Why Is ‘Stranger Things 5’ Documentary Facing Backlash? Controversy Around Netflix’s Show Explained

Stranger Things is over, but fans are not yet done being disappointed in the Duffer Brothers and Netflix. And now, fans have found another reason to be angry about how the series ended. For the unversed, Netflix’s much-loved show premiered its finale on December 31, 2025 (ET), and fans have been extremely disheartened by how the Duffers ended it. Now, Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentary One Last Adventure has ignited more backlash, as fans have been reminded of everything they felt went wrong in the big finale.

Stranger Things’ fans are disheartened by the One Last Adventure documentary

Several fans have been disappointed by the ending of Stranger Things ever since the finale was released. However, things got out of hand when a group of TikTok self-proclaimed detectives misinterpreted the show’s continuity errors as ‘easter eggs’, prompting speculation about the release of a secret ninth episode. Despite the Duffer Brothers and the cast’s clarifications that the finale was all there was, some fans refused to accept the end.

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5

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