After almost 10 years, Stranger Things wrapped up its much-loved series with a banging two-hour finale. While tears were shed, some fans were left confused and frustrated by the Duffer Brothers’ ending. The frustration gave birth to what is now being called the “Conformity Gate”. However, now the question is: what exactly is it? Let’s find out.
What is the Conformity Gate?
If you are a Stranger Things fan, then you’ve surely come across the Conformity Gate. Well, for those who don’t know, the term is an online theory that the finale that we saw on December 31, 2025 (ET), was actually a fake-out, and there will soon be a secret ninth episode which will actually wrap up the series on January 7, 2026 (ET).
