Summary
Stranger Things star David Harbour hasn't read the script for the final episode yet, but knows exactly what happens.
Harbour teases an emotional conclusion for the beloved show, although no specific story details are given.
With the confirmation that Season 5 will be the final installment of Stranger Things, the story will continue from the gripping cliffhanger of Season 4.
Stranger Things season 5 is yet to begin filming, but David Harbour, the show's star, claims to know how it will end, ensuring a powerful and impactful finale. Stranger Things, created by Matt and Ross Duffer, originally premiered on Netflix in 2016 and has since become one of the streaming platform's most successful shows. Although season 4 was released last year, it has been confirmed that season 5 will be the final installment. In an interview with Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via ComicBook.com), Harbour reveals what viewers can expect in the highly anticipated conclusion of Stranger Things season 5.
Harbour hasn't read the script for the final episode, but he anticipates an emotionally charged journey. Here is what the actor had to say about it:
"I haven't read the finale script yet, but I already have an idea of its content. I know the outcome and it profoundly resonates. To sum it up in one word, it is 'moving'."
How Will Stranger Things Season 5 End?
The season 4 finale of Stranger Things offers a strong indication of what lies ahead in the final episodes. The Upside Down infiltrates Hawkins and the real world, resulting in an impending battle. The season concludes with Eleven, Hopper, and the group surveying their destroyed town, foreshadowing an epic showdown.
Stranger Things has proven its willingness to deliver devastating blows, with beloved characters often meeting gruesome ends. The deaths of Barb in season 1, Bob in season 2, and Max's tragic fate in season 4 demonstrate that audiences may have to bid farewell to a cherished character before the conclusion of Stranger Things season 4. With Vecna's imminent return, some speculate that Eleven may need to make a significant sacrifice to defeat the enemy.
Noah Schnapp's character, Will, will have a significant role in season 5 of Stranger Things. The Duffers have confirmed that his story will be at the forefront and will tie back to season 1. The exact details are unknown, but it is presumed that his unsettling connection to the Upside Down will be crucial in defeating it and protecting Hawkins. Despite the anticipation for season 5, the ongoing strikes in Hollywood will delay the release, leaving audiences eagerly waiting for the resolution.