Netflix released Vol. 1 of “Stranger Things” fifth and final season on Thursday, Nov. 27. The fifth season is split into three volumes, with the second volume set to release Dec. 25 and the third volume on Dec. 31. Stranger Things first aired in 2016 has been a hit series on Netflix, winning awards and receiving accolades. Creator duo The Duffer Brothers have expressed their farewell on the ending season, after the show’s nine-year run.
Based around a group of teenagers fighting a villainous entity surrounding Hawkins, Indiana, the show attracts a large demographic of the youth, as fans relate to their experiences. Students have expressed their thoughts on the show ending. From favorite characters to action packed scenes, students expressing the show will be missed is an understatement.
“It raised my expectations on character development and the show can be cinematic while being deeply emotional,” senior Maiya Tennyson said. “I think I’ll miss seeing them standing together laughing together and getting ready to take action.”
The ending of Stranger Things gives people their final thoughts on who their favorite characters are and their more unforgettable moments. Since the first episode, students feel a connection to characters.
“Honestly, I’ll miss the friendships in the show. They’re all so realistic with how teens are, which is pretty refreshing and will definitely be something I’ll miss once it’s over.” Senior Valeria Vargas Estrada said. “One scene I will never forget is probably when Eddie played ‘Master of Puppets’ in the upside down. I know it’s a popular scene, but I loved it because I love Metallica.”
With the final two volumes releasing this holiday season, the show has made a meaningful impact on its young audience. The show has highlighted both the middle and high school experiences, falling in love and becoming strong all while the characters fight to destroy the town’s taunting antagonist.
I’ll miss the friendship between the characters the way they stick together no matter what,” junior Alex Lopez Aguilar said. “That sense of loyalty and growing up together is really special. It showed me that TV shows can feel cinematic while still being deeply emotional. It raised my expectations for storytelling, character development, and how music can be used to enhance emotions.”
