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Stranger Things Finale Leaves Vickie’s Fate Unresolved as Duffers Embrace Ambiguity

The Duffer brothers call the open ending deliberate, hinting the Robin–Vickie romance likely did not last beyond high school.

Overview

  • Vickie does not appear in the epilogue despite her expanded presence earlier in the final season.
  • The creators told Entertainment Weekly they discussed her outcome but chose to leave it to audience interpretation.
  • Matt Duffer said he doubts most high‑school relationships endure after college, suggesting Robin and Vickie may have split.
  • Fans voiced frustration on social media over the omission, citing concerns about sidelining a visible queer character.
  • The finale’s time jump provides updates for many characters, but there is no confirmed plan to clarify Vickie’s status in announced spinoffs.