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Stranger Things Making-Of Shows Earlier, Clearer Finale Plan as Creators Back Ambiguity

New documentary footage reveals a writers’ room outline pointing to a more explicit resolution while the Duffer Brothers say the released ending is the intended one.

Overview

  • A whiteboard seen in Netflix’s One Last Adventure shows an earlier outline that framed a lead character’s exit as a planned misdirection rather than a definitive loss.
  • Notes on the board indicate another central character would have been aware of the ruse, suggesting the finale was once conceived with less uncertainty.
  • The documentary and recent coverage confirm filming began without a finalized script and that late decisions shaped the tone of the ending.
  • Matt and Ross Duffer explain they chose an open-ended conclusion to serve the story’s themes, emphasizing that the broadcast finale is final.
  • Fan theories about a secret or alternate episode continue to circulate, though outlets report no evidence that additional footage exists.