Overview
- Netflix will release four episodes on November 27 at 2 a.m. in France, three more on December 26, and the finale on January 1.
- The story takes place in autumn 1987, six months after season 4, with Hawkins under military quarantine.
- Linda Hamilton joins the cast as Dr Kay, positioned as a replacement figure for Dr Brenner after his disappearance.
- Creators Matt and Ross Duffer say they spent weeks perfecting the final 30 minutes before writing the rest of the season.
- Millie Bobby Brown told British Vogue the finale script prompted the cast to gather and cry together.