The highly-anticipated fifth and final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things is currently in production. While not much has been revealed about the upcoming season, the show’s writers have offered a cryptic tease of what fans can expect.

Mixing Seasons 1 And 4

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According to the official Stranger Things Writers’ Room Twitter account, Season 5 is like a baby born from Seasons 1 and 4, injected with steroids. This suggests that the upcoming season will feature the heart of Season 1 with the scale and psychological horror elements of Season 4.

Wrapping Up Character Arcs

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The show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have hinted that the final season will balance giving characters time to complete their arcs and tying up loose ends. The Duffer Brothers have promised a satisfying conclusion, with Season 5 serving as a culmination of all the seasons.

Pitching To Netflix

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The Duffer Brothers shared that they were able to make Netflix executives cry during their pitch for Season 5, which they took as a good sign. Director Shawn Levy has described Season 5 as already taking care of the characters’ stories, which he calls the lifeblood of Stranger Things.

As production on Stranger Things Season 5 gears up, fans can expect an emotional and satisfying conclusion to the hit Netflix series. With a mix of heart and horror, the final season promises to be a culmination of the show’s past seasons, while also wrapping up character arcs and tying up loose ends.