Stranger Thingsfans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the show’s fifth season, and according to directorShawn Levy, they won’t be disappointed. Since its debut in 2016, the show has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, achieving both critical acclaim and high viewership on the streaming platform. With four successful seasons under its belt, the creators, the Duffer Brothers, announced that Season 5 would be the series' grand finale, although production remains uncertain due to ongoing industry-wide strikes.
In a recent interview withTotal Film magazine, Levy revealed that Season 5 is set to be an absolute blockbuster, comparable in scale to some of the biggest movies in the industry. While specific plot details for the upcoming season remain closely guarded secrets, one confirmed element is the return of Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna, a powerful entity from the Upside Down, whose mysterious ties to Eleven promise intriguing developments.
“There’s no way to be contiguous with Season 4, and not, frankly, expand scale and depth. It’s major, major, cinematic storytelling that happens to be called a TV series. Stranger Things 5 is as big as any of the biggest movies that we see.”
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Stranger Thingsweaves together elements reminiscent of beloved 80s sci-fi classics such asBack to the FutureandAlien. This fusion resonated not only with those who cherished the cinematic gems of the past but also struck a chord with a new generation of viewers. The show’s ability to transport viewers to a bygone era while keeping its narrative fresh and engaging has been a key factor in its widespread appeal.
In a recent conversation with Variety, director Dan Trachtenberg emphasized thatStranger Thingsdoesn’t follow the typical television seasonformula seen in series likeGame of Thrones. He pointed out that the show doesn’t start strong, slow down, and culminate in big battles.
Meanwhile, Joe Keery, best known for his portrayal of Steve Harrington, recently shared his mixed emotions as the series approaches its highly anticipated conclusion. In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Keery expressed hisbittersweet feelings about bidding farewellto a project that has played a pivotal role in shaping his career.
“It does feel like it’s time. It won’t be easy for it to end,” Keery said. “I mean, I owe my whole career to being on that show and all the opportunities that I had since are because of that show. So it’s very convoluted. There’s a sense of relief, there’s a sense of sadness. I guess my goal is to just really soak it up as much as I can while we’re doing it, and not take any of it for granted because it’s been an amazing ride with such great people. And then once it’s done, move forward and try to just hold on to the joy that we had when we were making it…. Everything has a beginning and the middle and an end. It’ll be nice to have the end of this too.”
Despite the delay, there’s still a great deal of anticipation surrounding the upcoming season. Fans can look forward to the return of beloved characters and the addition of Linda Hamilton, famous for her role inThe Terminator, in an undisclosed new role.
