคฏ I've been waiting for like forever and i know matt & ross are putting all their love & care into this final chapter... it's gonna be so emotional ๐Ÿ’”! i mean, they're not cool lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ that's what makes them so awesome in my eyes! i'm low-key stressing about the ending but trust me when i say it'll be WORTH IT ๐ŸŽ‰ can't wait to see how they tie up all those loose ends & give us closure after 10 yrs of this wild ride ๐Ÿš€
 
I'm low-key disappointed they're ending it after 5 seasons ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ“บ I mean, I get why they want to tie up loose ends but can't we just have one more season of Eleven battling monsters? ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's not like they haven't been dropping hints about a potential spin-off or movie ๐ŸŽฅ Anyway, I'm excited to see what they've got planned for the finale. The nostalgia is real and it's cool to see them paying homage to classic sci-fi and 80s pop culture ๐Ÿ’ฅ But let's be real, Matt Duffer saying he's still not cool after all these years ๐Ÿ˜‚ is kinda funny
 
omg u guys idk wut i'm gonna do when stranger things ends lol its like my brain is already wired 2 think 'oh no whats happenin 2 mike?' even tho we're still a season away ๐Ÿคฃ anyway gotta say the duffer bros are literally the coolest (uncool) creators ever i mean who else gets to make a show that's basically a love letter 2 80s nerd culture? lets just hope they deliver on the finale and give us all the feels (and some major closure) ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘€
 
I'm literally SHOOK about how much nostalgia Stranger Things brings back ๐Ÿ™Œ. Like, I was just thinking, have you seen those classic sci-fi movies from the 80s? The one with that creepy forest scene? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ From what the Duffer brothers said, they drew inspiration from those very same films! ๐ŸŽฅ It's crazy to think about how something like that can influence a whole new generation of creators. And I know what you mean, being "cool" in a show where nerd culture is celebrated? Forget about it! Being uncool and embracing that weirdness is actually the ultimate cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

By the way, have you seen those fan art pics of Eleven's face with those iconic red lips? ๐Ÿคฏ They're EVERYTHING. Okay, moving on... Did you know that Stranger Things has created over 100 million hours of buzz worldwide since its release in 2016? That's insane! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
omg I cant even believe its been 10 yrs since we first met Eleven ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ I mean, who would've thought that a bunch of nerds from Hawkins would become part of pop culture like this? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Matt & Ross Duffer are literally legends for creating something so iconic and beloved. imo the final season is gonna be EPIC (even though i'm sad it has to end ๐Ÿค•) can't wait to see what they have in store for us! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ’Ž btw, I still rock that same ghillie suit from seasons 1-3 ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
omg i feel you matthew & ross duffer are geniuses they've managed to create this entire world with such attention to detail its like stepping into hawkins indiana ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ”ฎ and the nostalgia factor is real who wouldn't wanna relive the 80s thru their characters music & movies ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ•น๏ธ i'm gonna be so invested in season 5 cant wait for that emotional rollercoaster ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ‘€
 
๐Ÿค” I'm gonna miss this show so much when it ends ๐Ÿ˜ญ. It feels like only yesterday we were binge-watching Season 1 in our PJs ๐Ÿ›๏ธ. But at the same time, I love that Matt and Ross are being super honest about how hard it is to wrap up a show like this after 5 seasons...I mean, can you blame them? ๐Ÿคฏ It's like, we're all invested in these characters' lives now! ๐Ÿ’– And I'm low-key hoping they pull off an epic finale that'll leave us all crying happy tears ๐Ÿ’”. The '80s nostalgia is still giving me life btw ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ•บ, but at the same time...I kinda wish we didn't have to say goodbye ๐Ÿ˜ข
 
I'm low-key obsessed with the nostalgia vibe Stranger Things has going on ๐Ÿ˜Ž. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch 80s movies and listen to Kate Bush songs in one episode? ๐Ÿ™Œ But seriously, it's crazy how much impact this show has had on pop culture โ€“ ghillie suits are now a real thing, lol! ๐Ÿ‘• As for the final season, I'm so down for some closure after all these years. The Duffer brothers seem like total pros when it comes to wrapping up the storylines and giving fans what they want. Fingers crossed it's not too cheesy or frustratingly slow ๐Ÿ˜… Can't wait to see how Mike, Will, Dustin, and the gang wrap things up! ๐Ÿ‘
 
omg i cant believe its the last season ๐Ÿคฏ i love how matt & ross are being honest about it being hard to wrap up but i hope they do an amazing job because the 80s vibes have been everything ๐Ÿ”ฅ my fave part is when they talk about being uncool lol who cares if you're cool or not when u r still making sick shows like stranger things ๐Ÿ’ฏ i wonder what kinda clothes will be popular after season 5 comes out ๐ŸŽฉ, are ghillie suits gonna be back?
 
I'm so bummed that it's coming to an end ๐Ÿค• I mean, I've grown up with these characters and it's crazy how much nostalgia is tied to this show, you know? They're like our own kids in Hawkins ๐ŸŽ‚ The Duffer brothers have done an amazing job bringing all the Easter eggs from 80s sci-fi and horror to life โ€“ it's a big part of what makes Stranger Things so special ๐Ÿ“บ I'm curious to see how they tie everything together for that final season ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I'm so bummed that Stranger Things has to end ๐Ÿค•... I mean, it's been an incredible journey watching these characters grow up over the years ๐Ÿ˜”. The Duffer brothers have done an amazing job of balancing nostalgia with new ideas, creating a unique world that feels both retro and futuristic at the same time ๐Ÿ”ฎ. It's crazy to think about how much of an impact this show has had on pop culture โ€“ from music to fashion, it's like they're speaking our language ๐Ÿ’ฌ... but what really gets me is how they've managed to create a sense of community among fans ๐Ÿค. I mean, who else would be obsessed with a group of kids fighting supernatural monsters in their small town? ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's gonna be tough to say goodbye to Hawkins and the gang, but I'm excited to see what Matt and Ross have in store for us... hopefully it's a satisfying conclusion that ties everything together ๐ŸŽ‰. Bring on Season 5! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
I'm feeling kinda meh about the whole Stranger Things ending thing ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘€. I mean, 5 seasons is already a big deal, but do we really need it to end? Can't they just keep going for another season or two and wrap up some loose ends later on? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And what's with the pressure to deliver a satisfying conclusion after all these years? It's like they're putting too much stress on themselves ๐Ÿ’ช. I'm sure Matt and Ross will do their best, but I don't think it's fair to expect them to nail it perfectly ๐Ÿ”ฉ. We'll just have to wait and see how it turns out ๐ŸŽฅ
 
omg u guys can't even imagine how emotional it's gonna get when stranger things season 5 drops ๐Ÿคฏ i've been waiting 10 yrs for this moment & matt & ross have finally confirmed they're not messing around with the ending ๐Ÿ˜‚ they're literally working on the second half of season 5 & it's gonna be a wild ride ๐Ÿ’ฅ i'm low-key freaking out thinking about all the loose ends getting tied up & the epilogue ๐Ÿคฏ but seriously, can we talk about how cool is it that stranger things has had such a massive impact on music, fashion & pop culture? ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘— kate bush's running up that hill becoming a viral sensation is EVERYTHING ๐Ÿ’–
 
omg u guys i cant even handle how much its gonna hurt when stranger things ends lol im literally already feeling sad just thinking about it like matt & ross are basically the ultimate creators of nerd culture and they're gonna wrap it up after 5 seasons?? thats like, too soon for me ๐Ÿคฏ but at the same time i need to know what happens to mike & will & dustin btw its gonna be a wild ride if its as epic as ppl are saying its gonna be cant wait to see how they tie everything together ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘
 
OMG ๐Ÿ˜ I'm literally so excited for Season 5!!! ๐ŸŽ‰ It's gonna be hard for me to say goodbye to Hawkins, Indiana ๐Ÿ’” but I know Matt and Ross are gonna make it a memorable ending ๐Ÿ™Œ! The whole Duffer brothers vibe is all about embracing nerd culture & having fun with it ๐Ÿคช so I'm sure they're gonna bring the sass & awesomeness one last time ๐Ÿ’–. Can't wait to see how their hard work comes together in the final episodes ๐Ÿ“บ๐Ÿ‘€!
 
omg i'm gonna be so sad when stranger things ends ๐Ÿคฏ i mean, who wouldn't want more of that nostalgic 80s vibe and the gang's adventures in Hawkins? ๐Ÿ˜‚ matt and ross are really smart to take their time with the final season, though - it's not easy wrapping up a show like that after all these years. i'm also curious what they'll do with the ending... will it be super emotional or just kinda wrap things up neatly? ๐Ÿค”
 
I gotta say, the Duffer brothers are gonna have to answer some tough questions from their fans ๐Ÿค”. I mean, what exactly do they plan on delivering with this final season? Is it all gonna be a nostalgic trip back to Hawkins, or is there gonna be some real substance behind the sci-fi action? ๐Ÿš€ And let's talk about that whole "being cool" thing โ€“ Matt's right, being uncool can actually be a strength when you're trying to create something as iconic as Stranger Things. It's almost like they're saying, "Hey, we're not in on the trend, but we're gonna make our own." ๐Ÿ”ฅ But at the end of the day, it's gotta feel real to those fans who've invested so much time and energy into this show. Can the Duffers deliver? Only time will tell...
 
I'm gonna miss these kids so much when it's all over ๐Ÿค•. Five seasons just flew by! I've loved how nostalgic the show was from day one - who wouldn't want to be a kid in '85 playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends? ๐Ÿ˜† Matt and Ross have done an incredible job bringing Hawkins to life, and I'm so grateful they're sticking to their guns on delivering a satisfying finale. Those ghillie suits though... who else would rock that look? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Can't wait for Part One (and hopefully Part Two) to drop - it's been far too long since we've seen our favorite kids!
 
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