Stranger Things Actor Gives Season 5 Finale Lukewarm 3.5-Star Review
Raphael Luce, who portrayed young Henry Creel, posted a modest rating for the controversial final episode on Letterboxd, even lowering his initial score after reflection.
Even cast members aren't completely sold on how Stranger Things wrapped up. Raphael Luce, the actor who brought young Henry Creel to life on screen, posted a modest three-and-a-half star rating for the season 5 finale on Letterboxd. His brief review simply read "The end."
Luce played the childhood version of Henry Creel, the character who eventually transforms into the terrifying Vecna. He appeared in flashback sequences during season 4 and returned for similar scenes in the final season. Jamie Campbell Bower handles the adult Henry and his monstrous alter ego.
Behind the Scenes Struggles
The Duffer Brothers didn't hide their difficulties crafting the finale. In the documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things, the showrunners admitted this episode presented "the most difficult writing circumstance we've ever found ourselves in."
Fan reaction has been mixed at best. Some viewers launched what they dubbed "Conformity Gate," a theory claiming Netflix secretly produced an additional episode that would serve as the true conclusion to the series.
Rating Revision Raises Questions
Luce apparently had second thoughts about his initial assessment. One observant fan noticed the rating drop, commenting "is it really 4 stars tho i mean is it reeeeally." The actor had originally given the finale four stars before settling on the lower score.
The lukewarm response from someone directly involved in the production adds another layer to the ongoing debate about the series conclusion. Luce's restrained enthusiasm mirrors broader fan sentiment about how the beloved Netflix series chose to end its run.