David Harbour says Stranger Things will End in a Very Real Way

December 27, 2023

As fans eagerly await the release of Stranger Things season 5, David Harbour is once again teasing the ending of the series.

The Netflix sci-fi series is gearing up to commence filming for season 5, with production set to resume following the successful resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike. While participating in Motor City Comic Con, Harbour was asked about a potential sixth season of the series. The fan was unaware that Netflix had already announced season 5 as the final installment.

David Harbour Stranger Things

The actor portraying Jim Hopper in the streaming series shared this revelation with the audience during the panel and offered hints about what viewers can anticipate. “I’m going to disappoint you probably. Season 5 has been announced to be the last season of Stranger Things but the beauty of it is there’s a real ending. Stranger Things will end in a very real way.”

Harbour also revealed that Stranger Things is one complete story. “The storyline in Stranger Things — when we started with the Upside Down in that lab to where we’re going in season 5 — is one complete story. It’s going to end at the final episode of season 5.”

The actor was also asked if Will Byers has powers in the final season. You can check out the complete video below.

Stranger Things Will Have a Real Ending Explained

What exactly that means for our beloved characters remains unclear as fans have to wait for the final season. According to David’s comments, Stranger Things might conclude with a realistic and potentially bittersweet ending, suggesting that some main characters could face tragic fates. It also means that the story will be concluded with season 5 and there will be no sequels to the show.

Fans have been speculating about the series’ ending for a while. Some believe it might be a Dungeons & Dragons game played by kids in the basement, while others think it could be a dream in Will Byers’ mind. However, according to David Harbour’s comments, it seems there is a definite ending for Stranger Things that will satisfy the fans.

You can check out the possible worst ending for Stranger Things season 5 here.

Earlier David Harbour had opened up about what fans can expect from the final season of Stranger Things. In the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor talked about scripts for season 5. “They’re terrific, as per usual. They continue to outdo themselves, these currently-on-strike writers called the Duffer Brothers. It’s a hell of an undertaking, too. I mean, the set pieces and the things in the scripts that we saw are bigger than anything we’ve done in the past.”

The production of Stranger Things season 5 is going to commence in the next few days. After doing the table read, the filming is likely to begin in a couple of weeks.

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