Overview
- The eight-episode conclusion arrives in three drops: four episodes on Nov. 26, three on Dec. 25, and a finale on Dec. 31 on Netflix and in select theaters.
- The creators say they have known the series’ final image since the development of season two.
- Season five will reveal the nature of the Upside Down, a mystery the team deliberately deferred after Netflix signaled the show would extend beyond one season.
- The production built its largest practical sets to date, including a ruined downtown Hawkins and a new radio-station base for the characters.
- The Duffers describe a film-like, evolving workflow guided by the cast’s contributions, with the final portion of the season still being locked.