Fans speculated about a Stranger Things finale on 12 January — but Netflix confirms a behind‑the‑scenes documentary instead.

Discussion about the theory – nicknamed Conformity Gate – has intensified on TikTok throughout the week among disappointed viewers. According to the theory, the lengthy final sequence, showing the show’s young leads moving on with their lives after the supernatural occurrences in Hawkins,

Grab your flashlights and bicycles: The trailer for the Stranger Things series finale is here, and it’s an electrifying sneak peek at what’s to come for Hawkins. As the beloved characters prepare for their final showdown against the menacing Vecna, fans are left with a mix of excitement and apprehension about the resolution of this iconic series.

It's certainly satisfying to get the answers about the Upside Down that have evaded audiences for so long, but, in some ways, all of these explanations come with a new set of questions.

We finally know what the Upside Down really is in Stranger Things — get details on the major reveal in Season 5, Volume 2.