Linnea Berthelsen, who played Kali on "Stranger Things," shared her own interpretation on whether Eleven's death was real or an illusion.

I'm, like, fried,' Matt Duffer explained in the wake of the Netflix hit's big finale, which we can certainly understand.

Created by brothers Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, who are billed as the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things became a cultural phenomenon, making instant stars of the core actors, including Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink and Finn Wolfhard. On New Year's Eve 2025, the final episode was released on Netflix worldwide, bringing the series to a close.

The Duffer Brothers' new shows The Boroughs and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen are coming to Netflix in 2026.

"Stranger Things" may be over, but a new spinoff is coming. Here’s what to know about the upcoming series in the same universe, including an important hint from the Season 5 finale.

Stranger Things Season 5 ended with the group defeating Mind Flayer and Vecna. They also successfully got rid of the Upside Down, but with Eleven's sacrifice.

It now has been revealed that is in fac "Purple Rain" by Prince. The song plays as El and Mike say goodbye to the each other in the finale. While we may never know El's exact fate, we do know that the Duffers revealed to Tudum, " [Prince’s] estate does not generally allow that song to be licensed outside the Purple Rain movie."

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Stranger Things concluded its 5-season run, and fans are still looking for subtle hints of a spin-off. Recently, this curiosity was gently teased when showrunners Duffer brothers recently hinted about the Stranger Things spin-off and the possible course it may take.