The successful Netflix saga begins its epic close with the premiere of the three penultimate episodes of its fifth and final season.
The closing of a series always raises expectations that are difficult to satisfyand Stranger Things will not be the exception. This December 25in full Christmas Evethe successful production of Netflix releases the three penultimate episodes of its fifth seasonbeginning the final stretch of one of the most influential series of the last decade.
The beginning of Stranger Things’ goodbye
Nine years after its launch in 2016, Stranger Things lowers its landing gear to prepare its definitive ending. The new chapters arrive before the expected final episode, which will air on next December 31 and will mark the closing of the story set in Hawkins.
Netflix announced that the last episode of the fifth season will have a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutesbecoming a true television feature film. The final chapter will premiere simultaneously on the streaming platform and on more than 500 movie theaters in the United States and Canadaat 8:00 pm (Miami time).
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Theories of what could happen in the season finale
The first part of the fifth season already presented fundamental elements to understand the outcome of Stranger Things. Will Byers developed powers similar to those of Elevenwhile Max and Holly remain trapped in a limbo. In parallel, Vecna built a wall inside Upside Down with the intention of transferring the kidnapped children there and consolidating their control over our reality.
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Although the main plot is set in 1987he Upside Down still frozen in the November 6, 1983the day when Eleven opened the portal and Vecna caught Will. This detail has generated multiple theories among fans about possible time travelwhich could lead the protagonists to return to that date or even to 1979when Eleven sent Henry Creel to the Upside Down, with the aim of avoiding the events that triggered the catastrophe.
The nod to the book A Wrinkle in Time in several scenes “Volume 1” reinforces the possibility that temporary travel are key to resolving the conflict with Vecna. The novel, which explores alternative dimensions and displacements in timecould offer clues as to how the characters will achieve restore normality in Hawkins.
With a closing that is projected as cinematicfans of Stranger Things They prepare to debate theories, analyze every detail and discuss for months each narrative twist of one of the most anticipated endings on television.
