Blockbuster series Stranger Things is back, and the new episodes are sure to make a huge impact. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, the show’s previous seasons all charted on Netflix, with old fans rewatching to prepare and new ones finally catching up with Eleven and the gang.
Not only that, but the new episodes caused Netflix to crash minutes after they dropped, proving that interest is at an all-time high. Does that mean we can expect more seasons from the supernatural series?
Stranger Things Season 6 Release Date
Let’s start with the bad news: season 5 will be the show’s last. There won’t be a Stranger Things season 6.
More than three years in the making, this installment arrives in three parts:
- Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4): November 26
- Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7): December 25
- The Finale (Episode 8): December 31
That said, a spinoff series is in the works, so there’s a good chance the franchise will live on. For now, however, all you need to worry about is saying goodbye to these wonderful characters.
Stranger Things Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven / Jane Hopper
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
- Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
- Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
- Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
- Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
- Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
- Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
- Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
- David Harbour as Jim Hopper
What Is Stranger Things About?
An exciting blend of coming-of-age, horror, and adventure, Stranger Things is set in the ‘80s in Hawkins, Indiana. The show begins with a group of kids discovering that their world is connected to an alternate dimension known as The Upside Down.
It’s a story about childhood friendships and growing pains, other-worldly threats and resilience. Add a strong dose of nostalgia into the mix, and you can quickly figure out why it became a hit.
Season 4 of the series ended with dramatic stakes for Hawkins and the entire universe. The main antagonist, Vecna, is set on merging The Upside Down with the real world, transforming reality. While the battle is far from over, we’re in the endgame now.
The first four episodes of season 5, currently streaming, pick up with Hawkins under military quarantine. Without entering spoiler territory, the show remains a thrill, with the talented cast operating on all cylinders.
There might not be a Stranger Things season 6, but these final episodes prove they were worth the wait, at least so far. Reaching the finish line will be equal parts emotional and explosive.
Are There Other Shows Like Stranger Things?
Caught under the spell of The Upside Down? Other Netflix shows you might enjoy include Dark, Locke & Key, and The OA.
Alternatively, check out some of the other recent releases on the platform. We recommend Absentia, The Beast in Me, Nobody Wants This, and The Diplomat.
