Overview
- In new interviews, Matt and Ross Duffer say they intentionally left Eleven’s fate for viewers to interpret.
- The showrunners note the closing sequence was planned years in advance, including not ending with Eleven settled back in Hawkins.
- They frame the conclusion around a required sacrifice and say the ambiguity follows the story as experienced by the teens.
- Response has been sharply divided, with some fans criticizing perceived reliance on sacrificial tropes and lingering loose ends as critics offer muted praise.
- The final chapter premiered on New Year’s Day, and the entire series is now streaming on Netflix.